The coronavirus hammered agricultural supply chains, leaving shoppers without their usual groceries and farmers without a way to sell their products. In Kansas, one man stepped up to solve this problem with a digital farmers market where local farmers sell everything from beef and eggs to asparagus and rhubarb. Rick McNary started a Facebook group… Continue reading How one Kansas man developed a digital farmers market on Facebook
Descendents of Kansas City developer J.C. Nichols have issued a statement supporting efforts to change the name of the fountain, street and park bearing his name on the Country Club Plaza. In a press release sent out Tuesday, the President of the Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation (Miller Nichols was J.C.’s son and heir) and the… Continue reading J.C. Nichols’ family announced support for renaming fountain, street and park
This article was originally published on Best CBD Planet. To view the original article, click here. The health benefits that CBD offers are vast and fascinating. After the United States Congress passed the Farm Bill in 2018, the production and sale of industrial hemp became legal. Since then the CBD industry in America is growing… Continue reading Important Things to Consider Before Buying CBD Products
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. CBD has been considered a messiah for many of those all over the globe. The organic alternative has been picked over prescription drugs, all because of the side-effects that over-the-counter prescriptions come bundled with. Long-term side-effects include increasing the risk… Continue reading Full-Spectrum CBD or CBD Isolate?
Widow Von’Du feels strange driving through town in the middle of the day in drag. When she shows up to our photographer’s studio in broad daylight, the standout competitor from the just-ended season of RuPaul’s Drag Race has a full face of makeup on, and her waist is cinched. “What’s weird for me is not having… Continue reading Kansas City’s Widow Von’Du on growing up in Kansas City and her season of RuPaul’s Drag Race
Before she was an entrepreneur, Katie Kenton worked nine to five as a dental assistant. Today, she has what most would consider a dream job—she hangs out with dogs all day. Kenton’s inspiration for her aptly named at-home pet sitting, walking and grooming business, Katie’s Kennel, started when she’d watch her friends’ dogs when they… Continue reading We chat with Katie Kenton about her local pet sitting business, Katie’s Kennel
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. As cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the hemp plant, is found to exhibit a large number of health benefits, people across the world are widely using this compound. Since it does not have severe side effects, it can be… Continue reading Important Benefits Of CBD For Seniors
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. If you are looking for an effective relief of pain, then a CBD topical might be the best option for you. CBD and various CBD products are very popular all around the world for the health benefits they offer. Apart… Continue reading Best CBD Topicals For Effective Pain Relief
When I was eighteen years old, my curly hair disappeared. Until that point, I’d had curly hair that many gushed over: It had just the right amount of coil and shine and would bounce up and down when I did. I don’t know if it was a change in water, but when I moved to… Continue reading I tried the trendy Curly Girl Method hair care regime—here are my takeaways
Minimalist necklaces have been trendy for a few seasons now, but chunky gold chains are quickly taking their place. A statement gold chain can take even the most casual and basic T-shirt and jean outfit to the next level, creating a perfect canvas for the metal artwork around your neck. Penny Preville’s piece, a thick… Continue reading Chunky gold links are the new statement necklace, and we’re here for it
Some Days, It’s three in the morning when Ron Ford, a United States Postal Service letter carrier, starts work in south Johnson County. Through winter snowdrifts and scorching summer temperatures, he delivers mail and packages all over town, only stopping after his last priority package is delivered, sometimes at nine or ten at night. “I… Continue reading Your letter carrier may be working 11-hour days as coronavirus, Amazon and politics batter USPS
2x The number of documented police killings has doubled nationwide over the last two decades. The trend line has steadily ticked up since 2000, according to Fatal Encounters, a site that compiles data on police-involved deaths. There were just 800 police-involved killings in 2000 and more than 1,700 in 2014—though the oldest records may be… Continue reading 8 surprising facts about police-involved killings that everyone should know
There are moments where this work really humbles you. I had one that I’ll never forget while reporting on convalescent plasma for this issue. Convalescent plasma, in case you’re unfamiliar, is a medical treatment where patients fighting a virus are given blood from people who’ve survived it and developed antibodies. The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is… Continue reading Ready to get out and (safely!) roadtrip this summer? Here’s your guide
Stir-crazy yet? After nearly three months of social distancing, that’s to be expected. And yet, things aren’t exactly back to normal. Never fear, we’re here to help with four great day trips that are a three-hour drive from Kansas City. We picked spots that are safely spacious but which offer excitement, fresh air and much-needed… Continue reading 4 best day trips three hours from Kansas City
