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Your body at work: Park further from the entrance and take a shower (plus all your vacation time) for better health (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / December 13, 2022

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary on physical fitness — and its impact on the strength and energy a person’s body needs to carry them throughout the…

‘Newbie’ maker collective adds gifts, plants and untamed flair with new West Bottoms shop

By Tommy Felts / December 10, 2022

The West Bottoms might be known for its vintage shops, but a just-opened maker collective full of new retail is hoping to add to the neighborhood’s narrative. 12th Street Post — a mixed-use retail space with about 80 local makers and vendors at 1501 West 12th St. — celebrated its grand opening Dec. 2. The…

Shot of gratitude: Coffee shop damaged by truck collision reopens, celebrating with thank you event

By Tommy Felts / December 8, 2022

Anchor Island is planning an official grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, less than three months after the tropical-themed coffee shop at 41st and Troost suffered damage to its front entrance when a speeding truck careened into the building. The crash occurred after hours, so no one was injured. However, Anchor Island was…

Mobile plant shop, nonprofit for returning citizens among latest Alchemy Sandbox grant winners

By Tommy Felts / December 8, 2022

The Porter House KC closed out the first year of its Alchemy Sandbox program by awarding five more small business owners with up to $5,000 in grants. In total, PHKC Alchemy Sandbox awarded 20 businesses with grants in 2022.  “We started this journey with a simple idea: to deepen our commitment to supporting the small…

This weekend only: Festive balloon wonderland inflates holiday spirit at 18th and Vine

By Tommy Felts / December 2, 2022

More than 125,000 biodegradable balloons are lifting holiday spirits this weekend in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. The Big Balloon Build — an international festival — is popping up Dec. 2-4 at the Gregg/Klice Community Center. Led by Peyton Westfall and Darren Huffman of Kansas City’s Pop Culture Sculptures, more than 70 balloon…