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A group stands outside of the music academy building sometime in the 1950s. (Photo credit: Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation)

curiousKC | Where is the Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation’s Music School now?

The Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation school of music was lauded in the ’70s for getting kids “off the streets,” and “into the arts.” Local jazz artist asked: “What happened to it?”

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This 1973 Hallmark illustrative guide highlights a few of the city's key points and major districts of the time. (Missouri Valley Room Special Collections)

curiousKC: What Did Union Hill Look Like Before Redevelopment?

If ever you were curious, here’s your chance to learn what Union Hill looked like before it was redeveloped beginning in the 1980s.

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Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri, photographed on Monday, June 6, 2022, in St. Louis is the only abortion provider in Missouri.

curiousKC | What are Reproductive Rights?

“Reproductive rights” has been a Google search phrase more in the past couple of months than in the search engine’s history. Here’s why, and what it means.

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A navy blue background with an orange outline of the state of Kansas with a ballot box inside. On Aug. 2, Kansans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would uphold or remove abortion protections.

curiousKC | A Guide to What You’ll See in the Aug. 2 Kansas Primary About Abortion

On Aug. 2, Kansans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would uphold or remove abortion protections. Here’s what you need to know.

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An advertisement of the KCMO-TV Tower from the '60s. (eBay)

curiousKC | A Quick History Lesson on the TV Tower Near 31st and Main Street

Here’s your brief history lesson on the red steel tower at 31st Street and Main Street.

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19-year-old Topekan Chole Easley, left, hugs her friends during a rally at the Statehouse Friday, June 24, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas.

curiousKC | Send Your Questions on Reproductive Rights and Abortion

Flatland is turning to audience members for their questions to help shape its July 21 episode airing on Kansas City PBS. 

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An old newspaper clipping with the title "A piece of Kansas City's past is rediscovered" and a quote by Kansas City geologist Richard Gentile says, "Kansas City is literally built around this rock." Another clipping describes the benefits of using limestone for structures such as homes.

curiousKC | How Bethany Falls Limestone Helped Build Kansas City

Take a quick trek through history to learn why Bethany Falls limestone is so important in Kansas City’s development.

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An old photograph of Kansas City's Film Row.

curiousKC | Kansas City’s Crossroads has a Historic Tie to Hollywood

Long before First Fridays became a thing, the modern-day Crossroads Arts District served as home to Kansas City’s own Film Row.

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Moltyn Decadence, a drag queen in Kansas City, holds a green drink behind the mic while smiling, in her bouffant and sequin gown

curiousKC | Your Questions on KC’s LGBTQ+ Community — Past and Present — Are Welcome

This month, Flatland focuses on Pride in Kansas City. What questions do you have about inclusive spaces for the LGBTQIA community in and around KC? Write in.

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Cut-outs of various people's hands frame a canvas. This image accompanies an FAQ that anwers questions about COVID-19.

curiousKC | Answers to COVID Questions You Need to Know

Bookmark Flatland’s curiousKC FAQ, where we answer your questions about COVID-19.

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