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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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From West Newsmagazine:  Citizens for a Safer Old State has been advocating for improvements to the road following numerous accidents. As a result, there have been ongoing discussions between city and county officials. Recently the St. Louis County Council passed legislation to reduce the speed limit on the section of Old State from Ridge Road […]

Today, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most significant events that took place on September 24th throughout history. The Launch of the Little Rock Nine (1957) On September 24, 1957, nine African American students, known as the Little Rock Nine, made history by integrating Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. This courageous act was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The students faced immense hostility and resistance, but their bravery paved the way for desegregation in schools across the country. Their actions highlighted the importance of education and equality, leaving a lasting legacy in the fight for civil rights. The First Transatlantic Telephone Cable (1956) Another remarkable event that took place on this day was the inauguration of the first transatlantic telephone cable on September 24, 1956. This technological milestone revolutionized global communication by providing a direct phone line between

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The new book from Tim Leong explores the world of Marvel through a colorful collection of infographics.

Bruce Springsteen fans are getting their first preview of the upcoming documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band with the release of the first trailer for the film, a…

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The company rebranded from Schwan's Home Delivery to Yelloh in spring 2022 but still operated under the ownership of the Schwan family.

A technical issue caused an outdoor warning siren to go off Tuesday morning in Affton.

“Be the Miracle” Meditative Paintings & Poetry by Angela L. Chostner is a solo exhibition exploring aspects of the miraculous and invites viewers to an interactive experience. Her vision for […]

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St. Louis County is experiencing a malfunctioning tornado siren, which police are working to fix, and monthly outdoor warning siren tests are conducted on the first Monday of each month.

A new organization emerges to help tackle some of the challenges the Fediverse faces, from advocacy and policy to training and tooling.

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"This offer was not negotiated with your Union; it was thrown at us without any discussion," union representatives said.

Just this year in the St. Louis area, a man died after being struck by a train near downtown, a MetroLink train crashed into a car and an Amtrak train derailed.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to State of Emergency. I’m Jesse Nichols, a video producer and reporter at Grist, and today we’re going to be talking about how worsening climate impacts are raising the profile of a largely overlooked section on state ballots: The race for insurance commissioner. If you watched the presidential debate earlier […]

Art Saint Louis is pleased to announce our Fall 2024 exhibition, “Memento Mori,” on view September 14-October 17, 2024 at our newly relocated Art Saint Louis Gallery at 2801 Locust […]

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The executions in Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas will mark the first time in more than 20 years that five were held in seven days.

Last July the FCC announced it was moving forward with plans that should make unlocking your mobile phone easier than ever. According to the FCC announcement, the agency, with broad and bipartisan public support, has been working on new rules requiring that wireless carriers unlock customers’ mobile phones within 60 days of activation. Wireless carriers, trying […]