News

December 13, 2022 | Posted in Environment
Sky and clouds

What is ozone and why do we care about it?

December 12, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
Kansas City Plaza shopping district with Brush Creek in the foreground

The Kansas City economy appears headed for mild recession beginning in 2023, according to a forecast prepared by MARC Research Services for the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s annual economic forecast breakfast on Dec. 8, 2022.

December 9, 2022 | Posted in Health
Regional public health map and health department logo

Experts recommend getting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations before the holidays and taking precautions to reduce the spread of RSV and other respiratory illnesses during National Influenza Vaccination Week

December 9, 2022 | Posted in Health
Regional public health map and health department logo

Los expertos recomiendan vacunarse contra la gripe y la COVID-19 antes de las fiestas, así como tomar precauciones para reducir la propagación del virus sincicial respiratorio (VSR) y otras enfermedades respiratorias durante la Semana Nacional de la Vacunación Contra la Influenza

December 5, 2022 | Posted in Aging
Community for All Ages Logo

The Mid-America Regional Council will honor four Kansas City region cities for becoming more age-friendly. The cities will be recognized at their city council meetings in December and January. Parkville earned Silver Level status, while Bonner Springs, Harrisonville and Westwood will be recognized with Bronze Level awards.

December 1, 2022 | Posted in News
A walking path leads toward the Bond Bridge in Kansas City, Missouri.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Nov. 22. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

November 28, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
woman searching for apartment rentals online

Rental and single-family housing costs and supply show early indications of a changing direction. Is this a blip or will a trend towards a more affordable market emerge?

November 21, 2022 | Posted in Local Government
Public Officials Directory graphic

We’re interested in learning if – and how – you use MARC's Public Officials Directory, and how we can improve it in the future.

November 20, 2022 | Posted in Aging
2022 Silver-Haired Legislature

The 49th Annual Conference of the Silver-Haired Legislature took place at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City Oct. 18-20.

November 9, 2022 | Posted in Environment
This is a collage of three pictures from the Green Commute Challenge

RideshareKC's Green Commute Challenge returned for its 14th year this fall, welcoming more than 300 participants from teams around the Kansas City region committed to taking greener ways to work for six weeks.