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Jana Elementary redistricting plan moving forward despite parents' opposition

3 years 3 months ago
With radioactive testing resuming at Jana Elementary, parents are sounding off over the Hazelwood Board of Education's plan to split up Jana Elementary students. Earlier this month, an independent study by Boston Chemical Data Corp. found Jana Elementary School is contaminated with high levels of radioactive lead. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently began its own round of testing at the school. Right now Jana students are learning at home, but come Nov. 28, those students will report to one…
Brent Solomon, KSDK

Andoe's Society Page: Inside an Elevated Central West End Soiree

3 years 3 months ago
On the 31st floor of 100 Above the Park, the striking origami-like sculpture dominating the Central West End skyline, exiled Bostonians Tom Choinski and Steve Jewett hosted a party in their fashionable corner apartment. While St. Louis’ social scene is known to be challenging for outsiders to navigate, Choinski says joining an organization was the secret to his success.
Chris Andoe

Kevin Johnson Has Grappled With His Guilt for 17 Years -- But He Doesn't Want to Die

3 years 3 months ago
This story was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund as part of its inaugural series, Shadow of Death, which considers St. Louis County's use of the death penalty. It's been nearly 20 years since Kevin Johnson fired seven shots into William McEntee, killing the Kirkwood police sergeant in front of horrified onlookers, but Johnson can still recall the day in striking detail. The seeming smirk on McEntee's face that triggered his anger.
Monica Obradovic

The optics of American hate

3 years 3 months ago

The road to hell isn’t paved anymore with good intentions. The asphalt is hatred. Chances are you have experienced it recently. A person may have confronted you because of race or ethnicity. One study shows that 22% of Americans have encountered that or had their property damaged because of their skin color or culture. You may hate […]

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Michael Bugeja