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United Market opens in Kansas City’s Linwood Shopping Center, bringing fresh food back to Prospect
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Hundreds of people packed the parking lot at Linwood Boulevard and Prospect Avenue on Wednesday for the grand opening of United Market KC, a new grocery store community members say represents more than a place to shop.
“A place where families can once again access fresh, affordable food right here in the heart of Prospect,” Helen, a speaker at the event, said.
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The store replaces the former Sun Fresh location, which was marked by empty shelves and unpleasant smells before closing.
Under new ownership and a completely new brand, community leaders and the store’s owner say United Market KC is a new beginning for the corridor.
United Market opens in Kansas City’s Linwood shopping center, bringing fresh food back to Prospect
The grand opening drew the Kansas City, Missouri, mayor, several city councilmembers and community leaders, who all spoke at the event.
The day included performances, a live band, free samples and a flood of customers shopping the aisles for the first time. The first five customers received $100 toward their purchase.
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Anthony Estrada, the owner of United Market, closed the ceremony with a heartfelt speech about his hopes to unite the community through food — a vision reflected in the store’s name.
“Extremely excited,” Estrada said. “I feel like the community really showed up. I feel like that’s what we need for the store to be successful. We’re here to serve the community the best we can.”
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Marquita Taylor, president of the Santa Fe Area Council Neighborhood Association, said she was pleased with how quickly a new store followed the previous one and called on the community to help keep it thriving.
“I’m glad it didn’t take long from one store to the next. I’m glad and happy to see so many people here. And I just want the commitment of all these people to wrap your arms around this store because it has to stay safe,” Taylor said.
Community leaders said they are confident the store is here to stay.
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Resident Billy Ray said the atmosphere inside the store matched the excitement outside.
“Beautiful, open, looking good, everyone’s walking around happy, shopping,” Ray said. “That’s what we want to see.”
United Market will slowly phase into a free membership concept after the first 30 days.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas State Fair says Saturday, Sept. 19, will be a hard-hitting night of rock ‘n’ roll, with a three-band lineup for this year’s Rock Fest at the Fair.
From Ashes to New will share the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand with Saliva and Saving Abel. The concert kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
From Ashes to New
Blending hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative rock, Ashes to New has built a loyal fan base with songs like “Barely Breathing,” “Die For You” and “Drag Me,” with the latter reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Charts in May. “Die For You” was used to launch an anti-bullying campaign in 2018.
Saliva
Saliva saw its first taste of mainstream success with 2001’s “Every Six Seconds,” which featured its breakout hit “Click Click Boom” and “Your Disease,” which was nominated for a Grammy Award. The band has continued forward since the 2021 death of founding guitarist Wayne Swinny, with Bobby Amaru as frontman.
Saving Abel
Southern rockers Saving Abel launched in a Memphis suburb in 2004. The band’s multiplatinum hit “Addicted,” from its 2008 self-titled album, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Reserved tickets go on sale starting Thursday starting at $45 for the grandstand and up to $415 for a VIP reserved table for six that includes two drink tickets, complimentary appetizers before the show and early entrance.
You can find full details at kansasstatefair.gov or call 620-669-3618.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A house fire broke out early Tuesday morning in the 3300 block of Bales Avenue in Kansas City.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a two-story home and two people stranded on the roof. Both were brought safely to the ground.
The fire was under control within about 18 minutes after crews arrived. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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