Last week, Kansas City council approved a long-awaited economic tool that community members hope will boost development in the 18th and Vine Jazz District. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilwoman Melissa […]
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McAdams Rec Center Renovations Approved in Council’s 2022 Budget
The City of Wichita’s 2022 budget plan includes a laundry list of improvements, including a near-complete renovation of McAdams Recreation Center. The budget, approved by the City Council during their […]
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Party Promoter Jayden Fleming is Reshaping the Wichita Party Scene
Jayden Fleming, popularly known as “Flemmy” or “Flemmdoggydogg,” is a creative director, party promoter, host, and brand strategist. Fleming has placed himself at the center of the Wichita party scene […]
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New Community Market to Tackle Food Insecurity in Wyandotte County
Wyandotte County has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the state of Kansas and the nonprofit and social service agency Cross-Lines Community Outreach is working to change […]
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Outdoor Roller Skaters Move Locations
Since last June, hundreds of people have gathered at the Swope Park Bandstand on Tuesday evenings to skate or to kick back and watch the pro skaters do their thing. […]
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WSU Establishes On-Campus Mental Health Clinic Open to the Community
In an effort to provide the Wichita community with access to more mental health counseling, in June, the Wichita State Clinical Mental Health Department opened the WISE Play Therapy and […]
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East High’s New Athletics Coordinator Receives Excellence in Public Service Award
Wichita East High School’s new athletic coordinator, Fredrick “Jay” Crayton, II, has been named an Excellence in Public Service Award recipient. The award, now in its 33rd year, celebrates workers […]
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The Hats We Wear Rooftop Event Celebrated the Hats We All Wear
The Corrigan Station rooftop space was crowded with more than 100 people wearing different styles and colors of hats. The original event held Sun., Aug. 29, celebrated the various “hats” […]
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KC Black Hat Society Holds 24th Annual Marcus Garvey Day
The Kansas City Black Hat Society celebrated their 24th Annual Marcus Garvey Day event Aug. 28, with a motorcade and community awards recognition. Participants came together at 3302 Prospect to […]
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Candyman Crushes Box Office, Nia DaCosta Becomes First Black Woman to Direct A #1 Film
This past weekend, the new Candyman film premiered at the top of the American box office, making director Nia DaCosta the first Black female filmmaker to have a movie debut […]