The Great Recession produced a sudden and permanent reduction in the growth rate of labor productivity: Productivity today is 20% lower than it would have been if it had kept growing at its rate of the previous few decades. But what was the cause of the slowdown? The recession itself? Our tepid response to it? ...continue reading "What happened to productivity after the Great Recession?"
The 10th biannual exhibition curated from artists within 200 miles. Opening May 7th and on display through October, the 10th Biannual will feature 32 artists and 41 works from a […]
Return to a time when steamboats ruled the river. The one-hour narrated riverfront cruise aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch explores the history of downtown St. Louis, including the […]
Cymone McClellan's indictment on four counts of wire fraud comes after federal and state authorities flagged her nonprofit, Sister of Lavender Rose, for claiming thousands of dollars for non-existent meals.
Jacob Barker and Katie Kull St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hurricane Helene forced multiple schools across the St. Louis area to move their Friday night football games up a night ahead of the expected impacts of the storm this weekend.
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Fire Department and Police Department responded to a three-car traffic accident at the intersection of Route 157 and University Drive on Tuesday night. Emergency responders found two injured individuals at the scene. One patient was transported by ambulance to a hospital in St. Louis, while a medical helicopter was called to airlift the other victim due to the severity of their injuries. The Edwardsville Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the accident. Further details about the conditions of the victims and the circumstances leading to the crash have not been released.
The Gates Foundation is one of the most influential funding bodies in the world. According to one ranking, it is the second largest charitable foundation, and as of 31 December 2023 had an endowment of around $75.2 billion. That makes a shift in its publishing policy hugely important. An article in Chemical & Engineering News explains that hitherto the Gates […]
In the heart of Clayton Thursday night, M1 Bank celebrated the grand opening of its national headquarters with a unique event centered on mission, purpose, and community outreach.