Summertime has timed out — it’s the end of August. While it’s not officially fall (even though meteorological autumn does start tomorrow), Labor Day weekend is this weekend + pumpkin spice season started yesterday.

If you’re like us, you’re excited for flannels + fire pits — but you’re also bemoaning the loss of long days and pool weather. Luckily, we have our best of August as a way to recap the summer. Cannonball.

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Celebrate 816 Day

KC pride runs deep. This was our most-read newsletter. We hope you were able to participate (and let’s get ready for 913 Day this coming month).

KC’s oldest park

Our second most-read newsletter took us back in time. If you didn’t know about the 0.162-acre “keystone of our park system,” now you do.

51 Kansas City metro companies make Inc. 5000, 2022

There’s something about a company that grows by 25,785% that captures our attention. From workout supplements to island plate lunches, these companies are big deals.

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Little Miss

We put our local spin on this viral trend, and apparently you saw your reflection. Round two, anyone? Send us your ideas.

Lost Trolley Barn Neighborhood

Maybe it was the “lost neighborhood” (story here) or the photo of “Sprinkles.” Regardless, it was among our most-liked photos in August. We have since learned that the art installation has been taken down.

Fountain City Scoops & Floats

There’s a lot happening in the River Market, and a new homemade ice cream shop may take the… cake. Here’s the scoop.

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In response to getting voted Kansas City’s Best Local Blog:

“Congrats, it truly is 👏👏👏!” — @uptownloungekc

In response to our Waldo neighborhood guide:

“One of my favorite spots in KC.” — @closingwithcaisha

A random encouragement email:

“I get to KC about 1 week per year, usually to run the Hospital Hill race. I read your newsletter every week. It makes me wish I were living in KC.” — Reader Bruce S.

We wish you were living here too, Bruce.