Olivia Clancy can think of one reason that Clancy's Irish Pub (40 Old State Road, 636-391-6154) has lasted four decades. "We are so stubborn," the co-owner says with a laugh. "The Clancys are the most stubborn people you'll ever meet in your life.
Three high-ranking city officials have been indicted for federal corruption charges relating to tax abatements after a two-and-a-half-year investigation conducted by the FBI. Former 21st ward representative John Collins-Muhammad, Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed and Ward 22 Alderman Jeffrey Boyd each face two charges related to bribery. Collins-Muhammad has also been indicted for a third charge of honest services bribery/wire fraud.
Three high-ranking city officials have been indicted for federal corruption charges relating to tax abatements after a 2-1/2-years-long investigation conducted by the FBI. Former 21st ward representative John Collins-Muhammad, Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed and Ward 22 Alderman Jeffrey Boyd each face two charges related to bribery. Collins-Muhammad has also been indicted for a third charge of honest services bribery/wire fraud.
Cheapskates who are interested in attending this weekend's Blaze Cannabis Brand Showcase but who are not interested in paying for the pleasure are in luck, as organizers have now announced that a portion of the event's festivities will be free of charge to attend. The cannabis showcase is converging on Union Station this Friday and Saturday, highlighting many of the brands and products now available in dispensaries across Missouri and offering workshops and a speaker series for your further weed education. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m.
This story has been updated. Three high-ranking St. Louis city officials have been indicted for federal corruption charges relating to tax abatements. Former 21st Ward Representative John Collins-Muhammad, Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed and Ward 22 Alderman Jeffrey Boyd all face charges stemming from corruption and bribery schemes.
The iridescent purple flowers wave gently along with the breeze. Acres of long rows of lavender sprout from sun-warmed soil in its characteristic plume. “Every time the wind blows, it rustles the foliage and the stems and the buds,” Katie Lockwood says.
Nostalgia is treated in much the same way personal kinks are — that is to say, we all have nostalgia for something, but indulging too much is culturally frowned upon no matter who you are or where you’re at in the world. But we're not here to judge or poke fun at what you decide to do in your free time.
Mayor Tishaura Jones announced today that she has tested positive for COVID-19 after a day of public appearances. Yesterday afternoon, Mayor Jones found out that she had been exposed to COVID-19, cancelled all of her evening appearances and took a COVID test.
May saw a flurry of activity in the St. Louis restaurant scene, with the city proper getting the majority of the action on the plus side of the column. Many were new concepts from established names in the business. In Benton Park, two new offshoots of beloved favorites opened their doors; Arzola's Fajitas + Margaritas from the family behind Dogtown's Chuy Arzola's and Station No. 3 from Frida's and Diego's restaurateurs Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff both welcomed their first guests this month.
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where the family congregates, investigating dishes being cooked and sharing the day's events. Where secret ingredients are divulged and beloved recipes are passed down.
A church accused of being a cult is the new owner of the crumbling Wildwood mansion previously owned by rap superstar Nelly. According to St. Louis County property records, the St. Louis-based Kingdom of God Global Church bought the 10,000 square foot, Tuscan-style pad near Hidden Valley last year. It is hardly the church's only high-value holding in the area.
There's a saying that gets thrown around in the medical-marijuana space: The future of cannabis is female. St. Louis doctor Allison Walsh believes there's truth behind that adage. "I think women in traditional medicine are often second-class citizens," says Walsh, an OB/GYN and the founder of Women's Lifestyle Solutions, a practice focused on women's health and wellness that combines plant-based solutions with conventional medicine.
A one-day food extravaganza is returning to Strauss Park (3534 Washington Avenue) this week . On June 4, the second inaugural Taste of Grand Center will offer diners a survey of some of the area's most delicious restaurants. “We are excited to welcome visitors back to the District to taste the incredible flavors Grand Center has to offer,” says Will Strang, the community engagement manager for Grand Center Inc. During Taste of Grand Center, guests purchase a “passport” to tour local food spots.
As Missouri prepares to potentially decide the fate of recreational marijuana in the state this fall, a new poll offers some encouragement for those in the "pro-" category: More than half of voters are in favor of legalization. The poll, which was conducted by polling firm SurveyUSA between May 11 and May 15, surveyed 1,782 registered voters in Missouri, asking the question: “Should the use of marijuana for recreational use remain against the law in Missouri? Or be legalized?”
Ever since he announced that he and his wife, Brittany Abernathy, were opening a restaurant dedicated to toasted ravioli, Matthew Fuller has received a number of messages to his social media accounts. Most reach out to offer support and words of encouragement for bringing to life such a fun homage to the region's signature savory dish. Some, however, wonder if he's been listening in on their conversations.
OK, so this week, calling this (considerably lengthy!) list of shows "newly announced" is a bit of a misnomer. Historically, this weekly post is meant to highlight shows that have been announced within the prior seven days, but ever since the COVID-19 pandemic came along, that framework has been put on hold.
Children ages 18 and under can get a free meal for breakfast and lunch beginning today at various sites around the city of St. Louis. The City of St. Louis’ Department of Human Services has begun its “Schools Out Cafe” program, a service dedicated to connecting children with available food across area nonprofits and recreation centers in the city during the summer months. In 2019, roughly 850,000 people in Missouri were facing food insecurity, including 220,000 kids, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
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State Representative Bruce DeGroot’s (R-Chesterfield) bill on homelessness is, he admits, not a perfect one. His bill, now awaiting approval from Governor Mike Parson, would transform the way Missouri handles homelessness. Homeless encampments on state-owned land would be banned.