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Kunce, Valentine Swap Defamation Allegations as Primary Gets Ugly
With five days until voters go to the polls, the two leading Democratic candidates for Senate are trading legal barbs. At the heart of the fracas is a campaign ad titled "Not Real" put out by beer heiress and nurse Trudy Busch Valentine attacking former Marine Lucas Kunce. Near the end of the ad, it states that Kunce is against gay marriage, Planned Parenthood and criminal-justice reform as it relates to marijuana possession.
Devin Nunes Drops SLAPP Case He Lost Against Guy He Claims Is The Husband Of The Satirical Tweeting Cow Who Mocks Him
Last month, we wrote about how Devin Nunes had lost yet another of his many, many SLAPP suits against various critics online for being mildly critical of the former congressman, who seems to have the thinnest skin imaginable. As you’ll recall, Nunes’ chronic SLAPP infatuation began a little over three years ago with a lawsuit […]
St. Louis' top startups honored at 2022 Fire Awards and Startup Exit Awards event (Photos)
St. Louis Inno on Tuesday hosted its Fire Awards and Startup Exit Awards, recognizing more than two dozen startups and innovators that notched major milestones in the past year. The event marked the inaugural celebration of St. Louis Inno’s Fire Awards and the fourth year of honoring companies and entrepreneurs through the Startup Exit Awards.
Town & Country Bank hires veteran banker as Jefferson County market president
“He is both an exceptional banker and a dedicated community partner,” Roger Gott, chairman and president of Town & Country Bank, said in a statement of the newly hired JeffCo market president.
‘I’ll kill everyone before I go back to jail’ – At-large suspect wanted in dozens of burglaries
A Florissant man suspected in at least 15 burglaries in the greater St. Louis area is at large and believed to be armed and dangerous.
Watch Billy Corgan play new song about Highland Park shooting during benefit concert
Wednesday night, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and his longtime partner, Chloé Mendel, hosted a virtual benefit concert supporting the victims of the July 4 shooting in Highland Park,…
Upcoming Leonard Cohen tribute album features Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, James Taylor & more
Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop and James Taylor are among the artists who have lent their talents to Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, a 12-track album celebrating the…
Upcoming Leonard Cohen tribute album features James Taylor, Peter Gabriel, Mavis Staples & more
James Taylor, Peter Gabriel and Mavis Staples are among the artists who have lent their talents to Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, a 12-track album celebrating the late…
In The Heights – Stages St. Louis
IN THE HEIGHTS, the Tony Award Winning Best Musical from the creator of HAMILTON, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s
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Wentzville's 'State of Emergency' to help house pets
The decree allows anyone, not just kennels, to temporarily have up to ten dogs, cats, or other animal
Time is running out to submit your nomination for the 2022 40 Under 40 Awards
Time is running out to submit your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's annual 40 Under 40 Awards program, which celebrates young professionals in the St. Louis region.
The deadline to submit a nomination is next Friday, Aug. 5. Click the link here to submit yours before it's too late.
In November, the Business Journal will introduce a new class of 40 young professionals who are making a difference in the St. Louis business community. To be eligible for the 2022 program, a candidate…
2022 Fire Awards and Startup Exit Awards: Celebrating St. Louis' startup successes
There’s times when I wonder whether I’m qualified to write about entrepreneurship.
I’ve never owned a business or worked for a startup. Heck, I didn’t even take a business class in college.
As I wrote the profiles for St. Louis Inno’s Fire Awards and Startup Exit Awards, I began to do some reflection and I came to this conclusion: I’ve learned more about entrepreneurship over the years than I’ve realized.
That’s because, growing up, there was a time when my parents supported…
Black Rhinoceros leaves the Saint Louis Zoo
Dewey’s > imo’s
2022 Startup Exit Awards: Wugen's $172M funding round helps develop new cancer treatments
Since raising $172 million from investors, drug development startup Wugen has made significant progress on its efforts to develop new cancer treatments, including the launch of a clinical trial.
Meet ‘Ssippi, St. Louis’s New Natural Wine Bar
Located at the corner of Pennsylvania Ave. and Cherokee St. (2926 Cherokee), ‘Ssippi natural wine bar has been ingratiating itself among locals since its opening in early July. The modern yet quaint neighborhood hangout offers a rotating selection of natural wines, cocktails, and a simple menu of snacks, plus a spacious patio in the back. […]
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2022 Startup Exit Awards: Jim Eberlin completes a 'hat trick' in St. Louis' startup economy
As a teenager, inspired by the stories of some of America’s top technology entrepreneurs, Jim Eberlin began to be interested in launching companies of his own. He was motivated by the likes of Bill Gates of Microsoft, Apple’s Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison of Oracle Corp. Decades later, Eberlin has created a story of his own that can inspire other nascent entrepreneurs.
Sugarfire's Friday special to benefit employees impacted by flash floods
The "WRappers delight” special includes wet brisket, mac and cheese, honey badger barbecue sauce, and cheddar cheese all wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
2022 Startup Exit Awards: How Nerdy and Benson Hill became St. Louis' first unicorns and why they have 'no regrets' in going public
Nerdy and Benson Hill's transition from 'unicorns' to publicly trade companies may not have been as smooth as hoped, but each company's CEOs say their trajectory is far stronger than the price of their shares.