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Lesson Plans

2 years 6 months ago
Hone your skills at these area colleges, universities, and other programs.
Anne McCarthy

Federal Building Performance Standard Plan Released

2 years 6 months ago
From Smart Cities Dive: Dive Brief: The Biden administration announced the first-ever federal building performance standard on Wednesday, a policy move intended to help achieve net-zero emissions in all federal buildings by 2045. The new standard sets a goal of cutting energy use and electrifying equipment and appliances in 30% of building space owned by the […]
Shruthi Beedu

Contegra Completes 1.1M SF Cubes at Etna in Columbus, Ohio

2 years 6 months ago
Contegra Construction Co. has completed a 1.1 million square-foot distribution facility at the fast-growing Cubes at Etna 70 industrial development near Columbus, Ohio. The speculative facility known as Building E was built for developer CRG and its capital partner LXP Industrial Trust. The 289-acre master-planned development is located at 9800 Schuster Way at the SR […]
Dede Hance

Two St. Louisans Have Big Plans for a Tiny House and an Urban Farm

2 years 6 months ago
From Saint Louis Public Radio: A 7,000-square-foot parcel of land in the Benton Park West neighborhood will get a fresh look and new purpose after years of vacancy and neglect. The plans for this new development include a tiny house of 420 square feet and an urban farm — all done with volunteer labor and recycled […]
Shruthi Beedu

Home Team

2 years 6 months ago
How the community is rallying around pro soccer in the heart of St. Louis
Mike Miller

Making Art History

2 years 6 months ago
Newly at the helm of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Min Jung Kim brings a fresh perspective to the institution’s role in the metro.
Cheryl Baehr

Chesterfield Gets Much Needed Assistance for Infrastructure Projects

2 years 6 months ago
From West Newsmagazine:  Being a good neighbor has been taken to a new level with an offer from Gateway Studios to contribute $8 million for infrastructure improvements in Chesterfield. The city has been approved for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant funds through the state to fund a portion of improvements along North Outer 40 […]
Shruthi Beedu

Climbing High

2 years 6 months ago
With So iLL, the Chancellor family has created an aesthetically pleasing, environmentally conscious experience for the modern urban rock climber, all while cultivating the next generation of climbing enthusiasts.
Ginger O'Donnell

Students Honored During SIUE's Special Graduation Celebrations 

2 years 6 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub (The Hub) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted five special celebrations to honor graduates representing various historically minoritized populations during the week of Dec. 5-9, ahead of the University’s fall 2022 commencement exercises being held Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16-17. SIUE recognized graduates who identify as Hispanic/Latinx, Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI), LBTQIA+, and non-traditional during the week of celebrations. The pre-commencement ceremonies celebrated the extraordinary achievements made by these students. “It is an honor for The Hub to celebrate students at events such as this,” said Lindy Wagner, assistant vice chancellor for Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development. “It is our responsibility to ensure students feel connected, have a sense of belonging, and know they are a part of a community here at SIUE. What better way to do

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St. Louis May Get 8 Inches Of Snow

2 years 6 months ago
Dearly beloveds, we gather here today to pray that the Christmas gods or Santa himself, whoever, may finally unleash a White Christmas upon us. It’s been several years since we’ve all been able to claim that one Christmas song that plays over and over on radio waves, despite the timing never being quite right (yes, we’re only ever dreaming of a white Christmas) but now, our prayers may finally be answered. As we brace for some bitterly cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service of St. Louis, some weather services are also predicting heavy snowfall for our area next week.
Jenna Jones

All Aboard

2 years 6 months ago
Bob O’Loughlin has revived iconic sites into family-friendly destinations.
Shula Neuman

More Than Skin Deep

2 years 6 months ago
Tiffany Wesley creates health and wellness products with the greater aim of cultivating community through her worker-owned co-op, Pure Vibes.
Alecia Humphreys

St. Louis-Based Electrical Components Maker Buys Pennsylvania Manufacturer

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  Electrical Components International Inc., a Creve Coeur-based manufacturer of wire harnesses and electrical components, has expanded with an acquisition. ECI has acquired Britech Inc., an eastern Pennsylvania-based specialty manufacturer of wire harnesses, cable assemblies and other components primarily for the semiconductor industry, as well as HVAC and related industrial technology […]
Shruthi Beedu

Mix Tape

2 years 6 months ago
Music at the Intersection celebrates the space where St. Louis’ musical heritage comes together.
Shula Neuman

Charting a Course

2 years 6 months ago
Roo Yawitz is helping more people discover that St. Louis is a hub for outdoor recreation.
Jeannette Cooperman

Giving Back

2 years 6 months ago
How St. Louisans are getting involved and investing in the community in meaningful, impactful ways
Alice Nguyen