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The City of St. Louis got a massive amount of money from the federal government for Covid relief – more than $500 million or about half of the city's entire yearly budget. In August, the city approved a plan to spend the first $135 million of that money. The plan included something pushed by Mayor Tishaura Jones – $500 checks for roughly 10,000 city households based on income and impact of Covid on finances. "This money would go directly into the pockets of St. Louisans who need it the most,"…

Since Gerry Wiegmann ventured on his own to start Wiegmann Associates in 1995, two things have remained constant for the company — the mechanical contractor specializes in HVAC systems, and a Wiegmann has always been heavily involved in the company’s operations. But nearly everything else about the business has changed.

Creating educational opportunities across race and class is imperative not only for underserved populations, but also for our economy and business sector as a whole.

I pulled up to the drive-thru window and a most pleasant lady asked for the order. The place, in simple terms, was not your colorful, shiny emporium, but rather an order window and a friendly face.