Royals change stadium plan to keep Oak Street open to traffic, but fate of businesses is uncertain

By Tommy Felts | March 27, 2024

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. [divide] The Royals’ original plan was to place the team’s corporate offices and entertainment venues on Oak Street, which would close…

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Chicken N Pickle serves a no-tech, backyard vibe; Here’s why it’s paying off with Texas, national expansion

By Tommy Felts | February 16, 2024

North Kansas City-founded Chicken N Pickle now has 10 locations — with six more in the works — but the award-winning entertainment destination remains committed to fostering human connection through simple spaces where everyone can play, said Kelli Alldredge. And disconnect. “We don’t have computers on the property. You don’t order from an iPad,” said…

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Can downtowners ditch the Dodge? Zipcar expands in Kansas City

By Tommy Felts | August 16, 2016

Downtown Kansas City residents have another compelling reason to become car-less converts. The on-demand car rental service Zipcar is expanding its area presence to Kansas City’s downtown, providing its growing population another flexible transportation option. The international car-sharing service is beefing up local offerings — which already includes two cars at Kansas City International Airport…

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