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Steve Ehlmann says his county should have more sway than St. Louis with the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.
St. Charles County executive again seeks to shift regional power away from city
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann used his annual report this week to call for changes to the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, arguing its decades-old voting structure no longer refl...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Steve Ehlmann says his county should have more sway than St. Louis with the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.
The city took action on long-vacant Quinn Chapel, but its efforts didn’t come to fruition fast enough.
Historic Carondelet church was nearly saved—but fire had other plans
For more than 160 years, Quinn Chapel stood in the Carondelet neighborhood, erected when that neighborhood was its own independent city separate from St. Louis. Built as the one-story, brick North Pub...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The city took action on long-vacant Quinn Chapel, but its efforts didn’t come to fruition fast enough.
It can be a challenge both to quantify and reduce the carbon emissions coming from essential building materials, either through new practices or new products.
St. Louisans are finding ways to decarbonize buildings, even though it’s tough
It can be a challenge both to quantify and reduce the carbon emissions coming from essential building materials, either witew practices or new products.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
It can be a challenge both to quantify and reduce the carbon emissions coming from essential building materials, either through new practices or new products.
Lee Enteprises cut Matt Vossen a small check for the route he bought back in 1983.
Longtime Post-Dispatch carrier gets to sell back his route after all
Matt Vossen delivered his last newspaper on February 1. A Post-Dispatch carrier for 42 years, Vossen purchased his route in Clayton for $50,000 in 1983, back when carriers were independent contractors...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Lee Enteprises cut Matt Vossen a small check for the route he bought back in 1983.
At audeō, Melissa “Mel” Weber and Matt Price plan to serve drinks, light bites, and alcohol-free options, with a mission to foster conversation and connection.
Community-focused café coming to former LemonGrass space on South Grand
The former LemonGrass space on South Grand will soon be home to audeō (3161 S. Grand), a community-focused café from two local entrepreneurs. Slated to open in late 2026, the forthcoming café takes it...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:48 PM
At audeō, Melissa “Mel” Weber and Matt Price plan to serve drinks, light bites, and alcohol-free options, with a mission to foster conversation and connection.
Owned by a local artist, the St. Ann shop features a multi-use space for music education and more.
Sweets by Sweet Waters serves doughnuts and desserts for a cause
At Sweets by Sweet Waters (10015 St. Charles Rock), Byron Waters offers what he calls the “best doughnuts in the city, and that’s on my momma.” The St. Louis native, who makes genre-blending hip-hop m...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Owned by a local artist, the St. Ann shop features a multi-use space for music education and more.
The fest previously known as Music at the Intersection is moving to July and embracing a summer block party vibe.
MATI shifts to summer, moves stages indoors for 2026
St. Louis festival MATI, formerly known as Music at the Intersection, is making a big move this year. Not, of course, from its longtime home in Grand Center, but rather from the increasingly crowded m...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The fest previously known as Music at the Intersection is moving to July and embracing a summer block party vibe.
The screamo, post-hardcore legends will celebrate the release of their latest album at The Pageant on February 14.
Story of the Year returns to light up St. Louis with 'A.R.S.O.N.'
Story of the Year is back and ready to light the stage on fire with their new album A.R.S.O.N., the band’s eighth overall studio effort and its first since 2023’s Tear Me to Pieces. The band will cele...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The screamo, post-hardcore legends will celebrate the release of their latest album at The Pageant on February 14.
Treasurer Adam Layne’s plan has drawn criticism over the cost and idea of more surface parking in the heart of Midtown.
$3.4M parking lot purchase in Midtown moves forward at St. Louis City Hall
A St. Louis aldermanic committee approved a proposal by the Treasurer’s Office to issue $5 million worth of bonds to purchase a Midtown parking lot—but only after scrutiny from a committee member. Tr...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Treasurer Adam Layne’s plan has drawn criticism over the cost and idea of more surface parking in the heart of Midtown.
This year, the city will allow alcoholic beverages to be served in cans—though it’s not clear when or why the rules changed.
New beverage rules have Soulard neighbors fretting about Mardi Gras
For decades, St. Louis’ Mardi Gras celebration has operated under rules designed to keep patrons safe and the neighborhood happy: Gas stations are not permitted to sell bottles of booze on the day of ...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
This year, the city will allow alcoholic beverages to be served in cans—though it’s not clear when or why the rules changed.
A $600 million project has grown to a $3 billion one, in part because of commitments to redevelop The Armory building into new high-end office space.
Team pitching data center near The Armory say local feedback shaped their new plans
A $600 million project has grown to a $3 billion one, in part because of commitments to redevelop The Armory into new high-end office space.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
A $600 million project has grown to a $3 billion one, in part because of commitments to redevelop The Armory building into new high-end office space.
After eight years, the beloved candy shop and its sister toy store will close this week, citing rising costs and a shifting business climate.
Charm me Sweet candy store closing in Southampton
A little sliver of Southampton will soon be much less sweet. Charm me Sweet (4915 Macklind)—the delightful, independent candy shop that has been a beloved neighborhood staple for eight years—will be c...
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February 12, 2026 at 12:50 AM
After eight years, the beloved candy shop and its sister toy store will close this week, citing rising costs and a shifting business climate.
Mimi Vo turned travel into her family’s mission after a medical scare reshaped how she sees time, health, and adventure.
