Martin City Holiday Gift Drive For Ozanam’s Teens And Tweens
When money is tight around the holidays, it’s often the older children who go without. This year, we'd like to surprise the adolescents and teenagers at Cornerstones of Care's Ozanam Campus with special gifts just for them, but we need your help to make sure we have enough gifts! Gift [continue reading]
Martin City Takes Long Awaited Shot at Whiskey Run
Passion for Community Tradition Outruns Pandemic Sunday, October 24 isn’t just a big day for our neighborhood, it’s a milestone for the entire area! The 2021 Whiskey Run 5k will draw its crowds to Martin City for the first time since the pandemic hit, and race to reclaim its reputation [continue reading]
New Neighbor Welcomes Martin City’s Community Spirit
Senior Living Community Ready to Make Local Friends. Just across Highway 150 at Wyandotte Street, along Martin City’s southwest side, residents of The Madison Senior Living are settling in and looking to explore. The field that sat vacant near Premier Mazda is the site of their new sprawling campus stretching [continue reading]
Entrepreneurs Build the Future on the Past in Martin City
Creative visions see new opportunities in old properties. Many new business owners start with a clean slate and build from the ground up. Others don’t need to give much thought to brick and mortar, and just look for enough room to work. In between, there are business owners who imagine [continue reading]
A Taste of Summer In Martin City
Eating in Martin City is always a good choice regardless of the time of year. But when summer heats up, so do our menus, and our patios fill up! Try these seasonal favorites to make the most of your culinary adventures. Martin City Brewing Company’s Coast to Coast Pub 500 [continue reading]
Martin City Pedals Into Bike-Friendly Future
Racks and Paths Boost Community’s Revitalization Plans What’s the big deal about new bike racks in Martin City? Well, you might say they’re the latest sign of a community right on track. “We’re growing into a vibrant neighborhood and we’re focused on building our future,” says Martin City Community Improvement [continue reading]
Midwest Recovery Centers Expands in Martin City
Former Jack Stack Property Transformed into Detox and Residential Services Campus. The old banquet halls at 136th and Holmes Road sat quietly for more than a year, but they’re coming alive again thanks to Midwest Recovery Centers. The Martin City company is repurposing the property for a mission far bigger [continue reading]
Martin City Shows Appreciation for Police Support
May 30, 2021 Community event recognized law enforcement’s commitment. Safety and security are essential for a healthy community and play a key supporting role in Martin City’s revitalization effort. Kansas City Police are our partners and we recently welcomed an opportunity to stop for a few hours and say thank [continue reading]
Your Business Can Help Solve Crimes in Kansas City
Business surveillance cameras often unknowingly capture evidence about unsolved crimes in Kansas City. Unfortunately, the footage goes unnoticed because the owner or security staff wasn't aware of the crime. When you register your cameras in KCPD's Watch KC database, you help detectives solve more crimes. Registering does NOT give anyone at [continue reading]