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Curated Collection – First Fridays
It’s time to embrace fall in all its creative, delicious glory. From fabulous art and tempting fare to the local vendors that make First Fridays special, this Curated Collection is […]
Dedication At Every Turn
It’s a bit of a leap, metaphorically and literally, from the C-suite at Commerce Bank to the dance floor of Cristo Rey KC’s Dancing with the Kansas City Stars, but […]
REVIEW: Lyric delivers honest, thought-provoking Bohème
Puccini’s La Bohème offers different rewards to us at various phases of our lives. Eager young listeners can relate to the idea of falling insanely in love in about 17 minutes, which […]
Deborah Joan “Debby” Chapman
Deborah Joan “Debby” (Koch) Chapman, 79, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Sept. 14, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The [...]
THE BIG FOUR-O: Chamber Orchestra offers delights using local talent
It’s difficult to imagine a higher calling for a nonprofit performing-arts organization than to provide employment for local artists. For four decades the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, perhaps more than […]
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 19Where to Watch Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians: TV, Streaming and Schedule Guide
The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians are American League Central rivals, and their matchups are always worth circling on the calendar for fans in the region. Whether you’re in Cleveland, Kansas City, or watching from Pennsylvania, here’s a practical breakdown of when…
TACKLING A TITAN: Pianist presents first local Beethoven cycle in four decades
Kansas City has been blessed with an unusual number of extraordinarily gifted young pianists during the last quarter-century, thanks largely to the presence of high-powered programs such as the International […]
Truman Road Homicide, Late Wednesday Sept. 16
Northeast News On Wednesday, Sept. 16, just before 8:30 p.m., Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of E.Truman Rd. Officers canvassed the area for… The post Truman Road Homicide, Late Wednesday Sept. 16 first appeared on Northeast News .
Community Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 17- Art Club, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Ave.Come and create- paint, paper and all supplies provided along with instruction. For ages 5 to… The post Community Calendar first appeared on Northeast News .
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New Executive Director Leads Latinx Education Collaborative Into a New Era
Daisy Garcia MontoyaEducation Reporter Local non-profit organization Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) welcomes a new chapter in its history as it moves forward as a separate organization from its sister organization,… The post New Executive Director Leads Latinx Education…
The Avenue of Stories: A Kaleidoscope of Life in Northeast Kansas City
Bryan StalderContributor In Northeast, history isn’t just found in textbooks or archived at the library; it lives in the shared memories of neighbors chatting over fences, or seated at the… The post The Avenue of Stories: A Kaleidoscope of Life in Northeast Kansas City first…