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Architect Known For Designing Stadiums Now Working To Revitalize Kansas City
Jonathan Cole is the principal of one of the few Black-owned architecture firms in the nation.
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From Troost to Truth
One of Kansas City's most traveled streets — Troost Avenue — is named after a slaveholder from the 1800s. A small business owner with a storefront along the street wants to change that.
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Food recs: The best Kansas City dishes to honor Juneteenth
Juneteenth, which traditionally marks the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, was declared a federal holiday in 2021. Food traditions have grown with the holiday, and there are plenty of ways to honor Juneteenth with Kansas City chefs and restaurants.
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Food recs: The best dining on and around Troost Avenue in Kansas City
With Troostapalooza kicking off this weekend, critics share some of the best options for dining along this historic Kansas City avenue.
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Food recs: Kansas City’s best steaks and steakhouses
Cattle don’t roam the West Bottoms anymore, but Kansas City is still full of both old-school and modern restaurants serving up hearty steaks. Here’s where to find the best filet, wagyu, Kansas City strip and more.
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From 'F-Bomb' To 'Photobomb,' How The Dictionary Keeps Up With English
For a new word to enter the dictionary, it must meet three criteria: widespread use, sustained use and meaningful use. Merriam-Webster lexicographer Kory Stamper explains the process in Word by Word.
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Q & A: Johnson County Commission Chair Candidates
The three candidates running for Johnson County Commission Chair in Tuesday's primary election appeared on Up To Date Friday. In a forum led by guest host…
Real Life On The Rez
The history of Native Americans has been one of conflicting stereotypes. In colonial days the image was of savage or savior; in the Revolution, enemy or…
Kansas City High Schoolers Juggle School, Jobs And Their Own Companies
Being in high-school can feel like a full-time job — eight hours a day in the classroom, plus schoolwork to do at home.Throw in an after school job and a…
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For These Indie Record Labels, Preserving The Midwest Sound Is More Important Than Money
It’s impossible not to hear the life experience in Billy Beale’s time-worn voice.As the Kansas City blues-staple sings the lyrics, “the only time I’ve…
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