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How school districts adjust plans during dangerous weather
More than 100 schools called off Tuesday due to the extreme cold and road conditions, and some have already canceled classes again for Wednesday.
Kyle Phillips of Herzog Contracting Corp. Elected Chairman of AGC of Missouri
Today (Jan. 26) the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced its 2024 officers and board of directors for the statewide association representing contractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers throughout Missouri. Kyle Phillips, senior vice president of heavy highway division for Herzog Contracting Corp. has been elected chairman of the board. Founded in 1969 with headquarters […]
Will STL E&A, Tax Districts Go To AG Sunshine School?
An interesting development in enforcement of Missouri’s Sunshine Law happened last week in a city of 6,344 in southwest Missouri. It could impact government entities in St. Louis City, including the powerful Board of Estimate and Apportionment (E&A: Mayor, Comptroller, Board of Alders President). The City of Willard has ben slapped on the wrist by … Continue reading Will STL E&A, Tax Districts Go To AG Sunshine School? →
The Zombies announce new U.S. tour dates
The Zombies continue to expand their North American Different Game tour. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just added two new shows to their schedule: April 11 in Ft. Lauderdale,…
Urban Land Institute (ULI) – St. Louis Hosts Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2024 on Jan. 26, 2024
The St. Louis area’s commercial real estate industry will gather on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 to examine the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2024. The annual look at trends impacting real estate development and urban planning will be hosted by ULI-St. Louis and will be held at The Post Building, 900 N. Tucker Blvd […]
Raw data: Black men in the labor force
Yesterday Paul Krugman mentioned that over the past couple of years the economy has been especially strong for Black workers. That's true, and the effect has been pretty dramatic. Here's the labor force participation rate, a measure of how many people are working or actively looking for work: For many years, the share of Black ...continue reading "Raw data: Black men in the labor force"
Worker Wellness Blog: Do Homework Before Using Drugs
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
Valentines Day Dinner Locations
Khaldi’s Hot Sauce Vinaigrette? Anyone know the recipe?
Weekly Open Figure Session
Janes and Pang Atelier offers weekly open figure sessions to people with all levels of experience. There will be a live model on every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 8pm, […]
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IMPACT Strategies Announces Promotions
IMPACT Strategies is pleased to announce the promotions of several team members as we move into the exciting New Year of 2024. The continued development of the skills and contributions of our team is essential to our commitment to continuous improvement fueled by innovation. Mike Voss – Project Director IMPACT Strategies has promoted Mike Voss […]
Eimear Arkins celebrates Ireland and St. Louis in new album
Irish musician Eimear Arkins travels all over the world, but calls two places home: St. Louis, Missouri, and County Clare, Ireland. She shares how her new album “Here & There” celebrates her connections to both places, how to practice the Irish tradition of lilting, and the significance of singing in the Irish language.
Sprawling new cannabis manufacturing, cultivation facility set to open in St. Louis County
Brunaugh Tops 1,000 Points For Panthers, Is A Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month
JERSEYVILLE - Junior starting guard Jaxon Brunaugh recently joined his head coach Matt Murphy in a prestigious Jersey Community High School club of 1,000-point career scorers. Jaxon and his head coach couldn't be more proud of the accomplishment. Murphy scored 1,488 points in his career at Jersey and is the school's all-time leading scorer. Brunaugh also has had a phenomenal career in his Panthers uniform. He is a Sparklight Internet Male Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. Brunaugh topped the 1,000-point mark in a recent 48-44 win over rival Southwestern. He had 23 points on that night against the Piasa Birds. "Basketball is a team sport and getting the win the night he broke 1,000 points was important, but those personal accolades are nice as well," Coach Murphy said. "Especially for someone who is such a great kid as Jaxon. He works hard and puts in a ton of work. I couldn't be happier for him and he deserves the recognition." Coach Murphy said in his first year of coaching i
Icy roads make for troublesome commute Tuesday morning
ST. LOUIS – A barge may have been your best bet for a smooth commute on this icy January morning. Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX captured the trouble around the St. Louis area. As Mike Colombo reports, it was a rough one on the roadways Tuesday morning.
Taylor Swift gifts St. Louis County business owners a scarf at Kansas City Chiefs game
The Child Tax Credit might be back. But probably not.
Today I have some good news, some bad news, some good news, and some bad news for you. The good news is that we've reached agreement on a bill that would modestly raise the Child Tax Credit. The bad news is that—of course—Republicans have only agreed to this if it's offset with yet another tax ...continue reading "The Child Tax Credit might be back. But probably not."
‘Word in Black’ becomes a corporation. It could bring more resources to Black newspapers
Word In Black — a digital news collaborative that includes 10 Black newspapers across the U.S., including the St. Louis American — has moved from pilot to public benefit corporation. STLPR race, identity, and culture reporter Andrea Henderson speaks to what the change means for local Black publishers, and for Black journalists serving African American communities across the country.
Bulk Suspicion: Typo In Geofence Warrant Created Two-Mile Long Dragnet
We’ve expressed our displeasure with geofence warrants multiple times. I’ve often referred to them as “reverse” warrants, a term that implies how these warrants invert probable cause. Those in the business of protecting rights (ACLU, EFF) aren’t fans of that term, but it is useful shorthand. Rather than show a court probable cause exists to […]