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Finding love, darts, and Oscar Wilde in St. Louis with “Doubting Tom”
Local filmmaker Vanessa Roman’s Oscar Wilde-inspired, St. Louis-set romantic comedy hits streaming services on August 26.
Festival of Nations returns this weekend
Jack Dorsey says his biggest regret is Twitter became a company
The St. Louis native stands to receive $978 million if the agreement for billionaire Elon Musk to buy Twitter is completed.
Pizza restaurant closes Kirkwood location
In addition to Pi's deep dish pizza, the restaurant served burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and other Mexican fare.
Scammer posing as real Illinois officer demands money
The officer is real but someone is his name to make fake demands and threats.
Imo's Pizza Is Coming to a Frozen Food Aisle Near You
A representative from Dierbergs says that starting next week you'll be able to buy Imo's frozen pizza in all of their stores. Jamie Collins, vice president of advertising and marketing for the grocery chain, tells the RFT that the frozen pizzas will come in seven varieties and retail for $8.99 each. Collins adds that Dierbergs "prioritizes partnerships with other local companies" and is excited that this partnership with Imo's is coming to fruition.
Lunchtime Photo
This is a bit of Queen Anne's Lace along the road to Laguna Beach.
Sister Mary Roch Rocklage, founder of Chesterfield-based Mercy health system, dies
Sister Mary Roch Rocklage, who founded what's now the Chesterfield-based Mercy health care system, died Tuesday after a long illness, officials said. She was 87.
Born Antoinette Marie Rocklage and known as Sister Roch, the north St. Louis native joined the Sisters of Mercy religious order in 1954 at age 19, taking her first vows in 1957. She began her career in a medical/surgical nursing post after receiving her nursing degree in 1961 from what's now St. Xavier University in Chicago.
Early in her…
St. Louis artists: how do you all find out about art fairs and events?
This startup is using videos to make job postings more authentic. It’s already working with some of St. Louis’ largest employers.
St. Louis entrepreneur Rich Dredge says most job postings online are devoid of substance. His startup is providing a new alternative and some of St. Louis' biggest employers are already using it.
Fifth Circuit: It’s Very Fucking Definitely A Rights Violation To Arrest A Journalist For Asking Questions
Four years ago, the Laredo Police Department arrested a citizen journalist for the crime of receiving an answer to a question she asked. Priscilla Villarreal patrols the streets of Laredo with her camera, reporting on police activity simply by turning on her camera during traffic stops, arrests, and other incidents, and providing commentary. Her reporting […]
Final JK-BEC Movie Night At Killion Park Concludes Saturday Night, AARP Sponsors This Week
ALTON - The final JK-BEC Movie Night at James Killion Park will conclude with “Spiderman No Way Home” on Saturday night (August 27) at James Killion Park at Salu. This week’s sponsor is AARP Illinois. The movie starts at dusk. There will be free snow cones, hot dogs, and popcorn for kids. Those who attend are asked to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Jeff Scott, a spokesperson for AARP, said this sponsorship is just another way AARP tries to use part of a program called “Livable Communities” and how to make a community better. “Events such as the Movies In The Park in Alton jump out as a chance for kids, grandparents, mothers, and fathers to get out to have a good evening,” Scott said. “It is a chance for families to have a good evening and we cherish those kinds of opportunities.” Scott said: “Spiderman No Way Home” is a wonderful movie and he is thankful to be able to show it at James Killion Park. “This is
Man charged in fatal shooting after argument at St. Louis County home
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The Abortion Election
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First of three men charged in 2020 double homicide in Jennings is sentenced to prison
Trevion Berry, 24, and Byron Staples, 28, were fatally shot Dec. 9, 2020, at Jennings Station Road and McClaran Avenue.
Happy 60th birthday to Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell
Here's wishing a very happy and very rocking birthday to longtime Def Leppard guitarist and former Dio member Vivian Campbell, who turned 60 Thursday. In honor of the milestone, Def…
Larson Financial Holdings acquires St. Charles-based CPA firm
The acquisition talks began in May through a phone call and an email from a business associate who told Terry Ohlms about Larson Financial’s interest in expanding its accounting and tax services.
Traffic change on Manchester Road in Brentwood; pedestrian tunnel about half-way finished
MoDOT Communications Specialist Andrew Gates on Wednesday shared some information on a traffic switch on Route 100 (Manchester Road) near Mary Avenue expected within two weeks. The report: Crews have finished about half of the work on the pedestrian walking tunnel that will go underneath Manchester Road. To work on the other half, crews will […]