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Plaza BunniesMassive Cuts to Federal Health Care Grants Alarm Kansas City’s Public Health CommunityCommunity CalendarOrganización educativa para jóvenes musulmanes adquiere un edificio en el noresteMuslim Youth Education Organization Acquires Former Northeast ChurchOutdoor Experiences Expand at Lexington Avenue Intersection362: Kansas City Public Library North-East Branch Manager Shares New Role, Discusses National Library WeekEscuela local organiza la Copa de Calle, un torneo de futbol-tenis Vehicle-Involved Gunfire Leads to Death, Monday Morning — UPDATE361: Women Speak — UAW Local 249 Retiree Emphasizes Workforce Equal Pay VitalityElection results: Here’s what Kansas City-area voters decided about school boards and bonds April 8Hispanic Grocery Store Enters Second Decade of Serving Northeast FamiliesCommunity CalendarLetter to the Editor: Kansas City “D.A.R.E.” ProgramNeighbors Partner to Clean Indian Mound AlleysKessler Park Conservancy Puts Master Improvement Plan in Motion Kansas City Will Reinstate Bus Fares and Reduce Route Frequency Under New Funding PlanAzul Esperanza Organiza un Taller de Arte Para Niños Neuro DivergentesAzul Esperanza to Host Art Workshop for Neurodivergent Children, SaturdayNortheast Branch Tax Service Prepares Community for Tax Day, April 15Community CalendarKansas City Public Schools finds itself embroiled in a DEI fightNortheast School Brings Copa de Calle, Soccer Tennis Tournament to Kansas CityTruman Road Closure April 11 Commences I-70 Improvement ConstructionNortheast Native Fights Kansas City Food Insecurity Ballot Questions Leave Future of Kansas City Programs in Voters HandsThree Candidates Vie for Open School Board Seats, April 8Is the 20th Time the Charm? 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June 4, 2025
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The NEKC Chamber Invites You to The Biannual International Taste and Tour, June 6

Sponsored Content Greater Kansas City and local area residents have the opportunity to attend the 13th annual International Marketplace Taste and Tour on Independence Avenue from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30…

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May 30, 2025
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May 31 “Pink Day” Proclamation Recognizes NEKC Chamber President’s Birthday

Dorri Partain Managing Editor A hint of pink was in the room during the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s (NEKC) Annual “Tasty Topic Talk” Luncheon on Tuesday, May 27…