South Loop Link forecast; Folly’s grand reopening; Google Fiber’s pivotal role; more news

Downtown stakeholders eye the $170 million South Loop Link, a public park atop a four-block portion of Interstate 670 in Downtown KC.

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Sly James, former KCMO mayor, speaks alongside Aaron Deacon, KC Digital Drive, during an event celebrating 10 years of progress in Kansas City’s tech scene.

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Folly Theater’s grand reopening follows $4.2M renovation

Folly Theater Executive Director Rick Truman, left, and Director of Development Brian Williams talk about some of past Folly Theater performers whose photographs now adorn the walls in the renovated theater. Phyllis Diller is shown here along with Ben Vereen.