COVID-19
Nick’s Picks | Wearing Masks, Pondering Names and an Independence Day Like No Other
Debates over wearing masks to tamp down the COVID-19 pandemic and renaming public landmarks following the death of George Floyd continue this week in the Kansas City area.
Covid-Delayed Hotel Cambria Project Still On, No Timeline for Construction
By Kevin Collison The South Dakota developer of a proposed 149-room hotel at Ninth and Wyandotte in the Garment District still intends to follow through with his plan although construction likely may be delayed until next year. “The project is on hold,” said Luke Jessen, development manager for Lloyd Cos. of Sioux Falls. “We don’t…
Farmers Also Getting Government Help During Pandemic
Just as individuals got stimulus checks and businesses tapped the Paycheck Protection Program to survive the economic shock caused by the pandemic, farmers are getting cash to compensate for steep drops in crop prices.
Struggling to Stay Sober During a Pandemic
Support networks are becoming even more important for alcoholics and recovering alcoholics living through a global pandemic.
Community Kitchens Serve as Allies on the Front Lines of Hunger Relief
Chef Collective KC’s Community Meals Project is part of push to help fill the hunger gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
HUD Offers More Funding for Kansas City Homeless Assistance
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allocating $31.3 million in additional CARES ACT funding to assist the homeless in Missouri. About $5 million in new funding is coming to Kansas City.
Tap List | Toasting the Summer Solstice in Style
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic effect on local breweries, the Kansas City beer scene has been bursting with activity the past few weeks.
Nick’s Picks: J.C. Nichols Naming Debate Tops News for the Week Ahead
The debate over renaming the J.C. Nichols Fountain and a nearby parkway following protests over racial injustice continues this week in Kansas City.
Sharing Shelter Becomes More Frequent Choice During Hard Times
Multigenerational housing has been on the rise since 1980, especially during times of economic distress. Nearly one in five Americans are now living with a combination of grandparents, their adult children, their young children and/or relatives.
Neighborhood Street Closures Become a Thing in Kansas City
Blocks across Kansas City are being closed to through traffic, thanks to the growing popularity of Neighborhood Open Streets permits.