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Good day Kansas City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to celebrate Charlie Parker Day for free in Kansas City
  • How a sudden EDC shakeup could ripple through City Hall
  • Is Kansas City's AC protection law failing overheated apartment tenants?

Also on today's calendar: Hayla and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 91, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Charlie Parker Day Celebration free at American Jazz Museum (kansascityonthecheap.com) — Kansas City jazz lovers can celebrate Charlie Parker's 106th birthday free at the American Jazz Museum this Saturday, August 29, with music, talks, instrument petting zoos, and raffles on 18th Street. The museum also highlights a soon‑to‑close Parker exhibit, additional concerts at the Folly and Gem theaters, and plenty of ways to hear live jazz across the city all weekend.
   

2. CEO Tracey Lewis expected out at Kansas City economic development agency (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City's Economic Development Corporation is bracing for a major leadership change, with CEO Tracey Lewis expected to depart and Councilwoman Andrea Bough reportedly in line to replace him. The shakeup could trigger a city council vacancy and reshape how the EDC pursues housing, jobs, and business growth for residents.
   

3. Critics say Kansas City apartment air conditioning law is not working (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City tenants say a 2024 city ordinance meant to protect residents during air conditioning outages isn't being enforced, leaving some apartments sweltering during recent heat waves. FOX4 found no landlord reports to the Health Department despite many tenant complaints, prompting Councilman Crispin Rea and tenant advocates to call for stronger enforcement.
   

4. Man speaks out after handcuffing at Kansas City stadium hearing (kctv5.com subscription) — Kansas City residents are watching closely as Darrell Miller challenges his handcuffing and removal from a City Council hearing on the $600 million Royals stadium deal. Civil rights leaders gathered at City Hall seeking an apology and dropped charges, while the city says security followed policy and a special prosecutor now reviews the case ahead of key TIF and rezoning votes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • LHS Underclassmen Photos
    Liberty High Liberty, MO 64068
    8:15 am
    • Thursday August 27
  • God at Center Committee of Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity
    Independence Chamber-Commerce 505 N Dodgion Avenue Independence, MO 64050
    8:15 am
  • Community Resource Fair
    North Kansas City Schools NKC Schools Professional Development Center (6465 N Prospect Ave., Gladstone, MO 64118)
    4:00 pm
  • Business After Hours - University Health
    Independence Chamber-Commerce University Health 7900 Lee's Summit Road Kansas City, MO 64139
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The mission to get Haydee adopted continues...
    Haydee was SO excited to leave for her Dog Day Out that she couldn't stop happy dancing! She was thrilled to ride in the car and was all smiles as… (Nextdoor South Ward Parkway)
  • Found this guy living in my hibiscus!
    They've been eating my aphids I'm so happy! Any plants that mantis or other beneficial insects and arachnids like for you guys? Spiders always sit in… (Nextdoor Fairlane)
  • Saint Luke's Health System posted a job opening for Mail Services Clerk in Kansas City. Apply here.
  • Commerce Bank posted a job opening for Commercial Loan Servicing Representative 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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