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Madison McMillen

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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.

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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
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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
Kctoday_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” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
July 31, 2024
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Madison McMillen
asheville brat
Culture
How to have a brat summer in Asheville
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.
July 31, 2024
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Grace Powers
KCtoday_Night Skyline
Events
Plan Ahead: August 2024
Don’t let the last weeks of summer slip away from you. Keep your calendar hot with these August events.
July 26, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Paris Olympics
Sports
Who’s representing Kansas City in the Olympics
KC is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 24, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Horsefeather
Food
Savor Kansas City’s signature cocktail: the Horsefeather
It’s a classic for whiskey-sipping locals, but little known outside of the Midwest. Read on to explore the drink’s origins + how to make your own.
July 22, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Tail Waggin
Small Business
Step inside Tail Waggin’, the Crossroad’s pet store paradise
With more people than ever opting to be paw-rents rather than parents, this downtown pet store is celebrating a decade of community support.
July 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Photo of the KCPL Central Library
Food
The Nook — Kansas City Central Library’s revived coffee bar
Shuttered during the pandemic, the downtown library’s cafe is reopening in collaboration with The Prospect KC.
July 12, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_One Wing Challenge
Food
Test your taste buds with Boulevard’s hottest pairing yet
The brewery’s collab with KC’s Spicin Foods takes hot wings + beer to a fiery new level.
July 10, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Travis Taylor Hallmark
Culture
Cast Hallmark’s Chiefs Christmas love story with KC characters
You had me at “I’ll buy you K.C. Joe’s” ... ahem, I meant “Hello”
July 8, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Royals
Sports
What you missed this weekend, July 5-8: KC Sports Edition
From Olympic rosters to a record ending loss, here’s the news from on and off the field.
July 8, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A Tudor Revival home with three steep gabled roofs, half timbering and a red door.
Culture
The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: Tudor Revival
July 3, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A television frame overlooking the Asheville city skline
Culture
Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest
We’re almost halfway through 2024 now (whoa), so we’re officially opening up the 2024 Picture of the Year contest.
July 1, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Country Club Plaza
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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Charmaine Merriweather
KCtoday_POTY10
Culture
Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest
Following the success of 200+ submissions in 2023, we are getting a jump on our 2024 contest.
June 28, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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