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The study from the St. Louis Realtors is the first time that anyone has compiled a central database of all the building codes in St. Louis County, the association said. And the solution could involve putting the issue before county voters.

The day reminds people to help others during the holiday season. Here are some ways to chip in

Missouri lawmakers trained their focus Tuesday on how school boards interact with the public and the ways in which history is taught in schools. For over three hours, the Joint Committee on Education discussed how social studies curriculum makes its way into the classroom, raising questions about whether the Sept. 11 attacks are taught and […]

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PARIS (AP) — Josephine Baker — the St. Louis-born entertainer, anti-Nazi spy and civil rights activist — was inducted into France’s Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to …

He released a statement indicating that 31 of 35 county chairmen and 15 state lawmakers in the new 15th district support him.

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season, and as it ramps up, more pop-up bars are coming to the Lou. Frosted, a holiday cocktail experience, comes to Tower Grove Park on December 16 and aims to turn Piper Palm House (4271 Northeast Drive, 314-771-4454) into a winter wonderland.

A curated menu by Pat Gioia and the team at STL Barkeep takes center stage at the pop-up with the group promising a variety of holiday-themed cocktails.…

Shopping local can make a big difference for the region, as the Federal Reserve’s Bill Rodgers explains. He’s joined by Debra Hunter, co-owner of Provisions St. Louis, and St. Louisans sharing their favorite local spots.

Here's a bit of news that will almost certainly make the members of Mötley Crüe feelgood: the Los Angeles metallers have sold their entire recorded catalog to the global music…

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He has served as acting director since Oct. 1, following the retirement of Doug Burris.

The votes have been counted, the numbers checked and rechecked, and the spilled sugar and chocolate chips have all been swept away.

Approximately 50 St. Louis families lose their homes to tax foreclosure each year, even though they owe on average just a few thousand dollars. Abdul Abdullah talks about a new fund that aims to help those families stay in their homes and keep the tax collector at bay.

A Hillsboro-based provider of crane repair and inspection services is being acquired – and renamed – by a Houston-based crane sales and service dealer.

Mariah Carey knows she's a catch, so she has this small piece of advice to the potential suitor who wants to win her heart: "You have to love Christmas." Speaking with E!'s Daily Pop recently, the…

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Women’s shaving and body care products company Billie has been acquired by the parent company of Schick and Skintimate shaving products as well as other brands, including Playtex and Stayfree. Edgewell Personal Care Co. (NYSE: EPC) paid $310 million for Billie’s portfolio of personal care products for women in an all-cash transaction. Edgewell, which has a large office in Chesterfield, in fall 2018 switched its corporate headquarters from St. Louis to Shelton, Connecticut, where many of its…

St. Louis author Beth Bacon discusses her new book “Helping Our World Get Well: COVID Vaccines,” the art of a good children’s book and how to talk to kids about complicated topics.

Are you required to wear a mask in St. Louis County or not? Due to a recent ruling by a Missouri Circuit Court judge, the legality of the county’s mask ordinance is being questioned again. The issue headed to St. Louis County Circuit Court on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and also will be discussed at Tuesday night’s County Council meeting. Last week, a judge in Cole County ruled all existing local health orders in Missouri and orders related to Covid-19 that are issued by unelected officials like a…