Monthly Archives: September 2009

New maps show KC ranks high for many of the 7 Deadly Sins

Posted on Sep 30, 2009 by BlogKC

Wired Magazine notes a Kansas State University project mapping the 7 Deadly Sins across the US, as measured by rates of theft, STDs, etc.  KC ranks high in four of the seven: Envy (thefts) Wrath (violent crimes) Sloth (spending on … Continue reading →

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore expanding to Midtown

Posted on Sep 28, 2009 by BlogKC

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore subsidiary is planning to rehabilitate the old Katz Drug Store on the southwest corner of Linwood and Troost into a second outlet for selling reclaimed building materials.  The original ReStore in the Northeast Industrial District is … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, East Side, Midtown/Plaza | 4 Comments

AOL features KC Rep in story on state of regional theater

Posted on Sep 26, 2009 by BlogKC

WalletPop, AOL’s personal finance site, features the KC Repertory Theatre in a new story looking at how regional theater companies are fairing in the Great Recession. While New York companies are hunkering down and becoming more cautious, regional companies like … Continue reading →

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You stay classy, Kansas City

Posted on Sep 25, 2009 by BlogKC

Maybe we ought to rename it Perv City.  However, recent incidents have been in the suburbs (or Wichita), not KC proper. And be sure to check out the hairband-esque dude in the second story.

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Plaza Art Fair this weekend

Posted on Sep 24, 2009 by BlogKC

This weekend the Plaza Art Fair returns for its 78th year as one of the country’s top juried art fairs. In addition to top notch artists from around the country, visitors can sample great local food and music. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading →

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Ramp metering coming to southern I-435

Posted on Sep 22, 2009 by BlogKC

It’s kindof amazing that I-435 in the southern suburbs can be so congested, considering it’s a highway from nowhere to nowhere. With virtually no east/west transit service and no room to widen the highway, MoDOT and KDOT can only tweak … Continue reading →

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Waldo Fall Festival AND Pub Crawl this Weekend

Posted on Sep 18, 2009 by BlogKC

Saturday Kansas City’s Waldo neighborhood hosts its annual Fall Festival and the Waldo Crawldo pub crawl.  The family-friendly festival runs 10am to 5pm and features music, food, games, rides, etc. The pub crawl starts at 6pm with a $10 fee.  … Continue reading →

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