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Terry Briggs, 68, Construction Industry and Civic Leader Dies Suddenly

2 years 2 months ago
by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum Terry Briggs, 68, a leader whose passion for a better St. Louis Region had broad influence in both the civic and construction industry arenas, died unexpectedly Wednesday (Feb. 14th). The cause of his death was not announced. Mr. Briggs was first elected major of the City of Bridgeton […]
Tom Finan

Just Because Mickey Mouse Is In The Public Domain, It Doesn’t Mean The Battle To Prevent Copyright Term Extensions Is Over

2 years 2 months ago
The beginning of the year is a great time for the public domain, since it sees thousands of copyrighted works released from the intellectual monopoly that prevents their free creative use. Which works enter the public domain depends on the details of local copyright law, which varies around the world. But there’s a liberation that […]
Mike Masnick

Lessons Beyond Long Island

2 years 2 months ago
Today on TAP: Tom Suozzi’s impressive win to take back the House seat formerly held by George Santos suggests good news for Democrats nationally.
Robert Kuttner

Jersey Schools, Southwestern, L&C Announce Early Dismissal Amid Weather Warnings

2 years 2 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Due to inclement weather conditions, Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 has decided to release students early at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. "Safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure that everyone can get home safely," the Jersey district said. "Buses will begin running at 2:30. It may take them a little longer to get your child home; please be patient with us during this time. "If you need to make arrangements for your child, please contact their teacher or school." Southwestern School District 9 also announced this afternoon it would close two hours early. Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey also is closing at 2 p.m. today. So far, those two were the only area schools to announce early closure.

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In the news: MRH hoops and a state grant; new Schlafly festival coming

2 years 2 months ago
MRH basketball, Schlafly festival coming to Maplewood, and recognition for MRH in the news. KSDK — Schlafly Stout & Oyster Festival returns, moves to Maplewood St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Recap: Maplewood-RH slips past DuBourg St. Louis Post-Dispatch — As St. Louis’ unusually warm winter continues, a by-the-numbers look St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Box: Maplewood-RH 82, […]
Doug Miner

World War II Overshadows Friendship in the Fascinating Copenhagen

2 years 2 months ago
In September 1941, German physicist Werner Heisenberg made a secretive visit to his former mentor and friend Niels Bohr and his wife Margrethe in occupied Denmark. In the St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s production of Copenhagen, by Michael Frayn, the three finally meet again in the afterlife in an attempt to understand what transpired that day.
Tina Farmer