Kansas City Community: Local Cleanup & Back To School Help

As always, we remind readers that there's really not much of a place on this blog for nicer news. 

However . . . 

It's of critical importance to remind TKC readers that Kansas City is actually a very wonderful place with so many people willing to give their best and help neighbors throughout the year.  

And so . . . This quick post is dedicated to contracting the "urban doom & gloom" that too often dominates the local discourse in order to push political agendas . . . In fact, every one of these stories is a reason for hope . . . 

Local teen leads community clean-up on Prospect Avenue, drawing support from across Kansas City

A clean-up initiative led by 19-year-old Madison Lyman brought together community members from diverse backgrounds on Saturday with a focus on restoring pride and unity along Prospect Avenue.

Chiefs training camp hosts sellout crowd at Family Fun day

The Kansas City Chiefs training camp hosted a sellout crowd today during Family Fun Day, attracting fans from across the country.

Lykins Taco Day Celebrates Community, Park Improvements - Northeast News

Dorri Partain Managing Editor With food and family activities, members of the Lykins Neighborhood Association welcomed residents, family and friends to its Taco Day event on Sunday, July 27 at Lykins Square Park (4115 E. Seventh St.)

MCC Power Up Trades Camp exposes Girl Scouts to new skills, including welding

A new world of possibilities opened up for the Girl Scouts who took part in the MCC Power Up Trades Camp this week across Kansas City.

Grandview teen's bread stand returned after taken from front yard

A 14-year-old in Grandview, Missouri shows determination after a big piece of his summer project disappeared out of his front yard.

'We celebrate them for who they are': How SOAR Camp empowers campers with special needs

When campers arrive at SOAR Camp, hundreds of volunteers, including special guests from the Kansas City Mavericks, greet them with excitement.

Life-changing surgery for metro toddler born with cleft lip successful

Dr. Patrick Christopher at Overland Park Regional Hospital performed a successful surgery, but says there's no clear answer as to why he had one.

KCK first responders end tragic week on high note with community giveaway

Kansas City, Kansas, first responders ended a tragic week on a high note with their second annual Back to School Bash and Splash on Saturday at Heathwood Park.

Original "Annie" star visits Kansas City for inclusive stage production

Aileen Quinn, the original "Annie" from the 1982 film, visited Kansas City this week to support an inclusive production of Annie at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Brothers in Strawberry Hill offer free Kolo dance lessons to preserve Croatian tradition

Brothers in Strawberry Hill offer free Kolo dance lessons to preserve Croatian tradition and engage younger generations.

Oak Park HS dedicating Healing Wall this weekend

This weekend, you're invited to Oak Park High School to help dedicate a newly finished memorial for Oak Park students who served in the Vietnam era called The Healing Wall.

Lee's Summit back-to-school store to help hundreds of families

The Lee's Summit Back-to-School Store is open, providing school supplies, clothing, and shoes to hundreds of families in need.

Youth basketball camp offers skills for on, off the court

A youth basketball camp is dropping dimes on more than just how to win at the game of basketball, but also how to win at the game of life.

Giving Machines give KC patrons a chance to give, not get, this holiday season

Union Station visitors will soon be able to give to charity with the push of a button as the Giving Machines return in November, featuring 7 KC area charities.

Friends, classmates honor Deputy Ming's life at heartfelt tribute

Friends and former classmates of Elijah Ming gathered at F.L. Schlagle High School on Saturday to celebrate the life of the fallen WyCo sheriff's deputy who was killed in the line of duty last week.

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