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Talent lifts Black Rep’s ‘The Color Purple’ despite missteps
The St. Louis Black Repertory Company opened its milestone 50th anniversary season with a production its audiences have never seen…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: September 24th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery captures a glowing night in Forest Park, as thousands gathered for music and illuminated balloons ahead of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. We also celebrate Gala En Blanc’s support for young…
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Local News
Schnucks shoppers can round up for United Way
Schnucks customers can donate to United Way through Tuesday, Sept. 29, by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar at traditional checkout lanes. Self-checkout customers can make donations of $1, $3 or $5 through the…
Videos
VIDEO: Frizz Fest celebrates Black hair, Black joy and community
The 9th Annual Frizz Fest brought Black hair, Black joy and Black culture to Tower Grove Park. Tap to watch on Instagram. The 9th Annual Frizz Fest brought a vibrant celebration of natural hair, confidence and…
Video: Northside Trap Run brings hip-hop and community spirit to MLK Drive
The Northside Trap Run brought families, runners and DJs together on MLK…
Video: DMC and DJ Charlie Chan rock the stage
DMC and St. Louis’ own DJ Charlie Chan perform during The adidas…
Video: Lionel Richie has The Muny singing “Hello” during season finale concert
Watch the video on Instagram: Lionel Richie opens The Muny’s season finale…
Video: Zeeoma’s Dinner, Dress & Dialogue celebrates African fashion and creativity
Watch the video on Instagram: Style, conversation and creativity came together at…
Arts & Entertainment
Smokey Robinson switches up legal team in $50M assault civil case
Smokey Robinson’s legal team has undergone another shakeup as the Motown legend fights sexual assault allegations from former household employees. Court records obtained by Billboard.com show Robinson has had three attorneys in the past three months…
Religion
‘Wake Up Running’ calls faith communities to action
“I hope you’ll wake up running, because the moment I’m addressing is urgent.” That is…
The King’s House to host UNIFY community event
The King’s House, a nondenominational church in St. Louis, will host its annual UNIFY community…
Remembering Sarah beyond 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, Sarah Miller Clark, a Washington, D.C., middle school teacher, left for…
Black churches help Gary weather a prolonged blackout
When a powerful storm swept through Gary, Indiana, last month, downing trees and snapping power…
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Your Health Matters
Measles returns to St. Louis County after 20 years
A St. Louis County resident has tested positive for measles after riding a Chicago-bound Amtrak train, marking the county’s first confirmed case of the highly contagious disease in 20 years. The resident, who was fully vaccinated,…
Sports
Mahomes’ magic is back — and it’s spellbinding
For the first time in months, a certain uneasiness had left my mind when it came to the NFL…
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Financial Wellness is a Practice: Community Manager Nakischa Joseph in St. Louis Shares How to Build a Routine that Lasts
When it comes to personal finance, most of us think about goals—saving for a home, paying off debt, or launching…
Business
Michael Noble elected presiding judge
St. Louis Circuit Judge Michael W. Noble has been unanimously elected presiding judge of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. His two-year term begins in January 2027. Noble said his priorities include increasing jury participation, improving civic engagement…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
We must be AI fluent — or be left behind
We are at the forefront of a fundamental shift in access and opportunity. When new…
AFL-CIO backs Amendment 6
The Missouri AFL-CIO has endorsed Amendment 6, a citizen-led measure on the Nov. 3 ballot…
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is dying the death of a thousand cuts.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is dying the death of a thousand cuts. In…
Reflections on Gloria Steinem and her 2012 visit to St. Louis
The world lost Gloria Steinem on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The pioneering feminist, journalist and human…
