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.
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