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From Construction Business Owner:  As workplace safety remains a critical focus for business owners in the construction industry, Construction Business Owner (CBO) spoke with safety experts to explore emerging trends, safety culture, and actionable strategies for reducing injuries and costs. Representing Travelers in this discussion are Rich Ives, senior vice president of business insurance claim […]

Panera Bread, the St. Louis-based fast-casual restaurant chain, has named a new development chief to oversee its real estate and franchise growth.

The restaurateur adds loving touches to the "28 Days of Robust Love" celebration.

Billy Joel and Rod Stewart continue to announce co-headlining stadium shows for 2025.The latest is a Sept. 20 date at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tickets go on sale Jan. 31…

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ST. LOUIS - Legendary hip-hop artist Lil Wayne will be making a stop in St. Louis in February for a special show featuring his former group, the 'Hot Boys.' The "Lil’ WeezyAna" tour will be held at St. Louis' Enterprise Center on Feb. 28. The upcoming show is part of an exclusive three-performance slate, which [...]

ALTON - Community members are invited to the first Block Party for Good of 2025. From 2:30–4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, community members can receive free groceries, a hot meal and health screenings at Soulcial Square, in the parking lot adjacent to Morningstar Baptist Church at 1 E. 6th Street in Alton. There are no income or residency requirements to utilize these services. “Our Block Party for Good is more than just sharing food — it’s about building community, fostering connection and creating hope,” said John Michel, President of Food is Love. “We’re committed to ensuring everyone in Alton has access to nutritious food and meaningful fellowship.” Food is Love, a nonprofit that works to eliminate food insecurity, hosts the monthly Block Party for Good. Last year, they hosted six block parties in Alton and served over 1,000 meals while providing free groceries to over 2,000 family members. Michel and the Food is Love

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  The city of St. Louis was awarded a nearly $7 million federal grant to increase its supply of affordable housing. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday awarded over $100 million in grants, from $1 million to $7 million apiece, to 18 winners in 15 states to […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A bankruptcy filing from a leader of Green Street Real Estate Ventures reveals the tangled financial problems of the prominent development company and offers a glimpse into its stunning fall, with more than $400 million of debt. The filing by Green Street Principal Kevin Morrell details the depths of the company’s […]

From Building Design + Construction:  From 2000 to 2022, productivity in the global construction industry improved only 10%, just one-fifth the rate of the overall economy, according to an article by McKinsey & Co. executives. Lagging productivity will be an increasing problem as the industry confronts a skilled labor shortage in many markets, along with […]

A man from California allegedly involved in a nationwide crime ring was arrested this week for reportedly robbing a woman at a wedding venue in Cottleville, Missouri.

A trailer for the new documentary Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music has just been released, with The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger making an appearance in the clip.The…

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From RiverBender:  After six months of robust community input, Alton Main Street is announcing its new Transformation Strategy of Fostering an Entrepreneurial and Collaborative Ecosystem. The organization is embarking on a bold new plan to continue the progress in Downtown Alton, with key initiatives including Supporting Small Businesses & Startups, Enhancing Active & Affordable Living, […]

“Coming Super Bowl LIX," the teaser reads.

In Trumpworld, loyalty trumps all — even deeply held beliefs about crime and punishment. Shower Trump with praise and you can get away with murder (or at least drug trafficking). But dare to criticize him, and no punishment is too harsh. Making decisions based on who most inflated your ego may not seem like the […]

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Smalls Sliders, a restaurant offering fresh cheeseburger sliders and other items, has opened its doors in Bridgeton, Missouri, marking the brand's first location in the state.

Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny spent 20 days in an intensive care unit, where he was diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that involves bleeding in the brain.