Kansas City Communities Work Together Amid Tough Times

Once again close readers are invited to avoid the dreaded "doom scroll" and take a pause in order to remember a simple fact . . . 

So many people in Kansas City are giving their very best in order to help neighbors and improve life for our communities.

Accordingly, we take a quick moment to share a quick memory of a not-so-long-workspace that my long gone grandma offered along with a quick peek at great examples of the very best in Kansas City.     

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Kansas City cyclists rally for brain cancer research in annual ride

Hundreds of cyclists ride through Kansas City for annual Tour de Bier bike ride, raising funds for brain cancer research, patient support

As Community Assistance Council expands into larger facility, it seeks community support and tenants

"We are calling ourselves the epoxy, the in-between for those who are on a waiting list at Swope or don't have the means."

Royals, Chiefs team up for youth sports clinic at Urban Youth Academy

The Kansas City Royals and Chiefs came together Friday for the second straight year to encourage kids to stay active during a clinic at the Royals Urban Youth Academy.

PH Community Garden Remodel Kicks Off Major Sitework and Event Lineup - Northeast News

Changes are underway at the corner of Brooklyn Avenue and Minnie Street. Pendleton Heights (PH) neighbors and local organizations have officially kicked off a comprehensive remodel of the PH Community Garden, breathing new life into the beloved local green space.

Where to volunteer in Kansas City: You can help your community at these worthy organizations

The Kansas City metro is lucky to have so many passionate groups working to uplift their communities, including animal rescues, literacy advocates, and food nonprofits. And all of them are looking for volunteer help.

Blue Springs siblings find harmony in music and each other with Blue Strings Ensemble

Three Blue Springs siblings formed Blue Strings Ensemble, finding connection through music after a difficult chapter for their family.

Survivors reunite with Kansas City-area EMS crews during National EMS Week

Survivors of life-threatening emergencies reunited Thursday with the EMS crews they say helped save their lives during an event recognizing National EMS Week in the Kansas City area.

Gilda's Club KC celebrates cancer survivors at 41st annual National Cancer Survivors Day event

Gilda's Club Kansas City hosts its 41st annual National Cancer Survivors Day event today, bringing together survivors, families and supporters in Westport.

Get free tickets: Kansas City Royals teams up with Community Blood Center

Community Blood Center and the Kansas City Royals are teaming up for their summer blood drive as local blood supplies remain critically low.

St. Michael's Veterans Center completes campus, giving 179 veterans permanent home

The opening of Valor House marks the completion of a 15-year, $40 million mission to give homeless veterans permanent, affordable housing in Kansas City.

Remembering KSHB anchor Cynthia Newsome: 'Everyone was so special to her'

Kansas City recently lost a beloved face in local news. Cynthia Newsome, a long-serving anchor and reporter for KSHB 41, passed away on Tuesday following a yearslong battle with cancer. One journalist she mentored, KSHB reporter Rae Daniel, spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about Newsome's impact on our city.

JCRB|AJC holds 2026 Unity Seder

"Nearly 200 guests joined Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) for this year’s Unity Seder, gathering for an evening centered on shared stories, traditions and reflection across faiths and backgrounds."