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Schlafly expands Shorty’s line When Schlafly introduced Shorty’s Small IPA last June, it was positioned as an experiment, a 3.0% ABV beer that had quietly moved from the brewery’s research and development pilot system to the Tap Ro...

Lager, Lemon Wheat, and Small IPA are now available year-round in cans and on draft.

Clementine’s Ice Cream keeps scooping up success Tamara Keefe, founder of Clementine’s Ice Cream, the 11-year-old artisanal brand that has become a household name in St. Louis, shows no signs of slowing down. Should you ask, “So what else is new?” b...

From Schnucks shelves and Midwest expansion to franchising plans, literary-inspired flavors, and kosher certification, Tamara Keefe’s St. Louis–born ice cream empire shows no signs of slowing down.

Startup cheesecake company plans storefront in Rock Hill After building a market for specialty sweet and savory cheesecakes via its online shop, a local baking company is likely expanding into a brick-and-mortar space in Rock Hill this spring (the lease is ...

The brand’s cheesecakes will be at STL Coffee Fest this weekend.

Singing St. Louis activists push back on ICE A group of St. Louisans hope to counter the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement by singing. Singing Resistance STL is the new St. Louis chapter of a national movement begun in Minneapolis a...

The local chapter is part of the “Singing Resistance” movement that began in Minneapolis.

What calls for assistance reveal about the health of St. Louis’ economy When examining how individuals and households are faring in the economy, there’s no lack of robust readings to draw conclusions from. Data on inflation, wage growth, or unemployment, for example, can ...

Researchers from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis examined 211 calls for resource referrals to track and understand how households were navigating economic shocks in real time.

Two-day jail stay on misdemeanor charge was harrowing for transgender detainee Conditions in the City Justice Center were reportedly dire for Archer Mallon, a non-binary transgender person held there for more than two days on misdemeanor charges stemming from a dispute with a la...

“Somebody’s going to die,” an attorney for Archer Mallon warned the judge Wednesday.

St. Louis’s Interior Motives lands a role on TV Like a lot of us, interior designer David Deatherage can’t wait for the next episodes of Love Story: John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette to drop. His reasons, though, have less to do with plot l...

Interior designer David Deatherage hopes to catch a glimpse of a pair of upholstered chairs on an episode of "Love Story."

UKRAFT team to open GuacoTaco in Winchester The brothers behind the popular UKRAFT Brunch Café are expanding their reach across the metro area, but this time, it’s with more than an additional location—it’s with a brand-new concept.  The new re...

The new hybrid fast-casual concept will serve scratch-made Tex-Mex, weekend brunch, and margaritas in the former Tacos 4 Life space, with an opening planned for April.

With their latest record, The Lone Bellow chooses joy Nashville-based indie-folk band The Lone Bellow have always treated their live shows as an extension of their story. And in a room like Delmar Hall, that story can take on a life of its own. “We absol...

The Nashville-based indie rockers will make a stop at Delmar Hall on February 27.

Marquette robotics team brings competition bot to Museum of Illusions for one-day STEM showcase On February 27, high school engineers will take over the Brain Gym with a public demo—inviting kids to drive their 18-by-18 robot.

On February 27, high school engineers will take over the Brain Gym with a public demo, inviting kids to drive their 18-by-18 robot and discover the world of FIRST Robotics.

Clementine’s Ice Cream coming soon to Schnucks stores Clementine’s Ice Cream, the locally owned microcreamery that has built a devoted following across metro St. Louis—and the country—will soon appear in local grocery aisles for the first time. Beginning...

The St. Louis–born microcreamery debuts in 30 metro area stores beginning March 4, marking its first major expansion into retail.

When birds meet glass, the St. Louis Audubon Society is counting For the last six years, the BirdSafe program incubated by the St. Louis Audubon Society has documented a deadly toll in St. Louis: bird collisions. With the Mississippi River flyway bringing flocks of...

The nonprofit’s BirdSafe program aims to raise awareness about bird collisions—and encourage solutions.

St. Louis sheriff told deputy he ‘needed to fire a Black guy,’ lawyer says Alfred Montgomery is no longer the sheriff of the City of St. Louis, but the cost of his 11-month tenure continues to climb. Another lawsuit was filed yesterday. Former deputy Donald Hawkins filed an ...

Former deputy Donald Hawkins is just the latest person to sue the city over the actions of ousted Sheriff Alfred Montgomery.

St. Louis Fed president sees a good year ahead for the economy, but not without bumps Alberto Musalem knows inflation is a challenge, but feels hopeful about the “tailwinds” propelling the economy.

Alberto Musalem knows inflation is a challenge, but feels hopeful about the “tailwinds” propelling the economy.

Police Board approves budget for St. Louis police well beyond what city allocated Tension was palpable at Wednesday’s Board of Police Commissioners meeting, with Mayor Cara Spencer sharply criticizing how much money the state-appointed board is asking for and that her staff was lef...

