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The Arctic is heating up four times faster than the rest of the planet
That's much quicker than climate models predicted.
$19M grant will help reconstruct Lambert's runways
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Lambert International Airport will be getting some upgrades. Congresswoman Cori Bush and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones announced a $19 million grant to reconstruct runway infrastructure. The grant will fund the reconstruction of 3,600 feet of runway. This will help maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign [...]
How NYC’s upcoming congestion pricing program will reduce traffic — and cut carbon
A new report analyzes potential fee structures and shows how they would affect traffic, transit, and emissions.
169th Illinois State Fair ribbon cutting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The ribbon has been cut Thursday for the 2022 Illinois State Fair. “Here’s to another marvelous 10 days of blue ribbon prizes, exhilarating rides and ample adventures,” Governor J.B. Pritzker said. The fair is viewed as a celebration of Illinois' agriculture. It brings a variety of attractions from the butter cow [...]
One killed, three injured in shooting at north St. Louis bar
ST. LOUIS - One man was killed and three other men were injured early Friday morning in a shooting at a north St. Louis bar. Police said the shooting happened just before 3 a.m. at a bar called The Sweet Timez Bar located at Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Union. Investigators believe approximately 25 shots [...]
Author Olivia Polk draws upon childhood in St. Louis in debut children's book
The book explores themes of selfhood, empowerment, and helping others.
‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday
This Saturday, August 13, marks the 40th anniversary of the premiere of the classic teen comedy-drama Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The hit film, which featured such soon-to-be stars as…
Mark Vittert's Reflections: Music and memories
Music has a way of stopping time, in effect sealing an experience in which forever more those moments can be briefly relived as the music stirs sights and sounds.
A Hopeful Sign for Holding the Powerful Accountable
And it wasn’t the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago.
The Long Road to Mass EV Adoption
A new tax credit of $4,000 for used electric vehicles could give people a boost toward buying a zero-emissions car. But there are still a lot of hurdles.
Altercation: ‘News’ Without Context
Imagine that the MSM actually noted that democracy was under threat and went so far as to say from whom.
People in Business: New hires for Schowalter & Jabouri, Armstrong Teasdale, Powers Insurance
Anders, Crowe promote; three join USAM; Explore St. Louis hires Duncan; Jackson, Ahillen join Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale
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Currently working on a model of St. Louis in Minecraft! Building locations aren’t exactly accurate, as I’m picking out important landmarks/skyline sights. Suggestions welcome!
Chris Blasé of Arnold, MO
Chris Blasé of Arnold, MO joined the Real Rock Army today
Blues at the Arch Festival
Gateway Arch Park Foundation is pleased to host our seventh annual Blues at the Arch, this year reimagined as a destination festival, taking place Aug.
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Gateway to Pride Exhibit
LGBTQIA+ communities have been contributing to St. Louis’s history for centuries. Now the Gateway to Pride virtual exhibit will begin to uncover the rarely-shared or
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St. Louis Art Fair kicks off to reveal 2022 commemorative print
The St. Louis Art Fair unveiled its commemorative print Thursday to the public for its 29th year.
Festus Memorial Airport to close in 6 weeks
A local airport is closing after more than eight decades. Come September, logbooks will have their final entry from Festus Memorial Airport, which will close its doors on September 27.
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