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Perspective: A Cancer Doctor's View of the Great Mask War

2 years 8 months ago

This winter was supposed to be better.

As a cancer doctor trying to navigate immunocompromised patients through a respiratory pandemic, I have seen the devastating impact of COVID-19 from the outset. And as a lifelong resident of a blood-red county, I have also witnessed the battles of The Great Mask War in grocery stores, businesses and schools in this divided community.

The introduction of mRNA vaccines last December offered hope for a truce in The Great Mask War.…
Dr. James Beattie

City Foundry to Open Toasted Ravioli Eatery in New Year

2 years 8 months ago

A love of toasted ravioli arguably runs in the blood of every St. Louisan and now, t-ravs will be honored with an eatery at City Foundry (3730 Foundry Way) dedicated to nothing but the unofficial official food of The Lou.

STL Toasted is the latest addition to the City Foundry’s bustling lineup, and it will feature a range of “artisan toasted ravioli with creative fillings,” according to a press release. Boasting flavors like a Lemon Blackberry Gooey Buttercake dessert filling and a savory buffalo chicken bite, the restaurant will make its debut some time in 2022.

“We chose to open our concept at City Foundry STL because we believe it represents everything we love about St. Louis,” founder Matthew Fuller says in a press release.…
Jenna Jones

With low wages, Missouri disability service providers urge higher reimbursement rates

2 years 8 months ago

For most of the last year, Life Unlimited has been unable to accept new residents. At one point, the Liberty-based provider, which supports about 1,000 people with developmental disabilities through housing and other services like employment assistance, had 55 of its 330 positions open. Most were for direct support professionals that assist residents with their […]

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Tessa Weinberg