Scarritt Renaissance
By Michael Bushnell The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood was named for the Reverend Nathan Scarritt, a Methodist Missionary and educator who in 1845 left his native Lebanon, Ill., with $10 in…
By Michael Bushnell The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood was named for the Reverend Nathan Scarritt, a Methodist Missionary and educator who in 1845 left his native Lebanon, Ill., with $10 in…
Columbus Park or “The North End” was settled in the late 1800’s, largely by Italian immigrants who had arrived in the United States seeking their fortune. Their initial plan was…
By Abby Hoover Independence Plaza is a Northeast neighborhood rich in historic significance to the Kansas City metropolitan area. The neighborhood is south of Independence Avenue, bordered by Benton Boulevard…
By Dorri Partain At the northeast corner of the Indian Mound neighborhood where Gladstone Boulevard meets Belmont Avenue, one will find the geographical and historical Indian mound that overlooks the…
By Michael Bushnell Tuesday evening, March 1, the University of Missouri – Kansas City’s (UMKC) Center for Neighborhoods hosted an open house event at the Kansas City Museum to toast…
“Our team provides guidance on resumes, cover letters and interview coaching, as well as a number of resources you can use to better prepare yourself to find the right job…
By Abby Hoover To be a student at Kansas City Public Schools’ (KCPS) Northeast High School, one of the urban district’s most diverse schools, is to have someone always in…
By Abby Hoover The City of Kansas City, Mo., has once again extended the application period for its newest grant program. Residents and local organizations can take advantage of a…
By Abby Hoover For 55 years, ADCO Litho Plate has fulfilled Kansas City’s printing needs, operating out of its shop at 6043 E Truman Rd. Owner Theresa “Terry” Cunningham is…
Equity2 is an impact investment firm and sister organization of AltCap and Community Capital Fund. We take two approaches to community development: impact investing and the Community Investment Trust (CIT). Our…