Month: August 2019
Chess fans have heyday at Sinquefield Cup
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August 30, 2019
Chess fans have heyday at Sinquefield Cup
CENTRAL WEST END – To say chess is a big thing in the Central West End is true, both literally…
Boyd wants meter revenue used to help prevent murders
News
August 30, 2019
Boyd wants meter revenue used to help prevent murders
WELLS-GOODFELLOW – Alderman Jeffrey Boyd says hundreds of thousands of dollars collected by city parking meters should be put toward…
City eyes uses for $11.6 million surplus from last year
News
August 30, 2019
City eyes uses for $11.6 million surplus from last year
CITY HALL – More cash poured into the city’s coffers in the last fiscal year, and some parts of city…
Protest That plans four anti-violence protests in September
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August 30, 2019
Protest That plans four anti-violence protests in September
FOX PARK – A different kind of protest will come to four street corners on the north side in September,…
Black Restaurant Week to celebrate African-American restaurants in St. Louis
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August 30, 2019
Black Restaurant Week to celebrate African-American restaurants in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – If you’ve ever wanted to celebrate the black-owned restaurants across St. Louis, now is your chance. In…
Town hall on gun violence draws anger, sorrow, pleas for action
Crime
August 30, 2019
Town hall on gun violence draws anger, sorrow, pleas for action
MIDTOWN – A town hall meeting here that began with a video of former U.S. president Barack Obama saying, “Every…
North St. Louis’ nightlife is lively for the over-30 set
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August 29, 2019
North St. Louis’ nightlife is lively for the over-30 set
NEAR NORTH RIVERFRONT – Every Tuesday at 6 a.m., Kenneth Gardner, owner of KJ’s on Broadway Bar & Grille at…
Gardner: Not enough evidence to charge suspected child killer
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August 29, 2019
Gardner: Not enough evidence to charge suspected child killer
DOWNTOWN – St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner says there isn’t enough evidence to charge the man police believe killed…
SwedLife helps local streetwear scene grow in St. Louis
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August 29, 2019
SwedLife helps local streetwear scene grow in St. Louis
MARINE VILLA – On Mondays and Tuesdays, SwedLife at 2218 Cherokee St. is fairly quiet. However, from Wednesday to well…
Teen shot by man had hands up, prosecutor says
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August 29, 2019
Teen shot by man had hands up, prosecutor says
DOWNTOWN – A 15-year-old boy was backing away with his hands in the air when he was gunned down by…
‘Taste Of Africa’ brings flavor of Diaspora to north St. Louis
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August 29, 2019
‘Taste Of Africa’ brings flavor of Diaspora to north St. Louis
O’FALLON – From patrons dressing up in their in Kente cloths in honor of Ashanti traditions to its musical lineup…
Michael R. Allen: City demolition policy needs measurable goals
Benign Neglect
August 29, 2019
Michael R. Allen: City demolition policy needs measurable goals
Recently, I published an essay on CityLab criticizing the current St. Louis mayoral administration for embracing private funding of demolition…
Benign Neglect Part III: The mystery of Paul McKee
Benign Neglect
August 29, 2019
Benign Neglect Part III: The mystery of Paul McKee
ST. LOUIS PLACE – A big part of what is viewed as “today’s story” of north St. Louis comes with…
Residents say NGA is not welcome in St. Louis Place
News
August 29, 2019
Residents say NGA is not welcome in St. Louis Place
ST. LOUIS PLACE – Every Sunday evening, Larry Chatman and Gustavo Rendon walk to the 100-acre site of the new…
Bowen’s beauty supply shop boosts black economy, legacy
News
August 29, 2019
Bowen’s beauty supply shop boosts black economy, legacy
FOUNTAIN PARK – In black neighborhoods, blacks don’t usually own the businesses, especially beauty supply stores. That’s very obvious in…
Viral Twitter hashtag helps teachers buy special supplies
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August 28, 2019
Viral Twitter hashtag helps teachers buy special supplies
ST. LOUIS – Back-to-school shopping can be stressful. Parents have to buy backpacks, notebooks, pencils, paper, markers and so much…
Pimped Out Pickles fulfills entrepreneur’s dream of success
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August 28, 2019
Pimped Out Pickles fulfills entrepreneur’s dream of success
KINGSWAY WEST – It all started with a dream. For most entrepreneurs, this would be a hypothetical scenario, but for…
More police overtime, cameras planned amid violence
News
August 27, 2019
More police overtime, cameras planned amid violence
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson says that police are ramping up overtime and that the city…
Parson rejects call for special session on gun violence; town hall scheduled here
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August 27, 2019
Parson rejects call for special session on gun violence; town hall scheduled here
ST. LOUIS – Federal, state and local Black caucus members and legislators are trying to do their part in the…
Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban
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August 27, 2019
Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban
KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — A new Missouri ban on abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy won’t take…
Medical marijuana certification clinic opens on Cherokee Street
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August 27, 2019
Medical marijuana certification clinic opens on Cherokee Street
BENTON PARK – If you’re looking to grow or sell marijuana in the state of Missouri and you haven’t already…
Newly renovated building bodes well for Chippewa Street
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August 27, 2019
Newly renovated building bodes well for Chippewa Street
GRAVOIS PARK – With drink and music, friends and neighbors on Friday celebrated the rebirth of a nearly 100-year old…
Reed, Green clash over Estimate and Apportionment agendas
News
August 26, 2019
Reed, Green clash over Estimate and Apportionment agendas
CITY HALL – Questions over what should be on the agenda of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment led to…
Murderers give real-life insight on steering youth away from violence, prison
News
August 26, 2019
Murderers give real-life insight on steering youth away from violence, prison
ACADEMY – A panel discussion last week addressing gun violence bypassed the usual suspects and put actual murderers on stage…
$25,000-$30,000 per case: Major rewards posted in four unsolved child killings
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August 25, 2019
$25,000-$30,000 per case: Major rewards posted in four unsolved child killings
ST. LOUIS – Another child has been shot and killed in the city of St. Louis, and now officials are…
Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe combines coffeehouse and cat rescue
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August 25, 2019
Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe combines coffeehouse and cat rescue
MARINE VILLA – Like lovers of felines everywhere, Jamie Crowe and Alex Tu positioned themselves on a floor and played…
8-year-old killed, 3 others injured in shooting near Soldan High
News
August 24, 2019
8-year-old killed, 3 others injured in shooting near Soldan High
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured in a shooting near Soldan…
Walk in Forest Park will build awareness of opioid risk, treatment
News
August 24, 2019
Walk in Forest Park will build awareness of opioid risk, treatment
FOREST PARK – Getting off of heroin and other opiate drugs is no walk in the park. However, to bring…
Prosecutor says he’s innocent, but judge says she can’t order new trial for convicted murderer
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August 23, 2019
Prosecutor says he’s innocent, but judge says she can’t order new trial for convicted murderer
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled that she doesn’t have the authority to grant a new trial…
Committee to look at body cameras for police
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August 22, 2019
Committee to look at body cameras for police
CITY HALL – Pressed by Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed, a city panel will take a closer look at…