Posted inPartyline
Partyline: Show your rising stars some Young Leaders love
This week I’m starting things off with a shameless plug for the next upcoming festivity presented by the St. Louis American Foundation. Hey, at least I’m consistent. Anyway, nominations are underway for the 2019 class of Young Leaders. If you know somebody under the age of 40 making major moves in the St. Louis metro […]
Posted inLiving It
Cedric’s Way: STL street will be named in honor of comedy star and actor on Saturday
This summer, Cedric The Entertainer’s legacy in show business was cemented with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Saturday, December 15, he will be honored with his own street in St. Louis. “What an extraordinary and mind-blowing honor,” said Cedric, who currently stars in the CBS sitcom “The Neighborhood,” alongside Tichina Arnold. […]
Posted inHealth news
Green spaces may decrease heart disease and strokes
People who live in leafy, green neighborhoods may have a lower risk of developing heart disease and strokes, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the open-access journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. In this first of its kind study, researchers from the University of Louisville investigated […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Correction
Due to an editing error, Ray Cummings’ column on the Saint Louis Public Schools board election misreported the number of votes cast. Candidates received more than 165,000 votes, but voters could vote for two candidates, so roughly half that number of votes were cast. We regret the error.
Posted inPeople on the move
Cora Faith Walker honored by Beyond Housing
Cora Faith Walker was honored by Beyond Housing during their 24:1 Initiative event for her efforts to promote the use of trauma-informed treatment programs. A state representative from Ferguson, she worked during the legislative session to secure passage of legislation that creates the Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Families Board. Her legislation was incorporated into […]
Posted inLocal news
Filing open for Ferguson-Florissant school board
Filing for two open seats on the 2019 Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education election opened on December 11 and will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 15. Declarations of Candidacy may be picked up in the Office of the Superintendent, 8855 Dunn Rd., Hazelwood, MO from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on days the district […]
Posted inGuest columnists
Can CWAH count on you today?
Homelessness, substandard housing and high-priced housing are issues encountered by most families served by Community Women Against Hardship (CWAH) this year. Extended family homes are no longer able to offer safe havens for many reasons. We find our most vulnerable with nowhere to go. It’s really cold outside. What are we doing? The St. Louis […]
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Let’s encourage our youth to bounce back after making a mistake
On Wednesday, December 19, the Riverview Gardens High School boys basketball team will play at home against North Technical High School. The return to the court comes nearly four weeks after the team was involved in an on-court fight with the Alton High School boys basketball team. The discipline for our players included forfeiting three […]