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Charmaine Merriweather

City Editor, KCtoday

Charmaine lives in Kansas City, MO. She has written for newspapers, newsrooms, and blogs. She also previously managed social media for the Country Club Plaza, KC Melting Pot Theatre, and other businesses. On her off days, Charm is usually reading books, watching movies, cooking, or playing video games.

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Food
KC coffee shops as zodiac signs
Find your next coffee stop using the stars.
July 25, 2024
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Culture
Local libations: A round of KC-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable KC nod there — these craft beers found around Kansas City take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Small Business
Midtown’s first play cafe opens next month
Hümanette will open on Friday, August 9 in Brookside
July 23, 2024
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Festivals
Soak up the sunflowers at this festival
This is the only time during the year you can enter these sunflower fields.
July 11, 2024
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Culture
June 2024 review: New Westport bars + KC’s top industries
These stories and posts were KCtoday readers’ faves.
July 9, 2024
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Small Business
Four mew-tiful Kansas City cat cafes
Claw into these cafes across the metro featuring cats waiting for fur-ever homes.
July 9, 2024
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City
Charm Chats: What can introverts do in Kansas City?
A reader wrote in asking for help finding activities for introverts and Editor Charm answered the call.
July 5, 2024
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Development
Plaza Purchase: Here is what’s in store for the shopping district
The City of KCMO and the Plaza’s newest owners held a joint conference detailing the district’s future.
July 1, 2024
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Business
Meet the Plaza’s newest owners: Dallas-based HP Village Partners
Over its 100+ year history, the Country Club Plaza has exchanged a few hands. Let’s take a look at the iconic district’s newest owners + what they have in store.
July 1, 2024
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Culture
What treasures are made (only) in Kansas City?
Redditors shared their favorite Kansas City exclusives and they did not dissapoint.
June 27, 2024
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City
KC Strong has officially dispersed its $2 million fund
The money came from 4,000+ donors who poured out their KC hearts following the shooting at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade.
June 27, 2024
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Small Business
Say hola to BTG Spanish: A KC language school for adults
The local language school lets you learn from native Spanish speakers wherever you (and they) might be.
June 25, 2024
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Sports
Rendering: Royals crown the West Bottoms with stadium
A new rendering showcases what a Royals stadium based in the bottoms would offer.
June 21, 2024
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Events
Treat your kids to Apple Camp
Take a bite out of summer boredom with this tech-based mini class.
June 21, 2024
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Food
Seven bars + one food truck taking over Westport
Each bar has its own unique theme, making sure there’s a vibe for everyone.
June 21, 2024
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Government
Mayor Q brings Mayor Con to KC for the first time
The 92nd annual United States Conference of Mayors Meeting will call KC its backdrop.
June 19, 2024
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Culture
Make Music Day returns to Kansas City
Head to these spots to make + appreciate music on Friday, June 21.
June 19, 2024
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Real Estate
Is Kansas City’s housing market shifting?
According to new data, the market may be slowing down for the first time in several years.
June 17, 2024
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History
Meet Neptune: The Plaza’s first fountain
Take a deep dive into the beloved fountain’s origins.
June 13, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Sunflower Summer lets Kansas families see attractions for free
Kansas’ app helps families be a tourist in their own state.
June 13, 2024
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Food
Help us create the definitive “Big Book of KC Barbecue”
We’re on the most Kansas City quest ever, except these epic proportions come with a side of baked beans and coleslaw.
June 12, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
Observe Juneteenth in Kansas City
Wednesday, June 19 marks the 158-year anniversary of the end of institutional slavery in the US. Commemorate the day with these events across the metro.
June 11, 2024
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Sports
KC Current surfing wave of historic victories
Our hometown women’s soccer team just set another record.
June 11, 2024
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Events
Father’s Day activities in KC
Here are nine ways to celebrate Dad in the Heartland.
June 7, 2024
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Culture
May 2024 review: Truman’s crime connection + Chiefs’ Kansas stadium
These stories and posts were KCtoday readers’ faves.
June 7, 2024
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Celebrate Pride Month at these events around Kansas City
June is jam-packed with local Pride events. Here’s a guide to all the can’t-miss festivities.
June 5, 2024
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Sports
New website kicks off petitioning to move the Chiefs to Kansas
Would a Kansas City in another state be just as sweet?
June 5, 2024
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Development
Swope Health Village aims to innovate healthcare in MO
The project secured $5 million in funding from the City of KCMO.
June 3, 2024
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Tourism and Hospitality
Treat your wallet with KC Savings
Visit KC’s free passport lets you explore the city and save money at the same time.
June 3, 2024
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Sports
US Olympic Men’s Soccer team takes on Japan at Children’s Mercy Park
The match comes right before they head off to the Summer Olympics in Paris.
May 30, 2024
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