Kansas City Inspired: Nicer Places, Cuddles & Unwanted Rematch

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Family Hugs Are Free . . . 

KC Parks and the KC Zoo celebrating National Teddy Bear Picnic Day with a free party

The family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Friday July 7th

Urban Core Unlisted . . . 

4 cities in Kansas City metro rank as top places to live in US

Overland Park, Olathe, Lee's Summit and Lawrence all ranked in top 100 cities to live in the United States, according to Livability.

NOWHERE!!!

Where is the Jackson County Fair?

"In the 30s to 60s it was almost as big as the state fair."

Paywall Content Reminds Readers To Keep Up Car Payments

How innovative public transit will shape the next 25 years in KC - Kansas City Business Journal

As we face intersecting challenges of urban growth, demographic change, strained affordability and climate change, our region's long-term success must prioritize public transportation as a key strategy.

Conversation Celebrated

Let's Talk Shop KC: Barbershop provides men chance to be heard

A Northland barbershop is giving men a chance to express their feelings and concerns without judgment.

Skivvy Stock Uplifted

Victoria's Secret appoints brand president for unit (NYSE:VSCO)

Victoria's Secret (VSCO) said on Wednesday that Greg Unis is set to assume the role of brand president for Victoria's Secret & PINK.

NOBODY Wants This . . . 

Poll: A historic number of Americans don't want a Biden-Trump rematch

A historic number of Americans prefer neither President Biden nor former President Trump be elected president in 2024, according to a new CNN/SSRS poll. The survey found that 33 percent favored Trump, and 32 percent were opting for Biden, but that 36 percent viewed neither positively.

MAGA Moves Forward

Trump lead grows following indictment, one factor continues to be thorn in Biden's side with voters: poll

A new NBC poll shows former President Trump remains the GOP frontrunner following his indictment, with nearly half of GOP voters on the fence over whether he should remain the party leader.

From Vlad To Worse . . . 

Prigozhin Revolt Raises Searing Question: Did It Harm Putin's Staying Power?

Russians with ties to the Kremlin expressed relief that Wagner's mutiny did not spark a civil war. But they agreed that Vladimir Putin had come off looking weak in a way that could be lasting.

Gig Work Risks Rise

Woman allegedly shoots Uber driver, thinking he kidnapped her and was taking her to Mexico

A Kentucky woman is accused of fatally shooting her Uber driver in West Texas after mistakenly believing she was being kidnapped and taken to Mexico.

Catholicism Grows Even More Fishy

Catholic Church could consider resurrecting past practice amid successful study: 'Pope Francis has already highlighted [it]'

Researchers also said that if American Catholics upheld the same tradition, we'd see more than 20 times the impact.

Local Streets Stay Deadly

Driver dies after striking tree, pole in high-speed crash on Troost Avenue

A driver died Saturday evening in a high-speed collision on Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.

Retirement You'll Never Afford

Empty nesters create the perfect place to entertain on Lake Lotawana

Empty nesters create the perfect place to entertain family and friends on Lake Lotawana Kansas

Spike In Temps Persists

Summer heat continues on in Kansas City

Temperatures only dip down into the 70s overnight

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.