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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Van Halen's fifth studio album, Diver Down. Diver Down became the group's highest-charting album up to that time, peaking at #3…

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ALTON - The Alton Little Theater Showplace is running full speed ahead and presenting the wildly hilarious comedy, THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE less than two weeks after showcasing a big spring concert tribute to Barry Manilow. Of course, the cast and crew of the last production of the 88th season, have been hard at work rehearsing in the newly renovated ALT foyer - and loving every minute of the non-stop action. THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE stars Kathy Piercy, Donna Wilson, and Lee Cox, and Cox says there is "nothing better than live theater and creativity going on in every part of our building." The May comedy (running May 6th -15th) is written by the favorite American playwrighting team of Hope, Jones, and Wooten and is the fourth production presented by the popular writing team in the last 10 years. THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE was released just before COVID shut-downs and so bringing the show to the stage has an extra-special good-time feel says Cox. She is also thrilled that

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The home-grown talent is here in St. Louis, often existing under the critical radar of detection because they lack the networks that could help advocate for them. It's up to businesses to advocate for them, writes Yemi Akande-Bartsch of FOCUS St. Louis.

St. Louis adtech startup Decide has opened up a new office in Austin, Texas, even as it has moved to a "work from anywhere" company. CEO Gabe Lozano explains the reasoning behind its new office and what it means for its talent recruitment strategy.

Me, three weeks ago: We can cross our fingers and hope that mortgage rates don't go up to 5%, but that's a vain hope....The workhorse 30-year fixed mortgage is almost certain to average 5% or more over the rest of this year. Freddie Mac, today: This week, mortgage rates averaged five percent for the first ...continue reading "Mortgage rates break 5% for the first time in a decade"

United States inflation is hitting a 40-year high as US inflation is up 7.9% year-over-year. While that is not good news as we are all paying more for almost everything we need to purchase daily, it does provide some unique opportunities for investors. Let’s look at a few sectors of the market that should be attractive for the foreseeable future. The US economy is still strong as 678,000 jobs were added during the month of February. Americans are leaving their homes to spend money at restaurants, retail stores, and hotels despite inflation. The unfortunate military conflict in Russia presents multiple opportunities for investors. 1. Fertilizer - Russia is the world’s largest exporter of nitrogen in the world which is used to manufacture agricultural fertilizer. Fertilizer prices have already risen significantly and may well continue to do so. We have identified two large publicly traded companies that manufacture potash and nitrogen-based fertilizers as attractive Investments.

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The crash was reported at Manchester and Tamm avenues just before 9 a.m., said fire Capt. Garon Mosby.

Michael Neidorff became Centene Corp., CEO in 1996 and immediately demonstrated his commitment to philanthropy and community service.

Poison frontman Bret Michaels, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, is voicing his support for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, legislation that would put a $35…

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Craft Alliance is pleased to present Other Ways of Knowing, a solo exhibition with Kansas City-based ceramic artist Casey Whittier.   Like so many of

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Mind, Art, Experience: 10 Years of Chess & Culture in Saint Louis celebrates the best chess, art and culture from all 50 exhibitions held at

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Impressionism and Beyond traces the complex and generative encounters of artists with modern life, highlighting the diverse conversations between tradition and innovation, representation and abstraction, and

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Green Door Art Gallery proudly presents The Nature of Things, art inspired by the natural world, featuring laser cut wood mandalas by Karen DeGuire, charcoal

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St. Louis just can’t stay quiet. The region has produced legends who are on a first-name basis worldwide, like Ike & Tina, Miles, Chuck, and

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Admission to the Missouri History Museum and this special exhibit is free.   Women, often portrayed as secondary characters in the city’s formation, were actually

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ATLANTA (AP) — The National Urban League released its annual report on the State of Black America on Tuesday, and its findings are grim. This year’s Equality Index shows Black people still …

Yesterday the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Ryan Adams, 19, with 2nd degree assault and other felonies stemming from a police chase Tuesday morning. Police officers were patrolling Marisol Manor Way just outside of Eureka around 5 a.m. in response to reports of individuals stealing from cars in the area.

Certain dishes fit logically onto the Easter table. Bunnies cause us to think about carrots or a bowl of dressed greens, so usually include those. Below are some of the recipes I’ve used over the years.  the retro: Carrots Persillade; the exotic: Roasted Carrots with Harissa Sauce, by Chef J. Kenji Lopez-Alt; the Mediterranean: Sicilian... 

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The fastest game on Earth.   HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever explores the science behind ice hockey. Technology, physics and other topics highlight the advances of

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The man is suspected of hitting two Eureka officers, including one who broke his ankle during the pursuit.