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Algerian bakery in Kansas City turns into a World Cup meeting point: ‘We couldn’t miss it’
Algerian Delights in Lenexa, Kansas, served a steady stream of green-and-white adorned customers before Tuesday night’s World Cup game between Algeria and Argentina. Many drove from out-of-state for the chance to see their country compete.
Organics in orange: FIFA Fan Fest pushes KC Can Compost’s concept beyond theory
Joining FIFA Fan Festival as the Kansas City site’s official compost partner demonstrates that a homegrown social venture like KC Can Compost can build the infrastructure, operational capacity, and trust to support one of the world’s biggest public events, said Kristan Chamberlain.
Here’s where to find that viral Argentina jersey (and more must-have KC-made merch)
These are moments fans want to remember forever, said Jesse Phouangphet, unpacking a just-arrived box of Kansas City jerseys emblazoned with a MADE MOBB crest and the colors of Argentina’s national football team. The Crossroads-built streetwear team officially dropped the jerseys in-store Tuesday as crowds of Argentina fans swelled throughout the city ahead of the…
Tech on the ballot: Legislation tracking, analytics startup acquires Hello Citizen
A Missouri-built voter tech platform with a foundation in Kansas City on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a fellow St. Louis startup — in a bid to reach even more municipal-level governments and expand the company’s suite of tools.
Mural festival teams with West Bottoms developer for World Cup-inspired transformations
A partnership with a leading West Bottoms developer this spring is putting more than a fresh coat of paint on buildings across Kansas City’s urban landscape as fans and visitors hit local streets for the FIFA World Cup.
