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Messenger: Lawsuits target Missouri law that would jail homeless people. ‘It is cruelty.’
A federal lawsuit is the latest to target a "model bill" that makes camping on state property or right-of-ways a crime in Missouri.
America’s Monsters, Superheroes and Villains: Our Culture at Play
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
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If You’re Ignoring Waste, It’s at Your Own Expense
From Pro Builder: Sales have slowed, price increases have ceased, labor and material costs remain high. To add insult to injury, mortgage interest rates have doubled. The result is a significant squeeze on home builder margins, especially compared with the sky-high profit levels of the COVID years. Understandably, builders of all types are looking for solutions—ideally […]
Affton Dog Rescue Petitions for Admin Offices, Holding Facility
From Call Newspapers: The St. Louis County Planning Commission held a public hearing Dec. 19 on a petition for administrative offices and an overnight boarding facility for a dog rescue nonprofit in Affton. Needy Paws Rescue, a volunteer nonprofit organization that rescues dogs from kill shelters and takes in strays and surrendered pets in the area, […]
How Local Woman Became an Ironworker and is Encouraging Others
From St. Louis Public Radio: Aurora Bihler has spent the past nine years as a union ironworker in St. Louis. It wasn’t always her career plan, but, with a degree in fine arts and sculpture, she realized she needed to find a more stable career. The path wasn’t easy, but Bihler hopes that others — […]
Ex-NBA player from St. Louis, former teammate to open 2 dispensaries in St. Louis
‘Good News is Bad News’ in Latest Labor Report
From Construction Dive: Dive Brief:Construction’s job openings were largely flat in November compared to the month before, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The amount of unfilled positions for which contractors are actively recruiting declined by 2,000 to 388,000, according to analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors. That small drop — down less than […]
Chicago Magazine Is Thirsty as Hell for St. Louis
Chicago Magazine likes what the Lou is up to so much they want us in their state. An article posted to the 50-year-old magazine's website yesterday argues that St. Louis should ditch Missouri and join team Illinois. The piece titled "We’ll Swap You Southern Illinois for St. Louis" argues that Chicago and St. Louis have much more in common with each other than they do the rural areas of their respective states.
The Future of Cities Relies on Multiuse Districts
From Gensler: Can you talk about why workplaces are so important to how a healthy city functions, and how, if we’re not taking steps to repopulate cities and keep them active, there are going to be big economic consequences? Sofia Song: I absolutely think that businesses and workplaces are essential to a city’s vitality. We need […]
PSA: it’s coyote mating season.
How to Get These 11 Renewable Energy Careers
From Thomas Net: As the renewable energy industry grows across the world, so do the opportunities for employment in this field. From positions as agricultural and food scientists to solar photovoltaic installers, it is now possible to develop a career on the cutting edge of industry that is both lucrative and rewarding. In the United States, […]
Call for Entries: Construction’s Top Women Leaders 2023
From Construction Dive: Each year, Construction Dive spotlights dozens of the industry’s top women leaders in our Construction Champions program. With this year’s Women in Construction Week coming up March 5 to 11, we’re looking for a new set of pros to highlight. We need your help identifying the women who are working to shape the commercial construction […]
Boutique Hotel Planned in Clayton’s DeMun Business District
From City Scene STL: A development plan, submitted by Ellen Reid of the Reid Group Luxury Real Estate to the City of Clayton on December 29th, details a plan for a new hotel in the DeMun Business District. It would be the first of its kind for the neighborhood. The proposed hotel will reside in two […]
Clementine's launches five new flavors for "Veganuary"
A movement begun last year by the same-named organization, Veganuary encourages more people to eat plant-based products during the month of January.
Florissant man dies after pickup hits car that broke down on I-270
The man who died in the Jan. 3 crash is identified as Christopher L. McQuay, 48.
Caterpillar Levels Up with First Giant Electric Mining Truck
From Thomas Net: Construction machinery and equipment company Caterpillar announced that its first battery electric 793 large mining truck had a successful demonstration. The prototype displayed its abilities on a 4.3-mile course with customers in attendance. Caterpillar reported that the prototype, loaded to capacity, reached a maximum speed of 37.3 miles per hour, traveled over half a mile up a 10% grade […]
Drilling Phase of the Jefferson Barracks Tunnel Reaches Completion
From Saint Louis Public Radio: The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has hit a significant milestone and has finished drilling the Jefferson Barracks Tunnel. When fully completed, the seven-foot-diameter pipe will run up to 220 feet underground for more than three miles from northern Oakville to the confluence of the River des Peres and Mississippi […]
Starbucks, retail, apartments could be headed for former shopping plaza in Metro East
Golden Apple Extends Application Deadline For Accelerators Program, Aspiring Educators Encouraged To Apply
ILLINOIS - Golden Apple, a non-profit dedicated to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers, has extended the deadline to apply to its Accelerators program to January 31, 2023. Through the Accelerators program, Golden Apple aims to meet the teacher shortage crisis head on throughout southern, central and western Illinois by providing a path to teaching for non-educators with bachelor’s degrees looking to make a difference in classrooms right in their communities. Aspiring educators are encouraged to apply at www.goldenapple.org/ accelerators . Illinois’ ongoing teacher shortage, a crisis further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has prevented many students from accessing the quality education they deserve. According to a report by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents, 88% of school districts statewide reported having a teacher shortage problem in 2021, up from 77% in 2020. The effects of the teacher shortage crisis are felt most strongly
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