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Jefferson County Port Authority Appoints New Executive Director and Deputy Director

2 years 7 months ago

The Jefferson County Port Authority Board of Directors has named Jim McNichols as the new Executive Director and Cory Schuh as the new Deputy Director of the Port Authority. McNichols brings nearly two decades of experience gained from working in the executive, legislative and administrative branches of the state & federal governments. During his time in state government, he gained […]

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Lindsey

Infrastructure bill will fund $2.2 billion in inland waterway projects

2 years 7 months ago

This article originally ran in the American Journal of Transportation on January 26, 2022.  On January 19th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its “spend plans” outlining the specific inland waterways projects that were allocated funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Package) totaling $2.22 billion. Debra Calhoun, senior vice president, Waterways Council Inc, based in Washington, D.C. told […]

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Matt Fernandes

What should be: Ruth Porter Mall

2 years 7 months ago

Context for the proposal St. Louis’ West End neighborhood is destined for a positive decade. It was one of few northside neighborhoods to witness population growth in the 2020 census adding almost 300 residents. The neighborhood is also 70% Black and saw increases in both Asian and Hispanic populations. It sits on the north end […]

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Tony Nipert

Reversing state’s decision, Missouri panel awards marijuana license to jilted applicant

2 years 7 months ago

In a rare move, a Missouri commission granted a medical marijuana license to an applicant after discovering irregularities with how state regulators evaluated applications. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) decided to forgo appealing the ruling, announcing Tuesday that it had reached a settlement with the jilted applicant to end the litigation.   […]

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Jason Hancock

Much-Anticipated Peruvian Restaurant Jalea Now Open on St. Charles' Main Street

2 years 7 months ago
Chef Andrew Cisneros has worked in some of St. Louis' most acclaimed kitchens — Elaia, Privado, The St. Louis Club — but after years creating dishes for others, he has finally struck out on his own. Jalea (323 North Main Street, St. Charles; 636-493-1100), the restaurant he co-owns with his sister, Samantha Cisneros, is now open on Main Street in St. Charles, and has quickly shown itself to be a must-visit dining destination.…
Cheryl Baehr