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Trending News: Kansas City Parks and Recreation Finaliza el Proyecto de Renovación de los Campos de Atletismo de 9th y Van BruntHistoric Northeast Subway Franchise Promotes “Eat Fresh” MottoCommunity CalendarUpcoming School Year Threatens Measles Exposure, Kansas City University Works to EducateNortheast Festival AMERI’KANA to Return Saturday Ceremonial Signing Marks City-State Partnership for Mental Health FacilityGunfire at Truman Road Convenience Store Results in Double Homicide, Sunday Afternoon369: Women Speak — Early Start CEO Shares Challenges Facing Early Childhood EducationIndependence Avenue Sonic General Manager Builds CommunityCommunity CalendarMore Than a Shelter: Newhouse Expands Healing Spaces with Lowe’s Hometowns GrantLocal Immigration Advocacy Nonprofit Participates in Anti-ICE RallyMuseum Garden Lawn Party Attracts Magical Creatures, FairiesWhim Space Theater Participates as Venue for KC Fringe ProductionsKansas City Parks and Recreation Completes 9th and Van Brunt Athletic Fields Renovation ProjectFunding for Missouri Child Care Assistance Program Receives State ApprovalChanges to Missouri Sunshine Law Could be Barriers to Records, Advocates SayKansas City Parks and Recreation Completes 9th and Van Brunt Athletic Complex RenovationFighting Summer Hunger: Kansas City Public Schools and Local Partners Feed CommunityYouth Music Program Reflects on 13 Years in the Historic NortheastCommunity CalendarCoast to Coast Bike Demonstration Brings New Mexico Native Through Kansas CityFireworks Ordinance Fizzles Without Enforcement — OpinionEscalated Domestic Argument Results in Homicide in Indian Mound368: Women Speak — Gender Equity Task Force Chair Stresses Importance of Equity vs. EqualityHardee’s Restaurant General Manager Shares Independence Avenue Location UpdatesCommunity CalendarNortheast Teens Assist with New Library Mural, June 282025 Commercial Property Tax Assessment Results Leave Drastic Impact on Jackson CountyBeyond Tires and Trash, Sheffield Neighborhood Works to Beautify Underneath BridgeMan in Critical Condition Following Shooting Early Monday MorningCommunity CalendarEssig Family McDonald’s Shares July Promotions at its Independence Avenue LocationRockhurst High School Celebra a los Becados Hurtado de 2025Museum of Kansas City Gears Up to Host First-Ever Garden Party with StoneLion Puppet TheaterCity Partners with Northeast Organizations to Fight Summer Heat SurgeFormer Federal Complex Transformation to Commence in July to Include Public MarketKCPD Vehicle Pursuit Concludes at Independence Avenue Auto ShopSunday Evening Disturbance Leads to HomicidePedestrian in Stable Condition Following Critical Injury Collision, Thursday Evening367: Women Speak — IPNC Member Discusses Activist Background, Journey Founding LIA InspirationIndependence Avenue Restaurants Participate in Biannual, NEKC Chamber Taste and TourRockhurst High School Celebrates 2025 Hurtado ScholarsVehicle-Involved Collision Results in Pedestrian Fatality, Wednesday AfternoonCommunity CalendarFrom Hollywood to KC: History of Black Cowboys Display at Watkins MuseumMedical Students Across the Country Earn Spot in Northeast Institution’s Annual Boot CampCommunity CalendarLetter to the Editor: Jackson County Legislature Chairman Shares Feedback on County’s 2025 BudgetIndependence Avenue Businesses Offer Locations for NEKC Chamber’s June Taste & TourUn Autor Guadalajareño Brinda Experiencia y Educación a las Familias Inmigrantes del NoresteColor Our World: Kansas City Public Library Launches a Summer of Stories, Connection, CommunityRepairs Near Completion on Over 120-Year Home Following Summer 2024 Storm Damage31 Traffic Fatality of 2025 Result of Motorcycle Crash, Monday EveningJackson County Prosecutor Charges Man From March Convenience Store HomicideBicycle-Involved Collision Results in Kansas City’s 29 Traffic Fatality of 2025Vehicle Collides with 9th Street Building, Affects Local PlumberFootball, Baseball and Soccer Franchises Recall Kansas City Municipal StadiumRemember This? Baseball Cards366: Women Speak — Superintendent Reflects on History with KCPS, Emphasizes Music Education BackgroundJackson County Legislator and Son Reported Safe. Manny Abarca Faces Charges in 2 CountiesImprove I-70 KC Traffic Alert: Benton Boulevard to CLOSE for Construction, June 6The NEKC Chamber Invites You to The Biannual International Taste and Tour, June 6Auto Repair Business Owner Retires, Celebrates 38 Years in OperationKansas City University Students Crochet for Community ComfortGuadalajaran Author Brings Experience, Education to Northeast Immigrant FamiliesCommunity CalendarAsian Heritage Month Goes Out in Hues with Annual Culture FestivalMay 31 “Pink Day” Proclamation Recognizes NEKC Chamber President’s BirthdayCommunity CalendarSomali Family Keep Northeast Residents in Multicultural Home DecorPearce Construction Company Makes Progress on Sheffield Recovery Program’s Third Residential FacilityIndependence Avenue Security Provider Presents Shoplifting Deterrence ProgramDistillery Boosts Kansas City Whiskey Recognition with Placement on New York Landmark’s MenuPendleton Heights Neighbors Raise Concerns with Unlawful Activity at Lookout Point365: Women Speak — Native Texas Pastor Works to Build, Intersect Northeast CommunitiesSomali Family Provides Islam-Friendly Products to Northeast CommunityCommunity CalendarAll is Calm (?) 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