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Arch Grants awards $1.8M to 22 startups

2 years 4 months ago
Arch Grants, the St. Louis nonprofit that annually awards $75,000 equity-free grants to startups, said Thursday it is providing nearly $1.9 million in funding to 22 startups in its 2023 cohort.
Nathan Rubbelke

How a St. Louis sound healer fosters community and healing within the LGBTQ+ community

2 years 4 months ago
St. Louis sound healer Aria Thome knows how devastating it is to experience rejection from a traditional faith community. She was raised Roman Catholic and worked as a choir director in the Catholic Church for many years. When she came out as transgender, she lost her job, her community and some family members. By offering a series of free, monthly sound healing and breathwork sessions for those who have experienced religious trauma, Thome hopes to help people heal and build a supportive, welcoming community for people of all backgrounds.

Godfrey Approves Changes To Electrical Code

2 years 4 months ago
From RiverBender:  The Godfrey Village Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to amend its Electrical Code on Tuesday, including the creation of an “electrical inspector” position, registration and permit requirements for major electrical work, and more. “The electrical inspector shall have the authority to review, inspect and approve all electrical drawings, specifications, installations and equipment,” according […]
Dede Hance

What's that smell? Behind Missouri's foul fall odors

2 years 4 months ago
What's that smell? A lot of people across the region woke up Thursday asking that question. Our metrologists got messages about the musty odor and a post started circulating on the local sub-Reddit searching for answers.
Joe Millitzer

MODOT Holding Two Meetings on Roundabout Project

2 years 4 months ago
From Call Newspapers:  The St. Louis County Department of Transportation is holding two public meetings this month about a roundabout project at the Yaeger Road and Milburn Road intersection in South County. The first meeting will be held in-person from 4:30 to 7:30 PM Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the Oakville High School library, 5557 Milburn […]
Dede Hance

Fatal crash under investigation in Old Jamestown

2 years 4 months ago
The St. Louis County Police North Precinct is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Old Halls Ferry Road and Breeders Cup Drive, involving a single car, and resulting in the death of the driver. 
Liz Dowell

Multi-Family Construction Slows as Single-Family Picks Up

2 years 4 months ago
From Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis:  Immediately after the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates in March 2022, construction activity in the single-family housing market began to slow. Homebuilders had been facing higher costs and construction delays due to supply chain disruptions. In many cases prospective buyers of these new homes had agreed to […]
Dede Hance