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The Kansas City record shop 7th Heaven has been a popular destination for vinyl lovers since it opened in 1974, but its upcoming closure has regulars reflecting on the store’s 50-year run. Plus: A KitchenAid specialist from Kansas is making it big on TikTok as “Mister Mixer.”
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The Vinyl Underground at 7th Heaven has played a central role in Kansas City's music and counterculture scene for 50 years. But now owner Jan Fichman is retiring, leaving longtime customers to reflect on what the record store has meant to them.
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Kansas City is lucky enough to have bowling alleys scattered all over, so whether you're looking to join a league or booking a party for kids (or adults!), you can find a lane that fits your fancy.
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The Kansas City Defender organized the celebration from Oct. 1-14 to bring awareness to Black-owned restaurants, with the hope of helping their long-term sustainability. “We are in a crisis for Black restaurants right now," says founder Ryan Sorrell.
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Zach Dinicola's approach to repairing, not replacing, KitchenAid mixers has earned him more than 600,000 followers on TikTok. He operated a five-person repair business out of Augusta, Kansas, since 2020.
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Famous for its triple-decker pork tenderloin sandwich, the Kansas City restaurant closed unexpectedly this spring when its planned renovation hit roadblocks with contractors and the city. Jinna Soulivong says she didn't expect to see so much community support — or a line down the block when they reopened.
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Nearly a third of Missouri’s workforce could get a raise and paid sick time if voters pass Proposition A in November. But some economists and small-business owners say companies may struggle to keep their workforce.
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The Kansas City region is something of a vinyl lover’s paradise. Whether you're just getting started with record collecting, or a seasoned crate-digger, here are the top shops for both new and used albums.
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In a small workshop behind his Eureka, Kansas, home, a master shoemaker from Italy is quietly pursuing his craft. "I think you really have to like the culture to really understand how to make a proper cowboy boot," cobbler Sam Vasta says.
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As restaurants and stores around Kansas City recover from a wave of property crimes, the city's new Back to Business Fund will hand out more than 100 grants for damage repairs and security upgrades. Applications open in early October.
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Grandma Morrelli’s pasta sauce — developed more than 125 years ago by Jack Williams’ ancestor Angeline, on the family farm in Cassville — can now be found at about 30 grocery stores in the Kansas City area, including at some Price Chopper and Sun Fresh locations.
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Property crimes have increased by 31% between 2019 and 2023. Much of that is due to a spike in car thefts. Faced with mounting public criticism, Kansas City officials are looking at solutions that include a new temporary jail.