Virus rains on St. Patrick’s Day parade, but Dogtown keeps spirits high
DOGTOWN – For the second year in a row, firetrucks, floats and marching bands will not move down Tamm Avenue…
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Sumner to stay open as an arts, activism school
THE VILLE – The historic Sumner High School is getting new life as a school specializing in activism and the…
Parade helps Ferguson cancer survivor celebrate 6th birthday
FERGUSON – Paydenn was turning 6 but couldn’t have a birthday party, between the coronavirus pandemic and the fact that…
Homeless Jesus is stolen from New Life Evangelistic Center
DOWNTOWN WEST (AP) — Some persistent thieves stole a statue of Jesus as a homeless man sleeping on a bench.…
Soccer facility will be unique, welcoming, officials and contractors pledge
ST. LOUIS – The buildings of the new St. Louis City SC soccer franchise will do more than provide the…
Tishaura Jones’ No. 1 election rank isn’t surprising, UMSL professor says
CITY HALL – Tishaura Jones’ first-place finish in Tuesday’s primary election for mayor was no surprise to UMSL political science…
Vaccine-help group faces charges of politics, censorship
A Facebook group hailed by local media for helping St. Louisans find vaccination sites for scarce COVID-19 vaccines is facing…
Urban League recognizes Black communicators and journalists
FERGUSON – The Urban League of St. Louis recognized some of the top and most influential black journalists and communicators…
In blow for reform prosecutors, no new trial in 1995 murder case
Nearly two years ago, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner filed a motion for a new trial for Lamar Johnson,…
Tishaura Jones, Cara Spencer head for mayoral runoff
CITY HALL – A four-way mayoral race is now down to two candidates. Following the first nonpartisan election in St.…
Aldermen could overturn mayor’s veto of firefighters retirement bill
CITY HALL – Mayor Lyda Krewson’s word may not be the final word. There should be enough votes on the…
School choice bills face both success and gridlock
It was a mixed week for education reform in the Missouri legislature, with historic success in one chamber and gridlock…
Krewson moves city toward all-electric vehicle fleet
ST. LOUIS – Mayor Lyda Krewson took major steps toward shifting to an all-electric city fleet when she showed…
Free tax service moves online during pandemic
ST. LOUIS – Each year, LaTaunia Kenner and other volunteers have spent the days before April 15 face to face…
Jones makes her case to lead public safety efforts
ST. LOUIS – Solving the city’s crime problems means getting help from everybody, city Treasurer Tishaura Jones said. “We have…
Honduran immigrant finally leaves church sanctuary to rejoin family
MAPLEWOOD • Honduran immigrant, husband and father of five Alex Garcia entered a church in Maplewood in 2017 to avoid immediate…