The Bi-State Development Agency announced Friday that additional MetroLink service will be added during the remaining two games (if needed) of the National League Championship Series as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Metro will have additional staffers on-hand to monitor MetroLink platforms and assist crowds, and will provide extra service […]
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Dom Streater wins 12th season of ‘Project Runway’
Last night, Philadelphia-based designer Dom Streater was announced the winner of Season 12, beating fellow contestants Alexandria von Bromssen, Bradon McDonald and Justin LeBlanc. Dom had wowed the judges all season with her original prints, which she celebrated in her final “Retro Redux” runway show during New York’s Fashion Week. Streater won a prize package […]
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Director Steven McQueen talks ’12 Years a Slave
NNPA – Steven Rodney McQueen’s he talks about his latest film, 12 Years a Slave, which recently won the People’s Choice Awards for best film and best director at the Toronto Film Festival. KW: I’ve loved all three of your feature films, this new one, and Hunger and Shame as well. They are so different […]
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Nets retire Jason Kidd jersey
The Brooklyn Nets honored one of the franchise’s best players ever by retiring and raising Jason Kidd’s No. 5 jersey to the rafters at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Kidd was honored and grateful but also wanted the 10-minute ceremony to go as quickly as possible so he could get back to his new […]
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Dennis Michaelis appointed STLCC’s Interim Chancellor
The Board of Trustees at St. Louis Community College appointed Dennis F. Michaelis, Ph.D., to serve as the interim chancellor at the Oct. 17 monthly meeting. Michaelis will begin work Oct. 28. “We believe that Dr. Michaelis will provide exceptional leadership through this transitional period,” said Craig Larson, Ed.D., board chair. ”His credentials and experience […]
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Prep Athlete of the Week: Eric McWoods, Kirkwood – Boys Soccer
The senior standout scored five goals to lead the Pioneers to two victories last week. McWoods scored three goals in the Pioneers’ 4-0 victory over Pattonville. He followed up with two more goals as Kirkwood edged Lindbergh 2-1. McWoods is currently among the area’s top scorers with 28 goals. He also has two assists and […]
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Government shutdown ends after 16 days
The government reopened its doors Thursday after a battle-weary Congress approved a bipartisan measure to end a 16-day partial shutdown and avert the possibility of an economy-jarring default on U.S. obligations. Early Thursday, President Barack Obama signed the measure, which the House and Senate passed late Wednesday, ending a brawl with Republicans who tried to […]
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Nixon appoints Mavis Thompson as license collector
After two false starts – Alderman Terry Kennedy took himself out of consideration and state Rep. Karla May was passed over – the EYE finally got Gov. Jay Nixon’s appointment of Michael McMillan’s successor as St. Louis license collector right last week – that is, for those who could decipher the riddle at the end. […]
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Forest Park Forever starts $30M in upgrades
For some, Forest Park is a 1,371-acre playground with winding trails, golf greens and ball fields. For others, it’s a cultural and experiential destination. “Yet all agree it deserves to be cherished and protected,” said Lesley Hoffarth, president and executive director of Forest Park Forever. “And that’s the mission of Forest Park Forever.” Forest Park […]
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Eight area teams are yet to lose a football game
With two weeks left in the regular season, there are still eight teams in the St. Louis metro area with undefeated records. On the Missouri side, there are Hazelwood Central (7-0), Brentwood (7-0), Christian-O’Fallon (7-0), Kirkwood (6-0) and John Burroughs (6-0). On the Illinois side, you have Edwardsville, Highland and Columbia, who are all 7-0. […]