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Centene Corp. donated $19.5 million locally in 2022, to organizations including the Missouri Botanical Garden, Washington University and the Muny.

Appropriations committee completes work on spending by adding funds for new KC psychiatric hospital, rate increases for home care providers.

Artists Vicente Telles and Brandon Maldonado are forging new links in the chain of the continuing story of the people of New Mexico. Telles is firmly rooted in the santero tradition

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Jim Brainard’s exhibition “Bits & Pieces” creates assemblages made from found, often-neglected, objects such as tree bark, used matches, and corrugated cardboard. He also scavenges small mysterious pieces of trash

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Ryan Eckert’s structural abstractions explore ideas about the state of splitting worldviews, depicted through the lens of biblical Christianity. Eckert’s works in his exhibition:“Two Worldviews” presents the clashing of ideals

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Mario Trejo’s exhibition “Idiosyncratic Tantrums” features extensive accumulations that visually explore eternity and struggle through manic mark making. Considering the concepts of time, space, and number. He creates hundreds of

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Ramenda Cyrus and Gabrielle Gurley discuss the state of abortion rights, the weak arguments of the anti-abortion movement, and the uncertainty for women across the country.

Edward Jones donated $17.5 million locally in 2022, putting the firm second on our Biggest Corporate Philanthropists - Large Companies List. The firm says that its philanthropy and volunteer opportunities not only gives back to its community, but help recruit and retain talent.

Schnuck Markets Inc. donated $15.3 million locally in 2022 to organizations including the Operation Food Search, the United Way and the Urban League.

St. Louis architects and interior designers celebrated the 16th annual Architect & Designer Awards on Tuesday, April 18 at Barrett Barrera Projects in the Central West End.

As previously reported, Mötley Crüe is back in the studio and once again working with Dr. Feelgood producer Bob Rock. Now bassist Nikki Sixx is giving fans an update on how things are going, and he certainly…

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Thompson Coburn, a St. Louis-based law firm, in 2022 contributed almost $2.7 million in cash and in-kind giving to the St. Louis region.

Keeley Cos., with about 975 total employees and companywide revenue of $440.6 million in 2022, contributed more than $2 million in cash and in-kind giving to the St. Louis region last year.

A growing body of research ties health of Indigenous communities to the environment.

Kade's playground is special because it was a collaborative effort between Herculaneum and one family who wanted an accessible playground for their young son, Kade.

Who’s that kid that can travel through time? It’s you!   Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when

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Take an overseas adventure in this immersive exhibit that transports families to China, a country where a quickly changing modern lifestyle intersects with ancient values. Explore what life is like

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For a long time, the HillBenders was a band in search of an identity. A bluegrass act hailing from Springfield, Missouri, the group wanted to break out of the traditional bluegrass box.

Walmart and Sam’s Club are hosting in-person medication disposal events at select store and club locations across the country on Saturday, April 22 . The event is part of the DEA’s biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Law enforcement will set up in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22 to help people safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications at the following Walmart or Sam’s Club locations: Walmart - 400 Junction Drive, Glen Carbon, Ill. Walmart - 610 Wesley Drive, Wood River, Ill. A complete list of DEA Take Back Day location events can be found at: https://takebackday.dea.gov . “We will always aim to do our part in reducing and potentially eliminating the dangerous misuse and abuse of prescription medications in the communities we serve,” said Lisa Young, Senior Director with Walmart Specialty Compliance and Ethics. “Safe medication disposal creates safer neighborhoods. We are proud

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EDWARDSVILLE - The nonprofit Nature Preserve Foundation and the City of Edwardsville are carrying out the Earth Day 2023 mission to “act, innovate and implement” by partnering in more ways and places than ever before. The City owns the Watershed Nature Center, a 43-acre haven of biodiversity, which had long been led and managed by the Nature Preserve Foundation. Since September, the City has taken over the caretaking of the Watershed Nature Center, freeing up the Nature Preserve Foundation to fully dedicate itself to fundraising, leading volunteer activities and organizing discovery days, educational programming and events not just for the Watershed, but other green space sites, too. The Foundation’s first big event of 2023 is, appropriately, Earth Day. The Foundation is partnering with numerous businesses and organizations for this year’s celebration, which will take place on Saturday, April 22, at the Watershed Nature Center. BJC, Cork Tree Creative, Whol

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