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Adrian Mobley was sentenced Wednesday after admitting to repeatedly beating A'yonna Milton in the chest and abdomen Aug. 22, 2018, resulting in injuries that led to her death.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  University City could soon approve the first major construction project in the Delmar Loop since the Covid-19 pandemic. St. Louis-based apartment developer Subtext plans a mixed-use development with 329 apartments and 8,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space in the Delmar Loop, and the city council could potentially grant […]

From West Newsmagazine:  Ballas Road is the lengthiest continuous road in the city of Creve Coeur, stretching from Craig Road in the north roughly down to Conway in the south. It’s also one of the most important and highly traveled roads as is it home to the city’s police and government centers as well as […]

Among the various promises that Elon made regarding his takeover of ExTwitter, was that he was there to clean up the spam and bot problem. He seemed to think that the previous regime had fallen down on the job, and that somehow he would have the magical answer to dealing with such things. About that. […]

Donald Trump decided at the last minute that he would deliver a closing statement at his trial after all. The judge allowed it on condition that Trump stick to the law and the facts, and Trump agreed. This naturally meant nothing. Jonah Bromwich reports in real time: Trump, speaking into the microphone, says the case ...continue reading "Donald Trump just can’t keep his mouth shut"

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Paul McCartney and Fleetwood Mac are among the artists who have contributed items to the new MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, set to coincide with this year’s Grammy Awards.  More than 75 one-of-a-kind items…

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We are thrilled to announce that Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative, #startsmall, has generously donated $10 million to Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) to further our work to protect press freedom for all in the 21st century.

As a defender of transparency, open source software and free expression, Jack — Block Head, Chairman, and co-founder of Block Inc. — launched #startsmall’s Open Internet Development fund to support the type of innovative work that’s at the core of FPF.

“We’re incredibly grateful for this game-changing grant from Jack Dorsey and #smartsmall,” said FPF Executive Director Trevor Timm. “At Freedom of the Press Foundation, we focus on real-world challenges that investigative journalists face every day, and Jack’s transformative gift allows us to lead the fight to ensure a free press is protected for everyone in the years to come.”

“This new funding from #startsmall is the largest gift in our organization’s history,” Timm continued. “It will bolster and reshape our ability to build the next generation of open source tools to protect press freedom, and to train thousands more journalists in digital security, build open data sets to strengthen press freedom rights for all, and advocate for the public’s right to know.”

In 2023, Dorsey and #startsmall also contributed a significant gift to FPF to help establish the memorial Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy. We’ll have more news on this important new position later next week.

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If you are inspired by these gifts and would like to contribute to funding FPF, please contact our Executive Director Trevor Timm at trevor@freedom.press. Your tax-deductible support will make a lasting impact in the fight for press freedom and government transparency. Together, we can protect the vital role that journalism plays in preserving democracy and promoting the public good.

The district’s plans for the multi-million-dollar headquarters could include selling all or part of the property to a developer.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  Allrise Elevator Co., a St. Charles-based elevator services business, has been sold to a growing Michigan company. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Elevator Service LLC (ESI) has acquired Allrise, which will continue to operate under its same branding, officials said this week. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Under its new ownership, […]

From Contractors Compass:  The Key to Executing Strategic Plans In the dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape, organizations face the constant challenge of translating strategic visions into actionable plans. The success of any business hinges on its ability to align its operations, resources, and people with overarching strategic goals. This alignment is either enabled or hindered […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A crumbling downtown parking garage owned by a city board and partially leased by one of St. Louis’ largest companies could receive nearly $2 million in structural repairs. Waterproofing company Western Specialty Contractors could be hired to shore up the 1,500-space parking garage at 400 N. Sixth St., near The […]

True crime author Ron Stodghill has a peculiar op-ed in the LA Times today. He's calling out the fact that true crime stories are mostly about white people: Critics of the genre warn that the homogeneity of true crime stories not only reflects racial biases — it exacerbates them.... Journalist Elon Green puts it this ...continue reading "Is the true crime genre too lily white?"

From West Newsmagazine:  The city of Chesterfield is once again taking steps to preserve its ability to annex Clarkson Valley should the desire or need to do so arise in the next five years. Clarkson Valley consists of an area of about 2.7 square miles and immediately adjoins a portion of Chesterfield’s southern boundary. Chesterfield […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick had a vision of building the kind of sustained championship football team that had rarely been seen before in the NFL when he was hired by the New England Patriots. He walks away feeling like it was a job well done. The six-time NFL champion agreed to part ways [...]

A St. Louis area psychiatrist and medical doctor were both federally indicted yesterday on charges related to what prosecutors say were "illegal ketamine infusions" administered at a south county clinic. Mohd Azfar Malik, a psychiatrist, and Asim Muhammad Ali, a medical doctor, are now facing a combined 22 counts, with charges including conspiracy to illegally distribute controlled substances, maintaining a drug-involved premises and conspiracy to commit medical fraud.

From Area Development:  Brownfield sites are often associated with contamination and environmental hazards. Whether real or perceived, contamination may require costly cleanup efforts to make them viable for redevelopment. The level of contamination may vary depending on its previous use. “Old housing development, a commercial dry cleaner, railroad lines, kerosene soaked pilons on docks/piers, industrial […]

Vanessa Cooksey moved to St. Louis in 2008, recruited to work for Save-A-Lot Food Stores as director of communications and community relations. She was an executive in community affairs and communications at Anheuser-Busch, Wells Fargo Advisors, Spire Energy and Washington University before becoming the president and CEO of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis in 2020.