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Holiday Events Continue

1 year ago

As the Holiday Season continues there are still numerous activities for family-fun in the region. The Sleigh Shed at STL Union Station continues its holiday activities thru next Tuesday with glittering holiday decor and musical performances. Monday is the last day at the Station for the Polar Express Train Ride which takes you on a…

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New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor signed the new law Thursday. It requires companies responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state infrastructure fund…

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Lunchtime Photo

1 year ago
This is the Donnerbrunnen in Vienna. The name doesn't have any special meaning: it's a fountain designed by a guy named Donner. This one is a copy that sits in the newly finished pedestrian zone in the Neuer Markt. The original is in the Belvedere Museum.
Kevin Drum

Celebrate Early at EXO Lounge's Exciting Pre-New Year’s Eve Party

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EDWARDSVILLE — EXO Lounge, a multifaceted establishment in Edwardsville, is set to host NYE: The Pre-Party from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Owner Gina Gamblin and her staff aim to provide a unique social experience that allows guests to celebrate the upcoming year early. Located at 2 157 Center, EXO Lounge combines a nail bar, med spa, and lounge, offering a diverse range of services, including manicures, pedicures, and facials. The venue also features an array of food and drink options prepared by Michelin-star chef Gianni Colucci, who relocated from Switzerland to lead the kitchen. “We just want to promote a social time with your family and friends and provide that special unique experience that you can’t have at any other spot,” Gamblin said. She described the atmosphere at EXO as a "one-of-a-kind experience in the region," likening it to a "mini-vacation" for visitors. The NYE: The Pre-Party event will include drink specials, a DJ, and

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Wesley Bell refiles petition to remove Councilman Dennis Hancock over nepotism hire

1 year ago
In his final days in office, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has refiled a quo warranto petition seeking to remove Dennis Hancock from the St. Louis County Council over a nepotism hire earlier this year. In a press conference, Bell said Hancock engaged in a coverup to avoid the punishment for Missouri's nepotism law, which requires an elected official to forfeit their position. Bell's office previously dropped a similar quo warranto petition to continue the investigation. The…
Sam Clancy

St. Mary's Students Shine With Acts of Kindness This Holiday Season

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ALTON — Students and faculty at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Alton celebrated the culmination of their semester-long commitment to community service on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, with a Faith Family Party and Day of Giving. St. Mary's Catholic Principal Mary Rivera announced that the day began with a presentation of a $500 check to Officer Averbeck and the Alton Police Department's K-9 Unit in honor of fallen K-9 Officer Odin. Rivera emphasized the importance of teaching students about their responsibilities in living their faith through acts of kindness and service to others. The event also included the delivery of care packages to homebound parishioners, an experience Rivera described as "priceless and life-changing" for both students and staff. "The smiles on their faces were truly one of the most humbling experiences I have been part of," Rivera said. The initiative, which involved mixing grade levels K-8 and led by middle schoolers, began at the start of the school

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Bill targeting Missouri’s ‘puppy mill problem’ returns ahead of 2025 legislative session

1 year ago
A Democrat from St. Ann is once again pushing for legislation placing more restrictions on commercial dog breeders, though it faces long odds thanks to resistance from pet stores and large agriculture operations. A bill that would regulate commercial animal breeders is awaiting the 2025 legislative session — though its sponsor predicts pushback from pet stores and large agriculture operations. State Rep. Doug Clemens, a Democrat from St. Ann, filed the bill last year and unsuccessfully tried…
Annelise Hanshaw