Pitch staff writer Justin Kendall has been keeping tabs on his favorite political huggermugger, Missouri state Rep. Cynthia Davis. Oh, how Kendall wishes that she lived closer than O’Fallon. Why does he love her? For one thing, she never thinks before she speaks — the words just come tumbling out as though part of some Joycean inner monologue. Earlier this…
Dear Mexican: Why is it that when I go to the Mexican supermarkets to buy productos femeninas, fully 98 percent of the aisle provided for such things is composed of maxi pads, and the tampons (in limited selection) are in dusty boxes with a sell-by date of 1986? I assume it has something to do with traditional Catholic beliefs or…
Feature: “Strategos,” March 12 Armed With Knowledge Peter Rugg’s article on school-shooter training was great. Thank you for the fair and informative view of the program, and for helping educate Missourians on their homeland security program. Paul Fennewald Homeland Security Coordinator, Missouri Office of Homeland Security, Jefferson City Feature: “Jail Break,” March 5 A Jail That Helped Around this…
I’ve been thinking a lot about the case of Whole Foods versus employee Ralph Reese, who was fired from a New York City store for misconduct after a supervisor accused him of “trying to steal a sandwich by taking it from the trash at the end of his shift as a deli clerk.” I wrote about this incident, which is…
Flickr: Vintage Roadside Before I start talking food, a moment of silence for the dearly departed Seattle Post-Intelligencer, which reported, earlier this month, this weird story about a Dairy Queen employee accused of tampering with the malt mix. Is nothing sacred? The malt mix or yesterday’s last run of the print P-I? I had a very good chocolate malt at my…
If you see a promo for one of the TV stations pushing breaking news on the Raytown murders, it’s bullshit — there isn’t any. Maybe I’m a bit naive to think that the detectives working the Raytown homicide investigation have better things to do than help with sweeps. I attended the press briefing this morning and shot some video, but…
Founded by DJ and promoter Bill Pile, with help from a few associates, UMove.net has become quite a resource for local event info, readings, eardrum nutrients and more. It’s smartly divided into three parts. The last two editions of U’s Mixtape podcast offer sets from DJ Rob Lemon of St. Louis and local duo Tactic. U:Move offers food for your…
It’s chilly out today, but yesterday was a helluva day. The Pitch’s Berry Anderson snapped shots of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Check them out. Categories: News Tags: Kansas City, kansas city, st. patrick’s day
We’re on Day 2 of the Metro Squad’s investigation of four homicides in a Raytown apartment. Detective Robert Delameter told reporters this morning that there are “no suspects” right now, but he released the name of the adult male victim. The man’s name was Andre D. Jones. He was 33 years old and from Kansas City, Missouri. Jones was the…
I’ve been making a living writing things for money for a few years, even though I never actually finished my bachelor’s degree. I feel fortunate to be hanging around with the people who have become my best friends over the past two years. So I can’t let it pass unacknowledged that the man who put me on this career path…
The Royals have invited journeyman right-hander Sidney Ponson to camp, adding another colossal jerk to the list of players Dayton Moore has worked to acquire. Moore cultivates a squeaky-clean image. Last year, he and manager Trey Hillman talked about their faith at a special chapel at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. When he arrived in town, Moore promised Joe Posnanski…
As in “Book Your Own Band.” Brick owner Sheri Parr is replacing the bar’s longstanding Wednesday night Anything Goes Open-Mic with what she describes as “a solid live-music format.” Bands and solo artists can claim slots each Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight, starting next week. “It gives an opportunity for new bands to have stage time or songwriters to…
Yesterday, we assembled the Pitch Action News Team to go out and make sure people were having fun on St. Patrick’s Day. We’re always working for you like that. If you were downtown, around Power & Light and remember only a blur of Irish Car Bombs, check these picks to refresh your memory. And no you weren’t hallucinating. That was a leprechaun riding…
Quick. Name the largest store brand in the United States. It’s not Kraft, Johnson & Johnson or any other giant product supplier. The answer is Great Value, Wal-Mart’s store brand. And with Wal-Mart smelling blood among its giant retail rivals like Kraft and P&G, it’s getting more aggressive with its brand. When I think of Great Value products, the cheap…
The Wayward Son will not be at SXSW this year. Awwwwwww. But you can follow the antics of Nick Spacek, program director for Lawrence station KJHK 90.9 FM, and friends at this specially dedicated blog and Twitter. The Pitch does have a special agent down in Austin, however; check here for updates over the next couple of days (he’s already…
Yesterday, the 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade came through midtown. The 68 degree weather was welcomed by plenty of families, dog owners and people wearing green. The police reported only one arrest and the parade started 15 minutes late due to a lack of shuttles from Union Station and Crown Center. All in all, it was uneventful but who…
Yesterday, the 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade came through midtown. The 68 degree weather was welcomed by plenty of families, people with dogs and lots of people wearing green. The police reported only one arrest and the parade started 15 minutes late due to a lack of shuttles from Union Station and Crown Center. All in all, it was…
I also caught a bunch of bagpipers playing on the way into McFadden’s. It was a pretty cool sight. Look for a slideshow from Peter Rugg later today. Categories: News Tags: Bagpipers, Kansas City, kansas city, McFadden’s, Power & Light District, Power& Light District, st. patrick’s day
Flickr: karindalziel No, the photo is not my kitchen. I’m too much of a fussy Virgo to let my sink area get that cluttered. Although there are times when I’ve been cooking for a large gathering that it’s looked nearly that chaotic because I can get easily flustered. What kind of cook am I? That’s a good question. This week,…
