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New 14-story Clayton building features an acre of green space

2 years 3 months ago
CLAYTON, Mo. -- Construction of a new 14-story building called Forsyth Pointe in Clayton is now complete. Tenants, including Clayton based manufacturing technology supply company Barry-Wehmiller, will start moving in soon. The 226,000 square foot building is located at the intersection of Forsyth and Brentwood boulevards, across from Shaw Park. There is currently 102,520 square [...]
Joe Millitzer

The Ugly Truth Behind “We Buy Ugly Houses”

2 years 3 months ago
From Pro Publica: Cory Evans was well-versed in the HomeVestors of America playbook when he arrived at a suburban Los Angeles home on Nov. 4, 2016. His franchise with the “We Buy Ugly Houses” company had executed more than 50 deals in the preceding two years. Patriot Holdings would soon become one of the company’s […]
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The Gateway Geyser: A Symbol of Resilience and Aspiration in East St. Louis

2 years 3 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - Rising majestically from the landscape of East St. Louis, Illinois, the Gateway Geyser is a powerful testament to human ingenuity and ambition. This 630-feet tall water fountain, one of the tallest in the world, is an iconic centerpiece of the Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park and a cherished symbol of the city's relationship with its neighboring metropolis, St. Louis, Missouri. The Gateway Geyser was first unveiled in 1995 as part of an extensive initiative to rejuvenate and beautify the East St. Louis waterfront. Its inauguration marked a new chapter for the city, symbolizing its transformative journey and adding a unique feature to its skyline that rivaled the grandeur of the Gateway Arch located just across the Mississippi River. This man-made marvel was made possible through intricate engineering and design. Its remarkable height is achieved by three 800-horsepower pumps that can propel 7,500 gallons of water per minute straight up into the sky at a speed of 250

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Fox News Says One Sane Thing, Praises 100 gecs

2 years 3 months ago
Fox News finally said something that made some damn sense. Greg Gutfeld, a co-host of the conservative news channel's The Five talk show, hyped up the St. Louis-duo 100 gecs, calling them "probably the best new band" and described them as "The Beach Boys meets Zappa." Gutfeld's comments have since confused anyone even remotely aware of 100 gecs.
Monica Obradovic

Taste of Maplewood Street Festival Happens This Weekend

2 years 3 months ago
Celebrate everything that is great about the Maplewood and Richmond Heights food scenes this weekend at the 15th Annual Taste of Maplewood Street Festival. Held on Friday, May 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 20, from 12 to 8 p.m., this big block party aims to bring neighbors together while also supplying visitors with a small sample of all that the area has to offer. In addition to downing tasty bites from local restaurants, guests can stop by the tents at this free festival and do a little shopping.
Jaime Lees

$6M Earmarked for PowerPlex Has Not Been Spent

2 years 3 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  Funds earmarked by St. Louis County for the redevelopment by youth sports complex PowerPlex have not been used by the developer, and are still available if the project finds an alternate site, a county official said. The St. Louis County Council agreed in February 2021 to use $6 million in […]
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Bungie Wins Default Judgment Against Danish Cheat Purveyor In Ruling That Encourages More CFAA Abuse

2 years 3 months ago
A lawsuit [PDF] against a cheat creator has swung almost completely in Bungie’s direction, mainly thanks to the Danish defendant being unwilling to travel across the pond to defend himself in court. The claims are numerous, ranging from copyright infringement to trademark infringement to CFAA violations to the ever-popular (but rarely successful) RICO. While Bungie […]
Tim Cushing

Two Senior Housing Projects in St. Louis Move Forward

2 years 3 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Two projects that will add more than 100 apartments for seniors across north and south St. Louis moved closer to final approval Wednesday. The first project, from Yaphett El-Amin of Fields Place LP, plans to build about 90 apartments for seniors with a grocery store and other commercial space at the […]
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