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COLLINSVILLE - The Granite City Warriors and Collinsville Kahok soccer programs are set to meet once again on Oct. 17, 2024, at Kahok Stadium for the Second Annual Paz Cup, an event that combines fierce competition with heartfelt community support. This year's match aims to assist Alex Paz, a 1979 graduate of Granite City South High School, who recently underwent a liver transplant and continues to face financial challenges due to his medical procedures. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, and promises not only thrilling soccer action but also a series of activities designed to bring the community together. Highlights include a game ball presentation featuring Alex and his family, a 50/50 drawing, and sales of t-shirts and hoodies. These items will be available for purchase to show solidarity with the Paz family. "Alex has been a vital part of both communities, capturing memories through his photography," said a spokesperson for the Kahok and Warrior Soccer Programs. "This

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Project 2025 shows that Republicans can’t take heat—so they’d try to blow up the kitchen if they get the chance.

On This Day, Sept. 26, 1979 ...U2 made their recording debut with the release of a three-song EP, aptly titled Three.The release featured the songs “Out of Control” and “Stories for Boys,”…

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HIGHLAND - With statewide legislative changes in net metering , GRID Solar, LLC, is changing how they design their solar systems. Jason Mitchell, co-owner of GRID Solar, explained that it’s now advantageous for homeowners to install solar systems that include a battery backup. Mitchell breaks down how the battery works and how it will help customers save money on their electricity bills. “The so-called net metering, you don’t have anymore. Your battery is helping you with the arbitrage of that,” he said. “Basically, it’s going to go in and out all day as the clouds move overhead and your system production drops down. But you’re still cranking power into the house; your battery’s going to help supplement that. And then when you have more solar than what you need for the house, it’s going to recharge that battery. That’s the ideal scenario.” Mitchell explained that the battery is a bank of power. As the solar

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Editor’s note: This five-day series explores the priorities of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as they consider the upcoming presidential election. With the outcome expected to be close, these “swing states” may decide the future of the country. Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s placenta detached from her uterus when she was […]

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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Opening Reception - September 6, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm The St. Louis Artists’ Guild is proud to present our annual members exhibition, an all media and theme exhibit. Juror: Courtney Wasson - […]

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Layers is a collection of tissue collages by Alex Paradowski that utilizes the translucent nature of tissue to form abstract images. Depth, movement, and degrees of opacity are achieved by […]

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A History of Racism is a series of various types of artworks that illustrate the history of racism in the United States. Some of the artworks in this series are […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Patti Smith will be celebrated with an upcoming tribute concert in New York City.People Have the Power - A Celebration of Patti Smith is set to take place March 26 at…

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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The closure marks the latest hit to its struggling developer, Green Street St. Louis

Federal prosecutors in St. Louis on Wednesday indicted a nonprofit owner, accusing her of fraudulently obtaining $2 million in funds meant to feed low-income Missouri children.

The Department of Public Safety would not say why Clemons-Abdullah is on leave or when she would be returning.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Wednesday said it laid off six newsroom employees, coming as its parent company's revenue continues to dwindle, leading it to cut expenses.