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Adjusted for inflation, the BLS measure of average hourly earnings increased last month at an annualized rate of 3.3%. However, average hours worked continued its downward trend: As a result, weekly earnings were flat from last month: Weekly earnings have been flat for the past year and are now 0.4% above their pre-pandemic level from ...continue reading "Weekly earnings remain flat in July"

ALTON - Stephanie’s Place is hosting a back-to-school event where kids can play carnival games, snack on fair food and get school supplies for the coming year. From 4–7 p.m. on Aug. 12, kids and parents are invited to the space at 2526 Johnson Street in Alton to kick off the school year right. A bounce house and popsicle truck will round out the night. Stephanie Elliott, an Alton alderwoman who founded the organization with her husband Joe, explained that the event aims to introduce kids to each other and give them what they need for a successful year. “My goal is to make sure that the children that come see us are prepared for school, but in the process, they get a big push and something that makes them feel good and something that they can remember,” Elliott said. “Going to give out a lot of smiles on that day, too, because I have a lot of volunteers.” The organization will also be handing out backpacks and other school supplies. Elliott thanke

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Making the Most of the Dog Days of Summer; Classes Starts at Most Area School Aug.21     by Sandra Olmsted Technically speaking, the Northern Hemisphere, astronomical event of Dog Days refers to the 20 days before and after the heliacal — aka dawn — rising of Sirius, the brightest star in the Canis Major […]

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A St. Louis County toddler recently won a national contest to bring one of YouTube’s biggest celebrities to his hometown.

Fleetwood Mac is sharing another track off their upcoming Rumours Live double album, set for release September 8.  The latest is the live version of the classic “Say You Love Me,” which the…

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Who’s that kid that can travel through time? It’s you!   Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when

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Take an overseas adventure in this immersive exhibit that transports families to China, a country where a quickly changing modern lifestyle intersects with ancient values. Explore what life is like

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The BLS released its July CPI numbers today, and they're down a smidge from last month: On a month-over-month basis, headline CPI is at 2.0% and core CPI is at 1.9%. On a trend basis, headline CPI is at zero. This is two months in a row that core CPI has been below the Fed's ...continue reading "Inflation stays at 2% in July"

Drag shows in Branson will have to sashay away from certain parts of town. The city's Board of Aldermen approved a measure this week intended to "preserve the city's values," and maintain the city's reputation as a "family-oriented tourist destination," according to a city fact sheet on the bill. Drag shows will only be allowed in Branson's downtown zoning district.

That includes the SBA’s 8(a) business-development program, to which the federal government directs at least 5% of its contract spending each year.

The data collected thus far has allowed the department to adjust staffing levels during busier times.

The Office of Workforce Integration (OWI) at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) has partnered with community experts to provide a series of workshops in critical areas to promote cultural awareness, inclusive practices, collaboration and resilience in the workplace and leadership development; activities that will ensure the development of power and human skills to […]

On This Day, August 10, 1968… Cream hit #1 with their double album, Wheels of Fire. The album was made up of an LP of studio recordings and another LP of live…

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Light and windows are deeply intertwined with my work as a ceramicist and photographer. My porcelain hand-built sculptures blend an organic and contemporary style that takes shape using a traditional

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The St. Louis Artists’ Guild would like to present Tales by Light, a national juried photography exhibit featuring photographers using various photographic techniques to showcase how light can impact your

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In celebration of 10 years of serving the arts community in St. Louis, Green Door Art Gal-lery is pleased to present Secret St. Louis, Hidden Gems of the Gateway City.

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Spirits Roaming on the Earth maps conceptual artist Jacolby Satterwhite’s extraordinary creative trajectory across multiple materials, genres and modes of thinking.   Drawing on a broad set of real and

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