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Sammy's Stars: Meet Lucy and Passington
ST. LOUIS — Our pet for adoption comes from the Humane Society of Missouri. Meet Lucy! She is an adorable 9-year-old. Although she is small, she's got a big heart! If you'd like to adopt Lucy, call 314-951-1562 or visit the Humane Society's Macklind Shelter. Our Sammy's Stars is...
The making of an animal shelter super mentor
It started with a piece of pizza and a kitten named Earl. In 2013, Savannah Rigley McDonald was working for a housing nonprofit called Rebuilding Together Southwest Illinois. One afternoon, while working on a wheelchair-accessible ramp for a house, she noticed a gray kitten darting around the job site. Full...
Where to dine & drink this weekend: July 5-7
With several restaurants on summer break, writing this column becomes a bit trickier. Thankfully, the St. Louis area boasts an abundance of dining spots, so you won't have to go without. Here are our picks for the weekend. Longstory Coffee / Clara B's Kitchen Table. We went peach picking at...
Expansion to St. Louis Airport hotel could wrap in December
ST. LOUIS — An expansion of an existing airport hotel with a new brand is expected to finish construction by the end of this year. The new 128-room, six-story Hampton Inn at 10300 Natural Bridge Road in Woodson Terrace, a project of Maryland Heights-based developer Lodging Hospitality Management, is connected to the existing Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel at 10330 Natural Bridge. They're near St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
REACEYUNG, St. Louis hip-hop artist, joins Grammy voting ranks after Billboard success
Reace Yung, a local artist from St. Louis, has seen two of his projects appear on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and has been invited to become a voting member for the Recording Academy, the organization responsible for the Grammys.
Tiger Soup Dumplings opens second location in Des Peres
Tiger Soup Dumplings has a new, expanded second location in Des Peres. The casual Chinese eatery, specializing in traditional handmade soup dumplings, debuted in April. The menu features steamed or pan-fried soup dumplings, sides, bubble tea, smoothies and a new addition to the brand’s offerings: Cheung fun, or Cantonese-style rice rolls.
Saint Louis Zoo launches virtual reality theater
ST. LOUIS — Saint Louis Zoo is giving visitors a chance to embark on virtual expeditions. The zoo now offers the Wild Explorer experience, a virtual reality theater that features animated education content on a motion-platform experience. On Facebook, the zoo says guests can get a "360-degree view of...
Sarah Butler packs a punch with Wholehearted Foodies meal delivery service
Healthy eating has been a part of Sarah Butler's life since childhood. Now, her healthy meal delivery service, Wholehearted Foodies, is a success, rapidly growing thanks to its unique combination of healthy and decadent food that appeals to a variety of clients, from families on the go to clients in need of a quick lunch solution.
Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with STL’s most popular food truck!
ST. LOUIS – National Mac and Cheese Day is on July 14th and Doggie Mac’s is getting ready to celebrate. Doggie Mac’s food truck began with an 80-year-old mac and cheese recipe from Chef B’s grandma. Now the food truck is one of St. Louis’s most popular and most requested food trucks around. They also won “Best Mac and Cheese” in 2022 by the Riverfront Times.
Theaters celebrating July anniversaries in St. Louis
It may be the middle of summer, but July also marks the beginning of Union Avenue Opera’s 2024 season as well as St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s annual LaBute New Theater Festival. This year, Union Avenue Opera will celebrate its 30th anniversary season. It’s also the 10th anniversary...
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