Do you know the history of this Volker and West 39th Street block?

As part of our Uncovering History Project, the Midtown KC Post is taking a look at the 1940 tax assessment photos of each block in Midtown. Today, we look at residences, businesses, and apartment buildings in the Volker neighborhood, from 38th Street south to 39th Street, ...

Reality TV comes to 39th Street restaurant

The Kansas City Star tips us off to a local business being featured on reality tv tonight. The Cooking Channel’s “Restaurant Redemption” will air a segment tonight at 7 p.m. featuring Saigon 39, 1806 W. 39th. The host of the show will ...

If 39th Street trees die, Ginkgos may not be missed by all

Arborist Paul Weaver stood in front of one of the Ginkgo trees recently chopped by Google Fiber workers. Weaver says the trees will most likely die and business owners say if they must be replaced, another species may be a better choice. by ...

Extension of 39th Street CID favored by council

Putting these protective guards around trees is one of the latest projects of the 39th Street CID, which is seeking renewal for 20 more years. The CID is also provides security and helps to market businesses in the area. A decade ago, 39th street ...

What happened to the 39th Street trees?

Business owners on 39th Street and nearby residents met today to protest what they call the butchering of trees along 39th Street near Genessee. Many of those at the meeting believe Google cut the trees in preparation for hanging line for its ...

On 39th Street, Third Friday celebrations keep growing

Donna Foulk of Donna’s Dress Shop is preparing for 39th Street’s Third Friday on June 20. She and other merchants along 39th Street will stay open late and offer live music and refreshments. Many Midtowners go down to the Crossroads District ...