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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.
Gumbo takes a community of ingredients: Chef rallies food lovers behind culinary students
Community spirit simmered Saturday afternoon ahead of storms as The Prospect KC’s Gumbo Fest returned to Kansas City’s 18th & Vine district. The fundraising event marked a meaningful homecoming for the event after a temporary venue change, said Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant.
KC startup’s tech deployed at all FIFA Fan Festivals, stadiums to measure World Cup impact
Getting the call to deploy EB Systems’ crowd-tracking technology at some of the world’s most massive events is becoming “business as usual” for the Kansas City startup, but a weeks-long opportunity tied to the FIFA World Cup takes the stakes to an unprecedented level, said Jonathan Ruiz.
Deepfakes and real scams: Cybercriminals spot opportunity at KC’s World Cup too
As Kansas City plays host to six matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, much of the public conversation has focused on transportation, hospitality and physical security. Cybersecurity experts say local businesses should also prepare for a different kind of visitor: criminals looking to exploit the confusion, urgency and attention that accompany one of the…
Experimentation, live and electric: How this KC super duo spun the unexpected in FIFA Fan Fest debut
Amid Thursday’s FIFA Fan Festival opening festivities, Sin Tope’s on-stage set moved seamlessly from cumbia to hip-hop, tropical rhythms to Latin club classics — all without warning for the crowd of Team Mexico fans celebrating the day’s big win over South Africa.
Mayor moves to keep ball rolling at KC’s riverfront, backing $1.4B project expansion
As the first phase of a sprawling Berkley Riverfront development moves forward this summer, Kansas City’s mayor is pushing to enlarge the capacity of the KC Current’s home along the river at CPKC Stadium, while adding more parking, trail connections, shops, and further mixed-use development.
X marks the shop: Where the world meets Midwest on KC’s map
Kansas City’s premier streetwear brand positioned itself at the crossroads of local and global fandoms — releasing a dozen original jersey designs ahead of the FIFA World Cup for anyone who wants to wear a piece of the moment home.
New KC-first marketplace at Union Station makes local retail the destination for World Cup
The doors are open for Kansas City small businesses, city officials said Wednesday night from Union Station, welcoming locals and visitors near and far to a new, five-week marketplace in the iconic Grand Hall — timed to capture crowds from the FIFA World Cup and nearby Fan Festival.
