Committee questions effectiveness of Cure Violence
CITY HALL – When the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to give $5 million for a much-touted program to Cure…
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Biden takes helm: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, summoning American…
Biden marks nation’s COVID-19 grief before inauguration pomp
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours from inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden paused on what might have been his triumphal entrance to Washington…
Performing artists to mark MLK’s legacy in virtual exhibition
FOREST PARK – In more than a century, the St. Louis Art Museum has collected statues, paintings and other works…
Tyus forces aldermen to review tax-break bills more closely
CITY HALL – With a parliamentary maneuver, First Ward Alderwoman Sharon Tyus forced the Board of Aldermen last week to…
Aldermen approve bill on election to stop ward reduction
CITY HALL – By a narrow vote, the Board of Alderman approved last week a measure seeking an election on…
Seven city schools to close; Sumner decision in March
ST. LOUIS – Seven of the city’s public schools will close at the end of the school year. The St.…
Protesters rally downtown, demand Hawley’s resignation
DOWNTOWN – A group of union members and others who came to a rally Tuesday isn’t about to forget Sen.…
Hispanics celebrate ‘Three Kings’ on Cherokee Street
As most of us put away our Christmas ornaments and lights, area Hispanics got together this past week to celebrate…
Bill to fit new buildings for electric vehicle chargers gets initial approval
CITY HALL – Electric cars are ready to take over the roads, but only if they have a place to…
Youth groups combine to better serve area’s children
ST. LOUIS – Sixty years ago, Monroe Smith stayed out of mischief by playing baseball for the Mathews-Dickey Boys Club.…
Protesters here push for Hawley to quit Senate
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Several hundred protesters gathered downtown on Saturday to call on Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., to resign…
Board of Aldermen condemns Hawley, other perpetrators, in riot at Capitol
A resolution unanimously approved by the St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Friday lashes out at Missouri Republican Sen. Josh…
Tiny house village near downtown gets first residents
DOWNTOWN WEST – The first residents have moved into the tiny “village” being built near downtown for otherwise homeless people,…
Four candidates to vie for mayor; three others fall short
ST. LOUIS – Following the close of filing Monday, three local political veterans and at least one newcomer will compete in…
Market Street closes over soccer stadium site
DOWNTOWN WEST – The Market Street bridge over the site of the new MLS soccer stadium closed Monday, shutting off…