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photos from Nightmare on St. Francois street
The annual Halloween trick or treat in Old Town Florissant was held Oc t. 28. It was high and dry at 4 p.m. These scenes were shot by editor Bob Lindsey prior to the periods of rain later in the afternoon
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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett announces 1979 Flying V signature Epiphone guitar
Metallica's Kirk Hammett has teamed up with Epiphone for a new signature guitar. The Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V recreates the shredder's own Flying V guitar and comes in ebony…
Sting is back on the charts thanks to Pink/Marshmello collab “Dreaming”
"Dreaming," a new Sting, Pink and Marshmello collaboration that reworks Sting's 1993 hit "Fields of Gold," has landed the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer back on the pop and dance charts. As Billboard notes, the song…
Tommy Tuberville suddenly wants to confirm a general
Tommy Tuberville, the moron senator from Alabama, has been holding up hundreds of military promotions for months. This weekend the commandant of the Marine Corps collapsed after suffering a heart attack, which leaves the Corps leaderless since Tuberville has blocked the confirmation of Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney as assistant commandant. So now we have this: ...continue reading "Tommy Tuberville suddenly wants to confirm a general"
Budzinski Secures Appointment of EPA Coordinator for Cahokia Heights Flooding and Sewage Crisis
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has appointed a coordinator for Cahokia Heights and the Metro East to support progress on the flooding, sewage and drinking water crisis. In August of 2022, Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin announced millions of dollars in federal funding through Congressionally Directed Spending and expanded federal water infrastructure grants that could be used to address the crisis. In April of this year, Congresswoman Budzinski secured a commitment that the EPA would appoint a coordinator to leverage these funds with existing state and local efforts to bring much needed relief to the community. A video of Budzinski requesting and securing the commitment in an exchange with EPA Administrator Michael Regan can be found here . “For decades, residents of Cahokia Heights have suffered from repeated instances
New EPA coordinator to tackle Cahokia Heights flooding and sewage woes
The EPA has appointed a coordinator to help the Cahokia Heights community combat flooding, sewage, and drinking water concerns.
Tarlton Promotes Diane Grimsley to Project Director
Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, has promoted Diane Grimsley to project director. Grimsley has led Tarlton teams on a wide range of award-winning projects over multiple campuses for the firm’s institutional and healthcare clients, including Saint Louis Zoo, BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, Washington University School of Medicine and Washington […]
The Retail Theft Surge That Isn’t: Report Says Crime Is Being Exaggerated To Cover Up Other Retail Issues
For months, it has seemed as though retailers are under siege, raided on a daily basis by organized groups of thugs who walk off with hundreds, if not thousands of dollars of merchandise. This has been amplified by all forms of media. Clips from security cameras circulate social media with viral spread outpacing reality. This […]
STLCC Breaks Ground on Workforce Innovation Center in Wentzville
From Lincoln News Now: Expanding west, St. Charles Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, for its new, innovative, future-focused, Regional Workforce Innovation Center. It will be the first building on the college’s new 55-acre campus, at the corner of Interstate Drive and Schaper Road in Wentzville. SCC’s Regional Workforce Innovation Center will prepare the […]
SIUE's Commitment to Sustainable Energy Energized with Community Solar Agreement
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville recently signed an agreement to purchase up to 5.7 megawatts of energy through the State of Illinois’ Community Solar program . The purchase allowed SIUE to continue plans for a community solar garden, which kickstarts the University’s solar energy commitment by subscribing to multiple planned or under construction solar fields in the state. Craig Holan, Director of Facilities Management at SIUE, stated, “by participating in the Community Solar program as a major user of electricity in the Metro East area, we have not only supported our own and the State of Illinois’ energy sustainability goals, but also received a reduction in our electricity costs as well.” This is considered Phase I of SIUE’s Energy Plan. Phase II, for which plans are already underway, is the construction of up to 40 acres of solar installation on the Edwardsville Campus, which would allow the University
Daily Deal: The Complete Microsoft Azure Certification Prep Bundle
The Complete Microsoft Azure Certification Prep Bundle has four courses designed to help you prepare for various certification exams. Courses cover what you’ll need to know for AZ-103, AZ-203, AZ-300, and AZ-301. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from Techdirt […]
Gerard Craft to Open Underground Cocktail Lounge at City Foundry St. Louis
City Foundry's offerings arguably already cover a wide sampling of great food and drink. But that's just above ground. Soon, however, the Midtown destination will be able to boast an impressive underground offering as well.
T.A.K.E. Provides Construction Training, Scholarship Opportunities, More For East St. Louis Youth
From Riverbender: Teens Against Killing Everywhere (T.A.K.E.) is a nonprofit that provides housing revitalization and construction, job training, and more to the community of East St. Louis. Through its various programs, the organization also provides local youth with scholarship opportunities and more while teaching them valuable trade skills. Shannon Stelling, executive officer of the Home […]
Vatican will hear appeals from two closed Catholic parishes in St. Louis Archdiocese
Appeals from two other parishes were rejected, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta in Ferguson and St. Matthew the Apostle in north St. Louis.
St. Louis police ID men killed in Benton Park West home
Police on Tuesday identified the two men killed earlier this month in their home in the Benton Park West neighborhood.
Why have ads suddenly gotten huge?
Every newspaper I read has suddenly started running gigantic banner ads. It's pretty annoying since they occupy about half the screen until you scroll past them. What's going on?
Ozzy Osbourne to be honored with Icon Award at ‘Rolling Stone UK’ Awards
Ozzy Osbourne will receive the Icon Award at the inaugural Rolling Stone UK Awards, taking place November 23 in London. The Prince of Darkness is set to attend the ceremony,…
Housing prices rise 3.3% in August
Home prices are high but they keep on rising anyway. In August they increased at an annualized rate of 3.3%: We're still not quite back up to the 2022 peak, but we're getting there. Here's a longer term look: Prices have been above the peak of the early aughts housing boom for the past three ...continue reading "Housing prices rise 3.3% in August"
CITYPARK to host free watch party for CITY-Sporting road playoff game
CITYPARK will host a free watch party this Sunday for soccer fans to watch the second match in a best-of-three series between St. Louis CITY SC and Sporting Kansas City.
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