From St. Louis Business Journal: A developer wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments in Maryland Heights, in a $54 million mixed-use development that would come at a site originally targeted for office buildings. Mills Properties, based in Brentwood and led by founder and Chairman Bruce Mills and President and CEO Kirk Mills, is behind […]
From Construction Dive: Signs point to decreased construction activity in coming months as financing costs for many developers have become prohibitively high, sources told Construction Dive. For example, increased interest rates are making construction projects more risky and less profitable, said Nicolas McNamara, director of project management at CBRE, a Dallas-based commercial real estate services […]
This is a heliotrope, specifically a Parry's Phacelia growing by the side of the 241 toll road just before it merges into highway 91. It's technically an herb, and right now it's growing all over the place along with fields of poppies.
From Gensler: The post-pandemic world has given rise to an expanded list of expectations from urban environments. Single-purpose, single-use buildings or districts are no longer sufficient to cater to the varied needs of contemporary audiences. People crave in-person experiences, but they require destinations that deliver meaningful encounters to make the hassle of dressing up, commuting, […]
St. Louis legislative leader Megan Green on Tuesday addressed her priorities for a new session with 14 aldermen, down from the longtime 28, but first addressed controversial moves from the state capital, Jefferson City.
by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Construction Forum Construction Forum’s 10th Anniversary award program will focus on organizations which have shown consistent effort and innovation focused on systems change for inclusive, robust employment and economic growth in the St. Louis Region. The unique, anniversary-year presentations have been named “The Future Is Now Awards”. For […]
Florissant Woman One of 11 in the State in Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant will be held April 30 at the Florissant Performing Arts Center (Civic Center) , is rapidly approaching. There are 11 lovely ladies competing for the title. One contestants is Peggy Janis, a resident of Florissant. Peggy […]
A new documentary about the Chicago blues scene is set to hit digital platforms this summer, featuring interviews with Keith Richards, Bob Dylan and more. Born in Chicago, narrated by Dan Aykroyd and executive produced…
St. Louis’ technology workforce expanded slightly in 2022, but its pace of growth trailed several Midwest cities, according to new data published by industry trade group CompTIA.
Larry Lessig’s views and thoughts on things like copyright law, internet freedom, and government corruption have been tremendously influential on myself and many others in the tech and tech policy worlds. His books are still worth reading and thinking about. But he’s taken some odd turns of late. A few years ago I called him […]
A few days ago James Carville made some news by telling New York Times columnist Charles Blow that the biggest story of the 2022 election was "abysmally low Black turnout," especially among young Black voters. Is this true? According to a Times analysis published last November, it's true in at least three Southern states where ...continue reading "Chart of the day: Black turnout in midterm elections"
ST. LOUIS -- Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will play the Stifel Theatre this summer. The show is on Wednesday, August, 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21, 2023 through Ticketmaster. They range in price from $26 to $126. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are a legendary music duo. Together, [...]
Today on TAP: Despite today’s settlement, Americans of goodwill should still pressure cable TV to drop Fox News, and pressure the feds to deport Rupert Murdoch.
Join one of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretums horticulturalists for a walking tour. This stroll through the Cemetery will focus on trees, shrubs, and flowering plants. Be prepared to walk on
Last month, Neal Francis took the stage in his hometown of Chicago backed by an 11-piece band for a two-night stand, the excellently titled Francis Comes Alive, recorded for a soon-to-be-released live album and concert film. For the 35-year-old piano-playing funk-soul singer-songwriter, it was a celebratory weekend, one that came with a special endorsement from Peter Frampton himself.
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