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How and where to go plogging in Kansas City

With Earth Day this month, you can celebrate nature while contributing to a healthier planet.

Climate

You&#x27;ve heard of jogging. You&#x27;ve heard of picking up litter. Combine the two, and you get &quot;plogging.&quot;Why it matters: Earth Day is this month, and locals are looking for ways to celebrate nature while contributing to a healthier planet.

First look: River House sets the menu for Rock Island Bridge

River House brings smoked chicken, oysters and cocktails to the bridge.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rock Island Bridge" data-vars-click-url="https://rockislandkc.com/" data-vars-content-id="093d72ad-9ef6-4d44-9884-cd2caa337563" data-vars-headline="First look: River House sets the menu for Rock Island Bridge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rockislandkc.com/" target="_blank">Rock Island Bridge</a> opens Wednesday with a restaurant and walk-up window built to make food part of the draw, not an afterthought.The big picture: Kansas City has no shortage of places with a view, and Rock Island provides just that. However, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="River House" data-vars-click-url="https://answerharbor.com/2025/12/22/the-riverhouse-a-waterfront-menu-worth-exploring/?fi=0&amp;cid=3c4ac6a6-e084-40ba-8d49-57498b22786e&amp;sub=riverhouserestaurant.com&amp;utm_source=riverhouserestaurant.com&amp;hide_featured=1" data-vars-content-id="093d72ad-9ef6-4d44-9884-cd2caa337563" data-vars-headline="First look: River House sets the menu for Rock Island Bridge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://answerharbor.com/2025/12/22/the-riverhouse-a-waterfront-menu-worth-exploring/?fi=0&amp;cid=3c4ac6a6-e084-40ba-8d49-57498b22786e&amp;sub=riverhouserestaurant.com&amp;utm_source=riverhouserestaurant.com&amp;hide_featured=1" target="_blank">River House</a> is betting people will come back for smoked chicken, oysters, cocktails and food designed to fit a night over the river.

🍬 KC shops rolling out Easter goodies

Check out these local holiday sweets ahead of April 5.

Food and Drink

Easter is hopping closer, and for some, that means candy.The big picture: Local confectioners are rolling out seasonal sweet treats as residents seek to stock their baskets.

A bridge in Kansas is being compared to The High Line in NYC

The bridge entertainment district — which includes a restaurant, beer garden and event space — is set to open April 1.

A decommissioned railroad bridge over the Kansas River is being transformed in a way that &quot;feels very similar&quot; to New York City&#x27;s High Line, Friends of the High Line executive director Alan van Capelle tells Axios.Why it matters: The one-of-a-kind project in Kansas City has garnered local and national support for its ambition and design, and could provide a blueprint for future transformational projects.

The least romantic places to take a date in KC

From a windy Liberty Memorial to Trader Joe's chaos, KC dates get real.

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👋🏼Abbey here. Kansas City has enough rooftop restaurants, steakhouses and cocktail bars with low lighting to convince anyone they&#x27;re in love. Try taking them somewhere mildly miserable instead to see if the love is real!

KC singles look offline and onstage for love

A live show gives Kansas City daters a shot at connection without the swipe.

Comedian Sarah O&#x27;Sullivan is flipping Kansas City&#x27;s rough dating scene into a live monthly show where strangers volunteer for public honesty, awkwardness and flirtation.Why it matters: KC has long been labeled a difficult city to date, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ranked worst" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article260564207.html" data-vars-content-id="90ba0361-df00-4642-b03c-1c7d1f642963" data-vars-headline="KC singles look offline and onstage for love" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article260564207.html" target="_blank">ranked worst</a> in the country in 2022 by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="BestPlaces" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bestplaces.net/docs/studies/datingcities_list.aspx" data-vars-content-id="90ba0361-df00-4642-b03c-1c7d1f642963" data-vars-headline="KC singles look offline and onstage for love" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bestplaces.net/docs/studies/datingcities_list.aspx" target="_blank">BestPlaces</a>.

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