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St. Louis' startup community has hit 'critical mass.' Two failures help explain why.

1 year 11 months ago
While startups winding down operations isn't a point of celebration, leaders of local startups say the success of former Arch Oncology and Adarza employees landing new roles, specifically at other startups, highlights a key milestone for St. Louis’ startup economy: It’s reached critical mass. It’s a sign that St. Louis has enough startups, specifically in biosciences, that when a company doesn't work out, which inevitably will happen with startups, individuals can still find opportunities and advance their careers.
Nathan Rubbelke

Community remembers beloved St. Louis Catholic pastor known for advocating for The Hill

1 year 11 months ago
The community is remembering a St. Louis area Catholic pastor who worked for decades to see his communities flourish - particularly The Hill. So many say they were inspired by Monsignor Sal Polizzi. There are some people who just have that affect. When they speak, you hear them. Passion. Pride. Purpose. That's how people say Polizzi lived and because of that, they say they're better as a result. You can't go to The Hill without feeling Polizzi's impact. "He is what turned it into the community…
Brent Solomon

Judge halts Missouri AG’s rule limiting transgender health care until May 1

1 year 11 months ago
An emergency order that would set barriers to accessing gender-affirming care in Missouri is delayed until at least May 1. St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge Ellen Ribaudo ruled Wednesday that she needed to hear from both the Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and plaintiffs prior to deciding if she would place a temporary restraining order on an emergency rule that would put limits on health care for transgender minors and adults. Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union of…
Annelise Hanshaw

Target expanding curbside returns nationwide

1 year 11 months ago
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT), which last year tested an expansion of its curbside pickup lanes that also let customers return purchases from their cars, has apparently liked what it discovered. The service will be in all stores by the end of summer. CNBC has a report on the offering from the Minneapolis-based retailer, which has rolled out curbside returns at about 500 stores in recent weeks, with a nationwide expansion planned over the coming months. Target has about 19 stores in the St. Louis area. Retail…
Mark Reilly

'Heartbroken': Three Kings responds after kitchen fire damages businesses

1 year 11 months ago
Heavy smoke and flames could be seen billowing out of the rooftop of empty apartments nestled on top of the Three Kings Public House restaurant in the Delmar Loop early Wednesday morning. Fire crews said the flames broke out around 3:30 a.m. and started in the kitchen of the University City restaurant. The property is owned by Bobby’s Creolea Corp., county records say. Crews arrived to find flames were coming through the roof of the kitchen area of Three Kings Public House and had spread to…
Michelle Li, Alex Fees and Kelsi Anderson

Mayor Tishaura Jones vows modern city government, pledges incremental progress that 'won't happen overnight'

1 year 11 months ago
When St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones took the stage for her second State of the City address on Tuesday night, many public officials, government workers, lobbyists and supporters in the crowd at Saint Louis University expected her to talk about her first two years in office. Instead, Jones began her remarks turning back the clock nearly six decades. "On Oct. 12, 1964, two days before he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke for about 45 minutes to an integrated audience…
Mark Maxwell

St. Louis restaurant brings retail products to Schnucks

2 years ago
A St. Louis restaurant expands its offering with a partnership with a local grocery chain. Anthonino's Taverna on The Hill is partnering with Schnuck Markets Inc. to bring frozen and ready-to-bake "famous" toasted ravioli and hand-tossed gourmet pizzas to its shelves this spring. According to a press release, both products will hit the shelves across 115 Schnucks locations. Four frozen and ready-to-bake pizzas will be available at most Schnucks locations including Fire, Gyro, Roasted Garlic,…
Alli Hebel