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The Lost History of Underground St. Louis

2 years 7 months ago
Beneath St. Louisans’ feet lies a network of tunnels and caves that have been intertwined with this city’s history for hundreds of years. Once coveted sources of attraction, they’re now nearly forgotten and abandoned. These intricate subterranean caverns and tunnels were used by many, including Indigenous tribes, early brewers, Prohibition-era smugglers, and even homeless children. …
Brittany Krewson

Maplewood History: The Miraculous Transformation of 2628 Big Bend

2 years 7 months ago
In the beginning… This loading dock was on the Big Bend side. This attractive addition was on the south end.  As the sign indicates, the building would soon become the home of The Saint Louis Closet Company. Here is a better look at the addition without the chain link fence in the way. This free […]
Doug Houser

Leaks Suggest EU Set To Approve Microsoft, Activision Acquisition

2 years 7 months ago
For months and months now, we have been talking about Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The $68 billion mega-deal had drawn narrow glares from several regulatory bodies, including in America, the UK, and the EU. While the FTC in the States and CMA in the UK have thus far not come off some very […]
Dark Helmet

City of St. Louis plans to shut down Laclede's Landing homeless encampment Friday

2 years 7 months ago
People gathered at St. Louis City Hall Wednesday to try to convince leaders not to shut down a homeless encampment. Last week, the city announced it's giving people who live in an encampment near Laclede's Landing until Friday to move out. People experiencing homelessness, who live in the encampment, said they want solutions best suited for them. A city spokesperson said it's trying to meet people where they are to fulfill their individual needs. In an email, a city spokesperson said in part,…
Elyse Schoenig