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Alice Handelman, longtime philanthropist and writer, died Monday
Alice Handelman dies; once hosted a hockey show — "Alice in Hockeyland" — on KPLR in the 1970s.
How is Shaw these days?
Jamiee Fox questions ESPN's Stephen Smith's coverage of Black athletes
“And why is it you only go at basketball players … you [are] completely mute when it comes to the Tom Bradys [and] the Aaron Rodgers of the world … You get where I’m going.”
Early voting begins Thursday for the Illinois primary election
August 27, 2022 - 4th Annual St. Louis Car Museum Car Show & Open House 🔥🏁 Cruise into our FREE EVENT with any dry good or canned food donation for the St. Louis Area Food Bank and enjoy an indoor/outdoor car display, music, food and giveaways! 🔗 https:/…
Senior Services Plus Hosts Health Fair On Wednesday
ALTON - Senior Services Plus will host a free health fair for senior citizens from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Senior Service Plus, located at 2603 N. Rodgers Ave. in Alton. Debbie Frakes of Senior Service Plus said there will be free health screenings and 40 vendors present. She said the Older Adults Health Council is coordinating the event. TRIAD, will also be present, with many other agencies. She said there will also be drawings for baskets and giveaways and those who want breakfast or lunch can get it in the Senior Service Plus grill. Seniors should leave with info on a wide variety of topics from the event. Those present can also tour the Wellness Center at the facility. Multiple health agencies will be in attendance. Frakes said those in addition to the health screenings and giveaways, seniors will be able to learn about health care, wellness, legal issues, and much more.
Bailey Foundation hosting Take Action Gala next month
Lunchtime Photo
This is a Sara Orangetip butterfly, which got bumped from Monday's schedule by our lunar eclipse. So here she is now in all her orange-tipped glory. I've posted a picture of this butterfly before, but this is a much better shot. It's sharp enough that you can see the little black dots on its head.
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Ozzy Osbourne’s new album set for September release, says Sharon
We don't yet have a release date for Ozzy Osbourne's next solo album, but we do now have a release month. The metal legend's wife, Sharon, tells the U.K.'s The…
A Guide For Tech Journalists: How To Be Bullshit Detectors And Hype Slayers (And Not The Opposite)
Tech journalism is evolving, including how it reports on and critiques tech companies. At the same time, tech journalists should still serve as bullshit detectors and hype slayers. The following tips are intended to help navigate the terrain. As a general rule, beware of overconfident techies bragging about their innovation capabilities AND overconfident critics accusing that innovation […]
8 St. Louis companies make Forbes 'Best Employers for Diversity' list
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St. Louis digital health startup Sparo acquired by venture-backed company
Lux Living fails to secure Port KC incentives for Berkley Riverfront apartment complex
Good boxing gyms for beginners?
Magnificent $5.2M mansion for sale in Missouri's wealthiest suburb
This 12,358 square-foot mansion is located in the weathliest municipality in Missouri.
Release of ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ DVD and Blu-ray sets rescheduled for July
Back in January it was announced the acclaimed three-part Disney+ documentary The Beatles: Get Back would be released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 8, but the release was indefinitely…
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy children ages 5-11
U.S. regulators have authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections once again creep upward. Everyone 12 …
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