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North Platte Museum opened its doors to former TWA employees, memorabilia
It’s been nearly 14 years since American Airlines shut down the old TWA overhaul base in Kansas City and more than 23 years since the TWA name was removed but the people who worked there cherish their memories. “We became a family,” said Don Sams, a retired TWA employee,...
Fun Fact: Budd Park Pool
Generations of Northeast youngsters have gathered to splash, stay cool and hang out with friends at the Budd Park pool (5600 Budd Park Esplanade). According to Kate Warfield, historian for Kansas City Parks and Recreation, the first wading pool was constructed in 1917. Located in the southeast corner of Budd Park, its construction cost totaled $1849.08.
A Kansas City author wants people to learn from her mistakes as her mother's caretaker
It wasn't in Dean Mitchell's nature to forget her daughter's birthday. "She was always working to make others happy," remembered her daughter, Sonya Jury. So when Jury didn't get a card in the mail on May 28, 2012, and when her mom didn't say "happy birthday" in a phone call the next day, either, she knew something was seriously wrong.
Calvin Arsenia Enchants in Northeast Arts KC’s Summer Dusk Concert Series
Calvin Arsenia took the stage July 19 at the Colonnade (200 Benton blvd.), as the second performer in Northeast Arts KC’s three-part Summer Dusk Concert Series. Audiences experienced Arsenia’s angelic vocal as well as harp harmonies, Friday evening. Arsenia is a classically trained harpist, singer, songwriter and producer...
Ridiculous: Restaurant Named “Bodega” Changes Name Under C&D Threat
It’s always frustrating to watch a trademark dispute occur when the marks in question are non-distinctive or generic in nature. Now, I want to be careful here, because the trademark in question here is one that has been applied in a way slightly different than the generic use of the term is typically used. An analog of sorts might be “apple.” Used in the foodstuffs business, that is obviously a term that would not be trademarkable. Used in the computer industry, on the other hand, makes the use valid for trademark purposes.
This Weekend in Kansas City: July 26-28
Kansas City is wild. Few cities give you the choice between an awards show, an accordion concert, and Christmas on a random July weekend. But this is the lovely world we live in. Let’s break it down. Shrek the Musical. July 26-28 Ariel found love first; now it’s Shrek’s...
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