From Call Newspapers: South St. Louis County will receive millions in federal aid after County Executive Sam Page signed a bill last week allocating a portion of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to address economic assistance, infrastructure and public works in the 6th Council District. The legislation grants South County $18.5 million out of […]
ST. LOUIS - November is Bladder Health Awareness Month and local urologists are working to raise awareness about some common bladder conditions that affect nearly 46 million people in the United States alone. Dr. Travis Bullock, a urologist with Urology of St. Louis, specializing in urologic conditions affecting women said urgency incontinence and stress incontinence are two common conditions people deal with silently. “Because this topic can cause embarrassment, people often feel they are the only ones struggling with bladder issues,” said Dr. Bullock. “We have all heard about potentially serious diseases affecting the bladder like bladder cancer. However, even bladder conditions that aren’t life-threatening can tremendously impact a person’s daily life. I want people to know that many treatments for these conditions are not only covered by insurance, but they are also highly effective, minimally invasive and can make a significant difference in your
From News Channel 3: When the COVID-19 pandemic began and people were suddenly spending more time at home, many started looking at repairs and renovations they’d put off. For employers and commercial building owners, having fewer workers in the office made it an ideal time to schedule renovations and other structural improvements without disrupting business. Though […]
ALTON - As part of their continuing effort to meet the needs of Riverbend residents, the psychological services, behavioral health navigation and sleep services departments at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, Illinois, recently moved to new spaces within the hospital. Next week, the public is invited to tour these new spaces, meet providers and learn about the many services offered. An open house will take place on November 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendees should enter at the main hospital entrance (1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton), and OSF Mission Partners (employees) will escort you to the event. The open house will offer a progressive dessert bar. Residents can also learn about resources to manage mental health issues like OSF SilverCloud and take a questionnaire on healthy sleep habits. Attendees can even get the process started to see a provider in the psychology or sleep departments. For example, residents can schedule a free screening
Welcome Neighbor STL is hosting an Afghan Drive-Thru event at STL Foodworks (408 North Sarah Street). Guests can purchase a six-course Afghan lunch that will be delivered curbside. The event will take place Saturday, November 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
From UMSL Daily: The University of Missouri–St. Louis announced today that it has tapped retired Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, the former director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, to serve as a research fellow with the UMSL Geospatial Collaborative. In this new role, Sharp will help guide efforts to lead collaborative K-16 workforce and talent development while strengthening […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The city of Ellisville will issue up to $61 million in industrial bonds for a mixed-use development centered around a luxury apartment complex at a former Manchester Road car dealership. Developer Midas Capital plans a four-story apartment building with 226 units on a 6.8-acre site at 15970 Manchester Road, a […]
ST. LOUIS - Schnuck Markets, Inc., is continuing its decades-long partnership with The Salvation Army during the upcoming holiday season. From Wednesday, Nov. 9 through Wednesday, Nov. 23, Schnucks customers can donate to The Salvation Army by choosing to “Round Up” their purchases to the nearest dollar. Those customers who use self-checkouts may choose a $1, $3, or $5 “Scan and Give” option. Schnucks Reward s members also can donate their Rewards to The Salvation Army, as part of the Donate Your Rewards program. Every penny of round-up donations will support The Salvation Army in the communities in which it is donated. In 2021, Schnucks and its customers donated $266,000 to The Salvation Army as part of the Round-Up campaign. At the conclusion of the Round-Up, Schnucks will welcome back The Salvation Army’s bell ringers and their iconic red kettles. Starting Friday, Nov. 25, and continuing through Christmas Eve, bell ringers will
This featured exhibition in the Great Hall of the St. Louis Public Library – Central Library explores how iconic characters both reflect and influence American culture from the 1960s to
Five months ago, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones banned e-scooters downtown. The mayor cited crime concerns with a ban initially portrayed as a stop-gap measure — but she soon extended it into 2023. [content-1] But even though there’s been little outcry, the scooter desert the city has created in downtown St. Louis and Downtown West is an inequity and an inconvenience for those who live, work and visit St. Louis.
From St. Louis Business Journal: Emerson Electric’s (NYSE: EMR) decision to sell its Climate Technologies business will create a new standalone company whose future owner says it will keep its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, making it one of the region’s largest firms. A spokesman for private equity giant Blackstone, which is acquiring a majority stake […]
From Forbes Advisor: Trade schools, also known as vocational schools, prepare students to enter career fields that require specialized training. Professionals who attend trade school include electricians, dental hygienists, veterinary technicians and plumbers. Trade school programs are relatively affordable and highly specialized alternatives to four-year colleges and universities. Keep reading to learn what to expect from […]
There are supposed to be limits on what the federal government can do with all the data it forces people to hand over in exchange for government services. But much of the limiting appears to be left up to the discretion of federal agencies. Discretion is the better part of valor, as they say. If […]