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BJC to Build $21M Medical Office Building

2 years 1 month ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  A BJC HealthCare hospital about an hour south of St. Louis in St. Francois County plans to add a new $21.3 million medical office building. BJC’s Parkland Health Center in Farmington plans to build add a 30,000-square-foot office building to house its primary care services, allowing the expansion of its […]
Dede Hance

Picture of the day: Do you believe in climate change?

2 years 1 month ago
Last night at the Republican debate Martha MacCallum asked: "Do you believe human behavior is causing climate change? Raise your hand if you do." No one raised their hand. Luckily for all of them, Ron DeSantis immediately interrupted to pretend he was offended by the whole "raise your hand" trope, which got everyone off the ...continue reading "Picture of the day: Do you believe in climate change?"
Kevin Drum

VIDEO: Laborers’ Sal Valadez Speaks at Rally Following KC Worker’s Jobsite Death

2 years 1 month ago
Wentzville-based Sal Valadez, director of diversity and outreach for the Missouri/Kansas Laborers District Council, recently joined Kansas City officials and others at a rally and press conference calling for action following the death of a worker on a city-subsidized project. On July 18th a worker performing asbestos abatement on the 14th floor at the former […]
Tom Finan

Dangerous heat pushes St. Louis-area schools to close buildings and dismiss early

2 years 1 month ago
For the fifth day in a row, the St. Louis region is experiencing dangerous heat that is near record-breaking levels. It’s also the first week of school for many students in the region. STLPR senior education reporter Kate Grumke discusses issues with bus transportation and athletics as well as what schools are doing to cope with the heat including early dismissals and virtual learning.