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Aug. 29, 1963: Train debuts at St. Louis Zoo
The Zoo Line railroad has provided 40 million riders with its call of "All aboooooard!"
'Pianos For People' deliver piano to aspiring 2nd grader
A north county family's home is about to be filled with the joy of music.
Apple Realizes It’s Swimming Upstream, Now Supports California Right To Repair Bill
Eager to maintain a lucrative repair monopoly over its products, Apple has had a long history of bullying independent repair shops. Apple lobbyists have also falsely claimed that making its products easier and less expensive to repair would result in vast untold consumer privacy and security nightmares, turning states that consider “right to reform” legislation […]
St. Charles County Council votes down controversial subdivision development
The St. Charles County Council on Monday voted down a proposal for a massive housing development along Highway DD.
The council was met with loud applause by those in attendance when it voted unanimously during its regular meeting not to approve plans for the controversial 299-acre Tall Tree development in unincorporated St. Charles County.
The development, which would have bordered the Busch Wildlife Conservation Area and Broemmelsiek Park, faced pushback from many local residents; on two occasions,…
St. Louis ends residency requirement for city employees
A more than century-old hiring practice in the city of St. Louis came to an end Monday, and Mayor Tishaura Jones hopes it will help fill the city’s more than 700 vacancies.
Since the city’s charter passed in 1914, if you wanted to work for the city, you had to live in the city.
The legislature changed that, and the residency requirement was permanently lifted Monday.
Jones marked the moment with a press conference flanked by city employees to encourage people to apply for city jobs – giving…
Controversy and slow times marked the 1904 Olympic marathon
Nine miles out, runner Fred Lorz of New York's Mohawk Athletic Club got cramps in the oppressive 90-degree heat and hitched a ride in a car.
Crews responding to 4-vehicle crash on I-270 NB
Emergency crews are at the scene of a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 Tuesday morning.
Family-owned roofing company changes hands
A third-generation family-owned roofing business in St. Louis has joined the portfolio of a local holding company.
A Number of Tragedies
Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]
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Sunrise Yoga with Citra Fitness & Movement
Awaken your body and bask in the morning sunlight! This gentle yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath. Bring your own […]
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Business, civic leaders urge approval of Boeing tax incentives
Boeing is seeking a 50% real property tax abatement over 10 years for each building included in the project and a personal property tax abatement for the same percentage and number of years. The value of the tax break would be $155 million to Boeing.
'Citizens for Modern Transit' promoting free transit pass offer now through Sept. 15
'Citizens for Modern Transit' wants you to get "back in the groove" as students head back to school.
St. Louis-area health experts warn of uptick in COVID-19 cases
The COVID infection numbers are rising, though case rates and hospitalizations are still well below the levels of previous surges.
6th Ward town hall meeting on public safety taking place tonight
The sixth ward in St. Louis City is having a town hall meeting on public safety on Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - The legislative sports betting stalemate
During the past two legislative sessions, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed bills legalizing sports betting in the state. However, its continued failure to advance in the Senate could lead to the issue being decided by voters instead. (Brian Moline in for Wayne Pratt)
MoDOT hosting meeting on I-70 expansion today in Warrenton, Missouri
MoDOT is having another meeting in a series of meetings on Tuesday on plans to improve Interstate 70.
Andoe’s Society Page: The Magic of Seeing Fire Over the Cahokia Mounds
The intense late summer heat, combined with travel schedules, made it harder to get things done in August. I originally intended to write this column about how the residents of Benton Park roll out the red carpet when cycling events come through.
Evolution Festival brings 25,000 to Forest Park for Black Keys, Brandi Carlile and more
Even with interference from Mother Nature, the two-day Evolution Festival drew 25,000 people, organizers said.
First responders and military personnel undergoing counterterrorism training Tuesday and Wednesday
St. Louis law enforcement, first responders, and military personnel will undergo counterterrorism training Tuesday and Wednesday.
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