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This (still) ain’t luck: How a decade of grit proved these urban heroes are ‘more than just clothes’

By Tommy Felts / April 18, 2025

MADE MOBB’s ‘collaboration is community’ mindset takes the stage as streetwear brand named an Urban Hero Earning the title “Urban Hero” allows the owners of MADE MOBB an opportunity to publicly give themselves flowers, they said, sharing a twist on the slogan from one of their most popular tees. MADE MOBB — a Crossroads-based streetwear…

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Nonprofits need merch too: How Sandlot is helping local orgs get the goods with no risk, low waste 

By Tommy Felts / April 17, 2025

HelpingHats’ debut celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Made in KC — and helps raise money for a high-profile nonprofit Sandlot Goods’ newly launched HelpingHats programs aims to help like-minded organizations reach their fundraising goals while also supporting American manufacturing, explained Thomas McIntyre, noting local-first retailer Made In KC serves its test case ahead of a…

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Look inside: North KC brewery adds game bar to the block (plus one of KC’s favorite sandwiches)

By Tommy Felts / April 17, 2025

A game bar with a vintage national park theme is coming to North Kansas City next month — with Bay Boy sandwiches packed for the short trip. The Commons is an extension of Cinder Block Brewery at 110 E. 18th Ave. The craft brewery opened in September 2013. When a dance club recently closed next…

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Entrepreneurs worry World Cup could leave small biz, communities on the losing team

By Tommy Felts / April 17, 2025

FIFA’s summer games set to bring opportunity to Kansas City, but some fear a ripple effect that lasts far longer than the 2026 matches With each month that passes before Kansas City hosts games for the FIFA World Cup in June 2026, local small business owners are facing anxiety about the uncertain plays ahead —…

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Real-life KC startup bros create virtual basement gaming vibes, turning once-isolated streaming into a familiar party

By Tommy Felts / April 16, 2025

In today’s connected world, gaming with or against relative strangers — or “friends” a player only knows from a specific game or platform — is the norm. A Kansas City startup’s new streaming venture aims to recreate old school gaming-with-friends-in-the-basement vibe in the digital world. Available on Steam for free when its beta goes live…

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