With education being one of his biggest passions, Carl Boyd has found ways to engage with youth ever since he became a science teacher on the south side of Chicago, […]
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County Meets Mobile Home Park Residents Demands
With help from housing advocate group KC Tenants, the relocation demands of the more than 100 residents of Heart Village Mobile Home Park are being met by the Jackson […]
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KCPS Partners with Ruby Jean’s Juicery to Introduce Students to Fresh, Nutritious Juice
Ruby Jean’s Juicery and Kansas City Public Schools are partnering this fall on a new pilot program offering fresh-squeezed juices in three area schools. Through cold pressed juice, the program […]
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Missouri Attorney General Seeks Court Order Blocking School Mask Mandates
Mandates that require children, staff and faculty to wear masks in school to prevent spread of COVID-19 are next on Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s list of targets for lawsuits challenging […]
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Wichita Public Schools to Require Masks Starting August 30th
The Wichita School Board unanimously approved an indoors masks mandate for all children ages three and older at its meeting Monday night. The plan, which goes into effect on Monday, […]
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“Coffee Creates Community:” Specialty Coffee Café Coming to KCK Next Month
A new café is opening in downtown Kansas City, KS, and its owner is hoping to serve pure and fresh tasting specialty coffee while providing an integral and inclusive space […]
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Fresh Cut Fresh Start Continues into 13th Year on 18th and Vine
More than 100 local children will have a fresh start for the first day of school thanks to the 13th annual Fresh Cut Fresh Start (FCFS) event held on Aug. […]
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KCKPD New Municipal IDs Falls Short for Some
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department announced a new free municipal ID program but the plan didn’t meet the approval of a coalition of community organizations that have been pushing […]
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Black Hat Society to Hold 24th Annual Marcus Garvey Day
In honor of Marcus M. Garvey, Kansas City’s Black Hat Society is holding its 24th annual Marcus Garvey Day motorcade and celebration on Sat., Aug. 28. Garvey was born in […]
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Construction Workforce Industry Day Features Firms Looking to Hire
The construction industry is facing a labor shortage and construction company JE Dunn is working to recruit and encourage Kansas Citians to start a career in construction or the skilled […]