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Features 54
IN CONVERSATION WITH AARON RAHSAAN THOMAS The KCK native and Hollywood writer and producer talks about growing up in KCK, his shoe fixation, and his passion projects.
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LADIES, START YOUR ENGINES A local organization is setting girls on the road to success.
Departments
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FEEDING KANSAS CITY Local non-profits respond to the food crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.
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FASHION FORWARD Interior designer Doug Wells designed a Prairie Village townhouse that fits the owner’s taste as well as the couture pieces she collects.
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LOWER LEVELS WITH HIGH DESIGN Utilitarian gets a stylish spin when Kansas City basements transform into indoor golf courses, virtual schoolhouses, media rooms, and cocktail lounges.
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS IN KC
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ENTERTAINING IN KC
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OUR MAN IN KC
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ARTS & CULTURE IN KC
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BEHIND THE MUSIC IN KC
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LOOK IN KC
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LIVING IN KC
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FLAVOR IN KC
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MY ESSENTIALS IN KC
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On the cover Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables play an important part in addressing Kansas City’s food insecurity. Photo by Amante Domingo. MARCH 2021
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EDITOR’S NOTE
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