ALTON - JCPenney celebrated 120 years in business with discounts, a new ad campaign, and a new JCPenney-inspired character on Friday. The JCPenney store within the Alton Square Mall joined in on the festivities with a big birthday party from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday. The event featured live musical entertainment from DJ DK Gray as well as special furry guests from 5As Animal Shelter. Alton JCPenney store General Manager Libby Mark said the Alton store is “very community-oriented.” “We have repeat customers that are very loyal to us,” she said. “We pull a lot of people from the St. Louis area for our fine jewelry department. I am new in my position here but this store is very loved by the community. When I reached out to the community everybody was aboard. We have the best customer service here. Some of the employees have been here for 25 years. We try very hard with every customer that comes in our store." The company is also kicking off its “Shopping
Residents of Hyde Park have complained for years about a local business that they say creates eyesores and environmental hazards. Now, they're taking their complaints to court. In a lawsuit filed on behalf of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, residents say the owners of Shreve's Engine Rebuilders violate St. Louis City ordinances and state environmental laws by mishandling industrial waste and toxic chemicals.
Sarah Wood Martin, the alderwoman for St. Louis' 11th Ward, has resigned from her position of five years, effective Monday.
In a news release, Wood Martin said her resignation comes from the passing of Proposition R on April 5. In addition to turning over ward redistricting to a citizens' commission, Proposition R strengthens conflict-of-interest regulations for the Board of Aldermen.
"Unfortunately, under the provisions of Proposition R, I must make a choice," she wrote. "I cannot continue my…
Munchie menus have become popular this holiday season — and by holiday season, we mean this 4/20. Hot Box Cookies had announced their 4/20 special menu earlier this week, and now, Hi-Pointe Drive In (multiple locations including 634 Washington Avenue, 314-405-8274) and Mission Taco Joint (908 Lafayette Avenue, 314-858-8226) have followed suit. [content-1] Hi-Pointe Drive-In’s munchie menu consists of “stoner-friendly creations” with its beer and special food offerings.
UNIVERSITY CITY (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the U.S., sales of window coverings at Halcyon Shades quickly went dark. So the suburban St. Louis business did what …
The children of Metallica are hitting the road together. Bastardane, featuring James Hetfield's son Castor Hetfield on drums, and OTTTO, featuring Robert Trujillo's son Tye Trujillo on bass, have announced…
A few months after the snippet tax was agreed to as part of the EU Copyright Directive, Australia indicated it wanted to take the same route. The government there planned to make Internet companies pay newspapers for sending the latter extra traffic, by imposing something called the News Media Bargaining Code. In a blog post […]
Charlie seems to be mesmerized by something, but what? Is Marian holding up a can of cat food? Is she getting ready to toss a toy Charlie's way? Or is it just the big glass eye that has him enthralled? I'm afraid the answer is lost in the mists of history.
Sheryl Crow has released a cover of the 1969 Rolling Stones song "Live with Me" that features none other than Mick Jagger playing some blues harmonica licks throughout the track.…
Like at many urban schools in the nation, Patrick Henry Elementary School educators and staff have learned the impact of housing insecurities on students.
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