As part of one Halloween tradition in the St. Louis area, your child might be asked to tell a joke in exchange for candy. Occasionally, this may come as a surprise to parents who venture out with their children for the first time, families who recently moved to the St. Louis area, or out-of-towners.
Missouri education leaders knew establishing social-emotional learning guidelines for public schools would draw controversy, with some celebrating the idea and others decrying it as government overreach. So when the Missouri State Board of Education decided earlier this month to change course and pursue social-emotional learning as an optional framework instead of a statewide standard, the […]
No agency has been able to solve Cahokia Heights' problems so far despite years of official announcements and news conferences. Federal officials hope to make headway with the new coordinator.
Eternal Jungle, an exhibition by artist Jasmine Raskas, is an immersive installation including sculpture, painting, light, sound, and touch. The goal of this installation is to explore sentience and question […]
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Attorney General Andrew Bailey, both Republicans, are trying to block groups from putting a question to legalize abortion on the 2024 ballot.
When Elton John was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, he said, "Without Bernie [Taupin] there would never have been an Elton John at all.” He then called Taupin,…
Chef Max Crask, beverage director Alisha Blackwell-Calvert, and managers Charlie Bongner, Brian Clark, and Rhiannon Beckley prepare to launch new Webster Groves restaurant owned by two industry couples.
Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting The City Beautiful, St. Louis Views 2007-2023, a collection of paintings by Michael […]
After over 40 years with Mötley Crüe, guitarist Mick Mars is stepping out on his own. The rocker, who retired from the band in 2022, just released his debut single, “Loyal to the…
The superintendent of the largest school district in the St. Louis area was abruptly placed on administrative leave Friday afternoon, according to an internal memo.
The Special School District of St. Louis County, which serves nearly 25,000 students, cited an "internal personnel matter" as the reason for Elizabeth Keenan's leave.
Jennifer Henry, the district's executive director of communications, confirmed the memo was sent to staff on Friday. She said she could not share any additional "confidential…
The suspect in three random attacks Sunday in the Central West End also faces charges in several other incidents earlier this month, including punching a woman in the face and spitting on a police officer.
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