Suzanne Sierra, executive director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, explains why it's important to help immigrants make professional and social connections, and put down roots, here.
October 14 has been a date marked by pivotal moments that shaped the course of history across the globe. Going back to 1066, October 14 was the date of the Battle of Hastings, a decisive conflict that reshaped English history. William the Conqueror’s Norman forces defeated King Harold II’s Anglo-Saxon army, leading to the Norman conquest of England. This battle not only altered the political landscape but also had profound cultural and linguistic impacts, influencing English society for centuries to come. The date also has significance in politics and civil rights. In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest recipient at the time. His leadership in the American civil rights movement had a profound impact not only in the United States but around the world, inspiring movements for justice and equality. Moreover, on October 14, 1940, the world witnessed the first broadcast of the BBC television news bulletin, marking a new era
Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and the St. Louis Blues beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2. Brayden Schenn had a goal and an assist, and Nick Bjugstad and Jake Neighbours also scored for the Blues. Jordan Binnington stopped 29 shots as St. Louis won its second game in a row. Kiefer Sherwood scored two goals for Vancouver, including a short-handed tally on a breakaway midway through the second period. Kevin Lankinen had 30 saves in his first start of the season. Blues center Pius Suter made his return to Vancouver, where he playenud the last two seasons before signing with St. Louis as a free agent on July 2.
On This Day, Oct. 14, 2007 …The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers documentary, Runnin' Down a Dream, debuted at the New York Film Festival.The four-hour documentary, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, gave insight into the history…
Lawyers for Sheriff Alfred Montgomery are expected to argue that he had perfectly good reasons to discipline his employees. Prosecutors say they have recordings backing their allegations.
Growing up in a religious family, Florida Republican state Sen. Alexis Calatayud has seen how many church communities are no longer anchored to a single building in the way they used to be. Her small prayer groups take place over chats these days, not necessarily in person or sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in pews. With churches in […]
Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Pirates and Pumpkins—a fun-filled event where buccaneers of all […]
The Circle in the Square Quilters presents the Quintessential Quilt 2025 exhibit at the University City Public Library October 3 - October 27, 2025. Sixty quilts – traditional, contemporary, and […]
Tuesday in the River Bend will be partly sunny with very warm temperatures. Expect a high near 84 degrees and a low around 57. Winds will come from the east-southeast at 7 to 9 mph with gusts up to 9 mph. There's only about a 7% chance of rain, so enjoy the mostly dry day. The air will feel just as warm as the actual temperature. In the morning, look for intermittent clouds with temperatures rising quickly through the 60s and 70s. By the afternoon, periods of sun will mix with some clouds making it a great day to be outdoors, but dress for warmth as the day gets very warm. Evening will clear out nicely with temperatures falling back to the upper 50s, and overnight will stay clear and cool. Allergy levels show moderate mold with low pollen counts for ragweed, tree, and grass. Tomorrow’s outlook calls for mostly sunny skies again with a high near 84 and a low near 58, continuing the trend of warm fall days. For live updates throughout the day, visit RiverBender.com/weather .
The state's Environmental Protection Agency issued public notices to water system operators in Bethalto, East Alton and Edwardsville in April, before Collinsville alerted the public to its problems.
Six former Surgeons General have gotten together to publicly pen an opinion piece in the Washington Post about the dangers of RFK Jr. The post is fairly long and, frankly, reads as though all six of them are part of a Techdirt fan club for posts about Kennedy. As the post cycles through what Kennedy […]
The ongoing strike at Boeing's St. Louis facility has caused delays in the delivery of new F-15EX fighter jets to the U.S. Air Force, with approximately 3,200 workers on strike demanding higher wages and bonuses.
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