⛲️ A Day for MLK

American Icon: Martin Luther King Jr. led the American civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s. A Baptist minister, he championed nonviolent resistance against racial segregation through pivotal campaigns, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.

ML-KC: Dr. King visited the Kansas City area at least six times between 1957-1968. (trivia below) attending rallies in 1961 and 1964. The City of Kansas City honors Dr. King with Martin Luther King Jr. Park just east of the Country Club Plaza area, as well as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard — a five-mile stretch connecting the South Plaza to Brush Creek Community Center.

🍖 Arthur’s Back: After closing suddenly in November due to a waterline break, Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque reopened its doors this past Friday.

🛒 Costco Change?: Rumors are swirling that the Costco in Midtown KCMO will be converted into a Costco Business Center, but city officials are pushing back.

✈️ Hello, Hollywood: The Kansas City International Airport announced a new daily non-stop flight from United Airlines to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting April 6th.

🍕 Northland Pies: Pizza Tascio will soon open a new location at 7109 NW Barry Road in the Northland. The NY-style pizzeria is a local favorite and recently earned high praise from famed pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy

🍗 Jack’s Back: Speaking of BBQ places reopening, Jack Stack Overland Park reopened on Saturday after an interior refresh.

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