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On This Day, June 2, 1941...Drummer Charlie Watts was born in London, England.After getting his start playing blues and jazz, Watts joined The Rolling Stones in 1963, and remained with…

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Summer vacation feels ancient, but in its modern form, it is surprisingly recent—and it was not simply invented so children could “help on the farm.” That familiar explanation is one of the most repeated stories about school calendars. It sounds reasonable, especially in places with a strong farming history. But the real origins of summer vacation are more mixed, and far more interesting. The long break from school grew out of changing city life, older private-school habits,

A man is in critical and unstable condition after a shooting on June 2, 2026 in Old North St. Louis.

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On June 2, one of the most significant events in global history is the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Held at Westminster Abbey in London, the ceremony formally marked the beginning of a reign that would become the longest in British history. At the time, the event mattered not only to the United Kingdom but also to many countries linked to the British Commonwealth, because it represented continuity after the disruption of World War II and the early Cold War years. It still matters

New report says Tim Kummer, who had $15,000 in unpaid property assessments, wasn't in violation of state or local laws and couldn't be removed from office by the council.

Celebrate the strength of the human spirit and rediscover the ways we are all connected! Meditative paintings and poetry by St. Louis artist Angela L. Chostner invite viewers to journey […]

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The upcoming special exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum explores the myriad ways that different cultures represent plants and gardens through literary media, such as herbals, novels, poems, […]

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The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]

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The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]

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Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man dead on June 1, 2026 in the Downtown West neighborhood.

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A 42-year-old woman is in custody after fleeing a traffic stop and injuring three SLMPD officers on June 1, 2026 in the Compton Heights neighborhood.

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Problems with how Missouri counties assess real estate are complicating an effort to update the formula that determines state aid for public schools. In a meeting Monday morning, the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force discussed how an updated formula could factor in local property taxes as real estate valuations struggle to keep up with […]

The racial wealth gap is widening as many workers of color go without retirement savings. The median wealth gap between Black and Hispanic families and white families expanded by about $50,000 between 2019 and 2022, according to research from The Pew Charitable Trusts. The typical white family had $240,000 more wealth in 2022 than the […]

The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]

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Adolphus Busch IV died at 72 years old on Saturday, May 30, 2026.