St. Louis family visits all 50 states—but the one they almost missed meant the most
Mimi Vo turned travel into her family’s mission after a medical scare reshaped how she sees time, health, and adventure.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Mimi Vo turned travel into her family’s mission after a medical scare reshaped how she sees time, health, and adventure.
Two more nonprofits are moving into the building that once housed the Post-Dispatch, now part of the new Downtown North district.
The Post Building’s popularity helps bolster downtown’s tech presence
Two more nonprofits are moving into the building that once housed the Post-Dispatch, now part of the new Downtown North district.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Two more nonprofits are moving into the building that once housed the Post-Dispatch, now part of the new Downtown North district.
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is partnering with online education platform Ancora High School to help locals get their diploma.
New Urban League partnership offers free pathway to GED, cheaper paths to college
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is providing a new pathway to a high school diploma in St. Louis, partnering with Ancora High School to allow people complete a high school education online,...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:33 PM
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is partnering with online education platform Ancora High School to help locals get their diploma.
@stlcitysc.com is rolling out a new kit, along with the much-anticipated “Eternal” concert with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and other collaborations.
St. Louis CITY SC celebrates the legacy of Tina Turner with special kit, concert, and more
St. Louis CITY SC will sport a new look with this year’s edition of its secondary kit, honoring the legacy of global legend Tina Turner. Adorned in gold and outlined in CITY Red, the kit draws inspira...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
@stlcitysc.com is rolling out a new kit, along with the much-anticipated “Eternal” concert with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and other collaborations.
Katie Lee’s restaurant empire keeps expanding, but her retail footprint is exploding.
Katie's opens fourth location in Crestwood
Fans of Katie Lee’s restaurants who live in the southwest corridor now have a big—really big—new restaurant to visit. The 400-seat Katie’s in Crestwood opened with a soft launch on Monday and will rem...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Katie Lee’s restaurant empire keeps expanding, but her retail footprint is exploding.
SweetSpot and CCS hope to use technology to improve patient outcomes.
St. Louis’ SweetSpot launches partnership with Florida company to help diabetes patients
The St. Louis-based digital health startup SweetSpot has forged a partnership with CCS, a Florida-based chronic care management platform, in an effort to help patients with diabetes better manage the ...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:36 PM
SweetSpot and CCS hope to use technology to improve patient outcomes.
The St. Louis-based company leases cars to the federal agency. The St. Louis Blues share a charter flight company.
Enterprise, other businesses come under fire for connections to ICE
After ICE agents killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, activists have targeted not just the agency, but also companies doing business with it. That includes the St. Louis-based car rental company Enterpr...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The St. Louis-based company leases cars to the federal agency. The St. Louis Blues share a charter flight company.
The city can assess fines of $500/day if buildings aren’t energy efficient—but the city is opting against assessing them, for now.
St. Louis finds half of large buildings are out of compliance with its energy standards
Six years ago, St. Louis became the first city in the Midwest—and just the fourth in the nation—to mandate that all big buildings within its limits hit standards designed to reduce energy use. The cit...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The city can assess fines of $500/day if buildings aren’t energy efficient—but the city is opting against assessing them, for now.
Along with tacos, the cozy fast-casual spot highlights family recipes drawn from Michoacán and Jalisco.
Tacos Uno now open in Oakville
A new family-owned, fast-casual restaurant, Tacos Uno (4319 Telegraph), opened January 5. The restaurant serves scratch-made food—tacos, burritos, fajitas, desserts, and more—from a small storefront i...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Along with tacos, the cozy fast-casual spot highlights family recipes drawn from Michoacán and Jalisco.
At WashU Medicine Pain Center, specialists across disciplines collaborate to diagnose and treat how patients experience chronic pain.
Untangling chronic pain: Inside WashU Medicine’s holistic approach
At WashU Medicine Pain Center, specialists across disciplines collaborate to diagnose and treat how patients experience chronic pain.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
At WashU Medicine Pain Center, specialists across disciplines collaborate to diagnose and treat how patients experience chronic pain.
Drawing from history, contemporary icons, and stories from her childhood, G’Sell explores lipstick’s impact throughout history
Eileen G’Sell’s new book, ‘Lipstick,’ delves beneath superficial surfaces
As the perfect pigmented wax column emerges with the twist of a bullet, that new lipstick feeling can transform the stodgiest of adults into a gleeful child for a split second, a moment well worth the...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Drawing from history, contemporary icons, and stories from her childhood, G’Sell explores lipstick’s impact throughout history
Combine good intentions with the chase for social media views, and you get a short-lived 30-foot shelter.
How a plywood warming shelter became a flash point at City Hall
An improvised warming shelter just north of Downtown St. Louis caught fire last Thursday, but not before providing a weeks-long saga starring city officials and one of the area’s more prominent journa...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Combine good intentions with the chase for social media views, and you get a short-lived 30-foot shelter.
Funds for the $535K vessel took just weeks to process—even as the tornado reimbursements have taken more than six months.
FEMA slow-walks tornado relief but moved swiftly to fund county’s police boat
As the eight months since the May 16 tornado have made apparent, money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency entails plenty of hoops to jump through. Unless, that is, you’re using FEMA dollars ...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Funds for the $535K vessel took just weeks to process—even as the tornado reimbursements have taken more than six months.