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St. Louis Archdiocese, high school teachers union agree to labor contract
The Archdiocese of St. Louis and the St. Louis Archdiocesan Teachers Association have reached a contract agreement.
Both sides had been back and forth on an agreement for weeks now. It's a three-year contract for teachers at Bishop DuBourg, Rosati-Kain, St. Mary's and St. Pius X high schools.
An Archdiocese spokeswoman said teachers at Cardinal Ritter College prep will vote on their agreement next week after Easter break.
The teacher's union and the Archdiocese began negotiating in October. The…
The best and food drink events in St. Louis this weekend: April 15-17
Whether its an adult Easter egg hunt, holiday brunch or a Blues pre-party, there is plenty to do this weekend in St. Louis.
Thursday, April 14, 2022 - Ukraine to St. Charles
A Ukrainian couple who lived in that country since 1983 fled after the Russians invaded this year. The two are now living with their son in St. Charles. They spent four days traveling to the Hungary border and another four to get to Germany and catch a flight out of Europe.
Fallen Trooper Nick Hopkins to be honored with highway dedication
The loyal opposition is a key element of democracy, and we’re losing it | Opinion
The United States has made many contributions to the world in science, technology, medicine and the arts. We’ve exported the key ideas that serve as the framework of self-government and personal freedom around the world. By my reckoning, however, the greatest contribution of the United States to the world is the idea of legitimate opposition. Put simply, this […]
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Missouri House OKs elections for transgender athletic bans
House members voted 89-40 in favor of adding Republican Rep. Chuck Bayse’s proposal as an amendment to an elections bill in a late-session attempt to pass the contested legislation before lawmakers’ mid-May deadline.
St. Louis-based grocery chain names a chief merchandising officer
The 4 people Penny Pennington, Edward Jones' leader, turns to for advice
Amber Alert canceled after 1-year-old girl abducted in Ferguson found safe
Baby safe, father in custody in Ferguson after Amber Alert
The baby girl was unhurt.
Review: Bowood by Niche Is a Magical Culinary Oasis
Every morning, chef Koda Williams begins his day at Bowood by Niche (4605 Olive Street, 314-454-6868) with the following ritual: He arrives in the kitchen about an hour before anyone else, turns on the equipment, then makes himself an Americano and heads up to the rooftop garden. Nominally, he's there to collect fresh herbs for the day's service, but in reality, he sees his time up there as a way to center himself and take in the oasis-like beauty of his Central West End urban-farm environs.
5 years after Hurricane Harvey, many in Houston are still waiting for help
Texas turned disaster aid for Harvey into a competition. Guess who’s losing out?
Together Credit Union hires New York bank executive as chief information officer
QuikTrip buys a former dealership site in St. Louis
Murder charges dismissed against 2 women in St. Louis
Mostly sunny skies Thursday with highs in mid-60s
ST. LOUIS - Thursday sees a clear and cold start. A quiet day is in store with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures in the mid-60s. There will also be a bit of wind. Expect more clouds Friday with spot showers. Saturday will be dry and cool with temperatures in the upper-50s. Easter Sunday will [...]
Why high gas prices aren’t necessarily good for the climate
Price spikes alone don't change our driving habits — but an increase in the gas tax might.
Study: Global warming will stay below 2 degrees C — if countries actually keep their promises
But 1.5 degrees, the world’s most ambitious goal, still looks out of reach.
Is your electric utility blocking climate action?
According to a new report, the chances are high.
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