This article was originally published on iHeart CBD Oil. To view the original article, click here. The therapeutic benefits of Cannabidiol, or CBD, are making it popular all around the world. It is derived from the cannabis or hemp plant. CBD is able to bind with the cannabinoid receptors in the endocannabinoid system and modulates… Continue reading Advantages of CBD Oil for Weight Loss and Obesity
Summers in Kansas City are typically filled with trips to the farmers market, weekends at the lake and Friday nights at the K. This summer is, of course, anything but typical. So instead, try looking up to the night sky, as people did in the days before on-demand streaming and video games. “Personally, summer is… Continue reading Stargazers, mark your calendars for these astronomical summer sky events in July
“We first opened our doors in Wichita, Kansas, in March of 1921. Our founder, Billy Ingram—Billy was an entrepreneurial kind of person—struck up a great friendship with restaurateur Walt Anderson. Billy became really intrigued by this idea of the hamburger sandwich. He came up with the name: White for cleanliness and Castle for permanence and… Continue reading Kansas was the birthplace of White Castle. Here’s why it disappeared from the state
The twenties turned out to be quite the decade, huh? We’re only six months in according to the calendar, sure, but it’s already been one of the most eventful periods in recent American history. Our city and country are changing at a pace we haven’t seen in quite some time, casting aside old ways and… Continue reading World Turned Upside Down
Black-owned restaurants, new openings and other happenings from the KC food scene this month. Black-Owned Restaurants As Black Lives Matter protests surge throughout the country, many are showing their support by putting their dollars into Black-owned businesses. COVID-19 did a number on the restaurant industry, and the pandemic has disproportionately affected African Americans. So it… Continue reading KC restaurant news for July 2020
This article was originally published on iHeart CBD Oil. To view the original article, click here. CBD is a natural element that can be derived from the hemp plant and also from the cannabis plant. Since the cannabis derived CBD is known to have a high concentration of THC, it is illegal in many parts… Continue reading All About CBD & THC
Our editor, a dad, on what you should buy your dad this year. Flat-bottomed Carbon Steel Wok Does dad like to grill? Well, it might be time for him to try his hand at a carbon steel wok. Woks generate tastes you can’t get off the stovetop by quickly searing in flavor at extra-high temperatures.… Continue reading 6 Father’s Day gift ideas for the cool dad in your life
Kansas City artists are working quickly to get messages out to the public. The colorful brick walls of Art Alley on the east side of the Crossroads Arts District hold works of the city’s most talented muralists and graffiti artists. Art Alley’s newest masterpiece by artists Alex Eickhoff (Eye Cough) and Thomas Richmond (Sabertooth) makes… Continue reading The Crossroads’ newest mural is a touching tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement
The J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain has been a fixture of Kansas City for some-sixty years. But the iconic fountain commemorates a man tied to racist policies that still reverberate today. The fountain and parkway, which are situated next to each other on the Plaza in KCMO, are named for Jesse Clyde Nichols. Nichols was a… Continue reading Push to rename J.C. Nichols fountain and parkway gains steam from anti-racism protests
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. As cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the hemp plant, is found to exhibit a large number of health benefits, people across the world are widely using this compound. Since it does not have severe side effects, it can be… Continue reading Important Benefits Of CBD For Seniors
For months now, Kansas City like most places has been virtually shut down. We’ve become accustomed to carry out instead of dine-in, daily walks around our neighborhoods and coming up with creative ways to keep ourselves from going insane during these unprecedented times. However, as stay at home orders begin to lift, and businesses begin… Continue reading Worlds of Fun and Science City set reopening dates—and mask policies
This article was originally published on CBD Coupons. To view the original article, click here. Do you feel stressed? Are you worried about something in the future or about the repercussions of a past interaction? Have no fear. Anxiety is a natural, automatic response to stressful stimuli, and it is a perfectly normal condition. While… Continue reading Anxiety and CBD
Stir-crazy yet? After nearly three months of social distancing, that’s to be expected. And yet, things aren’t exactly back to normal. Never fear, we’re here to help with nine great history-focused day trips from Kansas City. We picked spots that offer excitement, fresh air and much-needed changes of scenery. Get out there, but remember to… Continue reading Road trip to these 9 historical towns from Kansas City
One of the world’s most successful swimwear lines was founded right here in landlocked Kansas City. In 2012, acquaintances-turned-friends Gwyn Prentice and Missy Neville recognized that comfortable and stylish women’s swimsuits were few and far between. So they did something about it. “We came up with Helen Jon swimwear because it was really hard to… Continue reading We chat with the founders of Lenexa-based swimwear company Helen Jon just in time for summer
