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St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe discusses topical dining subjects.

Arch is retreating to coal for steelmaking; Peabody is keeping coal used for electricity at the core of its business.

Illinois is on the verge of once again allowing midwives without nursing degrees. The state stopped licensing them in 1965 and outlawed midwifery in 1992. A measure to restore the practice is awaiting Governor JB Pritzker's signature.

The stalemate in St. Louis County over approving funding for the America's Center expansion is an opportunty to bring together the region’s smartest minds to take a hard look at the current plan, writes CRG's Jeff Tegethoff.

A Missouri legislator is willing to bet the house that sports wagering in the state would be a success after the Cardinals, Blues and St. Louis City SC announced they're backing ballot initiatives to legalize betting in the state. “I’m pro sports betting,” said Billy Schwarze. “Hopefully Missouri will consider it because I think it would be a win-win scenario for everyone.” “Sports are huge in the United States,” said Michael Hutchings. “I’m assuming that every state will have…

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As the nationwide labor shortage drags on along with the coronavirus pandemic, companies are taking varying strategies to attract workers

The 1,800-square-foot house includes a large TV room and sizable second-floor primary suite.

New data show how the St. Louis region had among the biggest year-over-year gains in the size of its construction workforce among major metro areas. But local experts say there still isn't enough workers to meet demand.

It’s clear that lead exposure is a problem for Missouri’s children. An estimated 4.5% have elevated levels of lead in their blood, more than almost any other state in the country. What’s far more difficult is figuring out where children are getting exposed to lead, said Carlton Waterhouse, President Joe Biden’s pick for one of […]

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They say outer space has a smell, and it stinks. Astronauts who have come back from space walks have described the smell as oily meat. Or gunpowder and gym socks and rum. Or welding fumes. The space walkers have a hard time describing exactly what the smell is like because, reportedly, it’s not like anything else […]

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Fifty years ago today, November 8, Led Zeppelin released its classic fourth studio album, an untitled collection commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. The massively successful album is packed with…

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Don Renner of St. James, MO became a Real Rock Hero in the Real Rock Army today

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Sunday, Made by Lia Bakery in Florissant was turned into Lyla's Dream Bakery, and it was all for a good cause

Rep. Dan Shaul believes Missouri could bring in more than $40 million per year by allowing residents to bet on sports