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Missouri Convenience Store to One Day Rival Buc-ee’s?
When you say both names, they both end with a long "E" plus an "S". There are other similarities that have some claiming a Missouri convenience store chain will one day rival the mighty Buc-ee's. To quote and old saying, I believe someone is putting the cart in front of the horse, but let's look closer.
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.
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...
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...
New Restaurant and Event Space to Open in Alton
ALTON - Owner Lisa Brown promises “elegantly classy” vibes at her new restaurant and event space in downtown Alton. The Renaissance X will host its grand opening from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Located at 401 Piasa Street in Alton at the former site of The Lovejoy, the restaurant will offer Sunday jazz brunches, craft cocktails, sports and more. During their grand opening on Friday, community members can enjoy music by Just In Time and a local DJ, vendors and food trucks.
Macy’s All-Star week is full of bargains to save you money
ST. LOUIS – It’s Macy’s All-Star week, and it’s full of bargains to save you money on a wide variety of items. There are deals for men and women on clothing and shoes. Handbags, jewelry, beauty, home and bed and bath are all marked down. Get...
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.
St. Louis fans are hot for Third Eye Blind & friends
It was another scorching hot day in St. Louis, as fans gathered for early alternative heavyweights Third Eye Blind at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, joined by Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A. The show started while the sun was still high in the sky. A R I...
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