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Owner Anthony Favazza, who bought both longtime St. Louis brands, has several surprises in store at the former Hanneke Hardware building.

Owner Anthony Favazza, who bought both longtime St. Louis brands, has several surprises in store at the former Hanneke Hardware building.

Green Day, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and The Black Crowes are among the artists set to perform at the 2023 edition of the baseball-themed Innings Festival, taking place February…

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By day, enjoy family-friendly rides, shows and trick-or-treating. By night, scream your lungs out with scare zones and night coasters. Face your darkest fears inside our premium haunted houses, available

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Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future, at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, this weekly gathering brings jazz within reach for people of all ages and backgrounds.

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When it comes to the value of your home, the study conducted by Real Estate Witch, found that 27% of Americans think cannabis legalization increases home values, while only 16% believe cannabis legalization decreases home values.

ALTON - The ongoing theft of catalytic converters from automobiles on the rise, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) filed legislation to make it a felony for individuals that stockpile stolen catalytic converters from vehicles. “If your catalytic converter is stolen from your car, it can cost as much as $3,000 to replace it,” said Rep. Elik. “We are seeing an increase in theft because criminals can get anywhere from $25 to over $1,000 by selling the stolen car part at a scrap dealer. Improving the law by making it a felony if you illegally purchase more than 100 catalytic converters will help deter criminals from stealing this expensive automotive part, as criminals will not have anywhere to go to sell the stolen converter.” In September, police seized 287 catalytic converters from a scrap-metal business in East Alton that is accused of illegally buying the parts. And in Chicago, the theft of catalytic converters has nearly tripled compared to a year

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The City of St. Louis – On The Hill The Hill District of St. Louis is a well-known Italian neighborhood located just southwest of downtown. This area is home to … Continued

The stadium had dealt with power issues since September, sending fans to other venues for events leading up to the season.

A couple of weeks ago, we reported on a terrible idea in France: requiring companies to pay for the use of public domain material. As the post explained, this is a subversion of what it means for something to enter the public domain, and a betrayal of the implicit bargain of copyright. Fortunately, the plan was dropped, […]

Terrell Whiting, 42, was convicted of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 33-year-old Rafael Givens.

St. Louis tourists were first drawn to Branson as a refuge where they could hunt and fish in its pristine wilderness. The area became filled with spiritual meaning after the 1917 publication of a minister’s bestselling novel set in the Ozarks.

Lighting is critical to safety. Lit lights on your front porch, garage and in your back yard signal your presence. The correct use of lighting keeps burglars away from your … Continued

Temperatures are rising and the days are growing longer. Folks are visiting the Hill, stopping by our shops and restaurants. Construction workers abound. Residents are out and about, walking dogs … Continued

ALTON - An alleged threat was posted on social media last night involving Alton High School and heavily shared overnight, Alton School District No. 11 Superintendent Dr. Kristie Baumgartner said in a statement. "Administration began working immediately with law enforcement to determine the origin of the threat," she said. "Because this is an active law enforcement investigation, additional details cannot be shared at this time. Unfortunately, it is not unusual for social media posts like this to occur after a tragic event such as what just occurred in St. Louis. "However, we must take every alleged threat seriously and investigate each to the highest degree. All schools, including Alton High School, will be open and continue with classes today. As a precautionary measure, there will be an increased law enforcement presence at Alton High School today. Again, this is only a precautionary measure." Alton High Principal Mike Bellm said the communication was sent out to parents, students

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Golf carts are everywhere on the Hill. They are convenient and clean, easy to operate and move around city streets. Folks use golf carts for a host of reasons – … Continued

A federal judge sentenced a St. Louis man to six years in prison after he was caught with a gun while overdosing on fentanyl more than two years ago.

The recent winter storm reminds us that we’re in the height of slip season. As the weather gets colder, the walking conditions in the neighborhood get worse, especially when we … Continued

We want to be good neighbors and get along with folks living next door, across the alley and down the block. Sometimes, though, conflict arises between neighbors. It may be … Continued