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Two large sites of illegal tire dumps in north St. Louis have sparked fresh calls to combat a problem that has plagued the city and region for years.

September 21 and 22 are days marked by significant milestones and fascinating events across various domains around the world. One of the most profound events in recent history occurred on September 21, 2003, when the Galileo spacecraft ended its mission by crashing into Jupiter. Launched by NASA in 1989, Galileo was a pioneering mission that provided humanity with unprecedented insights into the largest planet in our solar system and its moons. The spacecraft's deliberate plunge into Jupiter was designed to prevent any potential contamination of the planet's moons, which may harbor conditions suitable for life. During its mission, Galileo made numerous close flybys of Jupiter's moons, including Europa, which is believed to have a subsurface ocean beneath its icy crust. This mission significantly advanced our understanding of the Jovian system and laid the groundwork for future explorations of outer space. Going further back in time, on September 21, 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien's novel

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Gaby Deimeke is a portrait and music photographer based in Austin, Texas. This exhibit is filled with her bold, color-saturated images of music artists include Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, Taylor […]

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Armored jousting, aerial acts, lively music, fine foods, vintage wares, friends new and old and plenty of cheer make up the St. Louis Renaissance Festival. Come and find what strikes […]

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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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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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When it comes to autumn, the changing leaves are often thought of as the showstopper. But you’re also going to want to look down for some beautiful fall color.

Crown Candy Kitchen owner Andy Karandzieff said two burglars smashed through the restaurant's front doors to gain entry around 4:20 a.m.

A St. Louis police officer is dead after a car struck him on eastbound Interstate 70 near Grand Boulevard on Sunday morning.

Last year, Tackle Hunger was one of the most successful collection efforts for Operation Food Search.