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Sexually explicit YA books lead to . . . less teen sex?

2 years ago
The Washington Post tells us today about Jennifer Petersen, a Virginia mother who's a serial book challenger. She has so far challenged 73 books in the Spotsylvania school district, all for sexual content. The Post confirmed that this had nothing to do with race or sexual orientation: Petersen objects to any book containing graphic descriptions ...continue reading "Sexually explicit YA books lead to . . . less teen sex?"
Kevin Drum

Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty, Even as Many Say His Actions Saved Lives

2 years ago
A deputy with the St. Louis City Sheriff's Office pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter today in St. Louis County. The plea hearing lasted only about 20 minutes but was filled with tension, as Judge Ellen Ribaudo's courtroom was packed with both supporters of deputy James Buchanan as well as the family of the man he killed.
Ryan Krull

Daily Deal: Ninja Dragon Storm X 4K Dual Camera Smart Drone

2 years ago
Your future is here with the Ninja Dragon 4K Smart Drone. It’s super simple to take off and land with an optical flow positioning system that allows you to keep your hands off the controls when flying, especially if you have trouble taking off/landing from high places like trees. This model also has intelligent gesture […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Lexow Financial Group Celebrates 30 Years In Edwardsville

2 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Lexow Financial Group recently marked 30 years of helping people in the Edwardsville community reach their financial goals with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Larry Lexow, who owns the company and two others, appreciates the community’s support as he looks to help the next generation of entrepreneurs. Lexow Financial Group is a financial services company that works with individuals, businesses, and families looking to develop financial plans or reach financial independence, Lexow said. “Today, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the founding of our company,” Lexow said at the event. “We have some longevity in terms of what we’re trying to do and help families reach their greatest goal in reaching financial independence.” Lexow Financial isn’t his only company with “longevity”: there’s also Lexow Properties, a company of 25 years that houses the office building for Lexow Financial and 20 other

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2 Richmond Heights shops named top places for cheese

2 years ago
St. Louis Magazine has named some top places to buy cheese, and two well-known Richmond Heights specialty shops were included. The Shops are: Parker’s Table, 7118 Oakland Avenue: “…everything you want a cheese shop to be: well-appointed with interesting, always-rotating selections; stocked with plenty of charcuterie and accouterments to round out your cheeseboard…” Starrs, 1135 […]
Doug Miner

Today Is Mister Gary Day in St. Louis and We Are Here for It

2 years ago
St. Louis is often a divided town — Black vs. white, north vs. south, Democrat vs. progressive. Yet there's one man who can unite us all, and that is Mister Gary. St. Louis' self-proclaimed "king of hospitality," Gary Boyd is best known for his starring role on the public access TV show Them Yo People.
Sarah Fenske