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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum Across the country, cities are rediscovering something they have owned all along: land. In recent commentary and research, George W. McCarthy, president and CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, argues that publicly held land may be one of the most powerful — and underused — tools […]

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From First Alert 4: It is a hard reality check for the St. Louis region. Dilapidated buildings. Neglected highways. Trash strewn through streets and neighborhoods. It is a regional problem for St. Louis, and it’s the first impression we make on people coming here from across the region, the country and the world. Even in […]

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The photos were "previously inaccessible," FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.

Shawn Nolan was charged for misusing 911 services and unlawful possession of a firearm after calling 911 29 times over a refund dispute at a Jack in the Box in St. Louis.

Patti Smith, The E Street Band and the Doors will be honored at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music’s fourth annual American Music Honors.This year’s other honorees include Dionne…

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From St. Louis Magazine: On a recent frigid weekday morning Charles Goldman stood inside the lobby of downtown’s AT&T Tower, admiring the space and envisioning what could possibly be next for the long-vacant building. Despite the cold interior—both physically (Goldman’s breath condensed in the unheated building) and metaphorically (all that empty space)—Goldman chooses to focus […]

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The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.   The first item on the agenda was the election of new board members. There were four vacancies; three regular and one created … Continued

Guests: Committee reports: Meeting concluded at 7:50pm  Board members in attendance: Gianino, Pulliam, Buckingham, Devoti, DiMaggio, LoRusso, MayhewHess

The meeting was called to order at 7pm.  ·        Fr. Jack advised that 8th grade graduation is May 17; the alumni breakfast is May 19; and the … Continued

From The Guardian: From afar, the low-rise homestead perched in the Wiltshire countryside may look like any other rural outpost, but step closer and the texture of the walls reveal something distinct from the usual facade of cement, brick and steel. The Rammed Earth House in Cranborne Chase is one of the few projects in […]

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Guests: Committee reports: Meeting concluded at 7:45pm  Board members in attendance: Pulliam, MayhewHess, Halloway, LoRusso

ALTON – Carrollton Bank announced today that Matt Waters has joined Carrollton Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking in Alton. “Matt’s track record shows a long-term commitment to his customers, and that approach aligns well with our philosophy at Carrollton Bank,” said Tom Hough, CEO of Carrollton Bank. “We’re pleased that a veteran banker like Matt has chosen to join our bank.” Waters will join Steve Thompson in serving the Metro East

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From Belleville News-Democrat: A standing-room-only crowd of nearly 300 people packed The Mill community center in Granite City last week to get information on a controversial proposal to allow a tech company to build a data center. Opinions were plentiful and divided. Trade union leaders spoke in favor of the facility, touting it as a […]

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The post Firefighters Wore Gear Containing “Forever Chemicals.” The Forest Service Knew and Stayed Silent for Years. appeared first on ProPublica.

From Politico: The House on Monday night passed its bipartisan housing package aimed at increasing home supply and affordability, setting up an uncertain effort to merge the measure with a Senate housing bill. House lawmakers approved by a vote of 390-9 the Housing in the 21st Century Act under suspension of the rules, a fast-track […]

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HNA General Meeting – January 22, 2026 – Minutes Trivia: What was the first grocery store on The Hill? Constelino’s. Welcome back to Father Jack Siefert, who is doing great … Continued