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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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Retail
New renderings imagine an updated Country Club Plaza
The shopping district’s new owners shared images during Plaza Art Fair, providing a first look into their vision.
September 22, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Events
Plaza Art Fair returns for its 93rd year
Plaza Art Fair is a long-standing Kansas City tradition that takes place annually on the Country Club Plaza. Let’s dive into the details of this year’s event.
September 18, 2024
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Bella Rainey
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Airports and Transportation
KC Streetcar will shut down to complete extension tie-in
The trolley trail will go cold for four weeks.
September 17, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Development
Hunt family history: Huge KC developments they authored
Plans are in the works for a 132-acre development that is set to include a theme park, sports arena, and retail options. It’s the latest in the decades-long influence of the Hunt family.
September 15, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Traveling with EVs in KC
KCMO just took a big step toward expanding its EV infrastructure. Here’s how you can optimize your usage.
September 11, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Retail
Be the broker: What grocery store should be added to the Plaza?
As new owners seek to revamp the shopping district, talks of a grocery store has taken center stage.
September 11, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Events
KC Pumpkin Patch is reopening for the season
You can find the perfect pumpkin for all your carving creations at your local pumpkin patch.
September 9, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Government
Here’s how readers think Jackson County should spend $70 million
Jackson County leaders are currently debating what to do with its remaining COVID-19 relief funds. Our readers gave their two cents on where it should go.
September 5, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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History
Traveling along Midtown KC’s trolley history
As the streetcar’s Main Street Extention nears completion, let’s take a look at its predecessor’s paths.
September 3, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Sports
Kickoff football season with the World’s Largest Tailgate
The virtual party is airing right before the Chiefs first game.
September 3, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Events
Plan Ahead: September events
Fall into all these festivities all around the KC metro.
August 30, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Sports
New renderings imagine a Royals ballpark near Crown Center
A group of local developers hope these images will entice the team to build in downtown KC.
August 28, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
This weekend: Sundance’s shorts tour stops in KC metro
Watch seven short films ahead of this year’s festival
August 28, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Events
This weekend: Irish Fest and Kansas City Ren Faire return
The two cultural phenomenons will kick off Labor Day weekend.
August 26, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Events
Hip-Hops Hooray! Beer Fest spinning into KC
The new fest is a special brew of hip hop + beer cultures.
August 22, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Live
Fall 2024 weather forecast for Kansas City
Get ready for a slightly warmer season than usual.
August 20, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Sports
Two Kansas City athletes are repping Team USA at the Paralympics
These two are taking the Paris of the Plains to Paris, France.
August 20, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Travel and Outdoors
Get bike racks for free in KC
The City of KCMO will provide bike racks for free. Here’s how you can claim them.
August 16, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Development
Project launches to connect the Legends to Independence
The 24-mile stretch between the two metro areas is getting lots of green updates.
August 14, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
How to build a backyard chicken coop in Kansas City
Cracking the code to urban farming.
August 14, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Entertainment
Pitch your show to KC PBS
KC’s PBS station is looking for local producers.
August 12, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Swope Park is getting a $4.25 million makeover
The park is one of 10 nationwide that received the federal funds.
August 9, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Retail
Demolition begins on historic Country Club Plaza church
The church will be replaced by a multi-story restaurant building.
August 8, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Events
Bridgerton author headlines Romance GenreCon
Meet the author behind the books that inspired the wildly beloved Netflix series.
August 6, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Play
Fall events happening in and around Kansas City
Check out fall and Halloween-themed events happening in and around Kansas City in this seasonal guide.
August 2, 2024
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Bella Rainey
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Arts
Call for artists for the new Buck O’Neil Bridge
The old Buck O’Neil Bridge has been demolished. Now, we need artists to beautify the new one.
August 2, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Sports
KC Pioneers set their sights on the Olympic Esports
Kansas City’s world-ranked esports team is stretching their thumbs as they prepare for the inaugural games.
August 1, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Restaurants
New blind dinner club app launches in Kansas City
Timeleft matches you with strangers who are also searching for a dinner buddy.
August 1, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Nonprofits
Cedar Cove Sanctuary: the KC metro’s big cat oasis
This lesser-known KC attraction is working to bring back big cats to the wild.
July 29, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Sports
Weekend Recap: Current, Sporting, and Royals games
These three Kansas City teams fought hard over the weekend.
July 29, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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