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A Marquette High School HOSA team spreads awareness and simple fixes for digital eye strain caused by blue light.
St. Louis students spread awareness about blue light exposure and the hidden toll of screen time
A Marquette High School HOSA team spreads awareness and simple fixes for digital eye strain caused by blue light.
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John Perkins will lead a team of accomplished chefs, including Matt Daughaday, Adam Gnau, and Dan LeGrand.
The Noble Crown in the Central West End slated to open in May
This May, restaurateur Kevin Brennan and the Saint Louis Chess Club plan to open The Noble Crown (300 N. Euclid), a modern American bistro, in the former Culpepper’s space at the intersection of Maryl...
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Brian Light is trying to rebuild a department left demoralized by his predecessor’s chaotic tenure.
St. Louis personnel director jumped right into one of city’s key roles
Brian Light might have the most thankless job in the City of St. Louis, which is saying something. The city’s new director of personnel inherited an office that’s long been blamed for staffing shortag...
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From forest campuses to community gardens, educators are swapping screens for hands-on, project-based learning experiences that build creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
How St. Louis schools are taking learning beyond the classroom
From forest campuses to community gardens, educators are swapping screens for project-based learning experiences that build creativity and collaboration.
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Founded by two local parents, Preggo Perks connects expecting and new moms with affordable, vetted services, from house cleaning to postpartum support.
How Preggo Perks is helping St. Louis moms build the village they need
Founded by two local parents, Preggo Perks connects expecting and new moms with affordable, vetted services, from house cleaning to postpartum support.
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Richard Booker allegedly showed up to the victim’s house in Jennings and opened fire after a verbal altercation.
Off-duty St. Louis police officer shot man on his front porch
St. Louis County prosecutors filed felony assault charges this morning against a St. Louis city police officer, alleging he shot a man multiple times at that person’s home in Jennings. Richard Booker ...
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The interim head of the St. Louis Development Corporation is retiring from the job again this Friday.
Otis Williams wants local banks to step up—and the city to be more predictable
The interim head of the St. Louis Development Corporation is retiring from the job again this Friday.
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Mr. Meyer’s Live and Vinyl Lounge will feature live music, vinyl listening sessions, and elevated cocktails.
Clayton approves new music lounge as part of push for more nightlife
A basement space will soon bring after-hours energy to Clayton, with nightlife built on vinyl records, intimate performances, and craft cocktails. Clayton’s City Council on Tuesday approved a conditio...
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Balkan Treat Box and Monte Bello Pizzeria are spotlighted in the episode, which airs April 21.
Two St. Louis restaurants to be featured on 'The Drew Barrymore Show'
Next month, viewers far beyond the Gateway City will be treated to a taste of St. Louis-style pizza and Bosnian cevapi. Balkan Treat Box (8103 Big Bend) and Monte Bello Pizzeria (3662 Weber Rd.) will ...
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Tyron Edwards is suing the two officers who shot him in the back when he was 14, and says they falsely claimed he shot at them.
St. Louis police shooting finally goes to trial—10 years later
All this week, Tyron Edwards will be sitting just a few yards away from the police officers who shot him in the back almost a decade ago when Edwards was 14. The police officers, Ryan Murphy and Thoma...
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The second iteration of Niche Food Group’s fast-casual pasta, salad, bowls, and pizza concept opened in July 2024.
Porano in Des Peres closing March 31
One of the St. Louis region’s standout fast-casual spots is slated to close later this month. Porano (13323 Manchester)—the Italian-inspired concept from Niche Food Group that’s known for its pasta, s...
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From doulas to delivery room policies, here’s how local hospitals support different birth preferences—and how to choose the right fit for your family.
Where to give birth in St. Louis: A guide to labor and delivery options
From doulas to delivery room policies, here’s how local hospitals support different birth preferences—and how to choose the right fit for your family.
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Bathily is also the founder of local African dance company Afriky Lolo, which will host its 20th Sundiata event this summer.
St. Louis dancer Diádié Bathily shares Zaouli with the world during 'Sinners' Oscars performance
For the past three decades, West African dancer Diádié Bathily has forged a path to elevate his craft and culture in the United States. Last week, his journey brought him to the Academy Awards, where ...
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The St. Louis County workers exceeded their “jurisdictional limits”—and then allegedly lying about it.
Park rangers on the loose get reprimanded after busting motorist near Queeny Park
A pair of St. Louis County Park Rangers’ routine patrol in West County went off the rails earlier this year, resulting in suspensions for the rangers who pursued a reckless driver into the neighborhoo...
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Both public schools and the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County would lose millions in tax revenue if voters approve Proposition RT in April.
