News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
It’s Official, Three Light Starts Next Month, Midland Renovation this Fall
(Updated Oct. 15: The Three Light project held its ceremonial groundbreaking although construction is well along on the foundation of the $140 million project and the tower crane has been up for a couple months. Cordish officials said 60 percent of the residents of One and Two Light came from outside the metropolitan Kansas City…
Three Light Construction to Start in May, Midland Renovation This Fall
The Cordish Co. has confirmed construction of the $140 million Three Light luxury apartment tower will begin in May, adding the renovation of the historic Midland building into affordable apartments is expected to begin this fall.
How Thelma’s Kitchen is Using Food to Improve Mental Health
The connection between what we eat and how we feel is getting more attention from nutritionists and mental health professionals in Kansas City.
Garment District Grooves Kicks Off Season April 21
Garment District Grooves, a monthly outdoor concert series that started last year, is scheduled to resume April 21 at “Thimble Park” at Eighth and Broadway. The first show will feature FamenKC, a flamenco trio, who’s performance was rained out last year. The Taste of Brazil food truck will provide food. Jared Campbell, the Downtown Council’s…
For Frontline Workers, No Vaccine for Mental Health
Six in 10 health care workers said the pandemic negatively affected their mental health. Here’s what mental health experts say needs to happen.
Tap List | Trek the 2021 Pint Path This Weekend
Tap List has this week’s new beer releases and events in the Kansas City area.
Columbus Park Wary About What’s Next at North End
By Kevin Collison A Columbus Park building that once housed a point of community pride when it was LaSala’s Deli for decades is now a source of worry for residents. They’re concerned Kevin Hill, the owner of The North End at 910 E. Fifth St., may continue in the ways of its previous operator, Mike…
Life in the (Internet) Slow Lane
Broadband access is hard to come by in large parts of Kansas due to lack of infrastructure.
Global Table Fundraiser Includes Two City Market Restaurants
Two City Market restaurants, the Blue Nile and The Bite, are included in this year’s annual Global Table event to spotlight immigrant contributions to Kansas City and raise funds for the Jewish Vocational Service. Each Monday in May, the JVS has organized a carryout cuisine event at four restaurants owned by immigrants. This is the…
curiousKC | Vote on 3 Big Questions About Mental Health
You sent curiousKC three big questions about the community’s mental health. Which one do you want us to report first?