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California Bill Would Require That AT&T And Comcast Make Broadband Affordable For Poor People
We’ve documented for decades how U.S. telecom is an uncompetitive mess dominated by politically powerful telecom monopolies that see no competition and effectively own Congress. As a result, the U.S. telecom and broadband market is an uncompetitive mess, with Americans still seeing higher prices, slower speeds, spottier access, and worse customer service than in many […]
Digital firm that sold for billions picks new CEO
Perficient's new CEO brings decades of global leadership experience to the digital consultancy, aiming to steer the company through its next phase of growth and innovation.
St. Louis firm expands Texas presence with acquisition
The HFW Cos. (HFW), a growing, St. Louis-based professional services firm targeting the architecture and engineering industry for investments, has expanded its presence in Texas with an acquisition.
Clarkson Valley residents relieved as MoDOT begins removing controversial bump-outs
Bump-outs that the Missouri Department of Transportation installed along Clarkson Road and Long Road in Clarkson Valley late last year are now getting ripped out after residents' complaints.
MoDOT said the bump-outs were intended as a traffic calming measure.
Mayor Sue McNamara said when she noticed the bump-outs popping up last October, her and her husband's first thoughts were about bicyclists.
"They have so many cycling events down there, and it narrowed the curb to the point where people who…
Man seriously injured after tractor crash in Lincoln County
A 62-year-old man from New London was injured and airlifted to the hospital after a crash between a Mack tractor and a Case tractor on U.S. Route 61.
Personal journey leads this young nurse back to the Mercy ER
Content by Mercy. This young nurse's journey comes full circle at the Mercy ER.
St. Louis Character: Arch Grants co-founder calls for unity, innovation to overcome St. Louis 'civic lack of self-esteem'
Joe Schlafly reveals the person he considers "the greatest St. Louisan of the last century" and discusses how that individual's vision could shape the city's future growth.
Robert Prevost elected the first American pope in history, will take the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
Man seriously injured after crash in Breckenridge Hills
A hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle and an unknown vehicle left a 45-year-old man from St. Ann seriously injured and the driver of the unknown vehicle fled the scene.
Hailey’s story illustrates Missouri’s failure — doing too little to preserve families
The Missouri Children’s Division has accomplished something most of us would have thought impossible: They got all sides in the debate over abortion to agree. They agree about Hailey, the young mother profiled in an outstanding story in The Independent. They agree that the behavior of the Children’s Division in surveilling, harassing, traumatizing and sometimes […]
Thursday, May 8 - Tishaura Jones exit interview
The one term mayor of St. Louis reflects on her time in office, the state of the progressive movement and what's next for her after 20 years in public service.
85k salary??
Scattered showers and storms Thursday, clearing for Friday and the weekend
ST. LOUIS - A mostly cloudy, damp day Thursday with scattered showers and non-severe storms spinning across the region. The rain will be most widespread through the morning before becoming more and more scattered in the afternoon. Top temperatures Thursday will be near 70 F. A cold front sweeps the chances of rain away overnight, [...]
More than 200 layoffs expected after St. Louis Public Schools changes transportation provider
Ferguson updates community on changes mandated by consent decree after death of Michael Brown
Free exhibit of Bob Dylan’s art opening in London
An exhibit of Bob Dylan’s artwork is set to open at London’s Halcyon Gallery on Friday.The exhibit, Point Blank, will feature 97 paintings by the "Like A Rolling Stone" singer.…
Family mourns after pregnant mother shot, killed in front of her children
Why are all of America’s biggest cities sinking?
A new study finds that the country's 28 most populous metros are losing elevation, from New York City to Seattle.
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