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ST. LOUIS - The Ville, a historic neighborhood in St. Louis, was once a thriving center for Black businesses and culture, known for institutions like Sumner High School and Homer G. Phillips Hospital. Originally called Elleardsville after Charles Elleard, the area was annexed by St. Louis in 1876. By the 1920s and 30s, The Ville [...]

A contractor for the Air Force and other government agencies wanted to get a good deal on some Graykeys from us (we're journalists FYI).

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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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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On This Day, Feb. 18, 1990…Queen frontman Freddie Mercury joined his bandmates at the BRIT Awards in London to accept the award for outstanding contribution to British music.It would wind…

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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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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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Jack Nations Taylor died on February 8 in Desloge, Missouri, according to an obituary from the Boyer Funeral Home in Desloge. Taylor dedicated more than three decades to Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District students as a teacher and a coach of football, wrestling, and girls track. See the complete obituary.    

ST. LOUIS - MODOT and IDOT are monitoring the roads Tuesday morning amid the ongoing snow. The departments face unique challenges due to the extremely cold temperatures. Both transportation departments are concerned that pre-treatment chemicals could worsen road conditions by causing snow to melt and refreeze. MODOT engineer Bob Becker explained that the cold could [...]

"Please stay off the roads, make sure you dress appropriately if you are and have to go out today. It's extremely cold."

The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum has invested in the St. Louis bid, whose prospective ownership group is being co-led by billionaires Richard Chaifetz and David Hoffmann.

House Bill 807, also known as the "Save MO Babies Act," was proposed by Republican Rep. Phil Amato to create a registry of expectant mothers and adoptive parents to reduce the number of preventable abortions.

They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - Community members are invited to enjoy a vendor fair while supporting cancer patients. Stridin’ and Survivin’, a nonprofit based out of Hamel, funds research, services and gas cards for local patients. The organization will host their Spring Vendor and Craft Sip & Shop event from 1–5 p.m. on March 2, 2025, at The Hall in Edwardsville, and you’re invited to come out and shop. “Obviously we haven’t found the cure, but we’re striving to get there,” said Alice Bartels, founder of Stridin’ and Survivin’. “Being able to at least help these families in some way is great.” There will be 32 vendors at the vendor fair, and Bartels promises everything from makeup, spices and kettlecorn to stained glass, wood crafts and kaleidoscopes. There are frequent drawings throughout the day for attendance prizes. Stridin’ and Survivin’ is still working to determine their featured drinks, but Bartels

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile's duet "Never Too Late," from Elton's Disney+ documentary of the same name, is Oscar-nominated for best original song. It was co-written by Elton, Bernie Taupin, Brandi…

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A bill prohibiting Missouri agencies from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives was given initial House approval Monday evening. The bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Ben Baker, a Republican from Neosho, argued that DEI goals do not lead to decreased bias and questioned their success. The state House can pass the bill with one […]

Did you know that practicing gratitude can physically change your brain? Research from the University of California, Davis, found that individuals who engage in regular gratitude exercises show increased activity in the hypothalamus, which regulates stress, sleep, and immune function. This fascinating discovery underscores the profound impact that a simple shift in mindset can have on our mental and physical well-being. But how can we seamlessly integrate gratitude into our busy lives? Understanding Gratitude: More Than Just a Feeling At its core, gratitude is more than just an emotion; it’s a practice, a way of engaging with the world that fosters positivity. Psychologist Robert Emmons defines gratitude as "a two-step process: (1) recognizing that you have received a positive outcome, and (2) acknowledging that there is an external source for this positive outcome." This understanding helps us appreciate not only what we have but also the connections we share with others. W

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