USHCC announces KCMO will host national conference
Story by Roberta Pardo and photos by Sonia Falcon and Ed Reyes The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) recently announced that its 45th annual national conference will be held in October in Kansas City – a return to the organization’s roots.Co-hosted with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, the conference is […]
Baby of recently arrived immigrant discharged from NICU
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Gabrielle Brancato, courtesy Saint Luke’s Health System Baby of recently arrived immigrant discharged from NICUStory by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Gabrielle Brancato, courtesy Saint Luke’s Health SystemSt. Luke’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NCIU) is celebrating a special discharge.A baby boy born 10 weeks earlier to a […]
KC Dream Center helps those needing food, clothing
By Angie Baldelomar A nonprofit is helping those needing food and clothing.That nonprofit is the Kansas City Dream Center, based in Kansas City, Kansas. Brian Hughes, executive director, describes it as faith-based and oriented toward community outreach.“We help people with food and clothing and point people towards resources,” Hughes said. “We don’t have a housing […]
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center celebrates its growth
Story by Roberta Pardo and photos by Sonia Falcon Health center celebrates two grand openings, groundbreaking for pediatric wingSamuel U. Rodgers Health Center (SURHC) is celebrating new infrastructure developments.On June 6, the center broke ground on a new pediatric wing and held grand openings for Sam Rodgers Place and Propeller Building, all located on the […]
Father of the Year: Ed Reyes“Having a child will change you”
By Chara Edward Reyes, a resident of Overland Park, Kan., has faced various challenges in life. However, the love he feels for his family inspires him to live life to the fullest.“Being together as a family is everything,” he said.His wife, Susie, and his children, Kate and Kylie, have been a constant source of inspiration […]
KCKPS honors National Police Week
By Roberta Pardo Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools (KCKPS) gave a shout out the week of May 13 on its Facebook page to honor the KCKPS Police Department.In honor of National Police Week, the school district recognized the work police officers do in helping educate students at the district’s schools.“They keep our students, staff and […]
Mexican Consulate to host opening of new art exhibit
By Angie Baldelomar The Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City, Missouri, will soon have an exhibit on display.On June 7, the consulate will host the opening reception for “Energy and Transformation 2024,” a painting exhibit by artist Pedro Trueba, in the consulate’s art gallery space. The event ties in with First Fridays, a monthly event […]
KCMO launches latest neighborhood grant application period
The Kansas City (Missouri) Neighborhood Services Department has announced another round of Neighborhood Empowerment Grant funding.The application period began May 14. It will conclude June 21.“The Neighborhood Empowerment Grant empowers neighborhoods with funding to work on the issues that improve the quality of life in their community,” Ryana Parks-Shaw, mayor pro tem and 5th District […]
Maria Tellez loves motherhood
By Angie Baldelomar Longtime Greater Kansas City area resident Maria Tellez loves being a mother.“Being a mother is the best thing ever,” Tellez said.Tellez has three kids. All are grown, but they’ll always be Tellez’s babies, she said.A native of Mexico, Tellez settled in the Kansas City area when her husband left the U.S. Navy […]
Parade of Hearts on display throughout GKC area
Story by Roberta Pardo and photos courtesy of Facebook – Parade of HeartsHearts have begun appearing again throughout the Greater Kansas City area.The now-annual Parade of Hearts, a group of murals painted on 5-foot, heart-shaped sculptures, is on display through mid-August. Area residents can hunt for the 101 hearts that are placed near city streets […]