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Manny's Mexican Restaurant in Crossroads looks at possible impact of minimum wage increase, no taxes on tips
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lorena Garcia has worked at Manny's Mexican Restaurant in the Crossroads for over 20 years, and she would like to see taxes on tips eliminated, like both presidential nominees are campaigning on. "Everything little helps," she said. Her general manager, David Lopez, agrees. "People deserve...
Missouri celebrates statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), announced they will host a celebration event with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Kansas City, Missouri. “We are thrilled to...
‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’
Last November, a unique and enchanting event took place that brought the community together for a night of nostalgia and support. Derek and Amy Kuda organized an adult prom fundraiser to benefit the NEMO Hotshots 10U softball team. The idea for the adult prom was born out of a desire...
Housing Prices Lead to National Tenant Organizing
Five groups have formed a Tenant Union Federation to link tenant organizing efforts across the country. The founding groups are in Kansas City, Louisville, Chicago, Connecticut, and Bozeman, Mont. The groups have backed local policy shifts and called for a national cap on rent increases, something President Joe Biden and...
Kansas City will fund a homeless shelter that accepts anyone — the city’s first
The Kansas City Council on Thursday unanimously approved funding for a low-barrier, year-round overnight homeless shelter in the northeast — the first of its kind in the city — after shelving a similar plan earlier this year. A low-barrier shelter accepts any person regardless of their race, gender,...
St. Louis Symphony hosts free concert in Forest Park
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is hosting a free concert at Forest Park in September. The free concert will be hosted at Art Hill on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. As their annual free concert, it will kick off the orchestra’s 2024-2025 season. The...
Oli Marmol name drops Paul Goldschmidt after another Cardinals loss
No, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol did not blame Paul Goldschmidt after the team's latest loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Goldschmidt is hitting much like he has all season -- inconsistently without much power. Despite a rare stretch from Aug. 8 through Aug. 10 when he had a home...
Chappell Roan Struts Around Her Hometown in ‘Hot to Go!’ Making-Of Video
A year ago, Chappell Roan marched through Springfield, Missouri with a new dance befitting of the Birthplace of Route 66: the Hot to Go Dance. Now the artist, who grew up nearby, is releasing a behind-the-scenes clip of how she got the town to move in her hit music video for “Hot to Go!”Chappell Roan Honors Hannah Montana: Miley Cyrus 'Feels Like Freedom' The three-and-a-half–minute clip finds her bantering with locals and lip-syncing à la carte. In one shot she’s fielding questions about whether she’s “in a band or something” and in another, she’s squirting ketchup on a tray of...
Your Guide To Food Deals On 816 Day
816 Day is a celebration of all things KC and takes place tomorrow Friday, August 16. The big celebration is happening at KC Live! Block in the Power and Light District and will feature fashion, art, music, entertainment, dance, food and more (take a peek at the flyer below for more details).
The Detroit Lions Take On The Defending Super Bowl Champs
When the Detroit Lions played the Kansas City Chiefs in their first game of the 2023 season, they beat the defending Super Bowl champs by a score of 21-20. On Saturday afternoon when these two teams meet again, the Chiefs will look to avenge last year’s disappointing performance. The...
HELP WANTED: KCPS Looks for Mentors Ahead 2024-25 School Year
Looking for a consistent avenue to support the next generation? Look no further than mentoring with Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS). Mentorship programs can increase student graduation rates, provide mentees with opportunities to build healthier lifestyle choices and habits, build a student’s self-esteem, and allow students to foster a better attitude toward education, according to youth.gov. KCPS is looking for mentors to assist students through its lunch buddy, success and career mentor programs.
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