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Shop with a Cop Event Brings Alton Youth and Police Together

1 day 22 hours ago
ALTON — About 50 to 60 students from the Alton School District shopped alongside police officers Saturday morning, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Alton Target store during the annual Shop with a Cop event, an initiative designed to strengthen community ties and create positive experiences between law enforcement and local youth. Each child received $200 to spend on gifts, with many choosing presents for siblings and parents as well as items for themselves. The toy and electronics sections were especiall

St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales

1 day 23 hours ago
9 am to 1 pm Monday-Friday St. Louis Community College @ Meramec Horticulture Club Annual Poinsettia Sale. Red, White varieties. $10 each, Cash or Check Only. Located in the Greenhouse on campus, 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood (see GH at bottom of map) Nearly Free Milkweed Seeds are available from Live Monarch. Shop Local, Shop … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →
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This Week In Techdirt History: November 30th – December 6th

2 days 3 hours ago
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Donald Trump got angry about a trend on Twitter and went full force calling for a repeal of Section 230, renewing the effort to slip this into the must-pass military spending bill. Trump promised he was willing to defund the entire military if Congress didn’t agree, but Congress […]
Leigh Beadon

Shostakovich’s 15th

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I have been remiss in updating my blog lately, although my writing continues apace. But tonight I’m going to Powell Hall to see the SLSO perform what is one of my favorite Shostakovich symphonies, and possibly one of my favorite symphonies period, so I thought I would mark the occasion by reprinting some program notes […]
René Spencer Saller