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Greetings Kansas City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 23 Kansas City homes got safer in just one day
  • How Riverside families met first responders at Heroes in the Park
  • Which new indie films are lighting up Ward Parkway this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: The New Pornographers and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, temps: high: 72, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Moms, sons team up to repair Kansas City homes on Rebuilding Day (kctv5.com) — Kansas City homeowners in Clay, Platte, and Jackson counties saw major repairs and accessibility upgrades as hundreds of Rebuilding Together Kansas City volunteers fanned out to 23 homes. Local moms and their high-school sons from several area schools spent hours clearing debris, landscaping, and improving safety so low-income and disabled residents can live more comfortably and independently.
   

2. Riverside kids met their 'Heroes in the Park' at annual event (kctv5.com) — Families in Riverside, just northwest of Kansas City spent Sunday meeting local police, sheriff's deputies, firefighters and conservation officers during the "Heroes in the Park" event. Kids got to interact with K9 officers, enjoy a petting zoo, and even meet Royals mascot Slugger, while officers emphasized building trust and more human connections with neighborhood residents.
   

3. Kansas City Film Fest brings local and international stories to the big screen (kctv5.com) — Kansas Citians can catch new independent films from around the world this weekend at KC FilmFest International at the AMC on Ward Parkway. The festival showcases local talent too, including a Mizzou alum's documentary short about a small-town quinceañera and cultural identity, giving film lovers a chance to support regional creators on the big screen.
   

4. Jury: Man forced minors to commit sex acts with adults in Kansas (hayspost.com) — A Kansas City man was convicted by a federal jury of sex trafficking two runaway minors across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and other states, forcing them into commercial sex acts he arranged and profited from. Investigators say digital records, hotel bookings and victim statements showed he controlled their movements and payments, prompting federal prosecutors to emphasize their focus on protecting vulnerable youth from traffickers.
   

5. Many in Kansas City standing in solidarity with Haitian community in Springfield (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City residents gathered this weekend to support the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio, after the death of Pierre Damas Bel, while demanding an end to immigration ankle monitors. Local advocates and faith leaders also pushed for restoring and expanding Temporary Protected Status, urging neighbors here to use their voices and privilege to stand with immigrants facing uncertainty.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I hear people talk about ho this business or that program was a "Big Thing " for their neighborhood.
    We I'm issuing a challenge. I challenge you all to "Be the Change". I fully understand that many of us are limited by time, resources, and other… (Nextdoor East 23rd St PAC)
  • Please help us find this kitty.
    A community cat. Two households fed & loved her daily. We just found her daisy collar about a block away. We are worried about her. Contact Gloria… (Nextdoor Hickman Mills South)
  • Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium posted a job opening for Grounds/Custodial Team Member (Full Time) / Miembro del Equipo de Jardinería/Custodia (Tiempo Completo) in Kansas City. Apply here.
  • ClubCorp Corporation posted a job opening for Outside Services Attendant in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

Ok Kansas City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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