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ZZ escaped Kabul just 10 hours before the Afghan government fell. She's happy to be in St. Louis but is worried about her family that's still there.

ZZ escaped Kabul just 10 hours before the Afghan government fell. She's happy to be in St. Louis but is worried about her family that's still there.

Increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates in rural America is now less of a problem of access and more an issue of trust. Scientists say people in under-vaccinated parts of the country like sections of rural Missouri and Illinois, are at serious risk, especially as the delta variant spreads rapidly.

The organization's president and CEO, Arrey Obenson, joined the show. The St. Louis community could welcome upwards of 1,000 Afghans to the area.

Even though summer is winding down, the St. Louis metropolitan area continues to experience sizzling summer temperatures, meaning the importance... Read More

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell — the first and only Miss Missouri to be crowned Miss America — shares details from her new memoir, "Courageous Faith: A Lifelong Pursuit of Faith Over Fear."

Mayor Jones visits SLACO and talks to our Summer Camp Kids and our canvassers. Canvassers are spreading information about getting Covid 19 vaccines and eviction assistance.

Musician Eldraco Price is releasing his first collection, "Free Love," today. He wrote the music for the five-song project over the past few years. The artist has already received national acclaim for his song Malori, which won a John Lennon songwriting award.

Driving down South Grand through Dutchtown, you may have noticed the long-dormant pay phone stand in front of the hulking house at 4018 South Grand, just south of Merb’s Candies. With pay phones having gone nearly extinct, it certainly catches the eye of anyone who still remembers what a pay phone was.

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7-14–21 meeting starting at 6:34 pm Attendees: Chris Saracino, Dan Burghoff, Brian Winkler, Jennifer Gianino, Cathy Buckingham, Lynn Marie Alexander, Liz Pulliam, Jim Barnthouse, Joe Aromando, Anne Marie Lummetta Minutes of last meeting motion to accept by Buckingham, second by Barnthouse, approved unanimously Guest speaker: Fr. Jack Seifert Introductions Talked through what Hill 2000 was

On June 26, families and friends gathered for the Yogi Berra Play Catch in the Park event! The event was held at Berra Park and honored the baseball legend by celebrating his new U.S. Postal Stamp. Each participant received a baseball which were donated by Casey, Devoti and Brockland.

There are about 138,000 outstanding bench warrants in St. Louis. Judge Newton McCoy discusses how the court is helping people clear their warrants — and get vaccinated at the same time.

Chef Freddie Bitsoie is partnering with St. Louis restaurant Bulrush on two meals celebrating the cuisine of the Hopewell tradition, which flourished in the Midwest before Europeans colonized the continent. He discusses the cuisine with Bulrush chef/owner Rob Connoley.

Javier Mendoza, who goes by Hobo Cane as a solo artist these days, will rejoin original members of his band in St. Louis this Saturday in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the album.

ON AUG. 17 McPherson Editor Jack Grone was a guest on The McGraw Show, hosted by McGraw Milhaven on radio station KTRS. The conversation covered McPherson’s recent story about ArchCity Defenders and a companion story about the organization’s relationship with St. Louis media outlets. It also touched on the Deaconess Foundation, the “Close the Workhouse” campaign, St. […]

Some parents in school districts throughout the St. Louis region are demanding teachers stop talking about race and identity in the classroom. They are opposing three controversial words: critical race theory.

Music and dancing fill every corner this weekend on Cherokee. Enjoy a set by Makeda Kravitz on Thursday, a curbside concert by the Gaslight Squares on Friday, and afternoon rock, an evening Ska band and late night Afro-beat and Soca djs on Saturday.

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Photo Flood St. Louis formed nine years ago, organizing local photographers to "flood" St. Louis' 79 neighborhoods and document each one. Founder Jason Gray discusses the group's journey -- and what it was like shooting the 79th neighborhood at long last

The Modern Widows Club has grown to 37 chapters across the U.S., with more than 1,000 members who lost a partner far too young. Hear about how the local chapter is helping its newest members.

8.21.2021 DeBaliviere Place Board Packet

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