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What Soakie's meant to Kansas City's Black queer community
For years, Soakie's in downtown Kansas City was one of the only Black gay bars in the United States. The bar closed in 2004, as development began on the Power & Light District, but a new historical marker remembers its impact.
MORE THAN ‘JUST JERRY’: Stage and screen help theater artist articulate his identity
Jerry Mañan’s early life in Kansas was pretty much like that of any Midwestern kid. He was a standout in football and basketball, he went out for track, and he […]
Blues Park Outdoor Rink Offers Skating Fun
Dorri PartainManaging Editor A light rain on Wednesday, Sept. 30 didn’t stop roller skating enthusiasts from gathering for the grand opening of the Blues Park Roller Rink, a new 16,000-square-foot… The post Blues Park Outdoor Rink Offers Skating Fun first appeared on Northeast…
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 30- Blues Park Roller Rink Opening Celebration, 4 to 5 p.m., 2400 E. Prospect Ave. Bring your skates to celebrate the opening of Kansas City Parks & Recreation’s… The post Community Calendar first appeared on Northeast News .
Key Legal Protections to Help Family Businesses Thrive
Dr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.Contributor Growing a business that allows you to pursue your mission and positively impact your community is something we all work towards as owners. Building a… The post Key Legal Protections to Help Family Businesses Thrive first appeared on…
Completed “Walk for Welcome” Supports Refugees and Immigrants
Dorri PartainManaging Editor A 310-mile journey from Kansas City to St. Louis, serving as “call to action for Missourians to bridge divides”, ended on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Gateway… The post Completed “Walk for Welcome” Supports Refugees and Immigrants first appeared on…
Part 2 by Adel Jeffries
Fiction written by Adel JeffriesContributor Recap The transition from the chaos of a war zone to the quiet routines of civilian life offers little comfort when the heart remains trapped… The post Part 2 by Adel Jeffries first appeared on Northeast News .
Golden Hour Over Kessler Park: Photographer Bobby Burch Captures Northeast From Above for ‘The Front Page Project’
Bryan StalderContributor When evening falls over the Historic Northeast, golden light sweeps across the canopy of Kessler Park, illuminating over 300 acres of green space, limestone bluffs, and forested trails… The post Golden Hour Over Kessler Park: Photographer Bobby Burch…
100th Anniversary Celebrated at East High
Dorri PartainManaging Editor East High School was the Kansas City School District’s newest and most modern school when the doors opened to students in 1926. Now, this 100-year-old learning facility… The post 100th Anniversary Celebrated at East High first appeared on Northeast…
Kansas City University: A Century of Healing, Massive Investment, and Historic Roots in Northeast
Perched on the bluffs overlooking downtown, Kansas City University (KCU) stands as an anchor of health, education, and community revitalization in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast. Founded in 1916 as the… The post Kansas City University: A Century of Healing, Massive Investment,…
Work underway on Liberty Police Facility Expansion & Renovation
With construction underway, Missouri Street (between Kansas and Mill) and part of the northern parking lot are closed.
A Missouri resident sues over Medicaid work requirements
A Kansas City Medicaid enrollee is among several plaintiffs suing over policy changes that would require medically frail people to prove their condition significantly impairs their ability to work. Plus: Massive restrictions on federal food benefits are being felt especially hard…