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Another Successful Diversity Day Program Held At Futures, Providing Opportunities For Underserved Communities Β 

7 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Young players participated in a clinic and heard from guest speakers Devon Alexander and Kweisi Kenyatte as a part of the annual Diversity Day program, presented by McConnell And Associates, on Wednesday aa a part of the Edwardsville Futures tennis tournament, presented by The EGHM Foundation, with the clinic held at Liberty Middle School, and the program in the auditorium of the Jon Davis Wrestling Center at Edwardsville High School. The annual event is designed to created playing opportunities for underserved communities, and three organizations participated in this year's clinic. The Net Rushers Community Tennis Association from north St. Louis City and County, the East St. Louis Community Tennis Association, and Breakpoint Tennis and Life Skills Academy of St. Louis, who all provide tennis opportunities for children and players in underserved communities and areas of St. Louis. The players were all treated to pizza and soda for lunch during the program,

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St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales

7 months 2 weeks ago
Going on now Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Tulip & Daffodil Bulb Sale. 30 bulbs only $18. Order now for October pick up October 10th-11th at Forest Park Greenhouse or pay for mailing. 9 am to 5 pm Saturday-Sunday, August 2nd-3rd, Greater St. Louis Iris Society Plant Sale at Missouri Botanical Garden. Garden Admission Free … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →
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This Week In Techdirt History: July 27th – August 2nd

7 months 2 weeks ago
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, we took a look at tech in the pandemic, from the big ways people were using it to stay connected to the strange details like Fox putting fake videogame crowds in sports broadcasts and how it was finally forcing Hollywood to change some practices. The House Judiciary Committee […]
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St. Louis halts new minority- and women-owned construction contracts

7 months 2 weeks ago
Starting Monday, the City of St. Louis will stop issuing new city construction contracts under its Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goals, due to new federal guidance that threatens to withhold or eliminate funding for cities that maintain such programs, according to the mayor's office.
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Godfrey Celebrates New Dog Park Opening

7 months 2 weeks ago
GODFREY - Community members and their dogs enjoyed the grand opening of the Godfrey dog park. On Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, Village of Godfrey officials and residents celebrated the new dog park at Glazebrook Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mayor Mike McCormick thanked Beth Heinz, who helped fund and advocate for the park, and expressed his excitement for the village’s newest amenity. “Once Beth walked into my office, I knew we were going to have a dog park, and I want to thank her for that,” McCormick said. “I think this is a nice addition to the Village of Godfrey.” McCormick thanked Jim Lewis and the Public Works Department for their commitment to building the dog park. He also thanked Liz Campbell, who helped connect Beth to the Village of Godfrey. Beth Heinz worked hard to make the dog park a reality in honor of her late father-in-law, Max Heinz. Max served on the Park Board for many years and always wanted to establish a dog park. Bet

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