Royals celebrate the ALCS sweep in Downtown
Downtown became the focal point of the Kansas City Royals’ championship celebration late last night, as players dropped into the Power & Light District beginning around 10 p.m. Click here to […]
Entries by Mike Hurd
What’s happening in Downtown: Oct. 15-22
The Downtown Council’s weekly blast of the top happenings of the week ahead has revealed a new look and feel. Here you will find the top 10 events and cool things to […]
KC earns high marks from Travel + Leisure
Announced in the magazine’s November 2014 issue, the readers of Travel + Leisure have chosen Kansas City as America’s Most Affordable Getaway for the fourth consecutive year and the third […]
Huffington Post ranks KC as its #1 cool city
Green Lady Lounge in Downtown KC is one of the reasons that The Huffington Post believes Kansas City is the coolest. Too cool. That is (in essence) what The Huffington Post […]
Obama adds presidential buzz to KC
President Barack Obama told the world on Wednesday that “something is going on with Kansas City.” “It’s a pretty good day to be from Kansas City, ” the president said […]
Now you can tell the City Council where to go
Here’s your chance. City Council members are asking us to tell them where to go… over the next five years KCMO residents are asked to participate in work session to help […]
WWI Museum named one of nation’s best
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, named the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial among the top 25 museums in the United States as part of its 2014 Travelers’ […]
Union Station begins centennial in HD splendor
Thousands turned out on a rainy Friday evening for the public celebration of Union Station’s 100th birthday. Among the great attractions that night — including the country concert by Logan Mize, […]
Work begins on Downtown middle school
Crossroads Academy has officially launched construction on its new 21st Century Middle School located at 1009 Central. During an internal school celebration on Tuesday (Sept. 16), 5th-7th grade students helped jump start […]
Halls opens new store in ‘grand’ style
“The new Halls on Grand wants to be known as the place to go for style — regardless of price. “So customers entering the Crown Center store will find a […]
Buckle up! Union Station to kickoff centennial fever
Union Station Kansas City will kick off “60 days of celebration” this Friday evening with a centennial celebration of music, lights, fireworks and football from 5-9:30 p.m. The outdoor event is free […]
First Friday to take flight at Grace & Holy Trinity
A very special First Friday celebration of the arts is on tap this coming Friday at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Not only are you invited to enjoy the fabric […]