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On This Day, April 22, 2020…Bruce Springsteen, his wife Patti Scialfa and Jon Bon Jovi were among the artists who performed during the Jersey 4 Jersey virtual benefit, which raised…

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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 […]

MADISON COUNTY — The Madison County Sheriff's Office has announced the addition of a new member to its team. Patrol Division Deputy Sheriff Max Ringering has joined the office and is set to attend the upcoming police academy session. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office expressed well wishes for Deputy Ringering’s safety and success as he begins his career in law enforcement. Officials also said they look forward to his contributions to the department.

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15th Annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival On Tap May 17 – 18    Kick back for a weekend of soul stirring blues music during the 15th Annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 at Grafton Winery The Vineyards, 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd., Grafton. This free event features the music of […]

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Nurses at Sharp Grossmont told 29-year-old Hannah Michaelis she needed to go to another hospital. She gave birth to her baby in her car.

Open Houses to Showcase St. Louis County’s Draft Plans for 2050 Comprehensive Plan – Saint Louis County invites the community to attend one of three upcoming open houses this week to review and discuss draft recommendations in the STLCO 2050 Comprehensive Plan. “The County’s Planning Department has been hard at work developing draft recommendations addressing […]

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Steely Dan is ready to close out the vinyl reissue series they launched back in November 2022, with a reissue of their 1976 album The Royal Scam.The reissue will be…

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The 2025 Glasma Conference hosted by Third Degree Glass and Studio Glass Batch at the beginning of March welcomed some of the most talented and well-recognized glass artists to TDG […]

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Museum of Illusions Goes Retro this Spring inviting Millennials and Gen Z to relive the 90s and 2000s. This event combines mind-bending illusions with retro pop culture elements, including nostalgic […]

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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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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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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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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Did you know that if every person on Earth used just one less plastic bag per week, we would save over 5 trillion bags from polluting the planet annually? This startling figure reveals the immense power of individual choices in shaping the health of our environment. Earth Day, celebrated globally, is more than a symbolic occasion; it is a call to recognize the collective strength embedded in small, everyday actions. Understanding how these seemingly minor efforts accumulate to create significant environmental benefits is crucial for fostering sustainable habits worldwide. The Ripple Effect of Individual Actions Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss often seem overwhelming and distant. However, the concept of the “ripple effect” illustrates how individual actions can propagate through communities and ecosystems, amplifying their impact. For example, choosing to bike instead of drive for short trips reduces carbon emissions and

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After another round of severe weather came through the area on Easter Sunday, the National Weather Service St. Louis Office released information from their storm damage surveys on Monday.

April 22 has long been a date marked by significant milestones spanning exploration, environmental awareness, and political change. Looking back to earlier years, April 22 has been equally notable for events that shaped the social and environmental landscape worldwide. In 1970, this date marked the first celebration of Earth Day, an event that galvanized environmental movements globally. Conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson of the United States, Earth Day sought to raise awareness about environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change. The inaugural celebration saw millions of people across the United States participating in rallies and educational programs, laying the groundwork for environmental policy reforms and inspiring ongoing global activism. Today, Earth Day remains one of the largest secular observances worldwide, highlighting the continued importance of stewardship of our planet. Turning to political history, April 22, 1915, witnessed the Second

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Shorty's Diner, a classic diner specializing in breakfast foods, is "coming soon" to Maryland Heights, according to a sign posted on the building.