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People’s Joy Parade Returns to Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Weekend

2 years ago
The best event of the year, the People’s Joy Parade, is returning to Cherokee Street to join the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 6. Earlier this year, parade organizers were planning to skip their usual slot at the Cinco de Mayo party in favor of hosting the parade at Tower Grove Pride this September, but plans have changed — and now they’re having the parade at both events! We are blessed, St. Louis.
Jaime Lees

Pop-Up Clothing Swap Is Sunday, April 30

2 years ago
ALTON - Swapping is the new shopping! Clean out your closet and join Alton Main Street on Sunday, April 30 th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. for a Pop-Up Clothing Swap. The event will be held in the ballroom at Mineral Springs Mall, located at 301 E. Broadway. To participate, you simply bring gently used clothing, accessories and shoes that you no longer wear and trade for as many new items as you can carry out. An option to bring your items in advance is available; early drop off is on Saturday, April 29 th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the same location. Participants should enter through the side door to the lower level which faces Alton Street. The event is open to the public, and the entrance fee is $5.00 when you bring clothes to swap or $10.00 when you just bring yourself. Leftover clothing will be donated to local charities. Attendees may also bring fabric in any condition (such as worn-out clothing, pillows, blankets, etc.) which will be recycled with Remains Inc. A Needs Assessment conducted

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Twitter Turns In Its Transparency Homework Late And Incomplete

2 years ago
Twitter 1.0 had one of the most complete and thorough transparency reporting operations around. It was incredibly useful to anyone studying issues, especially regarding the all important information on government demands on the company, and Twitter’s compliance rate. Indeed, as we reported, while basically all of the other big tech companies folded when the government […]
Mike Masnick

Southwestern Middle School Announces PBIS Students Of The Month

2 years ago
PIASA - Southwestern Middle School recently announced its Positive Behaviorial Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Students of the Month. The PBIS Students of the Month are as follows: from left to right front row: Chloe Murray, Lydia Feyerabend, and Baya Faulker-Fairfax. In the back row are: Cason Robinson, Noah Randolph, Kaylen Moiser, Noah Lavey, and Chandler Adams. Southwestern Middle School teacher Jamie Harrop said the students were nominated according to the word of the month. The word this month was "empathy," she said. "Also, they were honored for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe," Harrop said. "They all received a Dairy Queen lunch of their choice. We have a different word of the month each month for the PBIS honor and recognize students according to that. It is so nice working with a great group of kids each day."

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Daily Deal: MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Floating Stand

2 years ago
MagStack is the perfect on-the-go wireless charging station that also transforms into a floating stand for smartphone FaceTime or video playback while charging. This 3-in-1 foldable design featuring 3 wireless charging spots, enables charging for up to 3 devices simultaneously, including iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, other Qi-compatible Android phones, […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Missouri judge to weigh transgender health care rules

2 years ago
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — Whether a first-of-its-kind rule placing strict regulations on gender-affirming care in Missouri kicks in Thursday is in the hands of a judge. Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office is set to defend his unusual emergency rule before St. Louis County Circuit Judge Kristine Kerr on Wednesday. Transgender Missourians and health care [...]
JIM SALTER and SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press

Post Commons Hosting First-Ever Wedding Expo

2 years ago
ALTON - Post Commons, a coffee house and event space in Alton, is hosting its first-ever Wedding Expo this Sunday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature over 35 local vendors, free mimosas, prize giveaways, a coffee bar, food, and much more. Each attendee will get a free mimosa with their ticket purchase, as well as the chance to win 50% off a venue rental at Post Commons. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each online at this link . Those who buy their tickets before Friday, April 28 will also be entered to win a free engagement photography session with Sollie Photography. Events and Communications Manager Natalie McGee said that as an event space, Post Commons regularly hosts weddings and often gets asked by couples planning their weddings whether they know any good photographers, caterers, etc. She sees this event as a great way to create a one-stop shop for newlyweds-to-be while promoting local businesses. “We have always kind of noticed a need for

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