“This budget, make no mistake, would cripple the city of St. Louis,” said Mayor Cara Spencer.

St. Louis author releases children's book "Cavie’s Caring Crew," inspired by support dogs Inspired by real St. Louis therapy dogs, Julie Huetsch’s newest Cavie Tales book shines a light on the healing power of four-legged friends.

To coincide with the book’s release, Duo Dogs will host an open house on March 28.

Brickline Brew House opening at City Foundry STL Expat BBQ is closing its doors at City Foundry STL (3730 Foundry Way), but a new barbecue concept will soon take its place. Niche Good Group is transitioning the space to Brickline Brew House, a sport...

Niche Food Group and Beast Craft BBQ Co. are teaming up for the new barbecue concept in the space housing Expat BBQ, which will close March 11.

How a St. Louis play therapy practice is supporting kids through play Balance and Bloom uses superheroes, sand trays, and storytelling to help St. Louis kids build emotional literacy.

Founded by a former Magic House educator and school counselor, Balance and Bloom uses superheroes, sand trays, and storytelling to help St. Louis kids build emotional literacy and resilience that lasts beyond childhood.

Global Brew Tap House in Rock Hill to close March 15 Global Brew Tap House (9578 Manchester) will close March 15, ending a decade-long run at the Market at McKnight center in Rock Hill. The craft-beer bar published the news yesterday in a social media p...

The craft-beer bar, known for its 200-plus global selections, rotating taps, and lively trivia and bingo nights, announced the decision Tuesday on social media.

Joe Jackson wants to give bars and restaurants free pianos—and rebuild St. Louis’ piano culture It was just about 13 years ago when Joe Jackson started giving pianos to local bars and restaurants. The owner of Jackson Pianos called his initiative “Keys to the Community,” and his ambitions went f...

He’s restarting his “Keys to the Community” program this April.

Restaurants where you can get your fish fry fix in St. Louis Fried fish and fried fish sandwiches are offered at hundreds of metro area restaurants. We culled the list to only the places that are a cut above. If you know of a Lenten Friday fried fish dish worth...

Beyond local churches, restaurants are stepping up again with carryout and dine-in specials during Lent.

Judge declares mistrial over remarks by aldermanic president’s attorney The trial pitting Aldermanic President Megan Green against a dozen police officers and the city’s former interim police chief came to an abrupt end yesterday, thanks in part to comments Green’s attorn...

Megan Green’s lawsuit against police over teargassing now won’t go to trial until at least July.

Midwest spring festivals worth a weekend trip True/False Film Fest | Columbia, Missouri March 5–8 Find inspiration and tips for your next trip Subscribe to the St. Louis Travel newsletter, covering big cities, small towns, and everywhere in betwe...

From art and film to the Indy 500, these festivals are easily accessible from St. Louis.

Marcel Hartel is relishing his role under new coach When St. Louis CITY SC head coach Yoann Damet took the reins ahead of the 2026 season, Marcel Hartel could hardly contain his excitement. “All I have to say is it’s a very good structure,” Hartel said...

The German soccer player scored his first goal of the season and the first of the 2026 MLS regular season.

How St. Louis County’s senior tax freeze takes from the young to give to the old The year-old senior tax freeze in St. Louis County, which allows seniors to lock in a portion of their property tax bills as property values appreciate, has already poked holes in school district budg...

Seniors are getting a break, but over time, the hit to St. Louis County schools is only going to grow bigger.

Trial over aldermanic president’s 2017 tear gassing gets underway today The City of St. Louis continues to pay for its heavy-handed response to anti-police protests in 2017—with the last major lawsuit over that response going to trial today. The city has paid out at least...

The city has paid out more than $11M over its heavy-handed response to protests over police brutality in September 2017.

TechSTL is pivoting its focus to supporting St. Louis' mid-market tech firms The shift reflects feedback from local tech CEOs who say growth-stage companies need more support in finding capital and customers locally.

The shift reflects feedback from local tech CEOs who say companies looking to grow need more support in finding capital and customers locally.

Failure to warn: How East St. Louis became a key battleground in the fight over paraquat This story was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund Joe Harrison’s quest for justice against the Swiss agrochemical giant Syngenta began, officially at least, in August 2023—just three month...

The federal court is weighing lawsuits against paraquat, a herbicide banned by much of the industrialized world but still legal in the U.S.

St. Louis stylist Kelsey Miller is in the spotlight after Alysa Liu’s platinum turn America cheered Alysa Liu’s gold medal winning performance in Milan last week—but perhaps no American more than Kelsey Miller. The St. Louis-based stylist spent five hours perfecting Liu’s halo hair a...

The downtown stylist has seen a big publicity boost after bleaching the gold medalist’s ‘halo hair.’

Lawyers wrangle over Syngenta settlement while families wait for justice This story was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund The gears of justice are grinding slowly these days in the East St. Louis courthouse where the fates are being decided of the nearly 6,500...

“It’s a shitty settlement. Spread that far and wide in case I get gagged.”