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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…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: September 17th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery highlights Dr. Demetrius Adams, an Excellence in Education honoree at the St. Louis American Foundation’s upcoming Salute to Excellence in Education gala. We also capture The Black Rep’s milestone 50th season opener,…
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Local News
Court ruling puts McKee’s North St. Louis properties in city’s reach
A St. Louis judge has cleared the way for the city to acquire 89 blighted properties through eminent domain, advancing efforts to redevelop land long held by developer Paul McKee’s NorthSide Regeneration. Circuit Judge Thomas McCarthy…
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
Jacobs-Jenkins breaks down the art of American drama at WashU Morrin Lecture
Early in the conversation between Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and WashU Assistant Professor of Performing Arts Zachariah Ezer, which served as the university’s 2026 Morrin Lecture, it was clear that Jacobs-Jenkins is cerebral. Not in a condescending manner…
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
Abortion rights repeal returns to ballot
Missouri voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the constitutional abortion rights they approved in 2024 and replace them with substantially tighter restrictions. Amendment 3 would allow abortion only in cases of medical emergencies, fetal…
Sports
Ladue Rams’ offense fuels fast start
The Ladue Rams have been one of the area’s most consistent winning programs in recent years. Ladue is off…
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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
Rate hike adds to inflation squeeze
The Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in more than three years could be especially costly for Black consumers, who are more likely to carry credit card balances and have less household wealth to fall back…
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…
