Dorri Partain

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Campaign Launches to Increase Pedestrian, Cyclist Safety

3 days ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

Drivers along Independence Avenue are reminded to watch for pedestrians. This billboard is located near Newton Avenue as drivers head west.
Neighborhood Program Expands Mural Footprint in Kessler Park

3 days ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

Kansas City Art Institute students work to complete a mural that helps identify this trailer as the home for the Cliff Drive goat herd. This project began on April 24 and should be completed this week.
Annual Northeast Arts KC Chalk Walk Event Set for Saturday

1 week ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

Participants from Northeast Arts KC Chalk Walk, 2024. | Photo by Julia Williams Chalk Walk — an all day community art experience — will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at The Concourse (200 Benton Blvd).
Hive Installation Event Ensures Orchard Productivity

1 week ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

Protective gear is available in many sizes. | Photo by Dorri Partain The Pendleton Heights Community Orchard was buzzing with activity on Saturday, May 3, as Bee KC — a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit that maintains bee hives across Kansas City — provided neighborhood residents with an up-close and personal look at this orchard’s bee population.
Healing House KC Unveils Racing to Recovery Partnership

2 weeks ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

Participants in Healing House KC’s substance abuse program were on hand for the unveiling of a new partnership aimed to increase awareness of recovery programs and help remove the stigma attached for those combating addiction. Taking center stage, an orange and white KTM RC 390 racing bike greeted participants and staff during lunch on Thursday, April 17, inside the Recovery Community Center at 112 N. Elmwood Ave. Owner Will Johnson brought his bike and was available to answer questions.
MoDOT Event Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week

3 weeks ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

A media event was held near an I-70 construction site on Tuesday, April 21.
Weekend Weather Effects Easter Events

3 weeks ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

Saturday, April 19 at Columbus Square Park, neighbors gathered for an adult-only egg hunt. | Photo by Dorri Partain Cloudy skies and predictions of rain affected several planned Easter events scheduled for April 19 and 20 in Historic Northeast.
Local Healthcare Assistance Organization Founded in 2005 Donates Final Funds

3 weeks ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

Dr. Elaine Joselyn. | File Photo High costs of healthcare for those without insurance coverage was the catalyst when Elaine Joslyn D.O. created Northeast Neighbor to Neighbor (NNN) in 2005 from her Neighborhood Family Care office at 4601 Independence Ave.
Remember This? Plaza Bunnies

1 month ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

Dorri Partain Managing Editor Whether the photo is black and white or taken in today’s digital format, generations of Kansas City youngsters have posed with the Country Club Plaza’s Easter statues. While the original creator is unknown, the human-sized white bunnies first appeared in 1922 at the Crestwood Shops, a then-new retail development by J.C. Nichols.
Outdoor Experiences Expand at Lexington Avenue Intersection

1 month ago | northeastnews.net | Dorri Partain

This outdoor area at PH Coffee (2200 Lexington Ave.) will receive updates in seating and more thanks to a City grant to fund outdoor dining spaces.| Photo by Dorri Partain Dorri Partain Managing Editor The intersection at Lexington and Brooklyn Avenues in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood has blossomed within recent years with locally-owned businesses, including a popular coffee shop and new pizza restaurant. In coming months, this intersection will continue to expand its offerings for...