St. Louis residents who need Internet in their homes but can’t afford it can head to St. Louis Public Library branches for help. The St. Louis Public Library recently purchased 4,000 hotspots that are available for those in need.…
The county executive says his office is currently working to introduce a mask order to the county council, and he expects it to be ready for Tuesday’s meeting. He wouldn’t say if this was a direct result to the Cole County lawsuit, but added he would have information in the next day or so as the health department and legal teams process that question.
With news of the new COVID-19 omicron variant over the holiday weekend, Page echoed public health experts saying there’s no evidence that it has arrived in the county yet, but like the delta variant, it’s only a matter of time until it makes its way to St. Louis County.…
This holiday season, the Prapaisilp family is determined to add flavor to the tables of the area's food insecure through a different kind of food drive. The veteran grocers and restaurateurs have partnered with the International Institute of St. Louis and the St. Louis Area Foodbank to encourage customers to think a little differently about the kinds of goods they donate.…
On Monday, New York City-based hedge fund Alden Global Capital declared its intentions to buy Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the St. LouisPost-Dispatch, sparking concerns among the paper's staff for their own jobs as well as for the future of ethical and transparent governance in the region.
"It's obviously very concerning, but that's an understatement," said one Post-Dispatch reporter.…
Throw on your flannels and velvet chokers, because the 9 Mile Garden (9375 Gravois Road) is hosting a ‘90s throwback-themed Friendsgiving party tonight.
The event, which runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, features prizes for the best ‘90s get-up, and if you donate a new toy to their Toys for Tots drive, you can receive half off a drink.
Live music, performed by the Tara Lynn Trio, will play from 7 to 9 p.m. and plenty of throwback songs for a ‘90s dance party. Jello shots, beer pong and flip cup await at the event, as well as an opportunity for you to show off your cornhole skills.…
St. Louis has reached a settlement with billionaire and cursed embodiment of human greed Stan Kroenke, avoiding what could have been a dramatic and messy civil trial for a reported sum of $790 million.
News of the settlement was first reported Wednesday morning by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.…
In just four short months of business, Chesterfield's world-class venue, the Factory, has already welcomed its fair share of music's heavy hitters. Now, it's about to play host to a different kind of rock star.…
We've got a special Big Mad edition this week. Instead of spreading the anger a mile wide and an inch deep, we're drilling straight down to tap into molten fires of fury.…
In his new store — a pandemic venture that started out as a hobby — David Boykin is as much tour guide through the collections as salesman. He points out the Bing Crosby jukebox, a portrait of a high-society woman whose name is lost to St. Louis history, the few pieces of Josephine Baker memorabilia that haven't sold already, vintage KSHE bumper stickers designed to promote St. Louis tour stops of legends such as Pink Floyd, and more than 100 clocks, all but two in working order.…
Nobody wants to be the person who brought COVID-19 to the holiday party and killed grandma.
Lucky for us, there are many ways to avoid passing the virus on to our family and most treasured friends this holiday season.
Masks and vaccinations are the top two choices for protecting yourself, but at-home COVID-19 tests can go a long way to making sure your loved ones are protected and your gatherings are as safe as they can be during these sketchy times.
Simple, cheap COVID-19 tests like the BinaxNOW give users quick results and great peace of mind.
The CDC says that a person with COVID-19 “is considered infectious starting two days before they develop symptoms” and that symptoms might start as late as fourteen days after exposure to the virus.…
Donald Trump has specifically requested that I not share this with anyone, but even though I'm one of his "BEST" supporters, I'm simply too excited to follow his wishes on this one.…
Cole County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Green on Tuesday ruled that health orders designed to stop the spread of COVID-19 that were issued by local health departments violated the Missouri Constitution.
At issue in the case were regulations issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services allowing directors of local health agencies to issue orders, such as closure of businesses.
In an 18-page order, Green wrote that DHSS unconstitutionally granted too much power to individual local health officials and directors.…
The St. Louis International Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend and with it came a long list of winners and even bigger attendance numbers. A hybrid format for the festival drew in viewers both from the city and internationally.
In a press release, the organization says the festival drew an estimated 21,646 viewers.…
Santa Claus is comin’ to town and this year, he’s bringing holiday pop-up bars with him. Two St. Louis bars have announced the pending holiday theme, and the drink menus are gifts that keep on giving.
There will be no reindeer pause at Three Sixty (1 S Broadway, 314-241-8439) but plenty of booze will be flowing up on the rooftop.…
When chef and restauranteur Gerard Craft was dreaming up his vision for Bowood by Niche(4605 Olive Street, 314-545-6868), he had one guiding principle: He wanted the restaurant to feel like a warm hug. Now, the brunch cafe located at Bowood Farms in the Central West End is welcoming guests with open arms after celebrating its grand opening on November 4th.
Bowood by Niche replaces Bowood Farms' longtime restaurant, Cafe Osage, in name and menu, but not in spirit.…
After an hour of listening to St. Louis’ top prosecutor, Terrion Watson approached the front of the Harris Stowe University auditorium and handed a crisp $100 bill to Kim Gardner.
It was November 17, a rainy Wednesday night, and Gardner, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney, was making a rare public appearance for her supporters — and while they gave her frequent applause, only Watson expressed his admiration with currency.…
Phentermine is hands down, one of the most popular, yet controversial weight loss medications of all time. Well, what's a diet pill without some controversy, right?…
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