We are continuing this week’s “Communities Forward” podcast, with our two guests from last week who are the Co-founders of BlackTea. BlackTea is an audio and visual media organization founded in St. Louis, MO by two young Black women that aim to raise political, social, and cultural awareness while engaging communities in a conversational and […]
George Washington Carver is best known for his innovative work with peanuts. But this Missourian is also responsible for advancements in biofuels, plant-based meats, alternative medicines, and so much more.
Hampton, a formerly four-lane thoroughfare, now limits traffic to one lane in each direction, with the addition of a center turning lane plus wider parking lanes on the sides. The city has plans for a somewhat similar transformation along Lindell Boulevard by Forest Park.
Rising star Washington University neuroscientist Rebecca Schwarzlose discusses her new book "Brainscapes," and what scientists have learned about the maps in our brains
Missouri says it can’t start processing applications under Medicaid expansion until October, even though a judge ordered the state to accept them in August. The gap is leading to uncertainty for many Missouri residents.
An idea formed two years ago is finally being made real in Marquette Park. Soon the Dutchtown neighborhood will have the first outdoor futsal court in the City of St. Louis. Back in July of 2019, local soccer enthusiast Daniel Flynn, Dutchtown neighbor and UMOJA Soccer Club founder Fred Maboneza, and members of the Allies of Marquette Park group met at the Marquette Park Recreation Center.
Listen to reporter Jonathan Ahl and feral hog trapper Kevin Crider discuss Missouri's success in culling the feral hogs wreaking havoc in rural areas. bit.ly/2YqmEtp
This show is celebrating its silver anniversary. We listen back to the beginning of the very first episode in 1996, hear staff reflections and some favorite excerpts.
Some renters in the St. Louis region could be out of their homes soon now that the U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a federal ban on evictions. Housing advocates expect a wave of evictions if state and local officials do not process aid applications quickly.
Sri Chellappa, co-founder and president of Engagedly, discusses the company's meteoric growth, move from a downtown incubator to Maplewood and the St. Louis area's startup scene, as well as his own new role as the owner of a recording studio
Acclaimed musician Kishi Bashi previews his multimedia performance of "Improvisations on EO9066" by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. It explores Japanese internment during WWII.
St. Louis Public Radio statehouse reporter Sarah Kellogg makes her Politically Speaking debut by breaking down how Missouri has received a ton of money over the past year or so from the federal government. Some of which came from the CARES Act, which was passed in 2020 to combat COVID-19. Other funds are coming from the American Rescue Plan, which lawmakers approved earlier this year. State Budget director Dan Haug and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Dan Hegeman serve as guest for the podcast.
Agriculture researchers are examining ways to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. That could involve changing the type of crushed rock farmers use to neutralize soil acidity.
Two years ago, Hogan Haake of Webster Groves decided to embark with his son on a quest: to unicycle in all 48 continental states before the teen graduated high school.
Jessica Bueler details what led her to found Welcome Neighbor STL in 2016, and how it continues to help. Syrian refugee Mawda Altayan joins the conversation.
In this week’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we have two guests who are the Co-founders of BlackTea. BlackTea is an audio and visual media organization founded in St. Louis, MO by two young Black women that aim to raise political, social, and cultural awareness while engaging communities in a conversational and entertaining way. The masterminds behind […]
Fortunate to have a good group of neighbors interested in maintaining our little section of the world! Special shout outs to North Newstead Assocation, SLACO and our own Patricia A. […]
Missouri’s 1st Congressional District was created with the help of Black Democrats and Republicans. That relationship will be put to the test next year because of population loss.
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