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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Mega Millions ticket sold here wins $3 million
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Someone who bought a Mega Millions lottery ticket here won $3 million in Tuesday night’s drawing,…
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Coalition wants independent commission to redraw wards
CITY HALL – Members of a wide coalition of citizens groups announced on Tuesday plans to put a City Charter…
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Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances
NEW YORK (AP) — The foundation widely seen as a steward of the Black Lives Matter movement says it took…
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For Cara Spencer, the road to mayor’s race started at a pool
MARINE VILLA – You could say Cara Spencer’s run for mayor began when her neighborhood pool closed. Spencer, a single…
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During 2021 Lenten fast, some fish fries carry on with carry-out
DOGTOWN – The women in charge of the annual Lenten fish fries at St. James the Greater Catholic Church said…
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Vashon Museum offers intimate history of some of city’s Black residents
ST. LOUIS PLACE – Calvin Riley Jr. doesn’t need a time like Black History Month to raise the banner for…
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Mayoral candidate Andrew Jones cites ‘point of no return’
ST. LOUIS – Andrew Jones may not have experience in government, but he thinks he’s got something better. “Thank goodness…
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County prosecutor Bell sets virus vaccine example
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell received his second injection of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday. The prosecutor…
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Aldermen eliminate partisan words in their rules
CITY HALL – The longstanding practice of identifying members of the Board of Aldermen by party is gone. The board…
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State promises aldermen to help city vaccinate those most in need
CITY HALL – Missouri is taking steps to ensure that those most in need get vaccinated, two state health officials…
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Church, coffeehouse coexist in Gate District building
GATE DISTRICT – Around here, you can buy a bike in a coffeehouse, and you can watch an aspiring folk…
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‘Obamacare’ sign-ups reopen as Democrats push for more aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — HealthCare.gov’s market for subsidized health plans reopens Monday for a special three-month sign-up window as the Democratic-led…
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‘It’s up to Black men to teach Black boys,’ panel says
ST. LOUIS – If members of an online panel who spoke up Thursday night are right, the best way to…
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Reed says his experience would help him as mayor
CITY HALL – Lewis Reed sees his 14 years of experience as president of the Board of Aldermen as a…
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