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Officials broke ground on a new $400 million battery manufacturing plant in St. Louis earlier this week.

"Gentleman" Jim Gates and Edie "Lady Edie B." Anderson were first to play Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" at WESL in 1979.

An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death overnight in a St. Francois County home.

Beloved plant-based South Grand restaurant Lulu's Local Eatery (3201 South Grand Boulevard, luluslocaleaterystl.com) announced yesterday on social media that it would close permanently. The closure comes less than three months after reopening with a renovated dining room. The restaurant said that it had decided not to continue with its lease for "several outstanding reasons."

The festival will include a smorgasbord of local, regional, and international fare from 34 vendors, as well as live music, DJs, social media influencers, food demos, and more.

Leaders discussed the importance of improving the lives of Black people socially, economically and politically. That call was renewed after the police killing of Michael Brown on Aug. 9, 2014.

The city Airport Commission on Wednesday endorsed the proposed 17-year lease, which has options to continue until 2070.

The last week in July was a busy one for downtown St. Louis, with City SC playing at home Thursday night and the Chicago Cubs in town for a four-game series against the Cardinals. But in addition to all that, around 40,000 young Pentecostals descended on the city for the North American Youth Congress, a convention that bills itself as "one of the largest Christian youth events in North America."

Cementland: Bob Cassilly’s Unfinished Masterpiece will show at the St. Louis Public Library – Central Library until Sept. 22.   The photography exhibit by Richard Sprengeler showcases the last project

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The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms

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LEBANON - For over 15+ years the Lebanon Emerald Mound Fire Department has been serving savory Ribeye Steak Sandwiches that leave picnic attendees demanding more. At the Lebanon Firemen’s Picnic, this year will be no different, as the fire department is excited to embark on another year of providing entertainment, activities, and your favorite picnic foods to families throughout the Lebanon community and beyond. Andria’s Steak Sauce has been chosen as a department and attendee favorite. “We think it’s important to work with a local longstanding family-owned business-like Andria’s. They resemble and reflect our community just like us, not to mention the dynamic flavor of our steak sandwiches,” says Kevin Schwaegel, volunteer firefighter and food stand chairman. “Every year our department looks forward to connecting with the community, giving families a place to have fun, providing entertainment, and showing our gratitude to our local communities.

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While Billy Joel has been touring stadiums and doing his Madison Square Garden residency for years now, he hasn't released a new pop/rock album in three decades.  It was August 10, 1993…

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Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting Inspiration and Expression, The Art of MaryJo Clark.   The exhibit includes collage,

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It's time to celebrate. KTVI turns 70 years old Thursday.

Get to know the programs, educational initiatives, and exhibitions at the Grand Center arts space.