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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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City
How the KC metro is dominating rankings across the US
Our region is getting recognized. From the food to the culture to new developments — here’s the highlights of our most recent national awards.
July 19, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Donutology is the new driver of the River Market Trolley café
Previously run by Made in Kansas City, Donutology is already in the process of transforming the iconic trolley into its second location.
July 17, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Check out these five KC metro barbershops that are aesthetic
If you’re spending a lot of time at the barber, you might as well enjoy what you’re looking at. Here’s a few shops in the metro that offer more than a haircut.
July 17, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
How the no-checkout process works at Community Grocieries
The East Crossroads convenience store utilizes Amazon Go to give shoppers a checkout-less experience. But what does a shopping trip look like without stopping to pay? Editor Charmaine tested it out.
July 13, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
KC ladies find fun and friendship using Facebook group
The meet-up group is less than two years old and has 13,999 members.
July 13, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Real Estate
KC Power & Light District hosts commencement ceremony for MidLand Lofts
After being vacant for more than two decades, the Midland office building is being converted into luxury apartments offered at multiple price points.
July 11, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Real Estate
Hot Homes: This Tudor house for sale in Midtown KCMO has an indoor pool
Located in Roanoke just five minutes from downtown, the home’s pool house + double lot are just a some of its impressive features.
July 11, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Here’s five tennis courts in the Kansas City metro that have backboards
If you’re looking to spar against yourself, you can practice your swing solo at these tennis courts.
July 7, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Parks and Recreation
Improvements coming to KC Parks and Rec community centers
There may be no Leslie Knope or Ron Swanson but there is a Deputy Director Brad Clay — and he has news to share about updates Parks and Recreation is making this fall.
July 7, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Hollywood Animation Academy is building KC’s talent pool
The first-of-its-kind school is a two-year intensive led by animators with over 30 years of experience — and its located here in the heart of America.
July 5, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Four patriotic sites scattered across the KC metro
Mini Statues of Liberty, presidents, and fields full of flags — oh my.
July 3, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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How hot will summer be in Kansas City this year?
From the heat to the humidity, here’s what you need to know to be prepared for summer.
June 29, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Meet the mavens behind KCtoday
Learn more about KCtoday’s newest City Editor Charmaine and catch up with City Editor Bella.
June 27, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
A water fountain glows purple as it reflects the summer sky in downtown Kansas City. Photo by @mikeydayphotography on Instagram
Culture
The 2023 summer bucket list for Kansas City
From rooftop bars to drive-ins and local parks, there is a bucket list item for everyone to try and enjoy this summer in Kansas City.
June 20, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
City Council seeks input on renaming Troost
A City Council survey with origins in a community-led petition seeks the public’s opinion on whether to rename Troost Avenue.
June 13, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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