Transportation fatalities in St. Louis city have risen steadily in recent years. In 2011, 46 people (whether they were vehicle occupants or pedestrians) died as a result of traffic violence.
St. Louis is a sports town. Not only do we have the Blues and the Cardinals, but now we have a soccer team and the Battlehawks are back. But some of us who care little for team sports still need a little more encouragement when it comes to following local clubs.
A company that produces alcoholic coffee drinks filed a lawsuit yesterday in federal court seeking more than $20 million in damages from the Missouri winery that canned its beverages. The suit alleges the product became contaminated with an alcohol-resistant bacteria during the canning process, ruining thousands of cases of product.
It was a cold one last night in Chesterfield as folks waited in line to enter The Factory to buy a cold one and wait for the legendary Buddy Guy. The place was packed with blues-loving lifers, ready to pay homage to one of the all-time greats.
New details have emerged in a lawsuit filed in federal court earlier this month against local attorney Albert Watkins. Former client Paul Henreid, a graduate of Washington University’s School of Law is suing Watkins for malpractice and negligence. Henreid says in his suit that in 2018 he instructed Watkins to "fly below their radar” as Watkins worked to have an invasion of privacy conviction expunged from Henreid’s record.
The City Museum (750 North 16th Street, citymuseum.org) is welcoming a new baby this week, but this baby is a monster. The museum is the new owner of the Sea Dragon, a ride that thrilled guests for years at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. After giving more than 12 million rides, the Sea Dragon has crossed the country and is now retiring to the comfort of beautiful downtown St. Louis.
A nonprofit that wants to convert a vacant Carondelet church into a shelter for homeless men faces a lofty hurdle — getting the Carondelet community on board. Carondelet residents have largely opposed Peter & Paul Community Service’s plan to house 100 single men in the former Saints Mary and Joseph Chapel off Minnesota in a residential area.
For any diner to be considered good, it's best to be able to see what the cook is making. You have to hear the sounds of sizzling eggs on the grill and fries crackling as they enter the oil.
Sixty-eight minutes into the eMLS Cup semifinals, Niklas "NR7" Raseck seemed in control. He held a comfortable 2-0 lead in the game, and seemed a shoo-in to continue to the championship.
After three months of looking through old marijuana charges, Boone County Circuit Court Clerk Christy Blakemore — along with clerks and judges around the state — has come to a realization. There’s no quick way to wipe those records clean. And, it’s going to take a lot more money for overtime to go through the mountain of expungements in Boone County by summertime.
Two highly anticipated concepts are set to open their doors this month in University City. Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff's Frida's and Bontio Bar are accepting reservations for a grand reopening for the former and an opening for the latter on Saturday, March 18. In an Instagram post, Frida's announced that lunch service will resume on Tuesday, March 21, featuring a menu of "delicious and fresh options."
The Cardinals are sponsoring a flash sale in honor of 314 Day, the holiday to celebrate St. Louis. Tickets to every Monday through Thursday game in April are just $3.14 today starting at 9 a.m. The sale will last for 12 hours.
Don’t go chasing waterfalls, please stick to Maryland Heights because that’s where TLC is playing in June. TLC and Shaggy announced they’re teaming up for a “TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights Tour.” The trek will stop in the metro St. Louis area at Riverport the Hollywood Casino Ampitheatre (14141 Riverport Drive, 314-298-9944) on Sunday, Jun 28. But it’s not just TLC and Shaggy performing their hits like “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” “Unpretty,” “Creep,” and “It Wasn’t Me” that we’re geeked about.
A clip from comedian Dustin Nickerson is making the rounds lately, and we don’t like it one bit. In the clip (above) from the Helium Comedy Club (1151 St. Louis Galleria Street, heliumcomedy.com) in January, Nickerson says he went to the Gateway Arch, and it was “fine.” He also says that the elevator was pretty terrifying. OK, ya got us there.
The closure of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard appears to be permanent. Commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield has listed the 7800-plus-square foot-space Llywelyn's used to occupy at 1732 South 9th Street as for sale. The Soulard pub has been closed for business as of late, but its official Facebook page lists the closure as temporary.
Sauce Magazine is saying goodbye to print — and doubling down on digital. Publisher Allyson Mace announced Friday that the magazine's March issue would be its last. "Starting April 1, we'll no longer distribute a printed copy of Sauce Magazine," she wrote.
The Rizzuto Show announced this morning that it has added two new popular hosts to its airwaves. The weekday morning show on 105.7 The Point shared on social media that KSHE host Lauren “Lern” Colvin and comedian Rafe Williams will join the station.
With recreational marijuana now legal for adult use in Missouri, 4/20 celebrations promise to take the annual stoner holiday to new heights this year. Proper Cannabis and Steve's Hot Dogs (3145 South Grand Boulevard) have already set the bar high. The dispensary chain and hot dog shop will host an all-day, cannabis-themed celebration full of infused munchies and cocktails on Thursday, April 20.
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