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St. Louis environmentalists honored for 2022 Earth Day celebration
St. Louis Earth Day Festival is back in Forest Park after a two-year hiatus. Jess Watson, the executive director of earthday365, and Sierra Club partner Leah Clyburn give a preview of the event and discuss what environmental justice looks like for the St. Louis region.
St. Louis man accused of firing gun near children gets 7 years on gun possession charge
A federal gun charge sprang from an argument over marijuana smoking near three young children.
As inflation increases, this St. Louis economist explains what it might mean for you
Ferguson man admits killing woman in argument over child support
Anthony Farr admitted fatally shooting Kanika Martin in north St. Louis County.
Commerce Bank donates former branch to Urban League for minority business center
Because of the donation, an entrepreneurship and women's business center will relocate from Pagedale to north city. An official said it will "be a place where people can come and access services, connect with a business coach, participate in all sorts of classes and seminars, and become an ecosystem of support."
Join our team: Mobility Coordinator (part time)
About the Organization Trailnet is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization with a 33-year history of advancing St. Louis as a place where walking, bicycling, and the use of public …
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Dream Builders 4 Equity focuses on making bosses out of local youth
Dream Builders 4 Equity has pioneered a new workforce development model in St. Louis over the last six years. CEO Michael Woods and the nonprofit’s mentees share how the organization runs a successful workforce development model for area youth.
St. Louis Hosts the Nation's First Plant-Based Restaurant Week Next Month
Lambert Airport, Metro Transit drop mask requirement in wake of court ruling
St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Metro Transit have dropped mask requirements after a federal judge struck down a mandate for public transportation.
Pritzker lifts public transport mask mandate in Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. (WMBD) -- Masks are off in Illinois for those using public transportation. Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement Tuesday, citing the federal mask mandate lift that no longer requires those using public transportation to wear a mask. In Illinois, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or [...]
KISS’ Gene Simmons introduces new signature Gibson bass, the G2 Thunderbird
Last year, KISS singer/bassist Gene Simmons and the Gibson company announced that they had partnered to launch a new line of electric guitars and basses called G2, pronounced G-squared. Now…
Police identify Jennings homicide victim
Myron Davis, 25, was fatally shot about 4:45 p.m. Saturday in the 6300 block of Lillian Avenue in Jennings.
SLU creates 'portal' to help businesses source name, image and likeness deals
Woman charged after deadly Sunday morning double stabbing in St. Louis
Techdirt Podcast Episode 318: The Real Beneficiaries Of Section 230
So much of the debate about Section 230 is based on an incorrect understanding of its procedural benefits, and the completely false idea that it’s a special gift to “big tech”. A new paper (which we wrote about yesterday) by Elizabeth Banker from the Chamber of Progress dives deep into the real benefits and beneficiaries […]
Charges: Texas man tortured 13-year-old Shih Tzu in St. Charles, has history of animal abuse
Lucas Patterson on March 23 "brutalized and torturted" a 13-year-old, 10-pound Shih Tzu, Baxter, that belonged to his girlfriend's parents, authorities said.
Rebate checks for Missourians on shaky ground in Senate
The House is working on legislation that could return some of Missouri's revenue to taxpayers.
St. Louis businessman loses fight with cancer, remembered as a light
Parson joins Republican governors in forming Border Strike Force
The new strike force will aim to target cartels and criminal organizations operationally and financially by increasing collaboration, improving intelligence, investing in analysis, combating human smuggling, and stopping drug flow among each of the participating states.