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Where to dine and drink this weekend: August 23-25
The kids are back in school, and the 2024 Feast 50 Readers' Choice Awards have arrived, so it's time once again to vote for your favorite restaurants, bars, and makers around the area. While you're voting, browse the nominees for some new places to try, or take a look at our weekend picks below.
A fashion show joins the many forms of cultural exchange at Festival of Nations
Some of the Festival of Nations’ 100,000 visitors this weekend will be drawn to the event for the musicians and dancers performing styles from around the world. Others head straight for the extensive vending area. Judging by the typical lines, many festivalgoers prioritize the long row of food trucks and stands.
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.
Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Slated for call-up
The Cardinals are expected to recall Herrera from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Willson Contreras suffered a fractured finger on Saturday and will require a stint on the injured list, opening up a spot on the 26-man roster for Herrera. The 24-year-old will mix in with Pedro Pages behind the dish while Contreras is sidelined. In 191 big-league plate appearances this season, Herrera is slashing .279/.340/.378 with three home runs and four stolen bases.
Convicted felons struggle to get hired in Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. Some of those standing in the unemployment line are formerly incarcerated people who struggle to get hired because of their felony records. “It’s an uphill battle,” said Maria Maupin. Maupin was convicted...
Pallante vs Hudson: Cardinals’ Groundball Pitcher Comparison
The St. Louis Cardinals are known for developing utility players and groundball pitchers. Currently, right-handed starter Andre Pallante is drawing parallels to Dakota Hudson due to their shared knack for generating groundballs. However, Pallante distinguishes himself with superior metrics, including a significantly lower hard contact rate and a much better FIP of 3.87 compared to Hudson’s 4.72. While both pitchers keep the ball on the ground, Pallante combines this ability with fewer walks and more strikeouts, showcasing a different pitching style.
Chasing a playoff spot? Not hardly. Cardinals’ trying to stave off another losing season
“At some point you’ve got to consistently produce, or we have to find someone who can. Ultimately, that’s what it comes down to,” president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said this week.
Missouri Highway Patrol Warns About School’s Most Dangerous Hour
It's hard to believe that we're so far through the summer months that Missouri is within a couple of weeks of back-to-school activities. That's one reason why the Missouri Highway Patrol has issued some stern reminders about the best ways to keep your kids safe and the "most dangerous hour" during that time.
Two charged in infant death
Charges have been filed against a Granite City couple in the death of a 2-month-old who died about 2 months ago. 41-year-old Sarrah Cheung and her boyfriend, 27-year-old Patrick Godfrey are each charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and Endangering the Life or Health of a Child. The boy died the morning of June 29 at a home in the 2,100 block of Bryan Avenue in Granite City.
Missouri Doctor says Suicide Rate Increases when School is in Session
A new school year is here and is a good reminder for staff to know that resources are available when a crisis happens. Doctor Bart Andrews with Behavioral Health Response in St. Louis told Missourinet that the suicide rate spikes when school is in session. “So, there are two peaks...
Dale Jr. Reacts to 2025 NASCAR Schedule Leak: ‘Disappointed’ Over Playoff Track
Dale Jr. Reacts to 2025 NASCAR Schedule Leak: Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s response to the recent leak of the 2025 NASCAR schedule emphasizes important concerns regarding the integrity of the sport’s playoff system, particularly with the inclusion of St. Louis as a playoff venue. His disappointment highlights a perceived disconnect between the track’s qualifications and its enhanced status within the postseason framework. This raises critical questions about the selection process and the criteria used to determine playoff tracks, prompting speculation about potential influences behind such decisions. As the discussion unfolds, the implications for NASCAR’s competitive landscape warrant closer examination.
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