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PAT on the back

2 years 5 months ago
Among the educational outreach efforts that Parents as Teachers provide is its Show Me Strong Families [SMSF] program, which recently paired a pregnant woman with doula services.
The St. Louis American staff

Digital divide damaging region, acute in low-income areas

2 years 5 months ago
With the digital divide threatening to become a communications canyon, a report commissioned by the St. Louis Community Foundation and Regional Business Council (RBC) concludes the region must take immediate action to reduce the gap.
Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American

Anthony Weaver indicted in kickback scheme

2 years 5 months ago
A St. Louis County jail administrator and previous administrative assistant to a former St. Louis County Council member is facing federal wire fraud charges in what an indictment describes as a pandemic relief kickback scheme.
Kavahn Mansouri and Rachel Lippmann | The St. Louis Public Radio

Bush, CBC pressure Biden to forgive student loans

2 years 5 months ago
Congresswoman Cori Bush and fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus are increasing their pressure on President Biden to cancel at least some student debt. They called on Bien to use executive authority and to act before the midterm elections…
The St. Louis American staff

Reed is out!

2 years 5 months ago
Lewis Reed is no longer President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen. He resigned on Tuesday afternoon amid growing pressure over the past five days for him to step down. Reed was indicted along with Jeffrey Boyd and former…
St. Louis American staff

Boyd resigns!

2 years 5 months ago
On Friday afternoon, Boyd resigned his seat as the 22nd Ward Alderman.
St. Louis American staff

Mayor Jones tests positive for COVID-19

2 years 5 months ago
Mayor Jones was notified of COVID exposure following public events yesterday and she tested positive on both antigen and PCR tests. In response, she canceled her Wednesday evening events and is working from home today for the health and safety…
St. Louis American staff

Sisterly love for St. Louis

2 years 5 months ago
Spring represents new beginnings, and this particular spring will forever be etched in my memory. St. Louis has been home for me for almost 22 years. In June 2000, I, along with my husband and new baby girl started a…
Denise Hooks-Anderson