Kansas City Point: Foodie Options & Prez COVID Struggles Redux

A quick blast of what we're reading this evening as politics and our local world gets even more complicated despite the nicer weather.

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Local Foodie Free For All

Thelma's Kitchen, Kansas City's first pay-it-forward cafe, reopens on Troost Avenue

Thelma's Kitchen and Reconciliation Services will be reopening on 31st and Troost Avenue next week after being closed for more than two years of renovations. The cafe, which serves healthy comfort food, operates on a pay-what-you-can donation model to help feed the community.

JoCo Genius Desperately Needed

Overland Park wants your help to update its brand

During a recent community visioning process, the city said it heard feedback from residents wanting an emphasis on both the city's identity and to further develop individual neighborhoods.

Show-Me Higher Ed Job Fear

University of Missouri employees voice concerns about benefits, wages at union town hall * Missouri Independent

University of Missouri custodian Cathy Persinger had to move out of Columbia, because she can no longer afford to live in the city, she said during a town hall Saturday afternoon at the Unitarian Universalist Church. "When I asked (the university) for a raise because I was stressed out, they told me about food banks [...]

Not With Current Exec

Will Jackson County vote again on Chiefs, Royals stadiums? What would need to happen

If Jackson County voters decide again whether to approve sales taxes to keep the Royals & Chiefs in Missouri, it likely won't be this year.

Ballers Stomp Away Grass

Nelson-Atkins Museum to hold lawn party despite damage from Chiefs ring ceremony

Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art plans to host its Lawn Party as planned despite damage caused during Chiefs ring ceremony.

PREZ ON MEND AGAIN!!!

Biden tests positive for Covid-19

President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, a leader at the UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas where the president was scheduled to speak announced Wednesday.

Almost Assassin Story Unfolds

Trump shooter seen as threat before attack, was lost in crowd

The killer had also searched for pictures of Donald Trump and President Joe Biden before the shooting, law enforcement told lawmakers Wednesday.

Veep Pick Plays Doctor

JD Vance said in 2022 he 'would like abortion to be illegal nationally' | CNN Politics

Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance, said two-and-a-half years ago he was open to a national abortion ban, a stark contrast to comments he made this week where the Ohio senator said he adhered to Trump's view that abortion should be a state issue.

Doubting Dems Double Down

Schiff calls on Biden to drop out, citing 'serious concerns' that he can win

Rep. Adam Schiff called Wednesday for President Trump to end his re-election bid, citing "serious concerns" about his ability to win.

From Russia With Love

Russia welcomes Vance's views on Ukraine after Trump VP announcement

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday welcomed Sen. JD Vance (Ohio)'s position on U.S. military and economic support for Ukraine following former President Trump's announcement he tapped the Ohio lawmaker as his running mate.

More Threats Against Holy Land

Hezbollah to hit new areas in Israel if civilians targeted, Nasrallah says

Hezbollah will hit new Israeli targets if Israel keeps targeting civilians in Lebanon, the group's leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday, saying there had been a spike in the number of non-combatants killed in Lebanon in recent days.

Party Loves Pooch

Meet the surprising star of this year's Republican National Convention

'Babydog', the dog of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, has gone viral online for his relaxed demeanor.

Hipsters Share Suggestions

Dish and Drink KC: A night out at The Hey! Hey! Club and curbing cravings at Ruby Jean's Juicery

The Hey! Hey! Club // Photo By Tiffany Watts The Hey! Hey! Club Honestly, I'm a sucker for any speakeasy-like concept-especially one with handcrafted cocktails and roots in Kansas City's historic Jazz scene. So when my friend invited me for drinks at The Hey! Hey! Club, I quickly said yes!

Summer Respite Arrives

Warm days, cool nights for the rest of the week

Chances for scattered storms will arrive this weekend and stretch into early next week

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.