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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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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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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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Sammy Shafer Jr. is charged with hiring a hitman to kill his wife's girlfriend last week. Portia Rowland, 32, was shot to death while warming up her car.

Advocates say the canopy has been cut on some parts of Missouri’s longest hiking path—but a management tweak would help

Andrew Jones is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, 8th Ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer, and Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler.

"My name is Susan Robbins and I am announcing my intention to run for the office of Godfrey Village Clerk in the upcoming municipal election scheduled for April 1, 2025. As the current Village Clerk, I have had the privilege of serving the residents of Godfrey for the last year and a half. I began working for Godfrey Township in 2001, starting in the Godfrey Township Supervisor’s office and worked for Godfrey Township until it was dissolved in 2019. I transferred to the Village of Godfrey in January of 2019 to serve as Deputy Clerk for 4 years, with the previous Village Clerk, Bethany Bohn. I was appointed in April 2023 by The Mayor and The Village Board of Trustees to fill the remaining term of Village Clerk after Mrs. Bohn passed away. I have the knowledge and experience to effectively perform the duties of the Village Clerk, having worked in the Village Clerk’s office for the past 6 years. I have completed extensive Municipal Clerk training over the years and have earne

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ALTON – Alton Little Theater is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its entertainment lineup: Steve Shininger and The ShinSings Orchestra for one performance only! Join us on Sunday, February 23rd at 2:30 PM for an unforgettable afternoon of live music featuring the very best in timeless classics and beloved hits. The ShinSings Orchestra, a 13-piece "little big band," brings an incredible repertoire spanning artists such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Brian Setzer, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more! The remarkable vocal talents of Steve Shininger will transport audiences with renditions of iconic songs that have stood the test of time. "We’re ecstatic to host Steve Shininger and The ShinSings Orchestra at Alton Little Theater," says Eric Sykes, Executive Director. "This concert is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience exceptional live music in an intimate setting. It's a perfect way to brighten u

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When it was announced that both Graham Nash and Stephen Stills would be playing FireAid there was hope that the former Crosby, Stills & Nash bandmates would be reuniting for…

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Github is also revealing a widespread, scattershot effort to nuke not only "DEI" but things that have nothing to do with it.

Did you know that Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for food consumption in the United States, right after Thanksgiving? Each year, Americans consume an average of 1.4 billion chicken wings, 11 million pounds of chips, and an astounding 8 million pounds of guacamole. This gastronomic extravaganza is just one facet of a day that has evolved from a mere championship game into a cultural spectacle that captivates millions around the globe. How did the Super Bowl become such a significant part of American culture, and what does it say about us as a society? The Birth of the Super Bowl The Super Bowl traces its roots back to the merger of the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) in the late 1960s. The inaugural Super Bowl, played on January 15, 1967, featured the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs, drawing a modest audience of around 60 million viewers. At that time, the event was simply the championship game between the two leagues,

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January 30th has witnessed a series of significant events that have left lasting impacts on the world. 1968: The Tet Offensive Begins Perhaps one of the most significant events in the history of the Vietnam War, January 30, 1968, marked the beginning of the Tet Offensive. Coordinated by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces, this surprise attack during the Vietnamese New Year (Tet) caught U.S. and South Vietnamese forces off guard. The offensive aimed to strike key military and civilian locations throughout South Vietnam, including the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. Although the offensive was ultimately repelled, it drastically changed public perception of the war in the United States, leading to increased anti-war sentiment and a reevaluation of American involvement in Vietnam. 1948: Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi On this day in 1948, India faced a profound loss as Mahatma Gandhi, a leader of the Indian independence movement and a proponent of non-violent resistance, was assassinated

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis native and hip-hop star Nelly is expanding his business portfolio with a new venture, Dirty Bowling LLC, set to renovate the old Olympic Lanes in Florissant. The Florissant City Council has approved Dirty Bowling LLC's takeover and refurbishment of the Olympic Lanes bowling alley on New Halls Ferry [...]

WASHINGTON — An American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 people collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter late Wednesday near Reagan National Airport in Virginia just across from the District of Columbia, plunging both aircraft into the Potomac River. “Unfortunately we were not able to rescue anyone,” Jack Potter, head of the Metropolitan Washington […]

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A stolen vehicle linked to an armed robbery at a New Baden MotoMart was spotted near in O'Fallon, Missouri, Thursday morning This led to a high-speed chase and the arrest of two suspects on Interstate 70. The chase began around 7:45 a.m. when a FLOCK camera system alerted O'Fallon police [...]