by Mary Cullins Bluesweek is destined to become St. Louis’ premier Blues celebration. The 10 day celebration began last Thursday at St. Louis’ Union Station with the Blues Society Cocktail Reception. Marquise Knox entertained the crowd for 2 hours of serious down home blues. The Market Street Blues Festival was a free event Friday and [...]
by Mary Cullins It was an early start Saturday morning for the 400 racers and walkers that came out to support Gene Slay’s Boys’ Club 2nd Annual Race for a Child. It was a beautiful sunny day and the corner of 10th and Geyer was hoppin’. Participants began registering at 7:00 a.m. and Fred Bird, [...]
[picappgallerysingle id="9611558"]Americans are united when it comes to many core values, according to a University of Michigan survey. The survey also revealed that the nation is deeply divided about certain issues, including gay marriage, immigration, and universal healthcare. Those are the some of the findings from a series of nationally representative surveys of approximately 500 [...]
Today, 90 years ago the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was formally adopted. The Amendment’s two sections simply read: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex” and “Congress shall have power to [...]
St. Louis’ Yung Ro is more than a billboard topping artist, he is dedicated to the community. He has partnered Tydrell Stevens of the Stevens Groups and President of the Board of Aldermen Lewis Reed to encourage enrollment in the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Inspire Academy. Yung Ro and his non-profit Runway 2 Empowerment, [...]
Saint Louis Effort for AIDS is sponsoring the fifth annual Thirst for Life on Thursday August 26th, 2010 at more than 25 establishments around the St. Louis region. Participating restaurants will donate 20% or more of their beverage sales from the night to support the Pets are Wonderful Support (PAWS) program. For a list of [...]
