From Webster-Kirkwood Times: A large crowd attended a Kirkwood City Council meeting on Feb. 1, determined to share their opinions at a public hearing on a request by St. Peter Catholic School. Proponents of the request, which would have the city cede part of West Jefferson Avenue to St. Peter, claim it would unify the […]
ST. LOUIS, MO. – United Way of Greater St. Louis is excited to welcome seven new leaders to its board of directors, including: Kyle Anderson, Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, Executive Director Merri Berry, Missouri AFL-CIO, Secretary/Treasurer Katie Deatheridge, UAW 2250, President Zach Gietl, Edward Jones, Director Jose Gomez, Laborers Local 110, Business Manager Lisa Weingarth, Washington University, Senior Advisor for St. Louis Initiatives Jeremy Williams, Bayer, Head of Climate LLC, Digital Farming and Commercial Ecosystems “The addition of these remarkably talented individuals will continue to expand our reach and impact in the region by incorporating their expertise into our decision-making processes,” said Michelle Tucker, President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “We look forward to collaborating closely with our new board members and the organizations they represent to collectively fuel efforts to empower our neighbors.”
From St. Louis Business Journal: A year ago I wrote a guest column on the topic of downtown St. Louis and the nagging problem of crime. I made the case then that while we all want better safety, our attitude about St. Louis holds us back. Too many of us have negative opinions of where […]
From For Construction Pros: The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) began expressing concern about opioids to its members in 2015-2016. The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) Spring 2018 edition of TAUC’s Construction User magazine was devoted to the opioid issue with the theme “Confronting the Opioid Crisis: What Contractors Can Do Today.” I have […]
From KSDK: The City of Berkeley is about to look different, as the city’s redevelopment plan gets into full swing. Monday morning, demolition began on the old Berkeley City Hall building. City leaders claimed the demolition signifies a “pivotal moment” for Berkeley’s urban landscape. “It’s a very exciting day to me and, it’s been a […]
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District will display an Abraham Lincoln Letter at the Genealogy & Local History Library at 401 State St. in Alton on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mary Todd Lincoln’s China will also be on display and a lecture discussing Lincoln’s Alton Connections will be delivered. The letter written by Abraham Lincoln and owned by Hayner Library, will be displayed in the Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library. This letter, written before Lincoln became the sixteenth President of the United States, is addressed to Alton resident Simeon Ryder. Ryder was a sea captain and fisherman who moved to Alton in 1834 and opened a grocery, dry goods, and hardware business. He was also involved with developing the Terre Haute & Alton Railroad. The Ryder Building, now housing My Just Desserts in downtown Alton, was built and owned by Simeon Ryder. “We’re so happy to be able to share this document with our patrons,” say
From The Intelligencer: Home improvement during 2024 will be more colorful, age-appropriate, sustainable and also accommodate people who work from home. These trends and more were on full display during the Gateway Spring Home Show over the weekend at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. The center was packed to the rafters with products and […]
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: It may be too early in the process for Webster Groves to determine how it will allocate the $2.7 million in federal grant money it has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, but that isn’t stopping some from advocating for the funds. The city learned in December that it will […]
From West Newsmagazine: Wildwood is planning to begin another roundabout project this year. Engineered plans are set for the construction of a new roundabout at the southern intersection of Hwy. 109 and State Road BA (Babler Park Drive). The skewed intersection is currently controlled by a one-way stop sign. A roundabout would improve safety, provide […]
From Construction Dive: I have a few theories about why we are having such a difficult time acquiring, and retaining, labor in the trades. The labor market is skewed heavily in the face of a turning point that we as a society are dreading. And if we aren’t, we should be. We are seeing older, […]
Retired St. Louis Cardinals All-Star pitcher Adam Wainwright has joined the MLB Network as an on-air analyst. Wainwright will make his debut on opening day, March 28.
From St. Louis Business Journal: The Gateway Arch is St. Louis’ international calling card. The Business Journal’s survey and article “How America Sees St. Louis” proved that yet again. The Arch also brings a unique sense of pride for people who call this place home. It draws in visitors from around the world and it’s […]
After revealing the details of their new album, Dark Matter, Pearl Jam has now announced a full North American tour. The first leg runs from May 4 in Vancouver to…
From The New York Times: At One Madison, a high-rise under construction on 23rd Street in Manhattan, workers face dangers daily: live wires, electrical hazards, heavy machinery. Cold gusts of wind whip around them as they lay concrete and operate forklifts. Access to the upper floors of the 28-story building is a ride on a […]
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today encouraged Illinoisans to be vigilant when dating online to avoid becoming a victim of a romance scam. “Romance scammers take advantage of victims’ openness and trust,” Raoul said. “It is important to be mindful of red flags that could indicate someone is not who they claim they are. If you think you may be a victim of a romance scam, do not let any embarrassment deter you from seeking help or filing a complaint with my office.” With Valentine’s Day approaching, Attorney General Raoul issued the following tips to help prevent individuals from falling victim to online romance scams: Online scammers often create fake profiles or pose as celebrities and may attempt to contact you via social media. You can identify a fake profile by running a reverse image search of the account’s profile photo. If the search turns up different names for the same photo, or if the photo appears in multiple sources
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