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Share your input at a Re-Framing Trash and Recycling in the Kansas City Region open house
June 27, 2025 | Posted in Environment
A young person places plastic bottles in a recycling bin

The MARC Solid Waste Management District is hosting five open house events supporting public engagement for the upcoming Solid Waste Management Plan.

MARC 2024 Annual Review now available
June 24, 2025 | Posted in News
2024 Annual Review cover image with red blue and yellow half-circle graphics

The Mid-America Regional Council's 2024 Annual Review is now available.

First Ozone Action Alert of the season issued for Thursday, June 19
June 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
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SkyCast forecasts poor air quality tomorrow

Share your feedback on a transportation plan amendment
June 17, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Road closed traffic sign on road

MARC has released a quarterly amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program.

Together in Service: MARC's 2025 Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards
June 16, 2025 | Posted in News
The Regional Leadership awards on the stage at the 2024 Regional Assembly

On Friday, June 13, MARC held its annual Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.

Bike Month 2025 recap
June 9, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
An illustration of a person riding a bike

Every May, WAY TO GO and MARC celebrate National Bike Month throughout the Kansas City region by sharing educational resources, telling stories related to bicycling and hosting events to get people on two wheels.

Three years after launch, Grandview co-responder program shows promising results
June 9, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Initiative pairs police officers and behavioral health professionals with the goal of diverting people in crisis from the criminal justice system

Age of Celebration block party draws hundreds
June 5, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Age of celebration 2025 vendor 1

Nearly 500 people attended Age of Celebration, a free block party and aging resource fair open to adults over 60 and caregivers.

The price of a place: How income shapes where we live
June 5, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Affordable housing located near jobs remains scarce for low-income families.  

 

Updates and outcomes from MARC's May Board meetings
June 4, 2025 | Posted in News
Jackson County Public Health Assistant Director Ray Dlugolecki presented to the Board about the national and regional status of measles.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on May 27.