⛲️ Return of the Pets

Meet the Pups: The return coincides with the Petco Love KC MEGAMATCH Pet Adoption Event, offering $25 adoption fees for all animals through Sunday, October 26. The new approach replaces the personalized kiosk system implemented during COVID-19, allowing adopters to walk through kennels and form spontaneous emotional connections with dogs they might not have considered based on photos alone.

Four-Legged Love: According to KCPP CEO Kate Meghji, the reopening also benefits shelter dogs by providing brief, positive interactions that reduce stress levels. KC Pet Project's canine team has prepared dogs through positive reinforcement training, and visitors will support this by rewarding dogs with special treats during their visit.

Skyline Sips: ‘Foundations’ releases next Tuesday, October 28th as Fern' Bar’s sixth menu. The Fall/Winter menu will offer “a guide to the architectural history of Kansas City through the cocktail lens”.

Build It, Drink It: Fern Bar opened in January of 2024 and has become a local favorite in the cocktail scene. In fact, it was named a 2025 Spirited Awards Regional Top 10 Honoree for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar in the Central Region, which sparked this happy moment when the team found out.

Repeat History: The plan would aim to transform the area into a destination comparable to Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Grand Boulevard was designated in 1892 as Kansas City's ceremonial boulevard under the City Beautiful Movement, once serving as the city's premier retail destination and widest street.

Grand Plan: The comprehensive master plan addresses blighted properties, nuisance businesses, crime, failing infrastructure, and deferred maintenance while creating a walkable, art-filled mixed-use environment with residential development, high-end retail, hotels, and restaurants.

🛍️ Sip & Shop: A high-end women’s boutique and 50-seat speakeasy is coming soon to 7900 Conser St. in downtown Overland Park. Heddi Monro is the name of the boutique, and The Dressing Room is the speakeasy in the shared space.

🎢 King of Coasters: Travis Kelce announced he is now an investor in Six Flags, which owns amusement parks like Kansas City’s Worlds of Fun and Cedar Point in Ohio.

🍝 Keeping Corvino: Corvino Supper Club will no longer be acquired by W. VinZant Restaurants. The partnership was announced in August, but owners Michael and Christina have walked away from the deal.

🎃 Spice Cream: Calling all PSL lovers! Betty Rae’s announced their newest flavor of ice cream: Pumpkin Spiced Latte.

⛪️ Save the Church: Did you know that famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Community Christian Church near the Country Club Plaza? The 83-year-old church will now receive a $160K repair grant.

🎁 Local Presents: Christmas is just 63 days away! Get your local gift idea in front of {{active_subscriber_count}} readers by featuring it in KC Daily’s Gift of the Day!