Kansas City has a rich street art scene with graffiti and murals all over the city. Here are some of the coolest spots to find great street art near UMKC and beyond.    Something great about UMKC is that there are so many places nearby that are a short walk, bike or...

 Midterms are in full swing, and students have a variety of local and on-campus coffee shops to fulfill their caffeine cravings during long hours of studying.   Each spot has a unique vibe, catering to the diverse preferences of the student body.   Whether nestled...

  The heart of American consumerism has transformed into a ghost town. Social trends and e-commerce may be the downfall of U.S. shopping malls.   In the Kansas City metro, we have five main shopping centers. The Country Club Plaza, Oak Park Mall, Independence Center, Zona...

  There is a positive energy that comes with attending local concerts.   It can be felt in the footsteps of women, dancing barefoot on wooden floors at the Crossroad’s well-known recordBar. It’s felt through the kindness of musicians helping each other set up or borrow...

  The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is one of the nation’s largest collections of old toys and miniatures. With the collection of 51,000 toys and 21,000 fine-scale miniatures growing, the museum combines toy preservation and education on hundreds of years of children’s...