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Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]

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The biggest fans of Budweiser must book a Beermaster Tour while they’re in St. Louis. The two-hour tour gives guests an all-access look at how the King of Beers is […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed to advance Wednesday night a resolution designed to curb the president’s power regarding military actions abroad after the Trump administration ordered four strikes on boats in the Caribbean.  The resolution failed to advance 48-51. Democratic Sens. Adam Schiff of California and Tim Kaine of Virginia forced a procedural vote on the measure, […]

Did you know that Leif Erikson may have reached North America nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus? This remarkable fact challenges popular narratives about the "discovery" of the New World and invites us to reconsider the complexities of history. Leif Erikson Day, observed annually on October 9th, commemorates this pioneering Norse explorer and his groundbreaking voyage. But how did this day come to be recognized, and why does it hold significance today? Exploring the history of Leif Erikson Day reveals fascinating insights into cultural heritage, historical memory, and the celebration of exploration. The Historical Context: Who Was Leif Erikson? Leif Erikson, born around 970 AD in Iceland, was the son of Erik the Red, the founder of the first Norse settlements in Greenland. According to Norse sagas, Leif embarked on a westward voyage around the year 1000 AD. His journey led him to a land he named Vinland, widely believed to be part of present-day Newfoundland in Canada.

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On This Day, Oct. 9, 2009…Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band headlined the last ever concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The show was the final night of a…

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October 9th is a date marked by significant milestones that have influenced the course of history across the globe. Perhaps the most globally impactful event associated with October 9th occurred in 1967, when the Outer Space Treaty entered into force. This treaty, formally known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, set the foundation for the peaceful use of outer space. It was a pioneering international agreement that prohibited the placement of nuclear weapons in space and banned the establishment of military bases on the Moon and other celestial bodies. Signed initially by the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom, the treaty opened a new chapter in international cooperation. It established space as a global commons, meant to be used for peaceful purposes and scientific exploration. Today, it remains a cornerstone of space law, influencing how nations

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Around 7 p.m. on October 8, 2025, District 5 officers were called to a shooting in the 5900 block of Wells Avenue.  When officers arrived on scene, they located multiple people with gunshot wounds. Officers were also notified by a hospital of an additional victim that was privately transported.  A preliminary investigation reveals a group […]

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Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Pirates and Pumpkins—a fun-filled event where buccaneers of all […]

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The Circle in the Square Quilters presents the Quintessential Quilt 2025 exhibit at the University City Public Library October 3 - October 27, 2025. Sixty quilts – traditional, contemporary, and […]

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Officers found the injured teen outside, and he died at the scene.