From The New York Times: In what has become a postelection tradition, there has been no shortage of analysis the past several weeks about rural voters and their role in determining the outcome of the midterms. Yet during a visit to Shamokin, Pa., I asked a former mayor and the current one, both Republicans, whether differences […]
From FOX2NOW: New changes in the Heritage subdivision in St. Charles County, where some homes are in danger of sliding down a hill. One home was already demolished after it began to fall apart due to soil erosion. People in the two neighboring homes were stunned to learn that someone bought the now-vacant property and intends […]
From Saint Louis Public Radio: Business leaders across the St. Louis area have big goals to reshape the region’s economy by 2030, and some of the core changes prescribed by the 2030 jobs plan are already taking shape. Tucked away in the plan is a less flashy but equally important goal of reviving neighborhood business districts throughout the metro area. […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers are headlining stadiums during their current tour of Australia, but drummer Chad Smith took a brief detour to play a much, much smaller venue. In between…
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A property owner has filed a proposal to build 340 apartments off South Broadway near Soulard. Dennis Phillips is asking the St. Louis Planning Commission to approve a lot consolidation and rezoning of two properties — at 1506 South Seventh Street and 1525 South Broadway — in order to build a five- […]
Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees. On Oct. 7, the
GODFREY - A new Japanese restaurant will be opening in Godfrey sometime over the next few months. Toko Sushi & Boba will open in Godfrey’s Monticello Plaza at 5775 Godfrey Road, Suite D. “We have not done a final inspection with them yet, but I do know they’ve been talking with the mayor and the clerk to get a few more permits lined up,” Godfrey Building and Zoning Assistant Erica Schmeig said. “About a week or so ago, they were shooting for 30 days.” At last night’s Godfrey Village Board of Trustees meeting , Godfrey Economic Development Director Jim Mager said that based on his conversations with the owner, they would be looking at a “March or April” opening date. During that meeting, the Village Board conducted the first reading of an ordinance that would grant the new restaurant a liquor license to serve sake and wine. The board will officially vote on that ordinance at their next meeting on Feb. 21. Schmeig said th
From NY Times: Cornelius Kingsland Garrison’s mausoleum, with a geometric crown wrapping around its ridged dome roof, is one of the most elaborate structures in Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery. Last summer Francis Rosario, who was then a 20-year-old masonry intern, had the task of restoring the roof’s stained and crumbling stone to its 19th-century glory. To succeed, […]
From Greater St. Louis Inc.: Greater St. Louis, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Emerson that they will keep their headquarters in St. Louis. “For over 130 years, Emerson has called St. Louis home. The company is one of our most engaged corporate citizens and one of our most globally recognized […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:A Metro East-based homebuilder has new leadership, as its longtime president is stepping away for a younger generation to take over. The head of Edwardsville-based Lantz Homes for the last 35 years, Jeff Lantz Sr., 70, has handed the family business over to his son, Jeff Lantz II, 42. Lantz Sr.’s […]
From For Construction Pros: Workers can feel it when a company believes in safety. For ready-mix concrete supplier Concrete Strategies, “safety” is a living, breathing concept. An unfaltering but ever-adapting entity that places a palpable net throughout the construction jobsite. “We’re not perfect. Nobody in the business is perfect, but we have placed a great […]
Elton John is "overjoyed" to host his Oscars viewing party this year after missing out on last year's festivities. The singer unveiled plans for the 31st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards…
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Tuesday advanced a bill that attempts to resolve a lawsuit over the city’s Civilian Oversight Board for the St. Louis Police Department.
Experience a beloved tradition in a brand-new space as the annual Orchid Show returns in its new home in the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center’s Emerson Conservatory. For most
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