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TIL why I’m getting so many mosquito bites
Hurricane Hilary was something of a bust, producing far less rain and wind than predicted. But it turns out that our true reckoning with Hilary was delayed a bit: a huge spike in the mosquito population thanks to pools of water left behind by the storm. And it's one specific mosquito doing most of the ...continue reading "TIL why I’m getting so many mosquito bites"
3 Can't-Miss Arts Events in St. Louis This Weekend, September 22 to 24
Friday 09/22 Por la Cultura
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and runs through October 15 — a mid-month to mid-month anomaly among the month-long cultural celebrations and remembrances in the U.S. But it's not without reason.
The Edge’s charity, Music Rising, helping musicians recovering from the Maui wildfires
U2 guitarist The Edge is doing what he can to help musicians who lost their instruments in the Maui wildfires this summer. The rocker’s charitable organization, Music Rising, which he founded with producer Bob Ezrin after…
History Museum to Dive Into the Madness That Was the St. Louis Olympics
The 1904 World's Fair is remembered as one of the most bizarre and racially egregious events in St. Louis' history, but even more so were the Olympic games that occurred alongside the fair on what's now Washington University's campus. Anyone from professional athletes to the "natives" corralled in so-called villages for fairgoers to marvel at could participate in the games, and despite all the craziness that followed — as well as the Olympics' general disorganization — the story of how St. Louis scored the first Olympics held on U.S. soil is the stuff of legend. Join author Michael Loynd at Missouri History Museum's Lee Auditorium (5700 Lindell, 314-746-4599) on Tuesday, September 26, to learn all about it.
Contegra Completes NuWay Fabrication Facility in Troy, IL
The venerable Nu Way Companies is set to produce 15,000 tons of reinforcing steel or rebar annually in its new Troy, Ill. fabrication facility. Contegra Construction completed the 35,000-square-foot fabrication facility for the 68-year-old, family-owned business – one of the largest construction material and equipment suppliers in Metro St. Louis. The state-of-the-art facility quadruples Nu […]
40oz Beers in St. Louis are not banned, just regulated
For those wondering about the availability of 40oz beers in St. Louis, they are not banned in the city. However, there are regulations in place: they cannot be sold below room temperature, and customers are limited to purchasing only one at a time.
Work to start on new National Guard armory in St. Louis County
The project will be located near the intersection of Interstate 270 and Missouri Route 367
Anybody else listening to 'How to Destroy Everything'?
MidAmerica Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Sept. 26
Helmkamp Promotes Mark McGuire To Superintendent
EAST ALTON - Helmkamp Construction is proud to announce the promotion of Mark McGuire to Superintendent. McGuire began his construction career with Helmkamp in January of 2015 as a Carpenter’s Apprentice. With nearly nine years of experience and growth at Helmkamp, he is looked at as a bright, up-and-coming leader among our team in the field. Kyle Ogden, Helmkamp’s Vice President of Building & Life Science Construction, said “Mark has been a great example of how intelligence and hard work pay off. He has grown into a knowledgeable, capable, and respected individual who has been mentored under some of our best long-time superintendents. We’re excited for him to continue a long and satisfying career with Helmkamp.” McGuire’s transition to Superintendent comes at a time when labor shortages and a generational skills gap continue to be a rising challenge in the construction industry. According to a recent study by the Associated General Contractors of
Raw data: Single-family home sales through history
Here is the history of new one-family home sales in a nutshell: Over the past 60 years, new one-family homes have been built and sold at an average rate of 2,500 per million population. We exceeded that average by a cumulative 2.8 million homes during the boom of 1995-2006, and then lagged it by 4.0 ...continue reading "Raw data: Single-family home sales through history"
The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: September 21 to 27
Viagra Boys w/ Queens of the Stone Age
7 p.m. Saturday, September 23.
Illinois State Police Hosts Division Of Patrol Change Of Command Ceremony
CHICAGO – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly today announced the Division of Patrol (DOP) change of command. Colonel Margaret McGreal is retiring from ISP after more than 26 years of service. On September 21, 2023, Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Owen will be promoted to Colonel and will be the newly appointed DOP Deputy Director. “Congratulations to Colonel McGreal on her many years of distinguished service and dedication to the people of Illinois,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Colonel McGreal has been a true leader at ISP and her impact will live on through the officers she led under her command. We welcome Colonel Owen into his new role as the Division of Patrol Deputy Director and look forward to his leadership.” Colonel McGreal began her career with the Illinois State Police in May 1997 as a member of Cadet Class 95. Upon graduating from the Academy, she was assigned to District Chicago, now Troop 3. In 2006, McGreal
Double your discount with the Fall special from Approved Home Improvements on internal chimney repairs
The days are getting shorter and that means we are going to be lighting up the fireplace.
What State Action Doctrine? Biden Administration Renews Push For Deal With TikTok, Where US Government Would Oversee Content Moderation On TikTok
So, for all of the nonsense about what level of coercive power governments have over social media companies, it’s bizarre how little attention has been paid to the fact that TikTok is apparently proposing to give the US government control over its content moderation setup, and the US government is looking at it seriously. As […]
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Nominations for the 2024 Corporate Counsel Awards are now open
Do you know an in-house legal expert making a difference at your company and in the St. Louis community? Nominations for the St. Louis Business Journal's 2024 Corporate Counsel Awards are now open.
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