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Ghost (Signs) of KC’s Past
Ever see those faint old words painted on Kansas City buildings? Flatland’s curiousKC has the story on why and who put them up.
Keeping The Faith in Kansas City
In the best of all worlds, religion fosters a common cause for self improvement and good works. Yet, as we have seen, harmony disintegrates when some followers espouse views that seem to contradict the basic tenets of their faith. Such divides led to this question posed to curiousKC: “How do the religiously devout reconcile their…
When Townes Was in Town
curiousKC answers: “Did Townes Van Zandt ever play in KCMO?” The short answer: Yes. Long answer: Learn the full story here.
What More Latinx Murals in KC Mean For Representation
curiousKC investigates the question: ‘Why aren’t there more Latinx murals in Kansas City?”
Bridging The Gap
Bump-Bump. Bump-Bump. Bump-Bump. So goes the steady rumble of the nearly 44,000 vehicles a day traversing the U.S. highway 169 bridge in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The structure’s three steel arches make it look like a small roller coaster has been dropped in front of the skyline. It’s the Buck O’Neil bridge, and the 63-year-old…
Does Kansas City Have Any Streets Named After Women?
Does Kansas City Have Any Streets Named After Women?
Holding a Balance of Unity Within Diversity
Jo Shryrock likes living in Tonganoxie, Kansas. It’s a small town, with a population of little more than 5,000. The people are friendly, and it’s a great place to raise children. But she wishes there were more diversity, particularly religious diversity, in her town. She looks at Kansas City, Missouri, and sees how the varied…
The Halo Effect: What’s Behind the Graffiti Markings in the Crossroads?
Passersby along Southwest Boulevard may notice the graffiti that covers the Crossroads Art District. It’s everywhere: down alleyways, along buildings, across dumpsters and even on electrical equipment. Heading east, past the well-known, large animal murals of Scribe, sections of the district are covered in lone “tags,” or the pen name of artists. These artists, who…
Digging Up The Truth About Kansas City Tunnels
curiousKC fielded a question about tunnels in the Historic Northeast neighborhood, between Ward Parkway homes, and underneath Eighth Street. Here’s what we found.
Baking it the Ole Fashioned Way: K.C. Bakeries Established Before 1950
Read about the histories of Wolferman’s, M&M, and McLain’s bakeries and delis. Fixtures in Kansas City, Missouri for decades.