A coronavirus expert from KU predicted this pandemic—here’s what he says will happen next

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If you’d been a molecular biosciences student at the University of Kansas last semester, you might have known this was coming. In class, the concept of a deadly new coronavirus outbreak originating in China—such as the one currently bringing the world to its knees—was discussed. That class was taught by Dr. Anthony R. Fehr, Assistant Professor of… Continue reading A coronavirus expert from KU predicted this pandemic—here’s what he says will happen next

These KC grocery stores now offer special hours for at-risk shoppers

Kansas City grocery stores are expanding on efforts to protect older and immunocompromised shoppers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The latest comes from the local stores owned by Ball’s Food Stores. Stores that are part of the chain include Hen House Markets, Pay Less Discount Foods and some Price Chopper and Sun Fresh… Continue reading These KC grocery stores now offer special hours for at-risk shoppers

New OP food hall Strang Hall has closed its doors until further notice

In wake of Kansas City restaurant dining rooms going quiet amid the coronavirus pandemic, downtown Overland Park’s brand new food hall Strang Hall has announced that they will be shutting their doors for now. The thirteen thousand square feet food hall in downtown Overland Park made the announcement on their Facebook and Instagram today and… Continue reading New OP food hall Strang Hall has closed its doors until further notice

Where to find family meals to-go in Kansas City during the coronavirus pandemic

Service industry workers give up their holidays to feed us celebratory meals, serve us heavy-poured glasses of wine after a long week, slide us free desserts on our special days and lift our spirits around the dinner table. Now, more than ever, they need our support during the coronavirus. “Things have been difficult and stressful,… Continue reading Where to find family meals to-go in Kansas City during the coronavirus pandemic

A coronavirus expert from KU predicted this pandemic—here’s what he says will happen next

If you’d been a molecular biosciences student at the University of Kansas last semester, you might have known this was coming. In class, the concept of a deadly new coronavirus outbreak originating in China—such as the one currently bringing the world to its knees—was discussed. That class was taught by Dr. Anthony R. Fehr, Assistant… Continue reading A coronavirus expert from KU predicted this pandemic—here’s what he says will happen next

One of KC’s best craft cocktail bars adapts with bottled drinks and kits during coronavirus quarantine

With Kansas City restaurants and bars shuttered until further notice, two of the area’s premiere cocktail lounges have pivoted their business models. J. Rieger and Co. Distillery in the East Bottoms of Kansas City are offering bottled craft cocktails for curbside pickup. The J. Rieger and Co. Distillery has launched a similar to-go cocktail program… Continue reading One of KC’s best craft cocktail bars adapts with bottled drinks and kits during coronavirus quarantine