by KELSEY CIPOLLA One in every 79 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime. Kelly Cannova found out her mother was one of those women when she was diagnosed in December 2011. “I wanted to do something,” Cannova says of her mindset after hearing the news. “I didn’t want to be a person who…
words and photos by TOM STRONGMAN Since its introduction in 2015, the Macan has been one of Porsche’s best-selling vehicles and it’s not hard to see why. It is a near-perfect blend of a sports sedan and a utility vehicle: fun, yet practical, never boring. Think of it as a sports car you can take…
words by EMILY & STEWART LANE | photos by ANNA PETROW Emily Lane: Months before the actual day, Stewart and I had a lengthy discussion about what we would do for our wedding anniversary. When you’re married to a chef, it seems almost unfair to ask your partner to cook for his own occasion, so…
The GLC has always been one of the most popular models that Mercedes-Benz produces, so when they went to update it for 2020, it was important to keep the things that everyone loved. That’s why the majority of the changes are fairly subtle. On the exterior, new headlights and taillights add some extra style while…
Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City South, a leading high-end, luxury dealership in the Kansas City automotive market, is looking to add a qualified PARTS CLERK to our team! This is a part-time position, about 28 hours a week. This is an entry level position that allows the individual to learn the ins and outs of the Automotive Parts Department while…
words and photos by TOM STRONGMAN I think most people have yelled at their car at one time or another, but the 2020 Mercedes- Benz GLE takes voice recognition to a new level with control that is simple and intuitive. When you say “Hey, Mercedes,” it responds like Siri or Alexa. “Hey, Mercedes, I’m cold….
words by EMILY & STEWART LANE | photos by ANNA PETROW Emily Lane: Chef Michael Smith appears to have it all. He’s a James Beard awardwinning chef and has multiple restaurants in Kansas City with a fiercely loyal base of patrons. But he’s given us another reason to clamor for his food, this time surrounding…
by Patricia O’Dell / photo by Getty Images While Kansas City is considered the very heart of the heartland, there is an effort underway that intrinsically connects our town to the open sea. Private citizens from a variety of backgrounds have been working in conjunction with the U.S. Navy to commission the USS Kansas City….
by Jennifer Lapka / photo courtesy of Porter Teleo Porter Teleo co-founders Kelly Porter and Bridgett Cochran have created a flourishing, international business. Wallcoverings, chairs, rugs, and window shades adorned with their patterns have been incorporated into interior design projects by Middle Eastern sheiks, celebrities like Gwen Stefani and Cameron Diaz, and high-profile interior designers…
by Stacy Downs No doubt you’re familiar with the old-fashioned saying about children: “…they’re best seen but not heard.” But when it comes to new display devices and sound systems, the opposite is true – and cranked up to 11. “While speakers and televisions provide lots of desired function, we try to keep the tech…
