21c Museum Hotel St. Louis has welcomed Christopher Randall as the director of community impact. Randall is a combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, served nearly a decade as a police officer with the St. Louis County Police Department, and served as a program lead with a national veteran service organization. Prior to joining […]
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Strokes can strike at anytime
Unfortunately, over the years I have had the displeasure of witnessing the aftermath of patients who have had a stroke. PQ The brain makes up only about 2% of human body weight but requires about 15-20% of the body’s blood supply. Many of them were not able to return home following their hospitalization. They required […]
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Private policing problems pinpointed
Two back-to-back news articles rocked St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) last week, citing a problem that most of our readers have known for years: there is a clear disparity in how different parts of the City are policed. Affluent neighborhoods, like the Central West End and Shaw, have long benefited from the implementation of […]
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Adaron “Pops” Jackson appointed to board for Pianos for People
Educator, jazz musician and clinician Adaron “Pops” Jackson, who has performed and toured nationally and internationally, has joined the board of directors for Pianos for People, the nonprofit organization that provides free pianos and lessons to those who couldn’t otherwise afford them. Originally from East St. Louis, Illinois, Jackson – who goes by “Pops” — […]
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Expert Tips to Organize Your Home for Fall
(StatePoint) From the walk-in closet to the kitchen pantry, catch-all spots make all the difference in daily routines — but only if they’re kept neat and tidy. Family organizing expert Jessica Litman, also known as “The Organized Mama,” is on a mission to help families declutter and stay organized. She’s sharing her pro tips for […]
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7 Tips for Finding a Medicare Plan That Works for You
(StatePoint) Feeling overwhelmed by your Medicare options? There’s a good reason for that. With more than 3,000 Medicare Advantage plans, over 700 Part D Prescription Plans available and an array of carriers offering Medicare Supplement plans, there’s a lot to consider. “Whether this is your first time enrolling in Medicare or you’ve been through the […]
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Salute honors Ashley Ellis
“Teachers need to be dedicated to survive in education,” said Ashley Ellis. In her 10 years teaching in public and private schools, she’s said the work has gotten more difficult. “Teachers have to have a heart for what you do. You have to be a team player. You might start off the year as a […]
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Victor Goines is St. Louis’ new Jazz man
Take note, renowned jazz saxophonist and clarinetist Victor Goines is officially tuned into his role as Jazz St. Louis’ president and CEO. Monday, September 19 was his first day and he succeeded Gene Dobbs Bradford, who led the organization for 23 years. “I was excited, I really didn’t have the words to express how excited […]
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Staging a cultural institution
The second act of The Black Rep’s season 46 premiere production – Carlyle Brown’s The African Company Presents Richard III – opens with an intense monologue where a character explains how came to be known as Papa Shakespeare. It was a moniker given to him by his enslavers with the aim of ridiculing his perceived […]
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Dr. Kanika A. Cunningham joining STL County Health Dept.
Dr. Kanika A. Cunningham, an associate medical director with Family Care Health Center, is joining the St. Louis County Department of Public Health as public health officer. “I’m excited about this opportunity to continue doing the work that is important to me – serving the urban and under-resourced communities by increasing access to primary care […]