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St. Louis' largest commercial real estate firm promotes 2 local brokers
Two real estate brokers have been promoted in the local office of a national commercial real estate firm that's also the St. Louis region's largest.
Saint Louis Zoo launches new effort to save elephants from wildlife trafficking
The Saint Louis Zoo has launched a new effort to save elephants from wildlife trafficking known as "Toss the Tusk."
Former St. Louis DJ gets priceless memento from stranger at Taylor Swift concert
The night in July was magical and a stadium packed with people singing along with every lyric. A stranger snapped a photo, and a St. Louisan has a memory preserved.
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Owners of Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Vin de Set, say diners' attitudes have changed post-Covid
Paul Hamilton — who alongside his wife, Wendy, helms Hamilton Hospitality, the St. Louis-based restaurant group behind Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar and Winnie’s Wine Bar — said the change is a double-edged sword.
Nursing home staffing shortage in St. Louis mirrors statewide problem
Residents of Missouri nursing homes average just three hours, each day, of care. Nursing homes across the state are also facing serious shortages in staffing. Three guests, including a local CNA working to improve worker pay and professional advancement, discuss what needs to be done to change the situation.
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Bar K to expand nationwide with 100 locations by 2027
Bar K has made a deal with Diversified Partners to purchase the dog-friendly bar chain.
Robbie Robertson’s memoir returns to the bestseller list
The Band’s Robbie Robertson certainly lived an interesting life, and after news of his death hit this week, evidently a lot of people realized they wanted to learn more about it. Variety reports…
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Missouri small businesses thrive in these counties
In 2021, the IRS received a whopping 5.4 million business applications—an all-time high since the U.S. government began tracking this data in 2004. The year with the second-highest number of new business applications? 2020. Today, small businesses employ nearly half of the nation's workers, according to a Chamber of Commerce report. It's fair to say [...]
Circuit Clerk Tom McRae and Buddy Kahoks Great Kevin Stallings Live By 'No Friends Like Old Friends' Motto
EDWARDSVILLE - Some may not realize this, but Madison County Circuit Clerk Tom McRae and Collinsville basketball legend Kevin Stallings have been best of friends for most of their respective lives. Kevin and Tom are almost exactly the same age. Tom turned 63 in April 2023 and Kevin will hit the mark in October 2023. Kevin said, “I am pretty sure we knew each other by 4 years old. He is my oldest friend. We were very fortunate we both had older brothers about the same age and we came from big families. “I played some summer ball with Tom and a lot of sandlot football games. I remember the first time we got to play I got kicked in the ear by one of Tom’s cousins. We have been friends since 1964. We were both born in 1960 and we have remained fast friends since we met.” Recently, Kevin and Tom attended a St. Louis Cardinals’ baseball game in St. Louis and Jacob Stallings of the Miami Marlins slammed a pair of hits. It was a proud night for both Tom and
St. Louis activists praise Biden's support for compensation over Manhattan Project contamination
St. Louis-area activists have been fighting for years to get government compensation for people with cancer and other serious illnesses potentially connected to Manhattan Project nuclear contamination. This week marked a major victory, with support coming from the president.
Longtime St. Louis Alderman Jack Coatar, who opted not to run for re-election, moving away
The ex-alderman said his wife has been working for an out-of-state employer and commuting back and forth, which he described as a hardship.
Brady Cook, Mizzou QB and St. Louis native, lands endorsement deal with Imo's Pizza
Brady Cook, a St. Louis-raised quarterback entering his junior year with the Missouri Tigers, has landed an endorsement deal with Imo's Pizza.
Guinness World Records Did An Automated Copyright Strike Oopsie On YouTubers
This is and will keep happening. As complicated a landscape as copyright law is, the idea of automating the policing of copyright infringement without creating all kinds of collateral damage is simply absurd. Our pages are absolutely brimming with example after example of all kinds of entities issuing copyright claims and strikes on all kinds […]
First Black incorporated town in U.S. placed on Illinois ‘endangered’ list
Brooklyn, Illinois was the first Black town to be incorporated, but its rich history is at risk of being lost. Roberta Rogers, former president of the Historical Society of Brooklyn, and Quinn Adamowski of Landmarks Illinois talk about the town’s history and efforts to support its continued existence.
CDA Announces Vacancy Strategy Initiative with the St. Louis Vacancy Collaborative
Vacancy Strategy Initiative Kickoff - Tuesday, August 15 from 4 - 6 pm at Clay Elementary
Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation announces $200,000 grant for Hawaii wildfire relief
Metallica's All Within My Hands charity foundation has announced a $200,000 grant toward wildfire relief for Maui, Hawaii. A statement posted to the All Within My Hands Instagram account reads,…
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