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AMICSTL a major investment in city’s north side
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced on Tuesday the city will partner with the St. Louis Advanced Manufacturing Innovation [AMICSTL] center with $15 million in New Markets Tax Credits.
A conversation with Leslie Gill of Rung for Women
Leslie Gill left her CEO role at Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center in 2017 to become president – and the first and then only employee – of Rung for Women, a non-profit devoted to empowering women in the…
Comptroller Green defends her office’s performance
St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green is more than ready to “take responsibility for the mistakes my office makes,” however she calls recent media criticism “a slap in the face to all the people who have worked so hard all these…
Ismail Botchway honored as BGCSTL Youth of the year
Ismail Botchway, a 17-year-old senior at the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, will never forget the October 24, 2022, morning when a former student entered the school and killed a fellow student and teacher before police killed the assailant.
Cleaver joins Bush in call for cease-fire in Gaza
U.S Rep Cori Bush is no longer the only Missouri congressperson supporting a ceasefire in Gaza.
Plenty of love and food handed out to open holiday season
By 5 a.m. Tuesday vehicles began lining up on Page Boulevard near the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis headquarters at the N. Kingshighway intersection.
A young living Legacy
Galilee MB will celebrate 125th anniversary and oldest member on Nov. 26
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary during services on Sunday November 26, 2023, and its senior member Alice K. Wilson will be honored for her 92 years with the historic house of worship.
Racial Equity Summit: Stemming systemic racism
The St. Louis Racial Equity Summit 2023 brought together an array of diverse organizations Nov. 9-11 under the theme “Together We Rise: The Power of Community.”
St. Louis records significant 20% drop in homicides
As St. Louis entered the fourth quarter of 2023, its homicide rate was down 20%. If the trend continues through December, it would be the largest homicide reduction in the city in 90 years.
L.I.T is it! - Teen summit takes leadership training to youths
Kelly Jackson to co-anchor KSDK 10 p.m. news
Kelly Jackson keeps moving on up at KSDK.
WashU, River City fund partner to support long form journalists
A number of departments and centers at Washington University in St. Louis have partnered with the River City Journalism Fund, which nurtures minority journalists, to found the Heartland Journalism Fellowships at the university. Its two fellows – one based in…
BFL Unity ‘Masquerade’ Ball set for Nov. 18
Better Family Life's 40th Anniversary Unity Ball will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Ritz Carlton St. Louis under the theme "Then Now Next.”
EPA, Harris-Stowe forge a scientific partnership Expanding career opportunities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 and Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis have partnered to provide scientific collaboration, outreach, and career opportunities for students.
NABJ St. Louis celebrates three legendary Black journalists: Godwin, Mitchell and Suggs
St. Louis Urban League Community Affairs Director Patricia Washington takes a picture with National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) St. Louis 2023 Living Legends Laurna Godwin, president and co-founder of Vector Communications, Russ Mitchell, anchor and managing editor at WKYC…
Short-term rentals in city will now be regulated
There is now a long-term solution for the regulation of short-term rentals.
Transformation through education
2023 Stellar Performer recipient Dr. James T. Minor was the final honoree to address the audience at the St. Louis American Foundation 36th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala Saturday night at America’s Center.
Here's how to get free produce in north St. Louis County in November
Residents in north St. Louis County can get fresh produce from three area libraries for the next two Thursdays in November.