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Gamlin’s set to open in former Burger Champ, Elmwood in Maplewood

6 months ago
St. Louis Magazine reports that two former restaurant owners in the Central West End are teaming up to open Gamlin’s, a new restaurant at 2704 Sutton Boulevard, the location of the former Burger Champ, and Elmwood before that. The magazine describes the new venture as an ‘elevated neighborhood restaurant,’ set to open in early 2026. […]
Doug Miner

Home Builders Association Donates $15,717 to Gratitude House

6 months ago

On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2025 HBCF Board President Dave Griege (Paramount Bank) (left), 2026-27 HBA President Chris DeGuentz (Fischer & Frichtel Homes) (second from right) and HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (right) presented a $15,717 donation to house manager of Gratitude House Emily Bantle (second from left). The donation […]

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Dede Hance

As Federal Prisons Run Low On Food And Toilet Paper, Corrections Officers Are Leaving In Droves For ICE

6 months 1 week ago
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. After years of struggling to find enough workers for some of the nation’s toughest lockups, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is facing a new challenge: Corrections officers are jumping ship for more lucrative jobs at Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  This is one of the unintended consequences […]
Keri Blakinger

Worker Wellness Blog: Doing Right Things for Right Reasons

6 months 1 week ago

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

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Dede Hance

OSF Partners For Enhanced Mobile CT-PET Imaging

6 months 1 week ago
ALTON - OSF HealthCare and Shared Medical Services, Inc. (SMS) and are excited to announce the deployment of the mobile GE HealthCare Omni Legend Digital PET/CT system, bringing next-generation molecular imaging to communities across the OSF Ministry. Designed to significantly improve diagnostic accuracy, efficiency and patient access, the Omni Legend represents a major advancement in mobile PET/CT capabilities for both rural and urban populations. As is tradition for OSF HealthCare, the mobile

First-Ever Awards/Jazz Brunch Carry On Legacy of Charles E. Fleming, Pioneering Black Architect

6 months 1 week ago

On December 7th the Charles E. Fleming Legacy Foundation hosted its first-ever Holiday Joy & Jazz Brunch at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta, bringing together educators, civic leaders, business innovators, and community champions to honor service, leadership, and community impact across the St. Louis region. Under the theme “Celebrating Our Region’s Most Valuable Assets,” […]

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Tom Finan

Electrical Connection Supports U.S. Probation Holiday Event

6 months 1 week ago

A total of 118 families, including 245 children, served by the U.S. Probation Office, Eastern District of Missouri celebrated the holidays at a family event on Dec. 11, 2025 at the festively decorated IBEW Local 1 Union Hall. It was hosted by the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection and U.S. Probation Office. It was the eighth year […]

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Dede Hance

ACME Constructors’ Cathy Cook Honored with 2025 AWS District Director’s Award

6 months 1 week ago

Cathy Cook, safety director at ACME Constructors, Inc., has been awarded the 2025 District Director’s Award by the American Welding Society (AWS). This honor, presented by AWS District 14 (St. Louis), recognizes her exceptional leadership and long-term commitment to the welding and construction community in the Midwest. A Foundation in the Carpenters Union Before joining the leadership team […]

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Tom Finan