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FBI director Kash Patel visits St. Louis, but doesn’t meet the press FBI director Kash Patel was in St. Louis today, but he was a no-show at a press conference at the bureau’s local field office, despite some journalists saying they were led to believe Patel would atte...

FBI director Kash Patel was in St. Louis today, but he was a no-show at a press conference at the bureau’s local field office, despite some journalists saying they were led to believe Patel would attend. Many reporters turned up—and grumbled their discontent when Patel didn’t.

Little’s Loft Play Café in Kirkwood slated to open in early December The parent-friendly play café offers kids a whimsical, enclosed playscape and adults a chance to enjoy a cup of hot coffee in a chic setting.

The parent-friendly play café offers kids a whimsical, enclosed playscape and adults a chance to unwind in a chic setting.

How Dan O’Neill accidentally wrote his first picture book The retired, longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer was inspired by his first grandchild to author his children’s book.

The retired, longtime "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" writer was inspired by his first grandchild to author his children’s book.

One of St. Louis’ only Rolfing practices enters its next generation St. Louis' go-to Rolfer for nearly 30 years retires as a new practitioner continues the popular pain-relief work.

St. Louis’ go-to Rolfer for nearly 30 years retires as a new practitioner continues the popular pain-relief work.

Could Latty Avenue settlement provide a road map for West Lake’s cleanup? Earlier this year, the Army Corps of Engineers reached an agreement with Cotter Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company wherein those two companies and the federal government would pay a comb...

Dawn Chapman of Just Moms STL says the fact the Department of Energy is footing the bill is a big deal.

Tenant organizers call on city to fully fund Right to Counsel program Since St. Louis started its scaled-back Right to Counsel program for city renters last August, tenants facing eviction have deluged the two attorneys assigned to the program with requests for help. No...

St. Louis’ scaled-back program only serves a small fraction of the people facing eviction who call for help, says Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.

"The Cake Lady" opens bakery inside Zanti’s Deli in South County A new bakery from a familiar face has opened inside Zanti’s Deli (181 Concord Plaza Shopping Center). Robin Lieneke, known to many as “The Cake Lady,” has opened The Cake Lady, Cakes & Cobblers inside...

The Cake Lady, Cakes & Cobblers serves up 111 flavors of gooey butter cake and counting, as well as holiday treats.

Beloved Christmas tree farm in Festus is now for sale Meert Tree Farm has been a holiday destination since 1963. “It’s a very unique piece of property, just special," says the listing agent.

Meert Tree Farm has been a destination for holiday revelers since 1963.

Scout’s is now open in Midtown A restaurant with great promise opens tonight in Midtown. Scout’s (2704 Locust), owned by Brandon Panosh and Elliott Brown—who also operate The Biscuit Joint two blocks away—marks the first full colla...

The highly anticipated restaurant from Elliott Brown, Brandon Panosh, and Will Rogers fills the former Nexus space on Locust Street.

For those familiar with sheriff’s many scandals, trial feels like ‘Groundhog Day’ The trial to remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery got off to an exciting enough start. The sheriff entered the courtroom handcuffed and looking haggard, wearing a charcoal suit less flashy than ...

Alfred Montgomery’s in the fight of his political life, but with scandals this well-covered, new revelations have been minimal.

DD Mau opens new Webster Groves location Owner Julie Truong Shih and her husband, Andrew Shih, have transformed the former Weber’s Front Row space in Old Orchard (8169 Big Bend) into a bright, modern Asian eatery. With a larger kitchen than ...

The spacious new location of the fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant seats 150 and offers an expanded menu.

High performance computing conference takes over St. Louis amid the AI boom America’s Center buzzed this week as roughly 17,000 people descended on St. Louis for SC25, the annual international conference for high performance computing, network, storage, and analysis. It prove...

SC25 saw roughly 17,000 attendees fill the all of America’s Center’s halls, including The Dome.

St. Louis-based editor who quit rather than cave to Trump has no regrets When I told my colleagues that Alan Greenblatt was a St. Louisan, they were really surprised. “Alan Greenblatt?? Lives here??”  There aren’t too many journalists with national profiles working from, o...

Alan Greenblatt quit his job at “Governing” rather than kill a story that might upset the president.

Nettie’s Pizza Den now open in Clayton The 45-seat pizzeria is named after the chef’s great aunt, whose cooking left an indelible impression.

The 45-seat pizzeria is named after the chef’s great aunt, whose cooking left an indelible impression.

Elvis-loving St. Charles County judge forced to retire after dressing like his idol A St. Charles County judge who traded his black robes for an Elvis jumpsuit is being forced into retirement—and his mania for The King is partly to blame. Disciplinary charges accuse Judge Matthew Tho...

Disciplinary charges accuse Judge Matthew Thornhill dressing like Elvis Presley in court on Halloween, making Elvis references in court, and even playing Elvis tunes in his courtroom.

