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New League Brings Late Night Basketball to Wohl Center
On Friday evening at 10 p.m., when most people are watching TV, partying or sleeping, the air in the Wohl Community Center is sticky and stuffy. Sweaty bodies run up and down the court. Old timers pile into a corner, arguing about the NBA back in 1995.
Taco Circus, The Island Latest St. Louis Restaurants to be Hit by Thieves
Four popular restaurants in St. Louis have seen break-ins or attempted break-ins in the past week. On Friday, the RFT reported that Steve's Hot Dogs on South Grand had the window on its front door broken and three men entered the restaurant looking for cash.
St. Louis Character: How Geoffrey Seitz made a career out of the violin
It wasn’t until around college when Geoffrey Seitz first started playing the violin. He has since made a living from the instrument.
As ballot measure looms, St. Louis medical marijuana firms think cautiously about expansion
If Missouri voters approve Amendment 3 on Nov. 8, legalizing recreational-use marijuana sales, the region's medical marijuana firms are poised to take on a significantly larger market. Yet some are wading into the possibility cautiously. Here's why.
The Saint Louis Art Museum hosts 'SLAM Underground: Vibrant' this Friday
The party and cultural celebration will be keyed to the museum's new exhibition "Global Threads: The Art and Fashion of Indian Chintz."
CVPA shooter’s family had gun removed from home - no idea how he got the other.
Here's How You Can Support St. Louis Shooting Victims
On Monday, the lives of countless families changed as a teenage shooter entered Central Visual and Performing Arts High School and fired shots at students and staff. The shooter killed two people 一 teacher Jean Kuczka, 61, and student Alexzandria Bell, 15 一 while several more were injured. Police have since identified former student 19-year-old Orlando Harris as the shooter.
Missouri Technology Corp. to 'quadruple' pace of investment after influx of federal funds
Missouri Technology Corp. plans to use $95 million it has been allocated through the U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative to significantly ramp up its venture capital program and pursue new funding programs.
Lunchtime Photo
When I visited Paris I naturally decided I wouldn't take pictures of the Eiffel Tower. I mean, why bother? There are millions of them out there and the world hardly needs a few more. But wherever you go in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is always there and always begging to be photographed. So I did. ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Family previously reported gun to police before St. Louis school shooting
The family of a gunman in Monday's deadly school shooting in St. Louis previously reported to police that he had acquired a gun and worked with officers to transfer it elsewhere.
"Time To Paint Our Town Red": Student-Athlete Banners Showcased Throughout Community
ALTON - Craig and Amy Lombardi, Madeline Eades, and the Alton Athletic Association, along with Al Womack of the Alton Boys & Girls Club, formulated a brilliant idea this summer for a program to boost the Redbird spirit in the community. Residents may have noticed banners of Alton High School athletes on poles throughout the area and it is because of the efforts of the association, the Lombardi family, and other volunteers. "We met with Al Womack of the Boys and Girls Club this summer to talk about ways to boost Redbird Spirit in our community," Amy said. "We want to keep our athletes in Alton and not see students going elsewhere to high school. The purpose of the project is to showcase our students. We want to get our community excited about our Redbirds. It’s time to paint our town red. "We came up with the banner project from our conversation and created the Alton Redbird Beautification Diversity Program. We are proud of our students and love our Redbird community,
Q3 revenue declines, but Stifel's CEO remains 'optimistic'
Despite this being "a tough year," Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski says the financial services business is well positioned to gain market share.
Cardinals announce coaches Jeff Albert, Mike Maddux will not return in 2023
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that hitting coach Jeff Albert and pitching coach Mike Maddux would not be returning to the club next season, bringing the number of open positions on the Cardinals staff to four.
Confused about construction? Potholes rattling your car? Read the Road Crew chat
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Why Embedding Content Matters
Imagine waking up in the morning, grabbing your hot cup of coffee, and scrolling your favorite blog post or website, only to find it looking like this: Images are missing. Video content is not there. Nothing but an empty black void staring back at you. This is what could happen if a recent case brought […]
KWK Architects: Student Housing Safety Incorporates Sophisticated Technology, Traditional Design Elements
When designing or renovating a student housing facility, square footage, number of occupants and budget are often top design considerations. Designing for student safety ranks even higher, say the experts at KWK Architects. “Protecting students from intruders and dangerous individuals is always top of mind, and frequently discussed during the design process for any student […]
Family of gunman heartbroken for victims of St. Louis school shooting
McCarthy selected for $70 million Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.’s Water Services team was recently selected as the general contractor for the $70M improvement project for the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 1400 E. 8th St. in Lawrence, KS. The improvement project, which aligns with the City of Lawrence’s strategic plan and sustainability goals, marks the city’s second largest […]
Europe: Great Public Systems and Eroding Public Confidence
Today on TAP: The nations of the EU are fast depleting the legacy of a decent social compact.
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