Kansas City Sunday Neighborhood Notes

In this compilation we focus on nicer news that doesn't really fit anywhere else on this blog.

For Sunday we take a glimpse at reports celebrating students, veterans and local opportunities.

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Urban Neighborhood Initiative purchases Kansas City's Wendell Phillips School for youth programs

Urban Neighborhood Initiative is working to unlock the potential of Kansas City youth by giving them and others in the community a space to dream big at the Wendell Phillips School

Kansas City University begins research into how babies detect emotion

It's Baby Development Lab is conducting research into how babies detect emotion, but it needs roughly 25 more babies to study.

KC Program helping drive students towards trades jobs

Trade schools are trying to keep up as the need for workers continues to increase nearly every year.

PHOTOS: Wyandotte County celebrates 'Christmas in July' at the lake

The Wyandotte County Lake Marina celebrated its annual "Christmas in July" Saturday night.

Missouri begins removing Medicaid recipients, how to make sure you don't lose coverage

Thousands of Medicaid recipients are scrambling right now, thanks to a post-pandemic change to enrollment rules. In many cases, if the state can't find you, you're out. We speak with an advocate, getting you prepared for these changes-so you can make sure you're still covered.

Alicia Keys, Roc Nation bus Staley High School students to St. Louis concert

Alicia Keys is on stage Friday night in St. Louis and students from Staley High School were in the building.

I Am Foundation teaching life, leadership skills to Kansas City-area students

This week, students from all over the Kansas City metro are getting a helping hand through the I Am Foundation's Leadership Institute.

Jeff Hanson, Overland Park artist, will be remembered in dramatic fashion

Jeff Hanson was known for his bold and colorful paintings.

New KC Attractions Pass allows exploration of city at discounted price

Visit KC launched a new tool for people to explore more of Kansas City: the KC Attractions Pass. It offers a single fee for admission to seven different attractions around the city.

Unified Government holds community engagement event for KCK's Spanish-speaking population

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County held its first Spanish language community engagement event.

Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry serves bags of groceries to 150 families in 1 hour

With one month left before school, local teachers are continuing to step up to make sure Raytown kids have a meal.

National program helps Kansas City area veteran in his pursuit of creating a pumpkin patch

A $5,000 grant is helping one local veteran become a farmer

Philanthropy MATTERS - Andrew Lang

To learn more about becoming a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Kansas City Chapter, please visit afpkc.org. The Independent is proud to be the exclusive media partner of AFPKC. Andrew Lang is director of philanthropy for Starlight.

Royals infielder Vinnie Pasquantino takes part in 'Reach out and Read Program'

The Kansas City Royals gave 50 kids a very special opportunity on Wednesday.

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