In early May, a deadly wave of heat and humidity struck Pakistan and India. Dozens of people died because their bodies simply could not cool themselves fast enough given the region’s high humidity. This was true even for young, healthy people who are used to high heat. “The human body has two primary mechanisms by… Continue reading Certain parts of the world could become uninhabitable because of high wet-bulb temperatures, and KC is uncomfortably close to the line
When Café Corazón opened a second location in the Crossroads in February, co-owner Miel Castagna-Herrera could hardly believe she’d pulled it off. After all, the first shop almost didn’t happen. “We had a lot of trouble getting a lease,” she says. “No one would rent to us. They’d hear ‘Latin coffee shop’ and not call… Continue reading With Café Corazón, Miel Castagna-Herrera brings Latin coffee culture to Kansas City
In Kansas City, it’s no secret that the Overland Park Farmers Market is one of the best in around, and now the market is competing for national recognition. The Farmers Market Coalition is hosting a nationwide contest to find the best market in each state, region, and in the country. Vote for the OP Farmers’… Continue reading The Overland Park Farmers Market is up for national recognition
