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The infamous set of six houses on Kingshighway is now slated for new development under the management of NorthPoint Development.

From Leader Publications:  The Jefferson County Council has approved a number of amendments to the county’s building codes. Dennis Kehm Jr., the deputy director of the Department of County Services and Code Enforcement, told council members that most of the changes will streamline the operations of the department. “We want to decrease the amount of […]

Embrace the digital transformation in Dutchtown! From the wonders of Generative AI to the unveiling of "The Wink! Locker" on Dutchtown Main Streets, discover how technology is uplifting our daily […]

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Laumeier Sculpture Park presents the first solo museum exhibition for St. Louis-based artist Vaughn Davis, Jr., titled The Fabric of Our Time, on view from Aug. 26 to Dec. 17. […]

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The judges of the Delmar Main Street Pitch Competition on Saturday Nov. 25 at were quite selective in choosing a winning business. You might even say they were “picky.”

Underserved communities in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas are faced with a critical shortage of teachers.

From Bloomberg:  The Summerdale apartments used to look a lot like many other housing complexes in low-income parts of US cities. It’s a compound of low-slung suburban-style buildings built in two phases starting in the early 1970s, located near Interstate 75 in Atlanta’s Glenrose Heights neighborhood When developer Marjy Stagmeier’s firm, TriStar Real Estate Investments, […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Preservationists are renewing criticism of St. Louis University’s plan to tear down 130-year-old buildings after the city of St. Louis issued the private college a demolition permit. SLU has until Dec. 13 to raze the vacant properties before the permit, valued at $10,000, expires. The university has said it bought the […]

GLEN CARBON - The Glen Carbon Police Department gained a new officer earlier this week when Colin McBride was officially sworn in at the Village Board meeting on Tuesday. Police Chief Todd Link said McBride was a lateral hire for the department back in August. He added that McBride brings years of experience to the department. “He came to our Police Department … with a very impressive background, a lot of life experience, and a lot of really impressive professional experience as well,” Police Chief Todd Link said of McBride. McBride was previously an officer of the East Alton, Brighton, and Staunton Police Departments. He also served for 10 years as a Crime Analyst supporting the Illinois State Police Department’s counter-drug program. “In doing that in that capacity, he assisted with narcotics investigations, undercover surveillance, and cell phone forensic extractions,” Link said. McBride is a graduate of the Southwestern Illinois

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A credit agency has downgraded Webster University’s bond rating, indicating the private college is at higher risk of defaulting on payments.

JingleFest 20 features Lee Brice, Randy Houser and Priscilla Block on stage at Family Arena Dec. 2.

Some property owners in St. Charles County will notice a warning on this year's tax bills about title theft and property fraud. Officials say it's part of the county's plan to be proactive against title theft.

Universities nationwide have become a hotbed of student protests and free speech conflicts in the last two months — and St. Louis campuses have not been immune.

ALTON - The Alton Square Mall recently announced several events and activities happening at the Mall in celebration of the 2023 holiday season. As part of their December to Remember events series, the mall will be hosting Jolly Jingle Jams and Gift Wrapping for a Cause as well as Pictures with Santa. Jolly Jingle Jams is a new event series aimed at spreading holiday cheer and festivities with local choirs, musicians, dance groups, and more featuring live performances throughout the Mall. Performances will be happening through the entire month of December. Registration is currently open, and individuals or groups interested in performing can visit www.shopaltonsquare.com/jollyjinglejams to sign up. Santa will arrive on Friday, November 24 th . Families can visit with Santa and enjoy the Mall’s Christmas décor featuring holiday themed banners and displays. Visits with Santa will be in center court during the following schedule: December 1 st – December 17 th

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