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How do they ensure people pay for the Metrolink?
'Unacceptable': Metro East family frustrated with systemwide outage within Illinois hospital system
We are getting ever happier with our jobs
Dean Baker pointed me today to a very peculiar chart: Why peculiar? According to the Conference Board, job satisfaction declined steadily and by a large amount for more than 20 years from 1987-2010. Then it abruptly turned around and has risen steadily and by a large amount for the past 12 years from 2010-2022. Why ...continue reading "We are getting ever happier with our jobs"
Giant bounce park outside Galleria celebrates big opening weekend
Tickets sold fast during the opening weekend of the World’s Biggest Bounce Park in Richmond Heights. The 25,000 square-foot inflatable playground is bringing new entertainment for visitors at the Saint Louis Galleria.
Nurses ready to strike at Saint Louis University Hospital for better standards
Frontline health care workers routinely step up whenever duty calls. But now, nurses at SSM Saint Louis University Hospital are ready to strike if proper terms of work are not reached between the union and the hospital.
Missouri's education department wants feedback on social-emotional learning standards
The state's top educators want to curb bad behavior in the classroom by implementing social-emotional learning standards for all students.
Brow lamination
What's the best way to find a room to rent? Craigslist? Zillow?
St. Louis police investigate gunfire near Art Museum
A woman picnicking nearby said she heard loud voices arguing, and then a single shot.
After devastating fire, what's next for SK8 Liborius?
Taking stock of what's still standing. Members of the skate community moved forward with an engineering assessment of the burned out remains of an old Catholic church turned skate park.
Anyone know why these buildings were designed with the tall/thin design?
Bradbury Robinson, the St. Louis University star who threw football’s first forward pass
This is why we can’t have nice things. New pole on Jefferson wasn’t even hooked up before a driver plowed into it.
Things You Don’t See Anymore
Days Gone By Many items that were once commonplace are no more. You may have forgotten (or never knew) about some of these Yet, they were once a part of everyday life. If you’re not old enough for this stroll down memory lane, have a talk with your parents or grandparent. Five-Cent Coke: Once upon...
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United Way annual campaign makes its first pitch
Caste bigotry is alive and well in Silicon Valley
Here in California, state senator Aisha Wahab has introduced a bill to add caste to the list of groups protected from discrimination. It was subsequently watered down thanks to efforts from two members of the Assembly, Evan Low and Alex Lee. All three represent Silicon Valley, where nearly every immigrant Indian hails from one of ...continue reading "Caste bigotry is alive and well in Silicon Valley"
St. Louis homicide rate down through August
Happy Labor Day St Louis!
Small risk of isolated showers this evening
Historically, there is a 29% chance of rain on any given Labor Day. That has mostly played out today.
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