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Class is back in session at Visitation Academy | Mary Thaier stops by Mrs. Gurley's 3rd Grade Classroom
ST. LOUIS — Class is back in session at Visitation Academy!. Tuesday morning, Mary Thaier stopped by Mrs. Laura Gurley's 3rd-grade classroom. Laura has been teaching third grade at Visitation Academy since 2015. She enjoys making learning meaningful and fun for students; her classroom environment is thoughtfully designed to support this.
Harder Than It Looks: Malik kicks into high gear with martial arts
ST. LOUIS — Martial arts have a significant presence in the Olympic Games, with several disciplines being recognized as official Olympic sports. Malik hung out with martial arts instructorr, Ali Moseia, to learn the sport.
McDonnell Foundation announces $2 Million open call for grants
The James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) has announced an open call for grant proposals in “Civic Infrastructure” and “Wealth-Building” with a total of $2 million in awards. JSMF encourages applicants to propose innovative ideas that advance inclusive and equitable economic growth in the St. Louis region.
Symphony Sleep Creates Retail Sales Training Library
Innovative Sleep Technologies’ residential bedding brand Symphony Sleep has created a comprehensive library of sales training and product assembly videos available to all retail partners at no cost. Symphony Sleep President John Schulte said the goal of these videos is to provide high-value content that retail sales associates can...
St. Louis police release video of porch pirate in Marine Villa neighborhood
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a woman who stole a package off somebody’s porch Saturday. Video that police released shows a woman in a blue tanktop and a cigarette in her mouth walking up to the porch and taking the package. The incident happened in the 2200 block of Alberta Street in the Marine Villa neighborhood.
James Tobin Named Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University Director of Athletics Chris May has announced the hiring of James Tobin as head coach of the Billikens' men's and women's tennis teams. "We are excited to welcome James Tobin to lead our men's and women's tennis programs," May said. "With his background in collegiate tennis coupled with strong connections within the tennis community, I am confident the Billikens will be in a position to succeed. We look forward to having a great season and continuing the momentum our teams have gained in recent years."
April’s on Main celebrates 10-year milestone with ribbon-cutting ceremony
April Moxley, the proud owner of April’s on Main, is thrilled to announce the celebration of the business’s 10-year anniversary with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony held July 29. The event marked a decade of success and community engagement for the beloved St. Charles establishment. Located at 222 North...
Two charged in quadruple shooting outside Gravois restaurant
A man and a woman have been accused of murder in connection with a quadruple shooting that occurred last month in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of St. Louis. The shooting occurred on July 28 at approximately 8:40 p.m. in the parking lot of Sam’s Southern Eatery on the 3500 block of Gravois, as stated in the probable cause statements of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Man charged with allegedly hitting another man with a car in High Ridge
An 18-year-old named Shawn Hunter Koch from St. Louis is facing charges for reportedly attacking a man in High Ridge. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Koch is accused of using a car to strike the victim. The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed charges against Koch on...
SLATE Announces St. Louis Regional Job Expo for Veterans
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE), in partnership with the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson/Franklin Region Job Centers, is excited to host the first annual St. Louis Regional Job Expo for veterans on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, 1315 Chestnut Street, Downtown St. Louis.
St. Louis Mercantile Library endowed executive director receives 2024 Jonas Viles Award
John Neal Hoover has played an integral role in preserving and sharing the rich history of the St. Louis region and the state of Missouri during his more than four decades at the St. Louis Mercantile Library. Hoover, who came to the Mercantile in 1984 as the head of special...
St. Louis Prepares for Summer Heatwave: Temperatures to Soar This Weekend
St. Louis, MO – St. Louis residents are advised to prepare for a significant rise in temperatures this weekend, as a summer heatwave is expected to bring highs reaching the mid-90s. After a relatively mild workweek with daytime highs around the low 80s, the region will experience a sharp increase in temperatures starting Saturday, with highs between 88 and 92 degrees, and Sunday seeing temperatures climb even further to 94 degrees.
Festival of Nations offers a look at the future of St. Louis
Every year, the Festival of Nations sets up at Tower Grove Park to celebrate and showcase the tremendous diversity that exists in St. Louis. Produced and presented by the International Institute of St. Louis, this annual tradition welcomes more than 100,000 people to embrace the traditions of 80-plus countries worldwide – and offers a glimpse at future growth in the city.
Father/Son Will Play the Coalhouse Walkers in St. Louis RAGTIME Following Viral Post
Just last year, social media was abuzz over a video shared by Hamilton star Tamar Greene, who took a break from a concert rehearsal to croon Ragtime's "Wheels of a Dream" to his newborn son onstage. "This sweet surprise happened during rehearsal yesterday," he wrote in the viral post. "Singing to my son and him singing back was the most incredible moment of my life. I love you, AJ."
How a social services safety net could boost St. Louis’ nonprofit community
There are well over 10,000 registered nonprofit organizations in St. Louis. That’s thousands of people working to connect locals to the housing they need to survive, the food they need to thrive, and the resources needed to build better lives. Many nonprofits, however, don’t talk to each other. Clients...
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