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Did you know that avocados, the star ingredient of guacamole, have been cultivated for over 7,000 years? Yet, despite its ancient origins, guacamole remains one of the most beloved dips worldwide, celebrated annually on National Guacamole Day. But how can you elevate this classic beyond the traditional blend of avocado, lime, and salt? This article explores inventive ways to honor National Guacamole Day, offering fresh perspectives and creative ideas to enhance your guacamole experience. Rethinking Guacamole: Beyond the Classic Recipe Guacamole’s simplicity is part of its charm, but innovation can transform it into a culinary adventure. The traditional recipe typically includes ripe avocados, lime juice, salt, chopped onions, cilantro, and sometimes tomatoes or jalapeños. While these ingredients are tried and true, exploring alternative flavors and textures can invigorate your appreciation for this dip. Example: The Sweet and Savory Balance Introducing fruits such as

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September 16 has been a date marked by significant events throughout history, spanning diplomatic milestones, groundbreaking discoveries, and cultural shifts that have shaped the world we live in today. Moving back to the 18th century, September 16, 1776, witnessed a critical battle during the American Revolutionary War—the Battle of Harlem Heights. American forces, under General George Washington, successfully repelled British troops in New York City, providing a much-needed morale boost to the fledgling Continental Army. This engagement helped sustain the revolutionary spirit that ultimately led to American independence. In cultural history, September 16, 1920, saw the first radio broadcast of a baseball game, bringing America’s favorite pastime directly into homes and connecting fans nationwide. This innovation helped popularize sports broadcasting, changing how audiences engage with live events and setting the foundation for modern sports media. Lastly, in the realm

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Clayton police have released a video of a "person of interest" after an arsonist torched cars and wrote antisemitic messages on the street.

The Homicide Division is launching a death investigation after a man was found injured near railroad tracks on September 15, 2025 in Ellendale.

The post Homicide Investigating Death of Man Found Near Train Tracks appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

GILLESPIE — Dylan C. Franko, 26, of Gillespie, was arrested and charged with aggravated fleeing following an incident on Interstate 55 on August 23, 2025. According to charging documents, Franko fled from a Gilliespie police officer while driving a 2017 Ford passenger car and exceeded the posted speed limit by 21 miles per hour during the pursuit. The charges were filed on September 8, 2025. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Jefferson County, the third-most populous county in the St. Louis metro area and majority politically conservative, was one of the most contentious spots in the region during the pandemic.

WASHINGTON — The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office released a report Monday concluding the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated the law “when it withheld or delayed the obligation of” funding Congress approved for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and the Shelter and Services Program. The finding is the sixth time this year the GAO has […]

Gold records, gold Grammys, gold lamé outfits, gold jewelry — Elton John's life has been full of gold. That's why he's starring in a new documentary called Touched by Gold, produced by the World Gold…

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A Democratic legislator from Springfield faces a Missouri House ethics investigation because of an obscene text message sent to a Republican colleague during debate over the new congressional district map. State Rep. Jeremy Dean of Springfield sent the text message on Sept. 4 to Republican state Rep. Cecelie Williams of Dittmer. Dean and other Democrats […]

ST. LOUIS - Police are searching for four unknown suspects and a van that was used to steal mail last week from the United States Postal Service (USPS) in downtown St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police department (SLMPD), the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the USPS building, located [...]

Fresh off of kissing Trump’s ass to gain regulatory approval for Skydance’s merger with CBS and Paramount, the billionaire Ellison family is cooking up another terrible idea: quickly merging with whatever’s left of Time Warner. You might recall that the AT&T–>Time Warner–>Discovery mergers were some of the most destructive and pointless “business” efforts ever conceived, […]

MEXICO, Mo. — It’s been more than three years since the closure of Audrain Community Hospital, ending more than a century of continuous local care in the mid-Missouri community. Once a cornerstone of rural health care in the region and the first community cancer center in the state, the hospital shuttered in March 2022 after […]

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - No injuries were reported after an overnight fire Tuesday morning in East St. Louis. The fire broke out shortly after 2 a.m. on North 27th Street. The house appeared to be vacant at the time of the fire and no injuries have been reported.

SLDC has turned to a new company led by a man with extensive ties to Paul McKee's Northside Regeneration to coordinate the city's recovery from this year's historic tornado.