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Here is a headline today in the Wall Street Journal: Shopper Rebellion Against Higher Prices Helps Slow Inflation Indeed? Let's investigate how this rebellion against inflation is manifesting itself: Conagra Brands Inc., which makes Hunt’s ketchup and Slim Jim meat sticks, raised prices 17% in its latest quarter, on top of two previous quarters, when ...continue reading "The “rebellion” against inflation is about more than just inflation"

Workers at Hillside Manor Healthcare and Rehab held a one-day strike outside the building Monday afternoon. They’re calling for better wages and more paid time off.

Survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault now have a phone number that they can text for help 24 hours a day. The Safe Connections Crisis Textline (314-531-2003) started in 2021 to give people an easy way to contact the organization. Safe Connections has been providing help to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the St. Louis area for more than 40 years.

Paulina Porizkova is sharing fond memories of her very first date with her late husband, The Cars’ Ric Ocasek.  “I’m sitting at a table at the Odeon restaurant, the very same table where,…

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ALTON - Lifestyle/creativity coach and self-described “mind mechanic” Michael Gebben recently appeared on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to discuss the results of a recent brain scan and the possible ways ADHD can impact one’s approach to their career. In 2010 and 2011, Gebben had been very successful in the video production industry - he was featured in magazines, traveled, and earned over six figures in video production business two years out of high school at 20 years old. But when COVID hit in March of 2020, he had to rethink his business strategy and transitioned into coaching full-time, which led to a bit of self-discovery. “I noticed there were certain things that were happening with me that were interesting, and some stuff came up about ADHD,” Gebben said. “I’ve had people say with my energy, some things about ADHD here and there … some stuff started to come up and I dug into it really hardcore,

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Urban League and the St. Louis Area Foodbank gave out food at a special event.

ALTON - Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis CEO and President Michael P. McMillan was the keynote speaker with the theme; “Injustice Anywhere Is A Threat To Justice Anywhere” in the Annual NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities Sunday at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Alton. McMillan’s delivery was well-received by the capacity crowd at the church. Alton Branch NAACP 2nd Vice President/Alderwoman Rosetta Brown, Alton Branch NAACP President Michael Holliday Sr., Alton NAACP 1st Vice President Leon Smallwood-Bey, and Alton Mayor David Goins were also key parts to Sunday’s ceremony, along with McMillan. Brown said this Dr. King ceremony was one of the best in recent years. The program for Sunday's event was as follows: Alton Branch NAACP 2nd Vice President Alderwoman Rosetta Brown, Expeditor Invocation – Elder Marcus Harrison, Deliverance Temple Lift Every Voice and Sing Presentation of Dr. King Wreath – Executive Committee Members, Alton Branch

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MONDAY, JANUARY 9 Three teens were arrested after a shooting at a St. Charles Cracker Barrel — which we hope shuts up all the Post-Dispatch commenters who are convinced crime only happens east of Forest Park. A 52-year-old man was warming his truck when he spotted a trio of teens trying to steal it.

U2 frontman Bono is set to appear on the next episode of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett’s Smartless podcast, debuting January 23. “We needed a lead vocalist, so we got Bono,” they share in announcing the news. “Come join…

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William Jones, 50, was already facing multiple drug-related charges in connection with the case.

City Justice Center officials confirmed the suspected shooter was released Saturday afternoon

Members of a Black liberation group under investigation by the FBI called on the federal government today to answer for a church fire they described as a “direct assault” against its movement. Leaders of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement and African People’s Socialist Party say a “very suspicious” fire at a north city church was the most recent attack on their movement.

Police said the officer was possibly exposed to Fentanyl.

At the beginning of the year, we launched the latest edition of our public domain game jam, Gaming Like It’s 1927! We’re calling on game designers of all stripes to build analog or digital games based on the works that have entered the public domain this year, including: Check out Duke’s Public Domain Day article or Copyright […]

The new St. Louis office leader for one of St. Louis' largest architecture firms faces the challenge of navigating the firm's new hybrid work culture.