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As head of human resources, Kelly Scarcliff has sought to create a welcoming, secure and inclusive environment for the people Sunnyhill serves and the 400 staff members of the nonprofit organization.

On This Day, May 16, 1966…The Beach Boys released their 11th studio album, Pet Sounds, a critical hit that's often considered one of the best albums of all time. The album…

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On Earth, an exhibition at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation running from March 8 to Aug. 4, features five artists who use moving images to explore the complex relationships between humans […]

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Colombian artist Delcy Morelos creates art that calls attention to connections between people and the environment. Using natural materials such as textiles and fibers, clay and soil, her work asks […]

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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Dallas-based artist Tamara Johnson is known for her witty, hypernaturalistic sculptures depicting ubiquitous household objects, from colanders, hair clips and garden hoses to an array of buffet treats, brought together […]

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A painting’s surface hides a wealth of information that can only be found using advanced methods of conservation science. Concealed Layers: Uncovering Expressionist Paintings presents new discoveries made during an […]

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Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised […]

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St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in […]

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Busy day today! The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of liberals again: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a broad challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, reversing a lower-court ruling that would have undermined the watchdog agency created by Congress 12 years ago. The CFPB case is one of several the Supreme Court ...continue reading "Supreme Court spanks the Fifth Circuit yet again"

Green Day is expanding their coffee game.The "American Idiot" has announced the launch of Punk Bunny Coffee, a new brand built off of Green Day's Oakland Coffee company. Investors include…

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The man's body was located on Wednesday, May 8.

So the insufferable, attention-starved Valentina Gomez, who is vying to be Missouri’s next secretary of state, posted a video of herself jogging through historic Soulard in a tactical vest saying, “Don't be weak and gay.” This stunt sparked global headlines about Soulard being a (shudder) gay-friendly neighborhood.  Explore St. Louis could spend tens of millions on a marketing campaign and not achieve such a feat. You just can't buy this kind of press. 

Missouri law restricts the ability of local governments to raise taxes to subsidize child care tuition, workers’ salaries or additional seats.

Artist Eve Bayer presents a new collection of paintings on wood, canvas and paper inspired by the drama of nature. An interdisciplinary artist, she works across mediums of painting, drawing, […]

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One of the St. Louis area’s leading institutions that support youths and families will soon lose a community stalwart as its leader.

The St. Louis–based business received a Good Food Award for the second year in a row, and chief coffee officer Tony Auger recently placed sixth at a national coffee roasting championship last month.

Bob Cassilly played a profound role in reshaping the look and feel of St. Louis. The sculptor turned curator and creator of City Museum, Turtle Park, and many other beloved local installations remains one of St. Louis’ most esteemed residents more than a decade after his tragic death in 2011. But before Cassilly became a visionary for a new urban landscape, he played just as significant a role in preserving one of the world’s most beloved masterpieces, Michaelangelo’s sculpture Pietà. While the media covered the incident at the time, it’s become a forgotten chapter in Cassilly’s remarkable life.

A bill under consideration by the St. Louis Board of Aldermen would raise sales taxes to fund early childhood education programs. However, public schools currently cannot qualify for the funds — and the state legislation that backers say would change appears very unlikely to pass this session. Board Bill 7, sponsored by Ward 10 Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard, would add a question to the November 2024 ballot asking voters to approve a levy that would increase the city’s sales tax by 0.5 percent.