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St. Louis, O'Fallon consider 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana

2 years 11 months ago
The cities of St. Louis and O’Fallon, Missouri, are considering a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana, that’s in addition to the state's 6%. St. Louis Ward 12 Alderman Bill Stephens said the money from the sales tax would go into the general fund. "I think we're all aware of the declining population of the city. That means a shrinking tax base. So I think in a lot of ways, this 3% tax could absolutely be a much-needed lifeline for the city's operations,” Stephens said. If the Board of…
Laura Barczewski, KSDK

So St. Louis: Incognito Immigrant Understands Your Slavic Sh*t Talk

2 years 11 months ago
My Croatian parents immigrated to St. Louis when I was three. They insisted I seem as American as possible and mainly spoke to me in English — except when heated reprimands required an authoritative ferocity only a Slavic language could provide. My parents’ code-switching worked.
Anonymous

The Festivus Fun Run Returns to Edwardsville on December 21

2 years 11 months ago
Show off your high strength-to-weight ratio by participating in a Festivus Fun Run! In what is truly a Festivus miracle, everyone's favorite winter holiday will be celebrated two days early this year thanks to the good people at RunWell (142 North Main Street, Edwardsville, Illinois; 618-659-9903), who are inviting the public to don their holiday pajamas or favorite ugly sweaters and take to the streets of Edwardsville.
Daniel Hill

ELF the Musical Opens at the St. Louis Fox

2 years 11 months ago
It's impossible not to be charmed by the story of Buddy the elf, a human who grew up in the North Pole never understanding why he was so much taller and slower than all the other elves. Once he finds out he's adopted, Buddy sets off to New York City to find his birth father (who is, gasp, on the naughty list).
Jessica Rogen

Take that to the bank

2 years 11 months ago
While the debate on Direct Cash Assistance program continued through the fall, Kim Harris was counting her blessings - after counting her cash.
Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American