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E.J. Dionne says labor is cool again: Young Americans are the country’s most pro-union generation. Labor has poll ratings most politicians only dream about, and the Biden administration is making workers’ pay, benefits and rights its calling card. ....Heralds of change include well-publicized organizing efforts in new sectors of the economy, broad public sympathy for ...continue reading "Raw data for Labor Day: Union wages are way down over the past two years"

The city of Hazelwood was in a deep financial hole, but is beginning to see some light thanks to projects like the Aviator Business Park, a 155-acre development off North Lindbergh Boulevard at the site of the abandoned Ford plant.

The last cannonballs and trips down the lazy river are happening this Labor Day weekend as area pools close on Monday.

Congratulations, Darrell Stewart, deputy program manager, The Boeing Company! Stewart will be honored as a St. Louis young leader at the St. Louis American Foundation’s twelfth annual Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception, presented by Midwest BankCentre, 5:30 p.m.…

Jordan Walker homered and Zack Thompson tossed seven effective innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

A family-owned restaurant in south St. Louis that announced it was closing its doors has seen a swell of support. Owners of the Original Crusoe's, at 3152 Osceola St. in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, broke the news on social media earlier this week. The original owner, Steve Limmer, purchased the building in 1979 and his daughter, Stephanie Limmer LaChance, has kept the business up and running. Stephanie, who is nicknamed Stevie after her dad, made the difficult decision. She took over the…

Homicide detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon.

GLEN CARBON - Over 650 cars from the past and present will be on display and on the road in Glen Carbon in just a couple weeks on Sept. 16. The Randy Gori Memorial Kicks On 66 Ultra Car Show will be held at Schon Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., immediately followed by a car cruise into downtown Glen Carbon. The car show and cruise are 100% free to register and attend. Ryan O’Day, founder of the car show, said attendees should expect over 650 cars this year, as well as food vendors, a fun “kid zone” of bounce houses, and a live band playing during the show. O’Day said cars typically start showing up at 8 a.m. before the show opens to the public at 11 a.m., and he expects some rare vehicles at this year’s show. “We expect a few new clubs participating this year to bring some rare exotic Ferrari and Lamborghini brands to the show field,” O’Day said. “It is always exciting to see vehicles spanning the decades.” The car sho

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Mothers and others in need of assistance fear they could be left with nowhere to turn after Call for Help in East St. Louis announced its closure due to several systemic issues.

St. Louis County Police say the victim and the suspect were known to each other.