St. Louis students spread awareness about blue light exposure and the hidden toll of screen time A Marquette High School HOSA team spreads awareness and simple fixes for digital eye strain caused by blue light.

A Marquette High School HOSA team spreads awareness and simple fixes for digital eye strain caused by blue light.

The Noble Crown in the Central West End slated to open in May This May, restaurateur Kevin Brennan and the Saint Louis Chess Club plan to open The Noble Crown (300 N. Euclid), a modern American bistro, in the former Culpepper’s space at the intersection of Maryl...

John Perkins will lead a team of accomplished chefs, including Matt Daughaday, Adam Gnau, and Dan LeGrand.

Brian Light is trying to rebuild a department left demoralized by his predecessor’s chaotic tenure.

How St. Louis schools are taking learning beyond the classroom From forest campuses to community gardens, educators are swapping screens for project-based learning experiences that build creativity and collaboration.

From forest campuses to community gardens, educators are swapping screens for hands-on, project-based learning experiences that build creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

How Preggo Perks is helping St. Louis moms build the village they need Founded by two local parents, Preggo Perks connects expecting and new moms with affordable, vetted services, from house cleaning to postpartum support.

Founded by two local parents, Preggo Perks connects expecting and new moms with affordable, vetted services, from house cleaning to postpartum support.

Off-duty St. Louis police officer shot man on his front porch St. Louis County prosecutors filed felony assault charges this morning against a St. Louis city police officer, alleging he shot a man multiple times at that person’s home in Jennings. Richard Booker ...

Richard Booker allegedly showed up to the victim’s house in Jennings and opened fire after a verbal altercation.

Otis Williams wants local banks to step up—and the city to be more predictable The interim head of the St. Louis Development Corporation is retiring from the job again this Friday.

The interim head of the St. Louis Development Corporation is retiring from the job again this Friday.

Clayton approves new music lounge as part of push for more nightlife A basement space will soon bring after-hours energy to Clayton, with nightlife built on vinyl records, intimate performances, and craft cocktails. Clayton’s City Council on Tuesday approved a conditio...

Mr. Meyer’s Live and Vinyl Lounge will feature live music, vinyl listening sessions, and elevated cocktails.

Two St. Louis restaurants to be featured on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' Next month, viewers far beyond the Gateway City will be treated to a taste of St. Louis-style pizza and Bosnian cevapi. Balkan Treat Box (8103 Big Bend) and Monte Bello Pizzeria (3662 Weber Rd.) will ...

Balkan Treat Box and Monte Bello Pizzeria are spotlighted in the episode, which airs April 21.

St. Louis police shooting finally goes to trial—10 years later All this week, Tyron Edwards will be sitting just a few yards away from the police officers who shot him in the back almost a decade ago when Edwards was 14. The police officers, Ryan Murphy and Thoma...

Tyron Edwards is suing the two officers who shot him in the back when he was 14, and says they falsely claimed he shot at them.

Porano in Des Peres closing March 31 One of the St. Louis region’s standout fast-casual spots is slated to close later this month. Porano (13323 Manchester)—the Italian-inspired concept from Niche Food Group that’s known for its pasta, s...

The second iteration of Niche Food Group’s fast-casual pasta, salad, bowls, and pizza concept opened in July 2024.

Where to give birth in St. Louis: A guide to labor and delivery options From doulas to delivery room policies, here’s how local hospitals support different birth preferences—and how to choose the right fit for your family.

From doulas to delivery room policies, here’s how local hospitals support different birth preferences—and how to choose the right fit for your family.

St. Louis dancer Diádié Bathily shares Zaouli with the world during 'Sinners' Oscars performance For the past three decades, West African dancer Diádié Bathily has forged a path to elevate his craft and culture in the United States. Last week, his journey brought him to the Academy Awards, where ...

Bathily is also the founder of local African dance company Afriky Lolo, which will host its 20th Sundiata event this summer.

Park rangers on the loose get reprimanded after busting motorist near Queeny Park A pair of St. Louis County Park Rangers’ routine patrol in West County went off the rails earlier this year, resulting in suspensions for the rangers who pursued a reckless driver into the neighborhoo...

The St. Louis County workers exceeded their “jurisdictional limits”—and then allegedly lying about it.

As St. Charles County eyes sweeping property tax freeze, service providers fear the hit An upcoming ballot measure on a broad “tax freeze” in St. Charles County could have a big impact on services for disabled children, and a major advocacy agency there is sounding the alarm—as much as l...

