Legislative achievements focused heavily on health, social services, and education. By Arletha Manlove, daughter of Mary Groves Bland  For the more than 30 years she served in the Missouri legislature (House of Representatives and Senate), the late Mary Groves Bland worked tirelessly to help ensure better health outcomes for the ... Read More »
Carpool matching service and app help users find alternatives to driving alone. Â Whether on a bike, on the bus or behind the wheel, commuters in the Kansas City region now have improved ways to come together and share the ride. RideshareKC has updated its ride-matching service, including an improved web ... Read More »
Low-income, minority communities more likely to be polluted Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff  For the last few years, residents of Flint, Michigan have been dealing with lead-contaminated water. For the last 11 years, residents in neighborhoods on Kansas City, Missouri’s east side have been trying to get answers about a strong ... Read More »
 It’s not easy raising a family, especially for parents who live in poverty. But in one area of Kansas City, Mo., there’s help available through Front Porch Alliance. During the past three of its 17 years, Front Porch Alliance has focused on youth development through its Neighborhood Families program. The ... Read More »
