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Northeast Newscast Episode 118: Assets and challenges of the 3rd District with Councilwoman Melissa Robinson Dec 18, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with 3rd District Councilwoman Melissa Robinson.

Robinson previously served as Director of Crisis Intervention at the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime and four years on the Public Improvement Advisory Council (PIAC). She is currently the president of the Black Health Care Coalition

This week, Robinson discusses the assets and challenges of the 3rd District, current priorities, KCATA fare-free transit, and updates from various committees she is on.

Northeast Newscast Episode 117: A closer look at the KC Tenants Bill of Rights Dec 11, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Tara Raghuveer, director of KC Tenants, and James Owen, leader of KC Tenants, to get a closer look at the KC Tenants Bill of Rights.

Raghuveer has worked alongside fellow tenants in Kansas City to help develop the KC Tenants Bill of Rights that will be placed before City Council Thursday, December 12.

Today, her and Owens discuss concerns from landlords, policy and process, negotiations that were made, homeownership in Kansas City, and what the next steps are for the package.

Northeast Newscast Episode 116: An Update on the Kansas City Museum with Anna Marie Tutera Dec 03, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Anna Marie Tutera, executive director of the Kansas City Museum.
Tutera gives us an update on the museum renovations, discusses gathering community input for the museum programming, divulges a little peek into the new conservatory design, contracting local artists, and gives details on the Fairy Princess event.

Northeast Newscast Episode 115: Women's Health Panel (Part Two) Nov 27, 2019

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This week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast is part two of our women’s health panel.

The four women on the panel discuss the topic of women’s health and breast cancer.

Our panel included Joni Wickham, breast cancer survivor and co-founder at Wickham James Strategies and Solutions; Bridgette Williams, breast cancer survivor and executive director of the Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City; Emily Kalmer, Missouri government relations director at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; and Jan Thomas, executive assistant for Hogan Prep and 2019 Portrait of Hope for the American Cancer Society.

The panel discusses the resources available at the American Cancer Society, obstacles women face to receive care, accessibility and affordability of treatment, the importance of women prioritizing their health, and personal stories of overcoming breast cancer.

Northeast Newscast Episode 114: The Women's Health Panel (Part One) Nov 21, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast newscast, we spoke with a panel of four women about the topic of women’s health and breast cancer.

Northeast Newscast Episode 113: A detailed look at Pendleton Heights with Whitney Barnardo Nov 12, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Whitney Barnardo, former president of Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association.

Pendleton Heights is holding an election on Tuesday, November 12 to elect multiple board members, including president.

Barnardo discusses her time as president, assets and challenges of the Pendleton Heights Neighborhood, projects she worked on during her two years, and what work she believes still needs to be done.

Northeast Newscast episode 112: An update on Northeast Alliance Together (NEAT) with Scott Wagner Nov 07, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Scott Wagner, director of Northeast Alliance Together (NEAT).

Wagner discusses main priorities NEAT is working on, including housing and jobs in the community, gives an update on the Lykins neighborhood project, and talks about being recently selected to be on the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners.

Northeast Newscast Episode 111: Ghost Stories of the Northeast Oct 30, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, to celebrate Halloween, we are listening to spooky tales of ghostly encounters from our neighbors right here in the Northeast.

Cindy Khin talks about her chilling encounters inside the 110-year-old Tiffany Castle and recounts the life of the man whom the home is named after. Stephan Zweifler tells us the tale of a woman whose body is buried in Elmwood Cemetery but whose spirit lives amongst the guests at the Inn at 425 on Gladstone Avenue. Kent Dicus walks us through the 133-year-old history of his home in Pendleton Heights and discusses how he has recorded proof that he is not alone in the building. Dale Castle recounts the hauntings during a ghostly investigation at an undisclosed building in the Northeast.

Northeast Newscast Episode 110: An update on KCPD's East Patrol Division with Major Doug Niemeier Oct 23, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are getting an update on KCPD’s work in the Northeast with East Patrol Major Doug Niemeier.

Major Neimeier discusses recent clean ups, overall crime in Northeast, discussions about Cliff Drive, and the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline.

Northeast Newscast Episode 109: Hatching new businesses in the Economic Growth Gallery (EGG) Oct 15, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Bobbi Baker-Hughes, CEO of the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and manager of the Independence Avenue Community Improvement District and Susan Scott, director of ReMax State Line Commercial Real Estate and treasurer on the Urban Core Group Board.

This week we are discussing the chance for our Northeast community to be the recipient of a $150,000 Partners in Preservation grant. The Economic Growth Gallery (EGG) business incubator, is one of the top contestants for the grant. To win, it needs the most votes. Baker-Hughes discusses the history of the EGG, what the EGG is doing in the community to hatch new businesses, and how to vote. Scott discusses the work of the Urban Core Group and their upcoming event at the EGG.

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