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Report Again Finds Broadband ISPs Charge Minority, Poor Neighborhoods More

3 years 4 months ago
The regional monopolization of U.S. broadband (and the widespread corruption that protects it) comes with all manner of nasty side effects. The lack of competition at the heart of the country’s telecom economy contributes to high prices, comically bad customer service, slow speeds, spotty coverage, annoying fees, and privacy and net neutrality violations (since there’s often no […]
Karl Bode

Ann Wagner (2022)

3 years 4 months ago
Congresswoman Ann Wagner is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where she talked with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum about her re-election campaign in Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District. Wagner has represented the 2nd District since 2013. The district changed after redistricting, and now contains parts of St. Louis, St. Charles and Warren Counties — as well as all of Franklin County. For the past few years, Wagner has served on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. She serves as the vice ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — and she could gain influence if she wins re-election and the GOP takes control of the House.

Lunchtime Photo

3 years 4 months ago
Happy Halloween! Can you figure out what this is? The first person to correctly identify it will win the eternal admiration of both their peers and other assorted readers of this blog.
Kevin Drum

King & I Is Moving to Richmond Heights Next Spring

3 years 4 months ago
Major changes are underway for one of St. Louis' most beloved restaurants: King & I (3155 South Grand Avenue, 314-771-1777) is leaving its home on South Grand Boulevard and moving to Richmond Heights. The restaurant anticipates that it will open in its new storefront sometime in the Spring of 2023. "There have been a couple of threads to me and my family's thinking," says Shayn Prapaisilp, who owns King & I with his family.
Cheryl Baehr

Illinois Local 2022 Award Recipients Announced, Holiday Market Planned For November

3 years 4 months ago
BUZZ MAGAZINE - Five businesses were recognized at the second annual Illinois Local Conference and Awards on September 12. This year’s Illinois Local Awards were sponsored by the local independent insurance company, Troxell. Multiple businesses were nominated for awards in four categories and the finalists/winners were: Illinois Local Ambassador: True Colors Floral One Knotty Maker Main Street Florist (winner) Blessings on State Street Bed & Breakfast Illinois Local Best Use of Social Media: One Knotty Maker (winner) Sangamon Reclaimed 1221 Photography Brooke Elizabeth Photography Illinois Local Community Hero: Smart Owl Coffee Springfield Art Association Fed Kitchen (winner) Buzz Bomb Brewing Illinois Local Business of the Year: Incredibly Delicious (winner) The Storyteller Studios (winner) Meraki Salon and Spa Collected Boutique Chief Experience Officer at Troxell, Alysse Aiello Hewell, said it was an honor to sponsor the annual Illinoi

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