How the Brickline Greenway can drive sustainable development in North St. Louis Greenway projects in other cities have displaced low-income and minority residents, but leaders plan to avoid those outcomes in St. Louis.

Similar greenway projects in other cities have caused the displacement of low-income and minority residents, but local leaders have plans to avoid those same outcomes in St. Louis.

Where to enjoy Thanksgiving markets and Friendsgiving parties in St. Louis Tower Grove Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market | November 22 The regular season for the Tower Grover Farmers’ Market wrapped up earlier this month, but it’s back for a Thanksgiving edition, so you can pick ...

Thanksgiving may not be until November 27, but many St. Louisans will be coming together to shop and celebrate with friends ahead of time.

MLS changes will impact CITY SC's season and player prospects Major League Soccer is rapidly changing in its quest to become one of the world’s top soccer leagues. Since the expansion to St. Louis, MLS has lifted some roster restrictions, landed Lionel Messi and...

As the league prepares to shift to a fall-to-summer calendar, the league’s realignment with Europe promises competitive advantages—and fresh challenges for clubs and fans in colder areas like St. Louis.

Anheuser family heirs hit with $56M verdict over Kirkwood energy company Two descendants of a co-founder of Anheuser-Busch and their family trusts were part of a group ordered on Friday to pay tens of millions of dollars to a company whose investors they allegedly swindled...

Only after Innerpoint Energy Corp. dissolved did some of its investors find out their fellow shareholders had struck it rich.

City's long-awaited tornado committee dives into short-term winter solutions Six months after a tornado ripped through St. Louis, the city finally convened a hand-chosen group of community leaders to brainstorm plans to help guide its response. Roughly 30 people from St. Louis...

The 30 members convened Saturday, with a focus on goals that could be achieved before the new year.

Frozen Chosin Challenge honors history and heroes If you’re searching for a new way to enjoy the St. Francois Mountains, including Taum Sauk Mountain and Johnson’s Shut-Ins, the area will soon play host to an outdoor experience with a purpose. On Dec...

On December 5–7, the St. Francois Mountains will host a series of events that commemorate the Korean War’s Battle of Chosin Reservoir and honor veterans.

Inside Olympian Jason Brown’s routine as he prepares for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Olympian Jason Brown shares his wellness routine as he prepares for the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis.

The national competition will be held at St. Louis’ Enterprise Center from January 4–11.

KRe8 Spaces helps St. Louis creatives turn passion into business After 13 years in the Navy, Quintrel Brown wanted to join the art world. It seemed like the natural thing to do after spending his time in the service creating media content—short films, documentaries...

Founder Quintrel Brown was recently recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for creating one of the nation’s top 100 small businesses.

Savannah Louie throws down on former TV colleagues on ‘Survivor’ A former KSDK reporter currently competing on the CBS reality show Survivor sounded off on a recent episode about the “traumatic work situation” she endured while at an unspecific news station, one sh...

The former KSDK journalist didn’t say she was talking about St. Louis—but she clearly was talking about St. Louis.

“Best Dame Auction Ever” supports St. Louis women in food Les Dames d’Escoffier St. Louis has launched its annual “Best Dame Auction Ever,” an online fundraiser featuring curated culinary gifts and experiences. Bidding closes this Sunday, November 16, at 6 p...

Les Dames d’Escoffier St. Louis sponsors the annual online fundraiser, featuring curated culinary gifts and experiences.

Celebrate the holidays on a St. Louis riverboat this season Riverboats at the Gateway Arch director Amber Barbeau explains how she creates holiday magic that floats each year.

In addition to family-friendly experiences with Santa, the Floating Sleigh pop-up bar offers a new riverfront experience.

St. Louis startup’s novel spine screw gets FDA clearance for patient use The St. Louis-based startup Allumin8 has managed to achieve something no other medical device company ever has: clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a type of spinal screw that’s p...

Allumin8’s needed to demonstrate its 3D printed spinal screw could perform just as well as any other available spinal screw.

The Pasta House Company returns to its roots, launches Bastiano's pizza Years before he co-founded The Pasta House Company, in 1974, Joe Fresta Sr. was the owner of a popular pizzeria on The Hill. That pizzeria, Bastiano’s, was Fresta Sr.’s first foray into the restaurant...

After decades of keeping its origins quiet, the local Italian chain is celebrating its Hill-born roots with the official return of Bastiano’s pizza.

As Missouri debates a new congressional map, everybody’s talking 'Air Bud' On Wednesday, when attorneys argued in court over Missouri’s congressional maps, they drew on a 1997 Disney movie that may have seemed out of place in the halls of justice—but only to those who haven’...

The 1997 Disney movie even made it to a Cole County courtroom this week.

78-townhome plan wins key approval on The Hill A planned development of 78 townhomes on The Hill won a key approval Wednesday night, with the city’s Planning Commission voting to send the project to the Board of Aldermen with a positive recommenda...

The McBride Homes project would add more housing to a part of the city seeing new housing and increased density.