⛲️ A Royal Return

Opening Day: The Royals look to build off the 2025 campaign, where they went 82-80 and narrowly missed an AL Wild Card spot in postseason play. The game will be broadcast on Royals.TV, a new streaming option carrying all Royals games for $19.99/month or $99.99/year.

Home Field Advantage: The team kicks off the season at home with Opening Day at the K on Monday, March 30th, against the Minnesota Twins. Parking lots open at 9am, stadium gates at 12pm, and opening day ceremonies begin at 2:30pm. Beyond opening day, the Royals have themed nights planned throughout the season, including Bark at the Park, PAW Patrol™ Day, Grateful Dead Night, and more.

Ridin’ the River: The extension will add over 8,300 feet of new track to the KC Streetcar system and two new stops: a River Market stop and a Riverfront stop. A new CPKC Pavilion at Berkley Riverfront, featuring an iconic canopy structure and sculptural lighting, is currently being framed and is expected to be completed before the World Cup.

Next Stop: Testing is currently underway, and remaining construction work includes grass seeding along the route, final train control infrastructure at 3rd and Grand, and additional signage installation.

America’s Bird: The first eaglet hatched to much excitement, followed by a second and then a third, giving the community a front-row seat to a remarkable wildlife moment, especially meaningful as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this year. Freedom and Liberty have been diligently feeding and protecting the growing family in their nest.

It’s Only Natural: Sadly, one of the three eaglets has since passed away. While heartbreaking for the many community members who have been following along, the City of Blue Springs noted that this is a natural part of life in the wild, with factors like food availability, weather, and natural nest competition all playing a role in an eaglet's survival.

🏆 Vote Now: Today is the last day to vote for the “Flaming Four” in the 2026 KC BBQ Bracket! The championship matchup will be announced in tomorrow’s newsletter, and the champion will be announced on April 1st.

🍴 Chef at Chaz: Plaza dining destination Chaz Restaurant & Lounge has brought back KC chef Charles d'Ablaing as Executive Chef after his stints at J. Rieger & Co. and Brookside Poultry Company.

⚽️ Dome Approved: The Lee's Summit City Council voted 8-1 to approve an inflatable soccer dome at the planned View High Sports Complex. The dome will be up 16 weeks a year, adding an indoor field during the winter months.

🛣️ Have Your Say: A community summit for the Reconnecting the East Side project is happening April 7th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at St. James United Methodist Church. KC, MoDOT, and MARC will share draft recommendations for improving the US-71 corridor.

🥤 JoCo Juice: Local farm-to-bottle juicery Zen Donkey Farms has opened its second JoCo location inside the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission campus. Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and plant-based meals are available Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.

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