Aggregator

Enjoy the 5th season of this playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible.

The post Golf the Galleries appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

"Does violence happen in St. Louis? Of course. But we’re also here to show that’s not all of St. Louis. There’s so much more."

The question of convening a constitutional convention is among five ballot initiatives set for the Nov. 8 election.

Police say that they are not currently, "Looking for any additional suspects."

There is no doubt civil asset forfeiture perverts law enforcement’s incentives. When a government agency can directly profit from seizing people’s property, it will do this as often as it can. And when the justice system is skewed against people seeking to have their property returned, it greases the wheels for abuse. In forfeiture cases, […]

The firm's strategy, built around investments in mid-cap companies, was previously limited to investors with about $250,000 in cash to invest. The new fund is designed to entice smaller-scale investors.

"Now I’m able to, after 10 years, climb it 30 times with no ache."

Fannie Sellins organized garment workers along Washington Avenue in the 1910s. She was shot, beaten to death in 1919 at a strike in Pennsylvania.

Doctors believe the child died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a usually fatal infection caused by the naegleria fowleri amoeba.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Flooding in July was historic in the St. Louis area, and parts of St. Charles County were hit hard. First responders who rescued people from floodwaters shared the rescue of a man trapped inside his car. St. Charles County first responders slowly made their way to a car nearly submerged in floodwater. Once there, they found a driver sitting in [...]

The stand-up comedian and "SNL" cast member will head to The Grandel next week to film his special for HBO Max.

GODFREY - On Friday, September 16, The Nature Institute will host “In Harmony with Nature”, a celebration of music and nature. This year will be the second year featuring the Alton High School Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Laura Plummer. “In Harmony with Nature” begins at 5:30 p.m. with time for families to set up a picnic dinner on the skeet range. The concert, which begins at 6 p.m., will take place at the John M. Olin Nature Preserve, located at 2213 S. Levis Lane in Godfrey. T&S Smokehouse Food Truck will have BBQ and Shivers Frozen Custard will bring sweet treats for purchase. Outside food is allowed, however, no alcohol is permitted. Carpooling is encouraged and is sure to bring blankets and chairs for concert viewing. Your experience will start with a short, shaded walk to the skeet range on TNI’s newly paved trail. As you walk along you will see the butterflies and bees visiting the blooming flowers in the savannas, and hear the songs

Continue Reading

ST. LOUIS - Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced the appointment of Lakesha Robinson as the new Mayor’s Office Senior Advisor for Children, Youth, and Families. Her appointment comes as her predecessor Wilford Pinkney moves into his new role as the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention . In addition, Mayor Jones’ Policy Director Nahuel Fefer will be moving to the Community Development Administration (CDA) as its new Executive Director. “As a mom, I understand firsthand how important it is we offer our children every chance to succeed, and we need a proven leader who can help advocate for our babies at the highest levels,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “I am excited to welcome Lakesha Robinson into my administration to help make St. Louis safer and stronger for children and their families. I thank Wil and Nahuel as well for their hard work as they transition into new roles in city government.” Robinson is a St. Louis native who has

Continue Reading

ELSAH - Escape to the historic Village of Elsah Saturday, Aug. 27 for an afternoon of fun, music, tours, and more during the free Elsah Festival. The festival, which marks the end of the summer travel season, will include historic walking tours, a Wetlands Trail Tour, and a Pollinator Garden Tour. Live music will take place throughout the village including at the Riverview House and Gazebo at Green Tree Inn. All businesses and historic buildings will also be open throughout the afternoon featuring food, drink, and craft vendors. Businesses will also be offering specials. The festival runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. “We wanted to create a festival that celebrates the end of summer and that gives folks something to do before the start of school,” Connie Davis, Chairperson of the Elsah Tourism Committee, and co-owner of the Green Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast Inn said. “We want people to be able to get out, have a great day and enjoy the village.” Highlights of the festival

Continue Reading

Visitors will be able to pick their own Gala Apples at two Eckert's locations starting Friday.

This Sunday, August 21, would've been the 70th birthday of the late Joe Strummer, frontman of the hugely influential British punk band The Clash. Strummer, who was born John Mellor,…

Source

Kristie Lynn Myers is scheduled to go before a judge on Oct. 24.

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest collecting submissions from talented artists from all around the world.

The post 2022 IPHF International Photography Contest Exhibition appeared first on Explore St. Louis.