Both public schools and the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County would lose millions in tax revenue if voters approve Proposition RT in April.

Grant’s Farm debuts new animal show with up-close encounters this spring The interactive experience features fan-favorite animals, Grant's Farm's expert handlers, and surprises all season long.

The interactive experience features fan-favorite animals, expert handlers, and surprises.

A guide to the St. Louis Cardinals home opener Surely the boss can spare you this Thursday, March 26, for what amounts to a civic holiday here in St. Louis: Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals. Here’s what to know before you go. The Game The R...

Where to watch all the festivities, at the ballpark and beyond..

MATI announces Wyclef Jean, Killer Mike, Big Freedia, and more for 2026 fest MATI, the festival formerly known as Music at the Intersection, will return to Grand Center for its sixth iteration in July, characteristically bringing with it a stellar roster of musical acts from b...

The celebration of St. Louis’ musical legacy takes place in Grand Center July 17-19.

The families fueling St. Louis’ karting scene Youth racers, parents, and mentors live in the fast lane and build a community on and off the track in St. Louis' karting scene.

Youth racers, parents, and mentors live in the fast lane and build a community on and off the track.

St. Louis police tout early curfew’s impact, but says extension would be up to electeds The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says that this past weekend’s early downtown curfew was a success, but whether it will be extended into future weekends is up to the mayor and the Board of...

Now parents are getting summons—and at least one alderman says he’s not happy about kids in zip ties.

St. Louis development board eyes changes to how it awards incentives The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will also hear a proposed update to SLDC’s community benefits scorecard.

The St. Louis board that’s responsible for reviewing development proposals and tax incentives is slated to approve key steps today that better position major and long-vacant properties for redevelopment.

Go South Side! seeks to help renters put down roots in southeast St. Louis For the past five years, going on six, organizations in Dutchtown have sought to turn renters into homeowners in one of the city’s few remaining pockets of true affordability.  The annual Go South Sid...

The Dutchtown South Community Corporation’s event has now outgrown its original home.

Slick City Action Park brings a new indoor adventure to St. Peters The second regional location features 13 slides, air courts, kids play zones, and year-round entertainment options.

The brand’s second regional location features 13 slides, air courts, kids play zones, and year-round entertainment options.

African Film Festival returns for its 20th anniversary fest For the past two decades, African Film Festival has partnered with the Department of African & African American Studies, Film & Media Studies, and the African Students Association at Washington Univer...

The weekend-long event takes place in Brown Hall at Washington University from March 27-29.

SunSnow: Paper and Goods brings a “stationery store experience” to Cherokee Street On a recent weekend inside SunSnow: Paper and Goods, a customer bought a pen, settled onto a couch in the back nook, and pulled out a thick, well-loved junk journal. For nearly half an hour, she wrote...

Artist and educator Jenny Lin, the creative behind art studio Moon&June, opens a cozy new shop designed to help locals slow down and work with their hands.

Why classical education is gaining ground in St. Louis From Latin drills to hands-on ceramics, schools are embracing the ancient trivium to cultivate critical thinking and a love of learning.

From Latin drills and logic lessons to hands-on ceramics, local schools are embracing the ancient trivium to cultivate critical thinking, character, and a deeper love of learning.

Two new organizations aim to drive St. Louis’ geospatial ambitions GeoSTL aims to set the strategic direction, while Taylor Geospatial focuses on innovating and commercializing the tech.

GeoSTL aims to set the strategic direction, while Taylor Geospatial focuses on innovating and commercializing the tech.

African immigrant faces deportation to country she’s never been over court's mistake Seven years after arriving in the United States, 30-year-old Armande Rhea Namegni had made herself into a pillar of her O’Fallon, Missouri, community. She worked as a computer programer, moonlighted a...

Armande Rhea Namegni has been stuck in the Phelps County Jail since January.

Nate Hayward still has hope for the City Justice Center The City Justice Center’s latest commissioner, Nate Hayward, still believes in the rehabilitative power of correctional facilities. Hayward, 60, just entered his seventh month leading the infamous cit...

The troubled St. Louis jail’s newest commissioner shares his plans for change and how he plans to build on the work of his mentor and predecessor Doug Burris.

South City Catholic dad takes his appeal to the Vatican A parent with two children at the soon-to-be-closed South City Catholic Academy is taking his case to the Vatican.  In January, Andrew Magdy and many other SCCA parents were outraged when the Archdioc...

Andrew Magdy hopes the Archdiocese of St. Louis will do a better job of following its own rules in future school closures.