👀 This Week Around KC

• 🍰 McLain's Bakery Partners with 1587 Prime The local dessert favorite with 80 years of KC history is now serving carrot cake, chocolate cake, cheesecake, and homemade apple pie at the celebrity steakhouse owned by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. McLain's also provides an exclusive butter cake only available at 1587 Prime.
• 🏴 Overland Park Gets New Flag The city approved a new flag featuring a red oak tree and chevron shapesafter a comprehensive process that included 143 community submissions. The winning design represents the community's "Tree City USA" designation and replaces what experts called one of the worst city flags in the country.
• 🍕 Culinary Virtue Takes Over Strang Hall The owners of Meat Mitch, Char Bar, and Beer Kitchen are revamping the Overland Park food hall with Beer Kitchen starting September 26. An innovative all-women cafe concept launches in October featuring partnerships with Prefix Coffee, Fika Coffee, Kate Smith Soiree bakery, and Zen Donkey Farms.
• ⚽ Premier League Fan Festival This Weekend KC Live! hosts England's 11th Premier League Fan Fest Sept. 20-21 with free live match broadcasts and appearances by soccer legends Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe. The festival serves as preparation for Kansas City's role as FIFA World Cup 2026 host city.
• 🌿 Marijuana Lounges Proposed for KC Councilman Wes Rogers' proposal passed the planning commission 5-1, creating regulated cannabis spaces to help small businesses enter Missouri's $241+ million annual cannabis market. The proposal emphasizes "social equity" opportunities for minority and small business owners.
• 🍝 Vertice Italian Coming to Plaza Summit Hospitality announced a new Italian restaurant opening in 2026at the former Parkway Social Kitchen space. The restaurant aligns with new Plaza ownership's strategy of attracting local, chef-driven concepts as part of their $100+ million revitalization investment.

What you might have missed last week

• The legendary TWA Disney Moonliner rocket is headed to the TWA Museum, where it will anchor the collection and give Kansas Citians a close-up with a mid-century space icon.
• The Kansas City Underground Film Festival returns Sept. 12–20 with weird, wild, and fascinating ultra-indie films.Screenings highlight experimental voices from across the globe.
• ​​Boulevard Brewing has teamed up with a local bakery to release Apple Pie Beer — a fall-flavored craft brew designed to taste like dessert in a glass.

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Overland Park’s Tap Ins Mini Golf Gears Up for Late 2025 Opening

Tap Ins, a highly anticipated mini golf and entertainment spot, is set to open by late November or early December at 95th and Metcalf in Overland Park. The venue will feature both indoor and outdoor mini golf courses, with the indoor course housed inside a retractable, climate-controlled greenhouse for year-round play.

Beyond golf, visitors can enjoy yard games, more than 100 televisions—including two massive video walls—multiple event spaces with private bars, a beer garden, and a restaurant serving American-style dishes alongside an ice cream bar. Hiring is underway, community demand is strong, and nearby businesses are already lining up to partner with Tap Ins, which is expected to become a major new attraction at one of the city’s busiest intersections.

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🏐 SPORTS SCENE

Chiefs Fall to Eagles 20-17 in Hard-Fought Super Bowl Rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs came up just short in a 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium, a regular-season rematch of last year’s Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes battled with 187 passing yards, 66 rushing yards, and a touchdown on the ground, but a fourth-quarter interception and missed opportunities kept the Chiefs from pulling ahead.

Despite the loss, Kansas City showed flashes of promise on both sides of the ball and still has plenty of time to regroup early in the season. The setback marked the team’s first 0-2 start since 2014 and its first home defeat since December 2023, but under Andy Reid and with Mahomes leading the charge, the Chiefs have proven they can bounce back quickly.

🎯 REAL ESTATE SCENE

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Historic Home with Modern Updates in Pendleton Heights

Welcome to 421 Prospect Ave — a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence blending 1890s character with thoughtful renovations in one of Kansas City’s most historic neighborhoods. Priced at $210,000, this 1,215-square-foot home sits on a 3,729-square-foot lot and offers both charm and everyday convenience.

Step inside to refinished original hardwood floors that highlight the home’s timeless appeal. The main level features an open kitchen with updated finishes, a cozy breakfast nook, and a rare primary suite complete with an updated bathroom. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms include built-in shelving and share a full bath with laundry for added functionality.

The enclosed porch expands your living space, providing flexibility for a sunroom, office, or playroom. Outdoors, a concrete pad, retaining wall, and two off-street parking spaces add practicality, while the fenced backyard offers space to relax or entertain.

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With its mix of historic detail and modern comfort, this Pendleton Heights home offers true value just minutes from Downtown Kansas City, local parks, and neighborhood favorites.

🏡 Property Overview

Price: $210,000

Address: 421 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124

Year Built: 1980

Lot Size: 3,729 sq ft

Living Area: 1,215 sq ft

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

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🌆 This Weekend in Kansas City!