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Guerrilla Street Food Is For Sale; Will Close Without a Buyer

3 years ago
Eleven years ago, Joel Crespo and Brian Hardesty set out on a mission: To be pioneers in the city's nascent food truck scene by introducing St. Louis diners to modern Filipino cuisine through their brand, Guerrilla Street Food (43 South Old Orchard Avenue, Webster Groves; 314-274-2528). Now, after over a decade defined by success on both those counts, the business partners are ready to step away from their beloved food truck and brick and mortar and are looking for a buyer to carry on their legacy.
Cheryl Baehr

Christy Dawson Kindness Week Set for April 25-29

3 years ago
GRANITE CITY – In honor of former Granite City High School Social Worker Christy Dawson, Grigsby Intermediate School will be celebrating Christy Dawson Kindness Week on April 25-29, 2022. Dawson passed away on March 31, 2021. Grigsby hosted a t-shirt design contest in preparation for the week, which will see activities at the school centered around kindness. The deadline to order a t-shirt is Friday, April 8: T-SHIRT ORDER LINK: grigsbystuco22.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ All proceeds from the t-shirt sale will fund a garden at Grigsby in Dawson's memory. For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net .

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts Trivia Night Under the Stadium Lights

3 years ago
BELLEVILLE - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (Big Brother Big Sisters) announces their Second Annual Trivia For Kids’ Sake fundraising event will be held on June 9th at GCS Credit Union Ballpark. Guests can expect a premium trivia experience hosted on the field and under the stadium lights. Teams of 5 to 8 will raise a minimum of $100 per player. Big Brothers Big Sisters will provide the fundraising website and resources to assist participants in meeting their goal. To celebrate the fundraising success participants will enjoy a trivia event with both an in person and virtual option. In person participants will experience cold beer, ballpark snacks, and compete in a friendly game of trivia for high-end prizes. President & CEO, Heather Freed, states, “We are on a mission to ensure that every child in our community graduates from high school with a plan for their future and a mentor for a lifetime. After the last two years, many of us are looking for real

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LA sheriff is investigating misconduct, but not the kind you’d think

3 years ago
A few days ago the LA Times published security camera video of a sheriff's deputy who knelt on the head of a handcuffed inmate for about three minutes. The circumstances are a little murky, but luckily the sheriff is ON IT: Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he is launching a criminal investigation to ...continue reading "LA sheriff is investigating misconduct, but not the kind you’d think"
Kevin Drum

Jersey High School Honors Student's Home Country, United With Ukraine Day April 8th

3 years ago
JERSEY - Friday, April 8, will be special as Jersey hosts "United With Ukraine Day" with several activities with a goal to support their foreign comrades. Jersey High School is home to two exchange students this school year, Dominick Schrenk from Germany, and Kateryna Savienkova from Ukraine. Gwen Brunaugh, a Jersey Community High School Math Teacher, challenged the community to join the school system in "Uniting With Ukraine" on April 8, 2022. "We should unite with them as long as the Ukrainians are in conflict and even beyond when they rebuild. Let our student ambassadors inspire us to open our eyes to the issues that others face beyond our normal worldview. While we may not physically see those in need or those who are suffering, they are unfortunately still there." Kateryna Savienkova is a foreign exchange student from Ukraine and of course, the Russian invasion and devastation throughout Ukraine have sparked great emotional grief for her. Her parents and family remain in Ukraine.

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