Stir-crazy yet? After nearly three months of social distancing, that’s to be expected. And yet, things aren’t exactly back to normal. Never fear, we’re here to help with eight great arts and culture-focused day trips from Kansas City. We picked eight spots that offer excitement, fresh air and much-needed changes of scenery. Get out there,… Continue reading 8 road trips from Kansas City that rely on arts and culture
“I grew up on a farm in Iowa and all the farmers always went downtown on Saturday evenings to sell their eggs and buy their groceries for the week. Once while we were down there, the telephone operator called out that there was a telephone call for us. We went to the telephone office, and… Continue reading The story behind the legendary local radio show Brush Creek Follies
Stir-crazy yet? After nearly three months of social distancing, that’s to be expected. And yet, things aren’t exactly back to normal. Never fear, we’re here to help with four great day trips that are a one-hour drive from Kansas City. We picked spots that are safely spacious but which offer excitement, fresh air and much-needed… Continue reading 4 best day trips one hour from Kansas City
It wasn’t what she planned, but Megan Wilson knew it was destiny. The blogger had built a steady following on her website, Life on Shady Lane, where she documented her and her husband’s DIY remodeling projects in their fixer-upper on the blog’s namesake street in the Northland. Eventually, the couple decided they might like to… Continue reading How a fixer-upper veteran found destiny in a turnkey property in the Northland
When Boulevard Drive-In opened in 1950, they were at the center of youth and family culture. Flocks of kids would come to the drive-in on weekends to watch the latest movie, hang with their friends, or a date, and enjoy some classic movie-theater snacks. They would laugh and talk on a hot summer night until… Continue reading Historic Kansas City drive-in movie theater is re-opening this weekend
Stir-crazy yet? After nearly three months of social distancing, that’s to be expected. And yet, things aren’t exactly back to normal. Never fear, we’re here to help with five great day trips from Kansas City that are all outside. We picked spots that are safely spacious but which offer excitement, fresh air and much-needed changes… Continue reading 5 adventurous outdoor day trips from Kansas City
Our May issue asked the question, “What’s next?” and featured interviews with a renowned historian of pandemics, several scientists, Mayor Quinton Lucas and a sports crisis expert who offered some predictions of the future of pro sports. Meanwhile, our website has continued to draw massive traffic with timely coverage of the crisis. Here’s what readers… Continue reading What readers had to say about our coronavirus coverage
Stir-crazy yet? After nearly three months of social distancing, that’s to be expected. And yet, things aren’t exactly back to normal. Never fear, we’re here to help with four great day trips that are a two-hour drive from Kansas City. We picked spots that are safely spacious but which offer excitement, fresh air and much-needed… Continue reading 4 best day trips two hours from Kansas City
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. The selection of CBD products seems to be endless with the market possibilities of CBD growing every day. Pain relief and skincare benefits are two of the most celebrated benefits of CBD and a wide range of CBD topicals specializes… Continue reading How Do CBD Topicals Work In Our Body?
There is a fashion movement happening right now, a long simmering trend finding full flower in the cultural practices of a new generation. The market for high-end vintage clothing is white-hot, burning bright even amid an economic downturn spurred on by the novel coronavirus. And at the tippy-top of the luxury vintage market—we’re talking twenty-five… Continue reading How a KC shop established itself as the world’s premier dealer of luxury vintage T-shirts
Over the weekend in Kansas City, large crowds of people gathered together to protest the death of George Floyd and police brutality towards African Americans. Although the protests started peacefully on both Saturday and Sunday, there were several altercations between protesters and police officers as well as the vandalism of several vehicles and buildings. This… Continue reading WATCH: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas interview with MSNBC on Plaza protests
Every summer, a sandal trend emerges from the trenches of winter. Last year, sporty sandals under nineties-popular brands like Teva and Chacos made a comeback. The year before that, pancake-flat slides of every color and brand were everywhere. This summer, the classic Birkenstock sandal we know and love gets a facelift: These Arizona-style platforms are… Continue reading These elevated sandal Birkenstocks have answered our comfy platform wishes
This article was originally published on CBD Coupons. To view the original article, click here. CBD (Cannabidiol) is a type of extract cannabinoid that comes from cannabis, and the other being THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). When someone uses cannabis, two different feelings are provided by each cannabinoid. CBD is non-psychoactive and provides a natural sense of wellness… Continue reading What to Know About Sublingual CBD
As the city starts to open back up, Powell Gardens’ new exhibit is more relevant than ever. Head Outside features the work of seven ceramic artists within the horticultural displays at the Gardens. Before the pandemic hit, the planned exhibition was meant to reference the arrival of warm weather and enjoyment of the natural world.… Continue reading The new Powell Gardens exhibit is a eye-popping ode to the power of getting back outside
