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Building Energy Exchange KC celebrates third anniversary
June 5, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Graduating cohort of Rising Trades accelerator program stand with completion certificates alongside program leaders

This milestone coincides with the launch of its third rising trades contractor accelerator cohort.

MARC Head Start facility celebrates first year
June 3, 2024 | Posted in Early Learning
Great Beginnings at Paradise Park

Great Beginnings at Paradise Park is structured for success by learning through play.

Public invited to comment on new goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
May 23, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Empty airport terminal with airplane flying in the window

MARC has changes to its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal for 2025-2027.

GRANDPass gives older caregivers a break
May 20, 2024 | Posted in Aging
GrandPass unity village

Relief is within reach for grandparents and other older caregivers needing care for their children this summer.

2024 Age Positive conference stresses aging as an asset
May 20, 2024 | Posted in Aging
age positive nicole garner

Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future was held over two days and attracted more than 250 attendees.

More than 3 in 4 extremely low-income renters are severely cost-burdened
May 20, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
cost-burdening-among-ELI-renters-chart

Most households with extremely low incomes can't find affordable housing in our region.

2024 Greater Kansas City Regional Trails & Bikeways Map now available in print
May 20, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
2024 bike map in print

In celebration of National Bike Month, MARC has released a new version of the Trails & Bikeways Map around the region.

Age of Celebration Aging services fair June 28
May 20, 2024 | Posted in Aging
age of celebration health fair banner

MARC is hosting a free block party and health fair featuring health and wellness vendors

Rock Island Bridge aims to connect and revitalize the region
May 17, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Rock Island Bridge in construction

The project is a highlight of MARC’s Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) program.  

Kansas City employment rebounds to a new post-pandemic high
May 8, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
KC Workforce Indicators logo

The Monthly Workforce Indicators offer a look at the regional workforce including both seasonally adjusted employment and unemployment, employment by industry, and the region’s employment growth ranking against 10 peer metros.