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Millennials are doing fine, part XXXVII
The Washington Post informs us that Millennials are screwed: Homeownership — the main driver of wealth for most Americans — is out of reach for large swaths of the population. But the pinch is most pronounced for millennials, who are buying homes at a slower pace than those before them. ....Those born between 1981 to ...continue reading "Millennials are doing fine, part XXXVII"
Post Dispatch from 1915, complete with Weather Bird
William Stanford Davis salutes SLPS teachers, staff
Actor William Stanford Davis fondly recalled his days as a St. Louis Public Schools student and was among the first to welcome new SLPS Superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett during an August 4, 2023 rally at the Enterprise Center for teachers,…
Perseid Meteor Shower
Batman spotted.
Officials: 3-year-old riding Texas migrant bus dies in southern Illinois
Texas authorities confirmed a child's death in a statement Friday but did not say where the child was from or why they became ill.
'It doesn't have to happen': Advocates urge gun safety around children after violent week in the Bi-state
Maryville University pulls plan for esports arena after resident complaints
School officials said an esports arena would have raised Maryville’s status in the multibillion-dollar industry and driven more revenue to the college and city.
Does anyone play rec league softball any more?
Boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks leaves 16 injured
According to police, 15 people were on the boat at the time of the explosion, including four children, one teenager and 10 adults.
Tony's Donuts celebrates opening of third location, second in Maryland Heights
Tony's Donuts has officially opened its third location in St. Louis County, which is also its second donut shop in Maryland Heights.
Yoga - Body Mapping - Alexander Technique and similar in the area?
Child killed in head-on crash with wrong-way driver, adults injured near Wentzville
A 7-year-old boy was killed after a driver heading in the wrong direction struck a vehicle head-on near Wentzville early this morning, said the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Child riding Texas migrant bus dies in southern Illinois
A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.
Mayor Jones signs bills to strengthen city gun laws
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced last week that she has signed BB29 and BB82, which strengthen St. Louis’ gun laws and police accountability provisions, respectively. Both were passed out of the Board of Aldermen and sent to the mayor’s desk…
National pickleball tournament held at Forest Park in St. Louis, playing for $50,000 in prizes
This is the Association of Pickleball Professionals's second tournament in St. Louis. It featured over 400 pro and amateur players competing for a total of $50,000 in prize money.
What is the standard water bill in the county for a standard house residential yard size?
NCJWSTL event helps kids start school year with confidence
The National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Back to School Store did booming business on August 6, 2023, during its annual one-day event.
Enchanting Sunset Hills home for sale reveals a 'Mural Mystery'
There's a home for sale in Sunset Hills that's hard to compare with most others on the market in the St. Louis area.