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Voter Suppression Is Alive and Well in Missouri, and It Must Stop

3 years ago
Three WashU students from Indiana, Georgia and Texas highlight issues with voter ID laws and other voter-suppression tactics in light of the midterm election tomorrow. In 2021, a mural of John Lewis on the Washington University campus was vandalized by the Patriot Front, a white supremacist group.
Andrew de las Alas, Sonal Churiwal and Saish Satyal

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Receives Roof Upgrade From Local Companies

3 years ago
The Saint Louis Contemporary Art Museum received a new roof, rooftop safety additions, and artistic metalwork thanks to the efforts of several local companies. Western Specialty Contractors executed RoofTech Consulting’s, Inc. design and detailing to deliver a successful project. Opened in 2003 and located in St. Louis City’s Grand Center Arts District, the 27,000-square-foot Contemporary Art […]
Dede Hance

Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design Is Recognized By The 2022 Architecture Awards, Won An Honorable Mention For Its Cascade Mausoleum

3 years ago
ST. LOUIS - Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design is proud to announce its Cascade Mausoleum is recognized by the 2022 Architecture Awards. Architecture MasterPrize gave the mausoleum, located in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, an Honorable Mention in Architectural Design. A mausoleum had not been built in Bellefontaine Cemetery for over 70 years. Then a family approached Thomas Wall of Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design to design a mausoleum. They trusted Wall and his process and allowed him to express his creativity without financial or aesthetic restrictions. “Thomas has an amazing appreciation of art and beauty,” said the client, who wishes to remain anonymous. “He has the unique ability to extract, cultivate, and realize a vision that goes far beyond simple bricks and mortar. Mitchell Wall does not miss a detail." Built at a cost of $5.3 million, the structure with a solid concrete core encased in granite panels and blocks overlooks Cascade Lake. Visitors

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SCCTD Celebrates Additional Upgrades Made to Belleville Transit Center

3 years ago
After unveiling updates made to the Belleville Transit Center in June as part of the “Transit Stop Transformation” project, the St. Clair County Transit District today celebrated the completion of an additional $348,000 in upgrades at the highly utilized station, located at 718 Scheel Street in Belleville. The improvements, which include rider amenities and office […]
Dede Hance

Scooter's Coffee Raises A Cup To Veterans With Free Drink On Veterans Day

3 years ago
ST. LOUIS - To honor veterans this Veterans Day, Scooter’s Coffee is giving back to those who have proudly served our country. On Friday, Nov. 11, veterans can receive a free handcrafted drink of any size at Scooter’s Coffee. Veterans can choose from any of Scooter’s Coffee hot, iced or blended drinks, including holiday favorites such as a Peppermint Mocha , Praline Caramelicious®, and Sugar Cookie Latte – all made with rich, fresh espresso. Veterans can visit scooterscoffee.com/menu for a full list of delicious drink offerings. “We are grateful to veterans and all military members for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to serve and protect our freedom,” said Joe Thornton, President of Scooter’s Coffee, LLC. “Scooter’s Coffee customers, dedicated franchisees, and employees are passionate about helping veterans in the communities we serve, and we are honored to give back to those who exemplify our company Core Value

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Alderwoman Brown: Souls To The Polls Voting Campaign In Alton Huge Success

3 years ago
ALTON - Alton Alderwoman Rosetta Brown shared today that the weekend Souls To The Polls voting campaign in Alton was "well-attended" and "a huge success." "Over 300 people voted on Sunday," she said. "The caravan to the polls was phenomenal. The voters were ignited." Brown thanked the pastors, church members, voters, and community organizers and leaders for the effort. "Thank you for exercising your right to vote," she said. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and the polls in Illinois are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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