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A non-profit media organization, delivering accuracy and understanding through storytelling that brings context and humanity to the issues affecting the region.

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Purchasing a pet monkey or ape in Missouri is easy. But should you do it?. At least 35 to 50 primates are sold in the state each year. @moalliance sat down with @stlonair to talk about why it can be unsafe for both the pet and owner.
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Purchasing a pet monkey or ape in Missouri is easy. Animal rights advocates highlight why it can be unsafe for both pet and owner.
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For Mom’s Deli, word of mouth about its revival traveled fast. The beloved sandwich shop quietly re-opened its doors on Wednesday and have sold hundreds of sandwiches without officially announcing its re-opening at 5425 Hampton Ave.
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The beloved sandwich shop quietly re-opened its doors on Wednesday and have sold hundreds of sandwiches without officially announcing its re-opening at 5425 Hampton Ave.
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Communities across Metro East Illinois are working to take back control of their water. In response to steep private utility rate hikes—some nearing 80%—they’re forming a nonprofit to build and operate a shared water system by 2028.
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As towns like Madison consider the advantages and disadvantages of keeping water systems locally owned or selling to a private company, there are others that are taking a different approach.
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The Missouri History Museum is reimagining how it tells St. Louis' story. In 2028, @mohistorymuseum will open Gallery STL, a permanent exhibit tracing the city’s history by decade.
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While construction on the new “Gallery STL” exhibit is in progress, parts of the museum’s top floor will be closed.
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St. Louis broadcast veteran Art Holliday has retired after 46 years at @ksdknews. From sports anchor to news director, Holliday helped shape local journalism.@stlonair sat down with Holliday to talk about how he’s turning the page.
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St. Louis news veteran Art Holliday retires after 46 years at KSDK.
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Some Missourians will have a harder time getting a COVID-19 vaccines after this year’s shots were only approved for those over 65 and high-risk patients. We answered your questions around the change and what it means for the healthcare landscape.
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In a change from previous federal recommendations, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved this year's shots only for older people and those with underlying health conditions.
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It's finally here: MetroQuest on Cherokee Street is TOMORROW. It's not too late; grab some friends and explore cherokee street with a fun scavenger hunt with us here at stlpr. Register NOW at
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A Missouri House committee voted to redraw the state’s congressional districts to carve up Kansas City and gain another GOP-leaning seat. The move sets up the new map for debate next week.
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The move sets up the new map, which targets U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Kansas City, for debate next week.
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Boeing announced plans Thursday to hire permanent replacements for union workers on strike.
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The move has escalated tensions between Boeing and the union, which wants higher wages and better benefits.
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RT @Will_Bauer_: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — After a series of break-ins at the Salvation Army this year, leading the social service provider to….
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The Salvation Army temporarily shut down the food pantry this spring. The nonprofit is hopeful a cleanup Saturday will help restore its East St. Louis location.
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Fresh produce, cheap overhead, and people who love to eat are a few reasons Ahmed Hasan started Pali Grill. A combination of Middle Eastern and American fare, the new restaurant is just one of many that came to the St. Louis food scene this August.
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St. Louis lost tasting menu concept Savage & the Accomplice in Fox Park but gained Pali Grill in north St. Louis County, Dirty Vegan Shack in Dutchtown and more.
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Ameren is planning to build its largest solar facility yet in mid-Missouri, in part to power data centers.
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The new solar facility in Mid-Missouri would be built next to the Callaway nuclear plant. Ameren has requested approval for the project from Missouri’s Public Service Commission.
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St. Louis will use the remaining $12 million of Rams settlement interest funds to help residents recover from the May tornado, according to Mayor Cara Spencer.
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The city says the money from interest collected on the Rams settlement will fund stepped-up debris removal over the next 4-8 weeks and focus on different neighborhoods each week.
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Wednesday's lawsuit is the first legal challenge against the special session called by Gov. Mike Kehoe to redraw Missouri's congressional map. Conservative lawmakers want to splinter Kansas City to create a 7-1 Republican-dominated map.
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The lawsuit marks the first legal challenge against the special session convened by Gov. Mike Kehoe to redraw the state's congressional map and splinter Kansas City to create a 7-1 Republican-domin...
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The St. Louis Development board of directors approved a $1 million contract for tornado recovery with Kea Point Solutions, . The firm’s founder, who lives in New Zealand, called the tornado an opportunity for the north side.
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Kea Point Solutions, founded by a project manager who worked on the National Geospatial Agency campus project, said it sees opportunity in tornado-impacted areas.
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Modern parenting can be exhausting. One St. Louis parent is trying to find the solution through a new app she created called MomMoment.
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MomMoment aims to connect moms with one another for assistance and gig work.
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We heard on Saturday, Cherokee Street is the place to be. Join STLPR as we do a fun scavenger hunt around the historical neighborhood we love so much. Come enjoy some good food, good laughs and the ultimate STL experience. Find out more at
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There are no immediate plans for contract negotiations as 3,200 unionized Boeing workers enter their second month on strike. As of Monday, those union members on strike no longer have health insurance coverage.
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Company leadership said the economics of the contract will remain the same.
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For the first time in four years, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's enrollment has increased despite nationwide drops. “Today, SIUE is the number one producer of bachelor's degrees in St. Louis and in the Metro East," said SIUE's chancellor.
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A total of 12,813 students are enrolled at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville — a 7.7% increase since last fall, according to the Metro East campus.
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Spire customers in St. Louis can expect their natural gas rates to rise by roughly 10 percent starting in October.
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A ruling from the Missouri Public Service Commission will allow Spire to raise its monthly gas rates by 10% starting in October.
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