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The story behind the St. Louis question: 'Where did you go to high school?'
As a new school year begins, if you live around St. Louis, there's a good chance you've heard some variation of the question "Where do" or "Where did you go to high school?"
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Alton Amphitheater Hosts Successful Food Truck Festival
ALTON — The Alton Food Truck Fest drew a lively crowd to the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, August 23, 2025, as attendees enjoyed a variety of food options and live music along the riverfront. The 2025 festival featured 16 food trucks, including Cajun Seduction, The Spud Shack, Jaaise Grubb, Go Gyro Go, Tuk Tuk Thai, Mr. Noodle, G Burrito, Takozz, Beast Craft, Doughboys, Grace Chicken + Fish, Jive Turkey, The Sweet Side, Solar Smoothie, and Scoops N More. Festivalgoers sampled diverse cuisine while taking in the performance by Almost Famous, a five-piece cover band known for energetic renditions of hits from artists such as The Beatles, Journey, Queen, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. Dan Herkert of the Alton Amphitheater Commission expressed satisfaction with the event’s turnout and atmosphere. “The Amphitheater Commission is delighted to see so many people enjoying a positive experience and seeing what our community has to offer,” Herkert said.
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Pritzker slams Trump's Chicago threats: 'We don’t play those games'
"Trump and Republicans are trying to distract from the pain they’re causing — from tariffs raising the prices of goods to stripping away healthcare and food from millions."
Stew’s in Soulard is a beautifully accidental Izakaya.
Stew’s in Soulard is a beautifully accidental Izakaya.
Nothing says Welcome Home at Lambert like that sign as you’re going down the escalator asking people if you want a divorce.
Things I saw in the basement of 555 Washington Ave
Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in 17-Year Cold Case
The SLMPD announced the arrest of a suspect in the 2008 murder of Officer Demond Taylor, a police officer with St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley.
The post Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in 17-Year Cold Case appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
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Arrest made in 2008 cold case killing of Florissant Valley officer
After 17 years, authorities have made an arrest in a long-unsolved 2008 shooting death of a campus police officer for St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley.
Man charged with killing Florissant Valley campus police officer 17 years ago
In 2008, Demond Taylor was on his way to pick up his sons when he was shot as he drove along Page Boulevard, police at the time said.
Is Elliot Davis…..okay?
St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales
Going on now Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Tulip & Daffodil Bulb Sale. 30 bulbs only $18. Order now for October pick up October 10th-11th at Forest Park Greenhouse or pay for mailing. August 26th Deadline to order native plants from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery for pick up August 30th at Kirkwood Farmers Market. You may … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →
The end of Windows 10, what it means, and what we can do
Missouri's sick leave law gets repealed next week - Here's what changes
Just nine months after Missouri voters approved a ballot measure to expand paid sick leave benefits, the law will officially be repealed Thursday when a bill signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe takes effect.
Teen charged in fatal robbery in St. Louis' Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood
Tyrell Pearson, 19, of Florissant, is accused of the fatal shooting during a marijuana deal in the 5500 block of Hebert Street in north St. Louis.
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