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St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe discusses topical dining subjects.

It comes as no surprise that the progressive city of St. Louis is knee-deep in one of the most important criminal justice reform issues in America. Too bad it's on the wrong side.…

It was just after 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, when the forms arrived from the state treasurer’s office. Without warning, and with little explanation, school superintendents discovered they were now required to certify their district had complied with Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s demands to drop any and all COVID-19 mitigation measures, such as mask […]

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Most Americans who want to own a house – and can afford it – follow a fairly straightforward path to their dreams. They start with a loan from a bank or mortgage company, institutions that are subject to state and federal regulations. When buyers close on the home they want, the agreement is registered with […]

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A new study illustrates fossil fuel companies' greenwashing agenda.

Workers at a small business in Missouri are from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. All are working together while closely monitoring the war involving their home countries.

A cursory review of American history shows the central role God and religion played and continue to play in our politics. From the Revolutionary War to the formation and drafting of our most sacred national documents, God and religious principles are boldly infused throughout. The phrase “separation of church and state” is not found in […]

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Russian forces launched hundreds of missiles and artillery attacks across the country, including powerful bombs dropped on residential areas of Chernihiv, a city north of the capital of Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said.

ST. LOUIS - Monday morning will be cloudy with some showers. Expect a cold, cloudy, and breezy day. High temperatures will be in the low-40s. Expect clear skies Monday night with overnight temps in the 20s. It will be slightly warmer Tuesday with partly sunny skies. Wednesday and Thursday will be dry with temperatures in [...]

The risks vastly outweigh the potential benefits, they argue.

GODFREY - Godfrey Fire Protection District Lt. Chris Stratton and Capt. Chris Dennison set out on a long 40-pound ruck fund-raising adventure this past Saturday and went past 20 miles, all the way to Pere Marquette State Park then partially back to Godfrey Fire House, where they started. The two and some others, who joined them, did the fund-raising event for BackStoppers Inc. and FOB Rasor. Saturday was the third anniversary since March 5, 2019, when Godfrey Fire Capt. Jake Ringering died while battling a blaze on Culp Lane in Bethalto. Jake was 37 at the time when a wall collapsed on March 5, 2019, killing him and injuring three other firefighters. Firefighter Luke Warner was the other most seriously injured suffering two broken legs but did return to duty after a long recovery. Godfrey Fire Chief Eric Cranmer said he couldn't be more proud of the two men and the others who walked in the fund-raiser in memory of Jake Ringering. "It was a great honor to Jake what they did," he said.

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Dutchtown Main Streets‘ Design Committee and the Dutchtown Community Improvement District want to help you spruce up your storefront! Businesses within the CID footprint can apply for grants of up to $500 $1,000 for physical improvements to their street-facing façades. Our businesses’ front doors are the gateways to Dutchtown for many visitors, and an attractive entrance attracts economic activity and shows off the character of our neighborhood.

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Todd Rundgren is one of several well-known musicians who are taking part in the 2022 edition of the "It Was Fifty Years Ago Today: A Tribute to The Beatles" tour,…

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The head of the Urban League argues that we must invest in robust public transit if we want to build an economically resilient and racially equitable region.

More than a third of risky U.S. chemical facilities face threats exacerbated by global warming, according to a new report.

The umpteenth iteration of what Manchin wants out of the Biden agenda is here: some energy investments, paid for by tax and prescription drug reform.

New projects in Black and brown neighborhoods divided by the mid-century interstate highway push can be job creation engines.

Donald Trump betrayed Iran for no reason. Time to make amends.

With interest rate hikes expected and federal stimulus funds drying up, commercial lending experts share what they'll expect in the commercial lending arena in 2022.