Family Park may sound like just another green space. But what makes Shawnee County’s first new park in 50 years so special are its modern amenities — including 16 lighted pickleball courts.

Six local organizations are investing in innovative changes that will enrich how Topekans live, learn and play.

“Meridian” — a word for the lines of longitude that run north to south on maps — is not a term most people use every day.

Evergy Plaza may be one of Topeka’s newer destinations for music and entertainment, but this young venue has already secured a reputation as a trusted go-to spot for exciting community events.

MATT ALL | President and CEO | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce marks 100 years of advocating for local businesses through policy change and economic growth.

Should the government be run like a business? The Topeka Capital-Journal recently highlighted several interesting findings from the local business community, which shed some light on the answer.

Danielle J. Martin interviews elected Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt

Topeka Collegiate is an accredited independent school for children in preschool through eighth grade that stands firmly on its tagline “Limitless. Learning. Potential.”

Owner | Topeka Auto Glass | Topeka Tint Company | Iron Man Productions

Director of Marketing and Public Relations | Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home

Owner and Dentist | Ziegler Family Dentistry

Acute Care Registered Nurse | Stormont Vail Health

Director of Health Equity and Policy | Stormont Vail Health

Director, Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement | Washburn University

Owner | SKY | Torchlight | Crete Group | Trident Partnerships | The Beacon

Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer | BOK Financial

CEO, NOTO Arts and Entertainment District

COO, Wheel Barrel

Director of Development | Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

Principal | Sheldon Head Start Child Development Center and Pine Ridge Prep Preschool