Valley Park
FOOD & DRINK
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.
Napoli Kirkwood will open this fall on the ground floor of The James
This fall, Kirkwood will welcome another new dining spot when The Napoli Group opens its sixth restaurant, Napoli Kirkwood, on the ground floor of The James, a new luxury apartment complex. Co-owner Kye Pietoso has been looking to expand the restaurant group into the neighborhood since 2018 and looks forward...
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...
Kirkwood Author Published After 18-Year Journey
A lot can happen in 18 years. In 2006, Anne Shaw Heinrich of Kirkwood started writing her debut novel, “God Bless the Child.” Eighteen years later, it’s finally published. Heinrich, originally from Cuba, Missouri, moved to Illinois in 2006 to care for her mother-in-law, who was terminally...
Pet spot: Tabby cat loves the outdoors
Rosa Lowe of Fenton said her tabby cat, Raymond Jack, longs to be outdoors. “He’s an indoor cat, but wants to be an outdoor cat,” Lowe said. She said Raymond’s name and this photo have special meaning. “Raymond was named after my dad, who had passed away...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.