Michael Vines’ grandfather, Harry Beckerman, arrived in St. Louis in 1919. The Jewish immigrant from Poland was escaping violence and oppression and, in north St. Louis, he set up a shoe repair shop. That true story serves as the inspiration for, “Harry Gets Wise,” a new novel deeply rooted in St. Louis history and culture.
Seven out of 10 Missouri students are not reading at fourth grade proficiency, and only one in 10 Black students reads at proficiency expected by that grade. With the “Right to Read” campaign, St. Louis and St. Louis County NAACP chapters aim to boost literacy in the region and raise Black student performance to meet state academic standards. St. Louis NAACP education chair Ian Buchanan and former teacher and literacy advocate Kareem Weaver discuss the importance of implementing educational techniques rooted in the science of reading and promoting collaboration between communities, parents and teachers.
Legislation boosting teacher recruitment and retention in Missouri is once again a priority of the Missouri House, with a hearing Wednesday morning on a pair of Republican-backed bills.
Rep. Ed Lewis, a Republican from Moberly, is sponsoring legislation based on the findings of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s blue ribbon commission. It is the third year he has sponsored legislation on teacher recruitment and retention.
“The problem is obvious to all of us at this…
After years of acquiring separate businesses, including architecture and interior design firms, to become a full-service commercial real estate company, the business is paring its focus down to project development.
CHICAGO — It's been three years since two Chicago gals set out to hit every park in the state. The duo and their “fresh air friendship” have a goal of doing a trailhead at every state park in Illinois. It doesn't sound too menacing until you realize there's a whopping 132 of them in the state. [...]
Blue Öyster Cult is following up their recent 50th anniversary celebration with a brand new album, which appears to be their last. The album, Ghost Stories, will drop April 12, with the…
The number of people languishing in county jails for court-ordered mental health treatment before trial is a problem that must be addressed, both for the well-being of the inmates and their communities but also to make sure justice is fairly administered, Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell told a joint session of the state […]
ALTON/GODFREY - Riverbender.com is shining the spotlight on another member of the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council - this time, local nonprofit Senior Services Plus. SSP has several programs and facilities to offer, including Meals On Wheels, The Wellness Center, their upcoming “ Speed Connections ” event, and more. Senior Services Plus CEO Teresa Collins appeared on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to share more about SSP and the programs, facilities, and other resources they offer, as well as their beneficial membership in the NAGBC. Collins said this month marks the five-year anniversary of the opening of their Wellness Center, which features 10,000 square feet, an indoor walking track, a classroom, commercial-grade equipment, and “fabulous” trainers. She added that the Wellness Center is open to ages 16 and older and helps not only with physical well-being, but social well-being as well. “A lot of times,
A St. Louis jury convicted a man on Wednesday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend and her two young daughters. The verdict came nearly three years to the day of the ghastly crime.
More than 1,000 people filled the St. Louis event at The Pageant concert venue. Four other signature-gathering launch events were held Tuesday in Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia and St. Joseph.
ROXANA - Aidan Briggs had one of the most special moments of his life on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, when he sank a jumper from long range as the buzzer sounded to notch his 1,000th career point. The Roxana students and fans emptied to the floor to celebrate with Aidan, who is also a top-ranked student and a three-sport star in football, basketball and baseball. Aidan is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Shells. Aidan's father, Mark, is the head coach of Roxana, so for the Briggs family, it was a very special night. The family posed for photos together after the heroic accomplishment by Aidan. Aidan is a modest young man and a role model for many of the other Roxana players and those coming up the ranks in junior high and grade school. He is the ultimate team player that every coach wants on their squad. He said after the game that he has a love of wearing those Roxana colors and playing in front of the Shells fans. Coach Briggs said it was good he hit
Local pet boarding business Williamsburg Pet Hotel & Suites in West County has been acquired by Pet Resort Hospitality Group, a pet services company with 17 locations nationwide.
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