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A scene of pedestrians and car traffic in the Crossroads Arts District, with the view of downtown skyscrapers in the distance.
KC Arts District
Explore the history of the area, along with arts galleries, restaurants, breweries and more with this beginner's guide to the Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City's creative heart.
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  • Taco Naco has several locations across the Kansas City metro.
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    Kansas City’s taco scene has it all: out-of-this-world al pastor, tender tripa and even veggie delights, all wrapped in corn tortillas or flour. Here’s where to find the tastiest street tacos, Sonoran-style tacos and more across the metro.
  • A building with a large sign that reads "University Health, Truman Medical Center" sits behind four flag poles with the American, Missouri and Kansas City flag on them.
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    Charlie Shields, the CEO of University Health in Kansas City, says federal Medicaid cuts passed in President Trump's recent budget bill are likely to pose challenges for the hospital system. University Health relies on Medicaid reimbursements more than other providers in the metro.
Kansas City will be the smallest city in North America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it may not have embraced the sport at all, if not for the efforts of early immigrants who fought for the beautiful game — before there were even soccer fields to play on.