S. M. Wilson, a St. Louis-based construction manager and general contracting firm, has hired Joyce Glass as Administrative Manager and Taylor Tisoncik as Client Development Manager. As an ambassador for S. M. Wilson, Joyce Glass provides administrative expertise and support firm-wide in her role as Administrative Manager. She is responsible for ensuring smooth […]
The city health director said Victoria Anwuri was selected because of her equity-centered public health experience, and her management of grants and contracts.
David Lee Roth has debuted the latest in a series of solo recordings, a new version of Van Halen's classic hit "Panama" that was recorded live in a studio. The…
From Riverfront Times: Brentwood is adding a destination park to its city. On Wednesday, Brentwood’s Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a total of $7.4 million to fund a state-of-the-art playground in the suburb. The new park will feature a rock climbing wall, zip line, net climber, boardwalk and a creek. The playground has been at […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The banner showcasing the city of Clayton’s plans for this narrow vacant lot on the edge of downtown is cracked and faded, showing signs of a few years of wear. But officials hope the scene the banner depicts — a small square packed with people taking shade from under the tree […]
EAST ST. LOUIS — Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local leaders today announced the location of a new state-of-the-art Illinois State Police (ISP) Metro East Regional Headquarters and the release of capital funding to begin the design process. The regional multi-mission facility will house ISP patrol, investigations, communications, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) resources. Strategically relocating patrol and investigative personnel will increase preventive patrol presence, help solve violent crime, and improve regional safety. “Today, we take a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and opportunity of Metro East reflects what its residents deserve – what all of Illinois deserves: a community where all our families can thrive,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This state-of-the-art facility will take a holistic approach to violent crime reduction, making the community safer and establishing an anchor for residential and business investment.”
From RiverBender: Some new improvements to Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park had a soft opening Saturday morning. A brand new area has been being worked on for quite some time now and is finally open to the public. This new expansion includes a splash pad, a brand new pavilion, and the main draw, eight pickleball […]
From KMOV: St. Louis is one step forward in developing the region’s manufacturing industry after winning a $25 million competitive federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant. “This was an opportunity for the city, the county and the region to come together and really go after something really significant,” said Rodney Crim, CEO and President […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The printed snake on the back of Lynn Hines’ International Association of Machinists T-shirt was coiled under big bold letters that warned: “Will strike if provoked.” The shirt was made more than 20 years ago, at a time when District 837 of the IAM was in tough contract talks with Boeing. […]