The civilian board tasked with overseeing operations at St. Louis’ City Justice Center has split into two divergent groups following Tuesday's 50-minute meeting between three board members and Corrections Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah. The meeting that took place on the fifth floor of the jail itself, access that members of the board have sought for months. Some members see the meeting as a leap in the right direction.
There's a new brewery coming to metro St. Louis. Goodwood Brewing and Spirits says it plans to open its doors at 108 South Main Street in downtown O'Fallon, Missouri, in late January 2024.
Shani Knight likes to joke that the real reason she agreed to open GOTham and Eggs (3139 South Grand Boulevard, 314-833-8355) with her husband, Jason, is because she wanted her house back. Prior to opening the South Grand superhero-themed diner, the only venue for Jason's massive, mostly Batman-themed collection was their home.
For years, administrators of the Gateway Arch National Park suspected that visitors were being undercounted — and now they finally have proof. The undercount was confirmed in a new, two-year study of the downtown St. Louis national park, which used location-based mobile device data, park leaders say. Previously, counts were based on a visitor use study dating back to the 1990s, according to a press release issued by the park yesterday.
A St. Louis teenager is facing two assault charges after allegedly striking a stranger on the MetroLink in the head with a rock. The charges, one felony and one misdemeanor, were filed yesterday against Joseph Ahmad Davis, 19. Police say that he was on the train on November 14 when he began rifling through the grocery bags of another rider who he didn't know.
Beyonce took the world by storm this year with her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, with more than 2.7 million fans coming to see her perform. And now you can relive all the futuristic, supernatural (think: aliens meet disco cowboy) excitement or even view it for the first time — without the cost of a concert ticket.
A new restaurant with perhaps the most appealing name of all time is slated to open in downtown St. Louis next month. Hot Pizza Cold Beer will open at 610 Washington Avenue in the Mercantile Exchange building, St. Louis Magazine reports. The new pizza concept comes from an ownership group of heavy hitters from Sugarfire Smokehouse, Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Cyrano's Cafe: David Molina, Charles Downs and Mike Johnson.
Some of the highest-paid teachers in rural U.S. school districts earn over six figures. Missouri teachers in rural areas barely earn half of that. In fact, teachers in rural Missouri school districts have the second-lowest pay in the country.
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis shocked area theater lovers last month when it announced that it had a $2.5 million projected budget shortfall that it would need to meet by the end of the year in order to produce the second half of its season. That such a prominent theater company could be in such dire straights was almost inconceivable. Yet, even on the day of the announcement, there were signs that the theater's supporters would rally around the Rep. Managing Director Danny Williams was optimistic when speaking to the RFT about what would need to happen.
Thursday 11/30 Get Lit
One of St. Louis' most beloved holiday traditions is back this month, as Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery (1200 Lynch Street, 314-577-2626) brightens the night sky.
Dear Bi-State Development, I am asking you, on behalf of this region, not to give up. I certainly don't understand the intricacies of running a transit system.
An indoor family center in McKinley Heights will soon close its doors. Urban Fort Play (1854 Russell Boulevard, 314-376-4235, urbanfortplay.com) announced this morning its impending closure on December 17 on Facebook. "We have appreciated all of your love and support these past 6 years," wrote co-owners Megan King-Popp and Monica Croke.
Enjoy reminiscing about when Coke only came in a glass bottle or perhaps the advent of the first soda vending machine? A new museum in St. Charles will quench the thirst of soda enthusiasts with an immersive journey through the history of these carbonated beverages.
Graffiti in St. Louis doesn't usually extend to much more than nonsensical markings, that one guy's YAKSAP tags and random expressions of love for Provel cheese. So we were surprised to see some spray-painted markings on a crumbling downtown parking garage over the weekend that looked like they actually took some thought. What those thoughts were, there's no telling.
Prosecutors routinely find ways to get key detectives to testify in criminal trials, even when they are retired, sick or otherwise reluctant. Some fly retirees in from Florida or other retirement locales when necessary.
For months we've been telling you Sado (5201 Shaw Avenue, 314-390-2883) is simply terrific — and, in fact, serving the best sushi in St. Louis. Now you don't have to take our word for it. Just ask Esquire.
Grand Center's Angad Arts Hotel has a new top chef for its flagship restaurant. Today, Commonwealth (3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, 314-561-0033, angadartshotel.com/restaurants-bars/commonwealth) announced that it was bringing on Lauren Anthony as executive chef for both the restaurant and for the hotel. Previously, she had served as the restaurant's sous chef.
This Saturday, you can find more than 170 artists selling their work at Cherokee Street's beloved annual Print Bazaar. But only one is an artist better known for topping the charts than illustrating them. Jay Farrar, front man for the band Son Volt and the late, great Uncle Tupelo, confirms that he'll be on-site selling posters.
St. Charles County may not be quite ready for the huddled masses yet, but a resolution to oppose resettling refugees in the region failed to garner enough support on the county council last night. The resolution failed 3-3. Sponsored by Councilman Joe Brazil, the resolution was framed as opposing the "importation of illegal immigrants into the region," noting in particular a program aimed at "Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans."
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