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Kansas City is buzzing this week with major updates, local gems, and a few surprises that might just change how you move, eat, and explore the city. From drone deliveries to riddle-filled speakeasies, here’s what’s making headlines:
🚁 Amazon exploring Drone Deliveries in Kansas City
Slow Rise KC to open its first Brick-and-Mortar in Overland Park
🍛 Waldo Thai confirms it’s staying open following chefs’ departure
🎶 UMKC Conservatory unveils $35M expansion to support future artists
Plus: Don’t miss what’s happening this weekend in Kansas City—think wine tasting at the Lenexa Art Fair, a drag show at the All-Inclusive Rodeo, and live music with interactive art at the Kemper Museum Block Party. It’s a good weekend to get out there.
Kansas City to Reconnect Downtown with Roy Blunt Luminary Park Over I-670
A New Green Heart for Kansas City 🌿✨
For over a century, I-670 has split the core of Kansas City. That’s about to change.
Say hello to Roy Blunt Luminary Park — a stunning 5.5-acre green space set to cap part of the highway and reconnectthe Crossroads Arts District with the Central Business District for the first time in generations.
Unveiled at the Downtown Council’s annual luncheon, the park honors former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, whose leadership secured key federal funding to make this bold vision real. Leaders like Mayor Quinton Lucas and H&R Block CEO Jeff Jones called it a landmark step forward for downtown KC.
Here’s what’s coming: ✔️ Open lawns & public art ✔️ Shaded seating & gathering spaces ✔️ Potential playgrounds, dog parks & an amphitheater
Luminary Park isn’t just a park — it’s downtown’s new front yard, a place where community meets creativity.
It joins a wave of transformational projects reshaping KC, alongside the new airport terminal, KC Streetcar extension, CPKC Stadium, and the Zhou B Art Center.
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Record-Breaking Crowd Cheers on USA Women's Rugby in Kansas City
A Record-Breaking Night for USA Women’s Rugby! 🏉
History was made under the lights of CPKC Stadium, Kansas City! A roaring crowd of 10,518 fans — the largest ever for a women’s rugby match in the U.S. — turned out to back the USA Women’s Eagles in their opening game of the 2025 Pacific Four Series.
Though the Eagles fell 26-14 to the world No. 2 Canadian squad, the electric atmosphere was undeniable. Players like Ilona Maher and captain Kate Zackary soaked in the energy at the country’s first stadium built specifically for women’s sports — and the momentum is only building.
💥 Fresh off a bronze medal finish in rugby sevens at the 2024 Olympics 💥 A new domestic league kicking off 💥 Fan excitement rising ahead of the 2033 Rugby World Cup in the U.S.
Next stop: Washington, DC on July 19 — where the Eagles aim to shatter the record once again when they take on No. 16 Fiji.
This is more than a match. It’s the rise of women’s rugby in America. 🇺🇸🔥
Step into this stunning Victorian blends old-school charm with modern functionality! From the original hardwoods, clawfoot tub, 10-ft ceilings, and a wraparound porch overlooking to the nearly half acre of land. Yep, in the city. A wood-burning stove and garden beds make it a homesteader’s dream, while the garage features its own 100-amp panel and room to work. Whether you’re looking to entertain, farm, or just stretch out a bit, this one gives you the space — and the vibe — to do it all. 📍 1121 Myrtle Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127 🏠 2,476 sqft 🛏️ 6 Bedrooms 🛁 2 Bathrooms 🤑 Now $ 275,000 (was $ 300,000)
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