Roaster’s Block Grand Opening Brews Fond Memories for Former Folger’s Workers
By Kevin Collison
Shirley Rinard worked at the former Folger's plant at Seventh and Broadway for 45 years, from 1952 to 1997, but never had...
Grand Boulevard Finally Gets New Stripes, but Bicyclists Believe Much More Needed
By Kevin Collison
Several years after it was proposed, Grand Boulevard is finally going on a "road diet" promised to bicyclists who now hope it's...
Developer Pursuing Two Historic Apartment Projects in ‘Fringe’ Between Downtown and Midtown
By Kevin Collison
A pair of historic buildings in what their developer calls the "fringe" area between downtown and midtown are on their way...
Kansas City’s First Membership-Only Dog Park Off and Running (and Barking) at West Terrace...
Downtown Kansas City's population boom has not only been people, many of the new residents are co-habitating with their favorite canines.
That's the impetus for...
Almost Full Commerce Tower Holds Grand Opening; Added Bonus, Dowdy CVS Pharmacy Next Door...
By Kevin Collison
The $139 million redevelopment of the historic Commerce Tower, described as a 'vertical neighborhood,' held its grand opening this week and 95...
Messenger Coffee Sending Savory Aroma of Roasting Beans and Baking Bread to Grand Boulevard
By Kevin Collison
The intersection of 17th and Grand will soon become the most irresistible olfactory zone in downtown Kansas City with the arrival Oct....
Apartment Development at 27th and Troost Near Hospital Hill Receives Nod for Tax Incentives
By Kevin Collison
Construction is expected to begin this fall on a $24 million apartment project that will replace a vacant, decrepit block at 27th...
Crossroads Academy Wants to Open Permanent High School in Historic Attucks School in 18th...
By Kevin Collison
The Crossroads Academy hopefully has found a new permanent home for its downtown high school, the long-vacant, historic Attucks School in the...
Church of Scientology Expected to Begin Renovation of Historic Downtown Building for New Home...
By Kevin Collison
Ten years after purchasing the historic City Bank Building at 1801 Grand Blvd., the Church of Scientology is expected to begin renovation...
Former KC Chiefs Cheerleaders Opening Crossroads Dance and Fitness Boutique for Adults Next Month
By Kevin Collison
Two former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders are opening a dance and fitness studio in the Crossroads Arts District next month designed to...
