Monthly Archives: May 2006

Dwell in KC

Posted on May 23, 2006 by BlogKC

Photographers from Dwell Magazine were recently in town for a photo shoot at the 5 Delaware lofts in the River Market. This project by El Dorado architects will be featured in a fall issue of the magazine.

Posted in Business, Downtown, Media, Real Estate | 8 Comments

KC looks to the hinterlands for leadership

Posted on May 21, 2006 by BlogKC

The Star’s Buzz Blog notices that State Senators Chris Koster of Harrisonville and Charlie Shields of St. Joseph are doing a lot of work to advance Kansas City’s cause in Jefferson City, but fails to explain the reasons for this. … Continue reading →

Posted in Missouri, Politics | 6 Comments

Fairfield announcement on Monday

Posted on May 20, 2006 by BlogKC

City Councilman John Fairfield is likely kicking off his mayoral campaign on Monday. Events are planned for 11:30 a.m. at Bravo in Zona Rosa and 1:30 p.m. at The Roasterie Cafe in Brookside, with the theme “Keep Kansas City Moving … Continue reading →

Posted in KC Mayor, Politics | 3 Comments

Gateway closes KC office, makes off with tax breaks

Posted on May 19, 2006 by BlogKC

Most local media have covered the story of troubled computer manufacturer Gateway closing its local call center and sacking the last 130 workers. What most aren’t digging into is that apparently Gateway isn’t required to return the tax subsidies it … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Downtown, Earnings Tax | 4 Comments

Urban Newbies

Posted on May 19, 2006 by BlogKC

With the huge influx of folks moving back to Downtown and other urban core neighborhoods also comes a whole slew of problems. Namely, the Urban Newbie – people that have little or no experience in an urban environment. Some are … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Midtown/Plaza | 9 Comments

Avenue of the Arts Kickoff

Posted on May 18, 2006 by BlogKC

Last-minute notice from the Downtown Council of a kickoff party for 2006 Avenue of the Arts is tonight.  5-7 pm at 12th & Central.

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown | 1 Comment

7th Heaven owner pleads guilty

Posted on May 18, 2006 by BlogKC

The Star reports that Jan H. Fichman has pleaded guilty to selling drug paraphernalia, the result of a spring 2004 raid of two 7th Heaven shops in KC and Sedalia.

Posted in Business, Crime | 10 Comments