Here, again, is every newly announced show for the week! Click through and start planning ahead. And as always, here's your obligatory COVID safety warning: Be sure to check with the venues before you make plans to head to any of these shows, as the virus is still circulating and safety measures vary from venue to venue.
Zbigniew and Agnes Matukin didn’t plan to start a business when they immigrated from Poland to the United States. Now they've built their company and related business entities to about 130 employees with annual revenue of $20 million.
The St. Louis Chess Club will host the U.S. Senior Championship, U.S. Junior Championship, and U.S. Girls' Junior Championship tournaments at the former Sub Zero Vodka Bar space from July 6-16.
Although Mendon area residents complained about the crossing for years, BNSF Railway says MoDOT had not contacted them to conduct an official review of the site that required before any repairs are initiated.
By Laura Bauer, Eric Adler, Judy L. Thomas | The Kansas City Star (TNS)
SEE VIDEO: EDWARDSVILLE - Buff City Soap had an official ribbon cutting this past week at its new 2238 Troy Road in Edwardsville location. The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce conducted the ribbon cut. If someone wants the unique experience of everything handmade, they can visit Buff City Soap in Edwardsville. “Buff City likes to be involved with other businesses because we do fundraising and donating to events, pop-ups,” Taylor Riechmann, Maker Manager, Buff City Soap in Edwardsville. “Everything is plant-based and there are no harsh chemicals used. You can come in and customize products because we hand make it all. We love meeting new people every day.” "Our Makers are whipping up delightfully fragrant creations to share with you no matter how you choose to shop: online or at our Soap Makery,” Riechmann said. “We take tremendous pride in handcrafting each and every bar of soap in our Soap Makery. Each soap is truly unique.”
Karthik Raghavan came to the U.S. as part of a joint master’s program. The St. Louisan now runs a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company, which in 2017 got FDA approval for a dog medicine. It's now seeking approval of a human drug to boost operations further.
Borne out of frustrations over healthcare facilities’ visitor restrictions during the pandemic, a pair of bills signed by Gov. Mike Parson Thursday will give patients’ caregivers and family clearer means to access their loved ones. Dubbed the “No Patient Left Alone Act” and “Compassionate Care Visitation Act,” the bills establish rules by which patients’ caregivers […]
We’ve written about Rappler, the very successful Filipino investigative news organization founded by reporter Maria Ressa, multiple times over the past few years. Rappler was very critical of the Rodrigo Duterte administration, but it’s reporting was solid. Back in 2018, the Filipino SEC announced that it was going to shut down Rappler, in a move […]
Ajla Zigic came to St. Louis in 1995 as a refugee, and saw her parents work hard to build a better life. It's why she's devoted her career to access to capital, being part of a team distributing $200 million in low and moderate-income areas.
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE - Record holiday gas prices won’t stop many Americans from traveling by car this Independence Day weekend, AAA Spokesperson Nick Chabarria pointed out today. The gas prices this Independence Day weekend will be the most ever, Chabarria said. "Despite national gas prices being $1.74 more per average gallon compared to last year and the most expensive ever for the holiday, Americans will travel by car in record numbers this July 4th weekend," he said. "AAA expects 42 million Americans to travel by car, the most on record for that mode of travel during the holiday. "In total, 47.9 million Americans will travel this Independence Day weekend, just shy of 2019 levels. The increase in volume, due largely to pent-up demand for travel, will put more pressure on the demand for fuel. This is occurring as supplies remain tight around the globe for crude oil and refined products. While gas prices have been dropping over the last two weeks, it is possible they could reverse
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Mother of a pregnant MoDOT worker who was struck and killed in a work zone crash said there will be no criminal charges against the driver. Kaitlyn Anderson died with her unborn baby Jaxx on November 18 on Telegraph Road over Interstate 255. Her mother said Thursday that she [...]
Brian Barlay, an immigrant from Sierra Leone, runs a consulting business with an emphasis on helping immigrants acclimate to the St. Louis area and American culture. He wants more to come here, reasoning that they're “driven and entrepreneurial.”
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s famous Green Living Festival is back this year and is being hosted as a series of pop-up events at your favorite St. Louis locations. Next Saturday, July 9, they’ll be offering the "Summer of Sustainability" event at the Missouri History Museum (5700 Lindell Boulevard, MOHistory.org).
Calling all DemoCats, RePuplicans, and all those in between who are looking to make their paw mark on the political landscape in Maplewood and Richmond Heights. Your time has come! The Mid County Chamber of Commerce, with sponsorship by CNB St. Louis Bank, is facilitating an election to name our community’s first ever Pet Mayor […]
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