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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Rob Miller was inspired to open his pottery studio to people of all abilities when his grandson, Connor, was born with cerebral palsy eight years ago. LampLight Studio now has a nonprofit arm, Blaze STL, that welcomes groups from underserved and disabled communities to create artwork and communicate through creativity. The […]

From St. Louis Public Radio:  In one corner of Webster Groves, yard signs have sprouted out of the ground like daffodils in the spring. Blue ones say, “We support children’s mental health,” while the green ones say, “Keep North Webster a neighborhood.” The signs began to appear last year, when St. Louis Children’s Hospital and […]

From Offsite Builder:  Natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires are increasing in both number and scale, with devastating consequences for affected communities. Unfortunately, there’s a real lack of alternative housing options for disaster survivors. There are solutions to this problem, and the offsite building industry can help bring them to fruition. As of early […]

As disgruntled residents complain about the state of roadways and highways after last weekend’s harsh winter storm, St. Louis County leadership is asking for patience as their short-staffed crews treat and plow streets with another storm looming.

GODFREY - Abs Workout Plans will host a wellness open house this weekend to promote holistic wellness. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, community members are invited to Abs Workout Plans at 620 Armsway Court in Godfrey to meet with vendors and learn more about wellness initiatives in the Riverbend. Abby Thurman, owner of Abs Workout Plans, noted that the event encourages healthy eating, fitness and more wellness opportunities. “I wanted to make sure I got every portion of health and wellness and holistic approach I could,” Thurman said. “I think it's a really good way to meet everybody and see the gym and see all the health and wellness vendors that we have in the area to really help get your health and wellness journey started as soon as possible.” Vendors include AC Aesthetics, Fitness for the Soul, Trio Boutique, One Stop Supplements, IV Drip, Just Right Organizing, Busy Body Meals, Amber Childress, Jessica Grace Skin and Permanent

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From Building Design + Construction:  Like any other healthcare facility, behavioral health environments must be comforting places to heal. But these spaces pose unique considerations to keep patients safe, requiring thoughtful balance from skilled design professionals to create environments that are beautiful and manage patient risk. Senior Interior Designer Lauren Frank, Senior Project Manager Susan […]

David Lee Roth’s solo career is being revisited in a new box set from Rhino.The Warner Recordings 1985-1994 will include Roth’s first five solo records, including his debut solo EP,…

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Today on TAP: The hills above my hometown regularly catch fire, and developers regularly build there nonetheless.

From EPA.gov: EPA says that each of these companies performed renovations on properties built prior to 1978 without obtaining renovator certification from EPA, as required by federal law. Other violations included failure to retain and produce required records and failure to follow lead-safe work practices during renovations. “Reducing exposure to lead, especially among children and […]

Snow has caused widespread closures in St. Louis, with hundreds of schools, businesses, and daycares shut down, and officials prioritizing safety amid hazardous road conditions.

Missouri lawmakers are proposing bigger scholarships for students with financial need, allowing more universities to grant engineering and medical degrees, and supporting aid to victims of hazing. Ahead of the 2025 legislative session’s launch on Wednesday, members of the Missouri General Assembly filed more than two dozen bills affecting higher education. To be signed into […]

On January 7, 1925, Henry M. (Harry) Schweppe and Angie Rand Schweppe celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. An Alton Evening Telegraph article described Mr. and Mrs. Schweppe as “two of the most useful people in Alton…neither has allowed to escape a chance to do something for an individual, or for their city.” On the day of their celebration, “flowers in great numbers decorated the home, floods of cards and written greetings for the couple congested the mails, while a constant stream of callers went in and out of the Schweppe residence to express their good wishes, and their admiration for the couple.” Mr. and Mrs. Schweppe’s living children, Annette Schweppe Rodgers (Mrs. Eben Rodgers) and Nelson Schweppe, along with grandsons Eben Rodgers, Jr. and Rand Rodgers, entertained guests as well. The dining room was decorated in yellow and white, with a large wedding cake with yellow icing. Harry Schweppe owned the H.M. Schweppe Clothing Company

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As St. Louis prepares for yet another snow system late Thursday into Friday morning, the "National French Toast Alert System" says it's time to run to the store to purchase milk, bread, and eggs.

An anticipated return of inclement weather is closing the St. Louis Zoo on Friday.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  The St. Louis Science Center said it is “exploring” a sale of land it owns off South Kingshighway Boulevard. The 1-acre parcel is located at Kingshighway and Manchester Avenue, at the western end of the Grove commercial district. The property, which the organization has owned for 24 years, has been used […]

The owner said he hopes the iconic neon peacock sign out front will remain in place.

From Contractor Magazine:  The construction industry has long grappled with the challenge of effective project scheduling. Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, while powerful, has often been the domain of specialized professionals using complex legacy software. This approach, however, leaves many stakeholders out of the loop and can lead to disconnects between planning and execution. As […]