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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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History
Roanoke Boulevard: Diving into the history of KC’s only protected brick road
Roanoke Boulevard is an iconic brick road in Westport that is protected by a historical society and is the only brick road in KC with protected status.
September 11, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
The final phase of Wornall Road improvements begin this month
The ~$13.8 million Wornall Road project first began in 2018. It is scheduled to conclude its next and final phase in 2024. Here’s what improvements you can expect.
September 7, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Boost literacy in Kansas City by supporting these four nonprofits
Higher reading proficiency has proven health, financial and environmental outcomes. Here’s what you can do to help Kansas City’s literacy levels.
September 7, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Kansas City bars that double as tabletop gaming spaces
If you want to have a pint with your pals while rolling 20-sided dice, you should check out this list of tabletop gaming bars.
September 5, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Two local KC businesses team up to build the metro’s first worker-owned bookstore cafe
After years of working in the service industry, these workers have joined forces with a vision of creating a better bookstore + restaurant model.
September 5, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Business
Sail Away Wine is a social wine bar with a unique twist
At first glance, this seems like just another wine-forward restaurant. But stick around for a little longer and you’ll find it’s a carefully curated + creative experience.
September 1, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
KCtoday readers say these are the best home garden starter crops
Here’s what our readers with the greenest thumbs said your first home crops should be.
September 1, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Kansas City Community Gardens helps city dwellers grow home gardens
Whether you have a green thumb or you’re just getting your hands dirty, this nonprofit will get your garden growing.
August 28, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
How to maximize your Labor Day weekend in Kansas City
Get the most out of Labor Day weekend with these events and sites around the KC metro.
August 28, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
KCtoday gains 50,000 Instagram followers: Our most loved posts
In just a little over two years we’ve gained 50,000+ followers on Instagram. Let’s review what posts you all enjoyed the most.
August 24, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Should Kansas City add more public transit routes servicing KCI?
Two groups are looking at possible options for expanding the transit system beyond the rapid rail chats. Now, they’re asking the public to weigh in.
August 24, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Real Estate
Here’s what KCtoday readers believe East Crossroads needs
We asked and you answered. This is how Kansas Citians want the East Crossroads to be developed.
August 22, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
What to expect during Kansas City’s historic heat wave
The Kansas City metro saw record heat indexes in the past week — a trend that is likely to continue at least through this weekend. Here’s how you can prepare.
August 22, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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History
Three ways Kansas City shaped the car industry
The modern car industry would not be what it is without the contributions made by Kansas Citians. Don’t believe us? See for yourself.
August 18, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
KC Walk Club helps women find friendship
Started as a away to help women connect + be active, the KC Walk Club celebrates its one-year anniversary on Thursday, August 24.
August 18, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Say hey to the 12 cities that call themselves Kansas City’s sisters
We’re all one big multicultural family. Meet the cities Kansas City is so close to that we call them sisters.
August 16, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Ways to celebrate 816 day around Kansas City
There’s plenty of ways to party on 816 Day. Here’s our top recommendations.
August 14, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Real Estate
Hot Homes: This opulent giraffe condo overlooks downtown Kansas City
Looking to live grand? This Crossroads condo on Grand Boulevard is packed with everything you need for a luxurious lifestyle.
August 14, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Celebrate Kansas City’s many cultures at Ethnic Enrichment Fest
Enjoy food, fun, and demonstrations from cultures around the globe at this beloved annual culture fest.
August 10, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Pet Resource Center pampers wallets across Kansas City with low-cost vet care
Annual shots and wellness exams can be expensive and timely, but the vets at Pet Resource Center help both your pets and your wallet.
August 10, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Celebrate KCtoday’s second birthday and see our top stories
It’s been two trips around the sun. Let’s review our best feats so far as we enter our terribly terrific twos.
August 8, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Kansas City neighborhoods as dog breeds
Kansas City is known as the City of Fountains. But what if it was the City of Dogs?
August 8, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Here are three local ice cream shops recommended by our readers
Lots of you wrote in telling us which local ice cream shops deserved to be highlighted. Here’s the recommendations we got the most.
August 7, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Real Estate
Be the Broker: What should go in these East Crossroads spaces?
East Crossroads KC has become the hub for cool diners and drinkeries, but there’s still a few spaces waiting to be transformed. Let’s use our imagination and build the city.
August 2, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Heart of America Hot Dog Festival: Here’s what you need to know
The tasty fundraiser focused on hot dogs returns this Saturday, Aug. 5. Here’s a full course on what you need to know before you go.
July 31, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Eight big names performing in Kansas City this August
KC’s live music scene is second to none. Don’t believe us? Check out these celebrities performing next month.
July 27, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Community Groceries aims to make Kansas City children healthy
The locally-owned grocery store is opening a second location using “Just Walk Out” technology and offering healthy foods at lower prices.
July 27, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
What to expect with the heatwave coming through Kansas City
The traveling heatwave has arrived in the City of Fountains. Here’s how hot it will get and what you can do about it.
July 25, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Real Estate
Kansas City real estate: Here’s where the market stands halfway into 2023
Let’s check in on current trends in the KC metro’s housing market and predictions for the second half of year, too.
July 21, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Development
Public Improvements Advisory Committee let’s you impact Kansas City from your couch
See something that could use some elbow grease? Here’s how you the Public Improvements Advisory Committee turns your fingers into influencers.
July 21, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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