Restoring the Legacy of Mill Creek Valley
Mark Loehrer looks back at highlights from his experience helping organize the Missouri History Museum’s current Mill Creek: Black Metropolis exhibit.
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Hyperthermia by Design
Ben West takes a look at the potential “heat island” effect that could be generated by the proposed Armory data center development in Midtown.
Transit Riders Call for Better Snow Removal Policy
Our car-centric culture and municipal policy leave public transportation riders out in the cold.
ICE in St. Louis: We Must Protect Our Neighbors
The MICA Project’s Advocacy Director explains how community members can help respond to ICE activities in the metro area.
Review: Jontavious Willis at The Focal Point
Blues musician Jontavious Willis collaborated with local players for a fantastic performance at The Focal Point in Maplewood.
An Optimistic Look at Kehoe’s Gerrymander
Governor Kehoe has called a special session on gerrymandering and initiative process reform, prompting protests from Democrats. A local political consultant encourages Democrats to keep the faith, even under a new map.
An Inconvenient Truth about Boeing and STLCC
Boeing and St. Louis Community College have built a partnership that highlights the connections between the civilian economy, local educational institutions, and America’s war machine.
Governor Kehoe’s Special Session: Politics Over People
Governor Kehoe’s call for a special session to redraw congressional maps undermines democratic norms, risking trust in government while important issues are neglected.
Murray: Kehoe’s Austerity Politics Will Hurt St. Louisans
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe vetoed numerous funding proposals, cutting $2.23 billion that impacts education, community services, and public safety in St. Louis.
Moomey: Alecia Hoyt for Ward 8
Kristin Moomey is an architect who lives in historic Benton Park. She thinks that 8th Ward aldermanic candidate Alecia Hoyt’s curiosity and ability to bring people together make her the best candidate in Tuesday’s special election.
