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Another Redbird Lands in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Cardinal fans might have their feathers ruffled a bit this summer, but it’s all in fun. The iconic redbird that is also the namesake of our beloved baseball team has some competition, and Great Rivers Greenway wants the St. Louis region to get to know this alternative feathered friend. The Summer Tanager - sometimes all red, sometimes all yellow, and sometimes a mix of the two colors - is the bird species you’ll see in this year’s Greenway Quest, the annual hunt for hand-painted rocks hidden along the 135 miles of greenways in St. Louis, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County.
Local animal shelters waive adoption fees as they experience influx of dogs and cats
Animal shelters in the St. Louis area are experiencing an overflow of dogs and cats being brought into their facilities. The Animal Protective Association of Missouri currently has almost 700 animals in its care, and both of its shelters have reached capacity. APA President and CEO Sarah Javier said most of the animals being brought in are large dogs, making it especially challenging for the organization to find space to care for them.
Missouri’s Best Outdoor Restaurant Known for Waterfall & Food
Get ready to have one of the best outdoor eating experiences you will ever have when you visit this Missouri Restaurant. John D. McGurk's in St. Louis is among the best in the country for an outdoor eating experience according to LoveFood. They offer a waterfall, fountain, and atmosphere surrounded by plants, flowers, and amazing food and drinks.
Experts Claim St. Louis is BETTER than Chicago in 1 Major Way
A ranking was released of the Best Cities for Recreation in the US this year, and St. Louis is shockingly ranked ahead of Chicago, and it really comes down to one major category. Here are the details... The experts at WalletHub released a list called the Best & Worst Cities...
Meet the tiny crew that feeds all the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo
ST. LOUIS — Feeding the animals at the St. Louis Zoo requires a herculean effort. There are thousands of animals to be fed and many with drastically different diets. It may surprise you that the number of staff preparing the huge amounts of food is rather small. It's the...
Don’t Fawn Over Fawns: Help Control Local Deer Populations
For several weeks, South Webster Groves resident Chris Hefner has witnessed an influx of deer in his neighborhood. “I’ve seen a doe a half dozen times foraging for food. She has been up and down Carmel, Pinetree, Lanvale, Innisfail and Wrenwood Court with her fawn,” he said. While...
Mechanical Issues Prompt 2 Delta Air Lines Flights to Divert, Return to Airport
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two Delta Air Lines flights were diverted over the weekend because of mechanical issues, the FAA said Monday. Delta flight 927, en route from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Atlanta, was diverted to St. Louis shortly before noon Saturday because of an issue with cabin pressure, the airline said in a statement.
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
St. Louis man planning to run 100 miles in 38 hours to raise money for study of rare disorder
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis area man is preparing to run a race for a good cause. Jay Murry is planning to run 1,000 laps around the Sumers Rec Center at Washington University in 38 hours. The feat of endurance, totaling 100 miles, is all to raise money for the Rett Spectrum Clinic in St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.
New bar announced as one of first grant recipients designed to lure businesses downtown
ST. LOUIS — Earlier this year, city and community leaders announced new financial incentives to lure retailers to open up shop in downtown St. Louis. 5 on Your Side is now hearing from one business that's taking advantage. Organizers said as soon as word got out about the $350,000...
Winter Opera St. Louis seeks a Creve Coeur practice facility
Since the show must go on, what is more important than having a rehearsal venue?. That’s precisely what Winter Opera St. Louis General Director Gina Galati and her staff sought while eyeing the 13,134 square foot at 1283 Research Blvd. It’s located in the Lindbergh-Warson Industrial Center of the northeastern segment of Creve Coeur.
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