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O’Fallon and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church
The parish complex of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary cuts a stunning profile down the west side of Main Street north of the railroad tracks in the historic section of O’Fallon. The church is over 150 years old,… Continue Reading →
The best food and drink events in St. Louis this weekend: Nov. 19-21
Whether you want to start getting ready for the holidays or just want to get out for a few drinks, there are plenty of things to do in St. Louis this weekend.
40 Under 40 2021: Colleen Mettler, Emerson
Saucy Porka Will Open Its First St. Louis Location in Midtown
St. Louis will soon be getting a taste of globally-inspired Asian and Puerto Rican fusion cuisine courtesy of Saucy Porka (3900 Laclede Avenue). The Chicago-based restaurant has plans to open its first location outside of the Windy City in the former Kaldi's Coffee location on Vandeventer Avenue.…
Thursday, November 18, 2021 — A legacy of racially restrictive housing in St. Louis
Tens of thousands of properties in St. Louis have racially restrictive covenants, even though they've been outlawed for decades. These covenants segregated neighborhoods and left a lasting impact on the city's housing.
Some states forge ahead with COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are expected as soon as Friday to expand access to COVID-19 booster shots to all American adults. But some states aren’t waiting for a green light from D.C. At least six states already have opened up eligibility for the boosters from Pfizer and Moderna beyond the categories specified by federal […]
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Taco restaurant chain opens first Missouri location in St. Charles County
The Rep names veteran New York theater executive as managing director
Restaurants, workers in St. Louis County feel effects of national labor shortage
Cardinals announce 2022 promotions schedule including season-long salute to Wainwright and Molina
Take a first look inside Panera's next-generation cafe (Photos)
CEO Niren Chaudhary remained mum on the company's IPO plans in visiting St. Louis to debut the new cafe, which he said will emphasize the national fast-casual chain’s origins as a bakery while adding double drive-thru lanes and technology that can greet customers by name. Here's a first look inside.
Maaji's Street Kitchen now open in St. Ann
Heena Chopra sells grab-and-go Northern Indian fare out of a tucked-away storefront in North County.
St. Louis Character: It adds up for school principal David Shanks Sr., whose passions are math and whisky
40 Under 40 2021: Alisa Lewis, McCarthy Building Cos.
New (ish) Book — ‘New Mobilities: Smart Planning for Transportation Technologies’ by Todd Litman
Mobility is very important to our lives, and humankind continues to consider new/different modes of transportation. Both of my grandfathers were born in simpler times: 1886 & 1899. The latter was my maternal grandfather, he lived until the age of 97. He saw and experienced many forms of mobility in ...
Algae blooms, which can threaten drinking water and human health, pop up regularly in dozens of Illinois waterways. And they may increase.
They appear to be connected to human-caused climate change. Along with nutrient overload from intense storms, warming temperatures can feed blooms.
U2’s chart-topping 1991 album ‘Achtung Baby’ was released 30 years ago today
U2's Achtung Baby album celebrates its 30th anniversary today. Released on November 18, 1991, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, and has been certified eight-times platinum by…
40 Under 40 2021: James Lesch, Vivent Health
Tommy Chims Smokes Illicit's SFV OG
Contrary to the beliefs of some of the more skeptical among us, not every person who uses cannabis is looking to get stoned out of their mind. In the medical marijuana community — the real one, where real people use weed to assist with real maladies — patients have to walk a tightrope, balancing cannabis' health benefits against its propensity to send its users into outer space.…