Thanks T-Swift, but we're over feeling '22. realThis year, we've sent 265 newsletters and published ~1,400 posts on Instagram + Facebook with the goal of informing, activating + engaging.

We wanted to look back on KCtoday's top stories from 2022. Consider this a huge thank you for making this year so spectacular.

1️⃣ Skies KC returns to Sheraton at Crown Center | Nov. 9

After 11 years, Kansas Citians were ready for the return of these 42nd-floor views.

2️⃣ 17 Holiday pop-up bars in KC, 2022 | Nov. 8

For reference, we reported nine pop-ups last year. Clearly, KC yearns for Yuletide.

3️⃣ 15 cocktail bars in Kansas City | April 11

This article is as visually delicious as the drinks it recommends.

4️⃣ 15 Rooftop Bars in Kansas City | June 2

There's just something about being high up with a highball.

Channeling warm thoughts with this Percheron cocktail. | Photo by KCtoday

5️⃣ Why is there a Kansas City, MO and Kansasa City, KS | May 17

Our most popular history piece of the year answered one of the metro's biggest questions (by visitors and locals alike).

6️⃣ The zodiac signs as Kansas City bars | July 18

This cocktail article (we're sensing a theme) matched spirituality with spirits. Where do your stars align?

7️⃣ Haunted experiences and ghost tours around Kansas City | Sept. 29

These nearby locations are available for ghost tours, paranormal hunts, and even over-nighters — and many have been featured on TV.

8️⃣ 13 unwritten rules of the Kansas City metro | Jan. 13

Do you even go here? These unwritten rules (by us and our readers alike) give the inside scoop on living like a true Kansas Citian.

9️⃣ 51 Kansas City metro companies make Inc. 5000, 2022 | Aug. 17

These local businesses are among the nation's fastest-growing companies. One of them had 25,785% growth.

🔟 Parade of Hearts rolling out in Kansas City | March 8

You showed your love to this metro-wide art display. Here's the plan for 2023.

Can you feel the love? We sure can. | Photo by KCtoday

And that’s a wrap on 2022. Happy New Year, KC!