The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, in its continuing effort to improve quality of life for all St. Louis area residents, celebrated the opening of Urban League Senior Apartments in Dellwood on May 21, 2024. Michael P. McMillan, Urban League president and CEO, called the apartments “a testament to our ongoing commitment to serving […]
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Napheesa Collier named WNBA Player of the Week
St. Louisan Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx was named the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week after an impressive start of the season. The former Incarnate Word Academy All-American averaged 24.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals last week as the Lynx won their first two games of the season against the Seattle […]
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Hearing that could free Chistopher Dunn underway
Four years after a court ruled he was likely innocent, Christopher Dunn is getting a chance to be freed. St. Louis Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser began taking testimony Tuesday May 21, 2024, in a hearing on a motion to vacate Dunn’s conviction in the May 1990 murder of Ricco Rogers. Dunn is serving a life sentence, but two adolescent […]
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STL native U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett refers to Georgia congresswoman, who allegedly has a ‘bleach, blonde, bad, built, butch body’
Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett defended herself with a humorous but accurate barb aimed at MAGA Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene following a tense hearing to advance contempt proceedings against Attorney General Merrick Garland. Greene made a mistake when she first came for Crockett’s eyelashes. “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re […]
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9 helpful mealtime hacks from iconic TV host and actor
(BPT) – When it comes to getting meals on the table that your whole family will love, iconic actor, television host and father of four Alfonso Ribeiro has a few go-to tips and tricks to ensure mealtime is a success. “Juggling our family’s hectic schedule and my career means we’re constantly seeking ways to get […]
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6 online shopping tips to help you save money
(BPT) – Whether you’re shopping for a special occasion or purchasing everyday necessities, ordering items that you need and want online can be a great way to save money, especially if you stay focused on what you’re looking for, search for the best deals — and use the latest tech tools to help you scout […]
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5 Easy, Space-Saving Room Ideas
(BPT) – Looking to update a room that is short on space during this home improvement season? Converting traditional swinging doors into pocket doors is a simple, practical way to increase the amount of usable floor space. Pocket doors slide along a jump-proof track and disappear into the wall cavity, optimizing space in a way […]
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A magic time of play in Forest Park
The Magic House, Forest Park Forever and partners Spire, St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis County Library will present Play Day in the Park from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Visitors Center Parking Lot in Forest Park. Studies have shown a growing concern that a key component of […]
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Celtics rout Pacers to take a 2-0 lead in the ECF
The Boston Celtics are two games away from returning to the National Basketball Association Finals for the first time since 2022. The host Celtics scored a resounding 126-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals at T.D. Gardens Arena. The Celtics have taken a 2-0 lead in the best […]
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Why I want Cardi B to vote
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. In a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Cardi B explained why she won’t be voting in the November presidential election. “I don’t f*** with both of y’all n*****,” […]