As St. Charles County eyes sweeping property tax freeze, service providers fear the hit
An upcoming ballot measure on a broad “tax freeze” in St. Charles County could have a big impact on services for disabled children, and a major advocacy agency there is sounding the alarm—as much as l...
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The interactive experience features fan-favorite animals, expert handlers, and surprises.
Grant’s Farm debuts new animal show with up-close encounters this spring
The interactive experience features fan-favorite animals, Grant's Farm's expert handlers, and surprises all season long.
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Where to watch all the festivities, at the ballpark and beyond..
A guide to the St. Louis Cardinals home opener
Surely the boss can spare you this Thursday, March 26, for what amounts to a civic holiday here in St. Louis: Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals. Here’s what to know before you go. The Game The R...
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The celebration of St. Louis’ musical legacy takes place in Grand Center July 17-19.
MATI announces Wyclef Jean, Killer Mike, Big Freedia, and more for 2026 fest
MATI, the festival formerly known as Music at the Intersection, will return to Grand Center for its sixth iteration in July, characteristically bringing with it a stellar roster of musical acts from b...
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Youth racers, parents, and mentors live in the fast lane and build a community on and off the track.
The families fueling St. Louis’ karting scene
Youth racers, parents, and mentors live in the fast lane and build a community on and off the track in St. Louis' karting scene.
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Now parents are getting summons—and at least one alderman says he’s not happy about kids in zip ties.
St. Louis police tout early curfew’s impact, but says extension would be up to electeds
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says that this past weekend’s early downtown curfew was a success, but whether it will be extended into future weekends is up to the mayor and the Board of...
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The St. Louis board that’s responsible for reviewing development proposals and tax incentives is slated to approve key steps today that better position major and long-vacant properties for redevelopment.
St. Louis development board eyes changes to how it awards incentives
The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will also hear a proposed update to SLDC’s community benefits scorecard.
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The Dutchtown South Community Corporation’s event has now outgrown its original home.
Go South Side! seeks to help renters put down roots in southeast St. Louis
For the past five years, going on six, organizations in Dutchtown have sought to turn renters into homeowners in one of the city’s few remaining pockets of true affordability. The annual Go South Sid...
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The brand’s second regional location features 13 slides, air courts, kids play zones, and year-round entertainment options.
Slick City Action Park brings a new indoor adventure to St. Peters
The second regional location features 13 slides, air courts, kids play zones, and year-round entertainment options.
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The weekend-long event takes place in Brown Hall at Washington University from March 27-29.
African Film Festival returns for its 20th anniversary fest
For the past two decades, African Film Festival has partnered with the Department of African & African American Studies, Film & Media Studies, and the African Students Association at Washington Univer...
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Artist and educator Jenny Lin, the creative behind art studio Moon&June, opens a cozy new shop designed to help locals slow down and work with their hands.
SunSnow: Paper and Goods brings a “stationery store experience” to Cherokee Street
On a recent weekend inside SunSnow: Paper and Goods, a customer bought a pen, settled onto a couch in the back nook, and pulled out a thick, well-loved junk journal. For nearly half an hour, she wrote...
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From Latin drills and logic lessons to hands-on ceramics, local schools are embracing the ancient trivium to cultivate critical thinking, character, and a deeper love of learning.
Why classical education is gaining ground in St. Louis
From Latin drills to hands-on ceramics, schools are embracing the ancient trivium to cultivate critical thinking and a love of learning.
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GeoSTL aims to set the strategic direction, while Taylor Geospatial focuses on innovating and commercializing the tech.
Two new organizations aim to drive St. Louis’ geospatial ambitions
GeoSTL aims to set the strategic direction, while Taylor Geospatial focuses on innovating and commercializing the tech.
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Armande Rhea Namegni has been stuck in the Phelps County Jail since January.
African immigrant faces deportation to country she’s never been over court's mistake
Seven years after arriving in the United States, 30-year-old Armande Rhea Namegni had made herself into a pillar of her O’Fallon, Missouri, community. She worked as a computer programer, moonlighted a...
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The troubled St. Louis jail’s newest commissioner shares his plans for change and how he plans to build on the work of his mentor and predecessor Doug Burris.
Nate Hayward still has hope for the City Justice Center
The City Justice Center’s latest commissioner, Nate Hayward, still believes in the rehabilitative power of correctional facilities. Hayward, 60, just entered his seventh month leading the infamous cit...
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Andrew Magdy hopes the Archdiocese of St. Louis will do a better job of following its own rules in future school closures.
South City Catholic dad takes his appeal to the Vatican
A parent with two children at the soon-to-be-closed South City Catholic Academy is taking his case to the Vatican. In January, Andrew Magdy and many other SCCA parents were outraged when the Archdioc...
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