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Republicans limit changes to County Council district lines; Democrats would reshape map
Ahead of a Nov. 28 deadline, Republicans and Democrats offered their first drafts of new St. Louis County Council boundaries.
Ed Sheeran reveals Elton John holiday duet title is “Merry Christmas”
Last month, Ed Sheeran revealed that he and Elton John were teaming up for a Christmas single, and during an appearance on The Tonight Show on Monday, Sheeran shared some…
Shildt ranks top-three for votes for NL Manager of the Year; Cardinals outfielder Carlson cracks ROY top three
Shildt received votes for highest honor given a manager in all 4 seasons he was manager of the Cardinals, including 2018, when he took over midseason.
What the infrastructure bill will do for Missouri and Illinois
Lawmakers in Washington passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package this past Friday.
It will deliver $550 billion in new federal investment in America's infrastructure over five years, if President Joe Biden signs this into law.
It should touch everything from bridges to roadways, airports, and water systems.
Billions of dollars are expected to come in impacting both sides of the river. Missouri will receive around $8 billion and Illinois around $17 billion.
MISSOURI INFRASTRUCTURE:
A big…
Feds accuse St. Louis County man of serial killings, shootings from St. Louis to Kansas City
Police have been hesitant to publicly call the killings the work of a serial killer, but allegations leave no doubt that that's how they view Reed.
Nursing home workers strike as union calls for investigation of St. Louis facility
The SEIU and the nursing home have been in contract negotiations for over a year, according to the union.
Panera Bread Co. set to go public again, with restaurateur and St. Louis native Danny Meyer as an investor
Panera Bread Co., the bakery-cafe operator known locally as Saint Louis Bread Co., plans to go public again by partnering with restaurateur and St. Louis native Danny Meyer's special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Panera Brands, a privately held company that includes the Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels brands, said Tuesday it plans to file for an initial public offering with federal regulators. The company hasn't yet determined a price range, number of shares or effective…
Yesterday's sunset over Tower Grove Park
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - How safe is your tap water?
An updated database is keeping track of contaminants in tap water. The group behind the online tool says it shows that following federal water quality standards might not keep people safe.
New Target Coming to the Mill Creek Valley
I’m sure readers have heard about proposed Target going in on the east side of Grand Boulevard just north of Chouteau Avenue. This has long been an industrial area, and the site of quarries. As can be seen in the… Continue Reading →
‘Drinking through a lead straw’: Infrastructure bill includes $15B to fix dangerous water pipes
This story was originally published by Kaiser Health News. No one knows exactly how many lead pipes deliver water to homes, schools and businesses throughout America — or even where they all are. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates at least 6 million lead service lines exist. Environmental groups say it’s probably many more. What is […]
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Casa Maya is continuing Maya Cafe's legacy of tasty Mexican fare in Maplewood
The restaurant serves Mexican favorites ranging from burritos to carne asada to ranchero specials.
ARCHS grants $2.5 million for after school programs
St. Louis pet rescue groups 'drowning' in abandoned cats, dogs
The Drawing Board Creates Masterpieces of Dive-Bar Food
When you first step inside the Drawing Board, there is nothing to make you think you are anywhere but a typical south St. Louis dive. The old, dark wood bar that looks exactly the same as when long-gone brewery staffers and metalworkers bellied up mid shift for a draught Falstaff, the low tin ceiling, painted over to cover decades of unfiltered cigarette smoke stain, and the pool table, illuminated by a vintage beige-and-orange Tiffany-style lamp, paint a picture of the quintessential southside watering hole.…
Why St. Louis suddenly has four conservative talk FM radio stations
According to the players involved, it's not really about swelling demand.
Graham Nash says he’s recording a new album with ex-Hollies band mate Allan Clarke
As Graham Nash prepares for the November 16 release of his new photo book A Life in Focus, which offers a career-spanning look at his photography, the 79-year-old folk-rock legend…
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