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Iron Maiden honored with limited-edition stamp collection
Iron Maiden is set to receive quite a unique honor. The heavy metal icons will be the subject of a new collection of stamps to be released by the Royal Mail. The…
Outlining the outfield: Who plays in crowded Cardinals bunch?
"Who's in the outfield?" is a development worth following closely in 2023 for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Irish Data Protection Authority, Under Pressure From Other EU Officials, Says Meta’s Clickwrap Agreement Is No Legal Basis For Targeted Ads
Some big news out of the EU this week as the Irish data protection authority has fined Meta over $400 million, claiming it violated the GDPR. The full details of the ruling are not yet out (apparently, the officials are working with Meta over what needs to be redacted — which is not out of […]
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Three miscellaneous charts
I am bored. Kevin McCarthy just lost his 7th vote for Speaker, amassing his usual 201 votes. Matt Gaetz switched his vote from Byron Donalds to Donald Trump. Here are a few miscellaneous charts to keep you entertained while we continue this dreary process.
Belleville man sentenced for child sexual exploitation
On Thursday, a Belleville, Illinois, man appeared in federal court to be sentenced for sexually exploiting children.
Bud’s Pizza & Beer To Open on South Kingshighway This Summer
The corner of South Kingshighway Boulevard and Chippewa Street has seen some changes in the past few years as Garcia Properties tries to fancy-up the area. The realty company purchased the whole block of buildings along Kingshighway between Mardel Avenue and Chippewa Street with the hopes of turning the area into something it's calling the “Crown District.” In addition to the Garcia Properties office, the corner is also home to the Golden Hoosier, a bar opened by Ivan and Berto Garcia of Garcia Properties.
Review: Sando Shack Is a Delicious Addition to the St. Louis Food Scene
Wall To Wall Home & Commercial Furnishings In Edwardsville Has Ribbon Cutting, Off To Solid Start
EDWARDSVILLE - Danyel Harrell, a co-owner of Wall to Wall Home & Commercial Furnishings in Edwardsville, said she and her husband feel right at home in the new business because of their Edwardsville background. Recently, the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Wall to Wall. “My husband and I both graduated from SIUE,” she said. “Edwardsville just fits for us. We are excited to get into it. We have a lovely store manager, Melissa, who has helped set up the design inside and she works and checks local trends. When people walk into the store, they can order things in the store and from kiosks. Customers can get measurements or outfit anything they want from our store. We have items for living rooms, bedrooms, mattresses, and anything you might need in a home or business.” The owners also said: “We feature America’s finest furniture brands. A shopping experience at Wall to Wall provides unmatched variety as our expansive
Bob Weir releases live version of “Greatest Story Ever Told” from upcoming ‘Ace’ deluxe edition
Bob Weir is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his debut solo album, Ace, with a new deluxe edition and he’s giving fans a little taste of what to expect with the release. The Grateful…
Boundlessly Talented and Newly Sober, Emily Wallace Is Back on Top
This is the best place I've ever been," Emily Wallace says. We are sitting in a South Grand gelato joint, but this is not the place she means.
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Schnucks Customers, Company Donate More Than $250,000 To The Salvation Army Through "Round Up at the Register"
ST. LOUIS - Schnuck Markets, Inc. and The Salvation Army today announced that Schnucks customers and the company donated a total of $250,135 to The Salvation Army’s annual Tree of Lights campaign through Schnucks’ “Round Up at the Register.” Schnucks customers had the option to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent of donations from the two-week campaign benefiting The Salvation Army. Customers donated $237,424 and Schnucks added $12,711. “Each year during the holidays, our customers show their immense generosity towards The Salvation Army at checkout through our Round Up at the Register campaign and by donating to the red kettles at the entrances of our stores,” said Schnucks Chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck. “We congratulate The Salvation Army on a successful 75th annual Tree of Lights campaign and thank them for the tireless support they bring to those in need. Together, we continue to Nourish People’s Lives
People Are Moving to St. Louis, U-Haul Says
Every January, moving truck rental company U-Haul releases data about where Americans moved to in the previous year. According to data released by the company yesterday, a good number of people moved to the St. Louis area in 2022. St. Louis came in at number 11 on U-Haul's list of Growth Cities for 2022.
Alton YWCA Announces 32nd Annual Women Of Distinction Celebration and Nominations Request
ALTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois Women of Distinction Event Chair Donna Dixon pleased to announce that the nomination period for the Women of Distinction program is now open. In addition, the 32nd Annual Women of Distinction Celebration will be held on Thursday evening, May 4, 2023, at Julia’s Banquet Center, East Gate Plaza, East Alton. Each year, some of the region’s brightest, boldest, bravest and most influential women have been honored at the YWCA‘s Women of Distinction (WOD) celebration. Honorees are women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in their professional, civic and personal lives. The WOD Academy has grown into a dynamic and diverse group of over 300 women representing a wide range accomplishments and contributions. YWCA is requesting the public’s help in soliciting nominations for Women of Distinction. The community is urged to nominate exceptional women who create real change in our communities. Nomination packets
Biden announces new migration programs ahead of border visit
The Biden administration says it'll immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Affidavit: DNA, cell records, car link Kohberger to Idaho killings
The court records show the justification authorities used to obtain a warrant for Bryan Kohberger's arrest in the death of four college students in Idaho.
St. Louis Character: Devon Moody-Graham follows a family tradition of entrepreneurship
Devon Moody-Graham began her first venture in entrepreneurship when she was just 10 years old. She used her allowance to buy snacks and sell them to her fellow students at school. Today, she's continuing a family tradition of business ownership.
The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: January 5 to 11
Each week, we bring you our picks for the best concerts of the next seven days! To submit your show for consideration, click here.