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With more than 20 years of experience strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in St. Louis area organizations, Stefani Weeden-Smith was a perfect fit to lead the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, a coalition formed to address racial and economic inequities in the region.

After learning he would never walk again and spending months relearning basic functions, Eric Reyes committed himself to making work more inclusive for those with disabilities and other underrepresented communities.

BETHALTO - Amare will host their annual Rockin’ for Recovery festival to raise awareness about substance use disorders and National Recovery Month. From 4–9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, community members can enjoy the free music and food truck festival at Central Park in Bethalto. The family-friendly event will also feature testimonials and a Fun Zone, and several organizations will be onsite to share more about their work. “It’s about bringing the community together,” said Jason Farley, Recovery & Community Engagement Specialist with Amare. “This was the goal all along, to get different pathways to recovery and different resources all in one place, get everybody working together and supporting people who are reaching out for help with substance use disorder and their families.” The festival will include music by Dry Clean Only, Crossroads, and Black Magic. The food trucks Falafel Saha, Kona Ice, Fusion Taco and Overboard will

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It aligns with a national trend of copycat threats following the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia.

Kristin Mosley is director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for St. Louis City SC, the region's Major League Soccer club, which was established in 2019.

A judge has ruled that the city’s economic development agency did not renege on an agreement it made with developer Paul McKee’s primary lender over north St. Louis land deals.

The discount home goods retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, has put hundreds of its store leases up for auction.

Alex Van Halen will promote his upcoming memoir, Brothers, with a three-city book signing tour.The Van Halen drummer will be appearing Oct. 21 at Barnes & Noble's Fifth Avenue New York…

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The district has not released any updates on the investigation of suspended Superintendent Keisha Scarlett which has lasted over six weeks.

If you're craving some fine-cut meats, a St. Louis-area butcher shop was recently praised among the best in the United States, according to a national poll.

TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce will host a festival to commemorate the organization’s 40th anniversary. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in downtown Troy, community members can enjoy food trucks, artisan vendors, a gaming truck, a car show, Downtown Business Bingo and more. “The incentive is come see us, come do a little business with us, come eat something good, and here we are,” explained Dawn Mushill, executive director of the Chamber. “It’s just going to be one of those great days.” There will be a shuttle to transport people from the parking lots to downtown Troy at Market and Main Streets. Downtown Troy is currently under construction, so there will also be volunteers at the crosswalks to help people safely cross through the construction. The event starts at 9 a.m. with DJ Big Papa G, food trucks and the Downtown Business Bingo. The artisan vendor fair will open at 10 a.m., and a

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Big Lou owner Chris Keating says he’ll keep publishing a print issue through November, but the future after that is unclear.

From Construction Business Owner:  This year, the U.S. construction industry will need to hire roughly half a million workers on top of the normal pace of hiring to meet demand, according to a projection from Associated Builders and Contractors. The labor shortage is hitting organizations from all angles. On the one hand, retirement levels are […]

Greater St. Louis, Inc. and SLDC submitted a report to Mayor Jones with a “plan for bold action” to deal with major vacant properties downtown.

The 2023 edition of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, which raises money for the guitarist's Crossroads Centre treatment center in Antigua, will be released on digital, CD, vinyl and DVD…

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From West Newsmagazine:  A special business district (SBD) could be established in Downtown Chesterfield to provide funding for services through a tax levy. TSG Downtown Chesterfield Redevelopment LLC submitted a petition to establish the SBD in accordance with the requirements of the approved development agreement between the city of Chesterfield and Downtown Chesterfield Redevelopment LLC. […]

Two weeks ago, Mark Zuckerberg apologized for something he didn’t actually do to appease a bad faith actor demanding he take responsibility for something that didn’t happen. This week, he’s claiming that he’s done falsely apologizing to bad faith actors demanding accountability for things he’s not responsible for. Pardon me, but I think I’ll wait […]

From Gensler:  Recent research indicates that lifespans are extending across generations, with projections suggesting that newer generations such as Gen Z and Alpha may live beyond 100 years. As people are living longer and technological advancements redefine work environments to be more accommodating and less physically demanding, individuals are likely to remain active in the […]