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The St. Louis-based health system is developing a new outpatient center in southern St. Charles County.

A $145 million, 30-story apartment tower proposed for one of the last open lots overlooking Forest Park in the Central West End could receive tax incentives under a plan being considered. The area's alderwoman previously opposed incentives, but documents say the developers are making a $1.3 million "community benefit contribution."

Immigrants who are in St. Louis do well for educational attainment, income, financial well-being and living standards. But the slow-growing region over the past decade lagged in percentage and numerical growth of the foreign-born population.

A local developer is seeking tax abatement for the long-vacant structure at up to 15 years of 95% of the assessed value of the incremental improvements, followed by five years at 75% of the incremental assessed value and then five years at 50%.

The top tournament for collegiate club hockey teams is returning to St. Louis in 2024, adding to the list of major collegiate hockey events scheduled to be held here in the coming years.

A Creve Coeur-based manufacturer of wire harnesses and electrical components, has expanded with an acquisition.

More than 400 parents living in poverty could soon see direct cash payments from the city of St. Louis for at least a year and a half under a new proposal under debate at the Board of Aldermen. The program is slated to last for 18 months. If it succeeds, Mayor Tishaura Jones has suggested it could expand to become a broader part of the city's official policy to combat poverty. Jones has signed on as one of dozens of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. Cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco…

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.33% for the week ended Dec. 8 — down from 6.49% the prior week.

As construction continues on the $130 million project to convert the historic Butler Brothers building into more than 300 apartments, the massive project in Downtown West has a name and a target opening date.

Updated with information from Friday's hearing. St. Louis Circuit Judge David Mason will not sanction St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s Office for failing to disclose evidence in the Lamar Johnson case to the Missouri attorney general. But that evidence can be allowed into a hearing to decide whether to overturn Johnson’s murder conviction as long as the attorney general lays a solid enough foundation to do so. Mason issued the order Friday after a flurry of court filings landed on…

CEO Sharon Price John says 40% of the company's revenue now comes from adults and teens, a statistic that drew the attention of Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night.

The Commerce Trust executive explains several key factors as to when the recession could hit, all of which are rooted in history.

Zillow, the Seattle-based real estate website, has released its list of the top U.S. metros for first-time homebuyers in 2023. See where St. Louis lands.

The move follows a review of its operations and “emerging trends in the global tax environment.”

With its victory in the pitch contest, V15able won $25,000 in non-dilutive funding that founder and CEO Letisha Wexstten says will help her startup begin to generate revenue from its online platform.

The company said the key to its rapid, nationwide expansion is signing multi-unit franchise deals with existing restaurant owners and operators.

So far, nearly 2,000 people over the past month have signed a document – known as a “mandate” — that also appoints state Sen. Robert Onder as a procurator to represent parishioners to pursue arguments under canon law.

Despite the possibility of a recession, Southwest executives remain confident in the outlook for next year and said they see no signs of a slowdown in travel demand.

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office has filed a motion for sanctions against St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s office for failing to disclose evidence in her quest to free Lamar Johnson, according to a motion filed Thursday. Gardner’s office withheld a lab report from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office showing Johnson’s coat was positive for gunshot residue, and that evidence “would likely prove Johnson’s guilt,” according to the motion. The Attorney General’s…

A nonprofit that provides services supporting low-income families and individuals in the city of St. Louis has hired a new president and CEO.