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Madison McMillen

City Editor, KCtoday

Madison McMillen is a journalist born and based in Kansas City. She has previously worked as Assistant Director of Photography for the Columbia Missourian and as a Digital Ambassador for the Courier-Tribune. She enjoys tasting her way through KC’s food scene and exploring Loose Park with her dog, Nelson.

KCtoday_Midcentury Modern
Real Estate
The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: Mid-century Modern
In the third installment of our neighborhood architecture series, we dive into the metro’s renewed love for Mid-century Modern.
September 4, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A large group of tree saplings in pots
City
Here’s how you can get free trees in Kansas City, MO
The City of Kansas City, Missouri is planting 10,000 trees as part of its sustainability efforts — here’s how you can score a free one.
September 4, 2024
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Bella Rainey
W 39th Street KCtoday
Live
Neighborhood guide: How to spend a day on West 39th Street
From vintage shops to rooftop restaurants to dive bars, this one street has everything you need to spend an entire day.
August 30, 2024
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Bella Rainey
Power and Light superbowl watch party
Sports
Catch the game at these 15 KC sports bars + restaurants
It’s almost time for the Chiefs’ first official game of the 2024 season — here’s where to soak up the sports frenzy with fellow super fans.
August 29, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Food
This popular KC restaurant is returning for one night only
Bluestem is bringing back its locally famous fare for a one night pop-up at Rye on the Plaza.
August 27, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Black Walnut
Travel and Outdoors
The good, the bad, and the tasty: Kansas City’s Black Walnut trees
Locals have lived alongside these native trees for hundreds of years, but it’s not always easy to share a backyard with the Black Walnut’s constantly falling fruits.
August 27, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Blip roasters lineup of seasonal summer drinks
Food
Sip these 5 summer menu items before they’re gone for good
With pumpkin spice’s early return, there’s not much time left to try your local coffee shop’s stellar summer drinks.
August 23, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday
History
Solving the mystery of this Kansas City ghost sign
It’s long stumped KCtoday’s City Editors and readers, but we may have cracked the code to this faded West Bottoms sign.
August 21, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Developments
Development
Tap in to 15 of Kansas City’s most anticipated developments
There’s a lot to look forward to in Kansas City over the next few years. See what other locals are most excited for and when to expect construction to wrap up.
August 19, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_chicken
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
KCtoday_CPKC
City
Answered: Does a parking garage belong on Berkley Riverfront?
A new proposal is forcing the city to confront its future as public transit-friendly or decidedly car-centric.
August 13, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Orange by Devoured
Food
Pizza pop-up opens permanent storefront in Martini Corner
Orange by Devoured, opening this week, is the new late night pizza shop for revelers in KC’s Martini Corner district.
August 13, 2024
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Madison McMillen
WStoday: Winston-Salem brat summer in the city
City
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 12, 2024
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Kellina Wanteu
A slime green graphic with the word "austin" in black in the middle, in the same font as "brat."
Culture
How to have a “brat” summer in ATX
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 9, 2024
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Laura Figi
Photo of Swope Park trails by @jakeupdeleon
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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City
Riverfront considers proposal for 1,500-space parking garage
While CPKC Stadium champions public transit-friendly options, the Parking Co. of America hopes to build a multi-story parking garage on its south side.
August 9, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Demolition of plaza church
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
SATXtoday: Brat San Antonio
Culture
How to have a brat summer in San Antonio
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 7, 2024
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Adriana Christian
"Raleigh" written in arial font on a slime green background.
City
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one in Raleigh?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 7, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A screenshot of a "brat" generated image, akin to Charli XCX's green "brat" artwork. The words say "Tampa Bay" in lower case black letters.
Culture
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your door.
August 7, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A graphic reading "lakeland" in black text on a bright green background
Culture
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one in Lakeland?
Thanks to Charli xcx’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 7, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Lime green background with black lettering reading "seattle is brat" in the style of charli xcx's newest album, "brat."
Culture
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat summer” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 6, 2024
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Madison McMillen
GVL_Brat_Summer_Dumpster_AUG2024
Culture
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 6, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Goofball
Small Business
Try This: All-ages and all kinds welcome at Goofball Sk8boards
Stop by Goofball Sk8boards, South KC’s neighborhood skate shop and indoor skatepark for a lesson with co-founder Harper Rose.
August 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Photo of downtown Kansas City and Union Station
Culture
This, not that: Alternatives for popular KC attractions
Looking for things to do, but keep running across the same old stuff? Check out these local-approved (not-so) hidden gems.
August 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Portland is spelled out in lower case arial font on a slime green background. The black text is substantially blurred.
Culture
What’s a ‘brat summer’ and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
FTW-brat-summer-graphic-cropped
Culture
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A graphic with a lime green background and the word "nashville" slightly blurred.
Culture
How to have a brat summer in Nashville
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 2, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
The Eiffel Tower in Paris with Olympic rings
City
Unsanctioned Olympic events Kansas City would dominate
If these sports were approved by the International Olympic Committee, KC residents would surely take home the gold.
August 1, 2024
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Ben McBee
KCtoday_Pickleball
Sports
Prep for the nation’s inaugural PickleCon 2024
The sport’s largest fest is dinking its way to the metro Thursday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 11. Check out the weekend’s schedule, clinic openings, tournament matches, and other opportunities to paddle up some fun.
August 1, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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