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Man killed, another injured in north St. Louis shooting
A man was shot and killed in north St. Louis on Saturday evening and a second gunshot victim is in the hospital. St. Louis metropolitan police responded to Union Boulevard and Wabada in the Kingsway West neighborhood around 6:15 p.m. Saturday. When police arrived, they found a man with critical injuries. He ended up dying [...]
Column: What home shoppers need to know about the new buyer’s contracts
When you buy a house on or after Aug. 17, you'll do things differently than before.
Column: 5 things to know about banking, from a banking writer
The two things to always look for when shopping for a new bank account are to look for high interest rates and no monthly or minimum balance fees.
Harris continues polling ahead of Trump
The Washington Post reports that Kamala Harris has a "slight" lead over Donald Trump in its latest poll: Harris stands at 49 percent to Trump’s 45 percent among registered voters in a head-to-head matchup.... Given the margin of error in this poll, which tests only national support, Harris’s lead among registered voters is not considered ...continue reading "Harris continues polling ahead of Trump"
Maplewood History: White Castle – A Love Story
I remember reading somewhere, perhaps in the comments of one of my posts, someone wrote that he would wait in the Maplewood White Castle for the streetcar. I’ve been curious ever since about just where was the White Castle before it occupied its current location at Manchester and Big Bend. A recent discovery on Ebay […]
seared into my memory banks
Ope, there’s the arch (from a plane)
Jovick Brothers Burgers
Cardinals snap five-game losing streak with 5-2 win over Dodgers
Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson and Nolan Arenado homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Saturday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
No more Nook
Oh great. It's no longer possible to download the Barnes & Noble Nook app, which means there's no way to install it on my new tablet. This in turn means that the ~100 books I have on Nook are now gone. Pffft. I will never be able to read them again. Three cheers for the ...continue reading "No more Nook"
Josef Newgarden wins IndyCar Bommarito 500, now a five-time Gateway champ
Josef Newgarden conquers the 2024 IndyCar Bommarito 500 again, clinching his fifth racing title at the Gateway raceway on Saturday in a thrilling showdown.
What’s the Deal with STL Sports Culture and Kids?
Raw data: Crime under five presidents
Off-duty O'Fallon officer, Good Samaritans rescue driver after medical emergency
An off-duty O'Fallon officer and other Good Samaritans jumped into action to rescue a driver Saturday after a medical emergency.
Whistleblowers allege they suffered retaliation by St. Charles Community College
Ruthless! The Musical at Stray Dog Theatre
Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she’ll do anything to win the part in her school musical. Her mother, fellow students, and the rest […]
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Upcoming St. Louis Area Plant Sales
Independent Garden Center Discounts Thru August 31st: End of Season Sale @ The Garden Shop on Hampton. Deep Discounts on select annuals & perennial- $2 for 4-inch pot, $4 for a quart-sized pot, $6 for 1/2 gallon pots. They also have Fall veggie seedlings. Summer Sale @ Bowood Farms in Central West End. 25% Off … Continue reading Upcoming St. Louis Area Plant Sales →
Missouri is way closer than you realize. During the last two elections, if 2/3 of registered Democrats would have voted then Missouri would have been blue in the presidential, Governor and Senate elections.
St. Louis police treat local students to free school supplies
For many students in the City of St. Louis, the new school year begins Monday. St. Louis police are doing their part to make sure students are ready.
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