Elected Leaders or Corporate Puppets? The Data Center Debacle
While always the case in development decisions, the ongoing hyperscale data center drama highlights the fact that city officials are more beholden to big business than voters.
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Board of Adjustment Ignores Science, Voters
Kathleen Logan Smith says that the Board of Adjustment ignored physics, biology, and engineering in its decision to grant a conditional use permit to the proposed Armory hyperscale data center project.
Readers Ask: What’s up with the Aldermanic “Glamour Shots”?
Readers have asked about photos featured on the Board of Aldermen’s social media. We took these questions to the President’s office.
Reckoning With Open Secrets and Forgotten Ghosts: The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy and the Struggle for St. Louis
Columnist Michael Allen reviews Devin Thomas O’Shea’s book about the semi-secret society that helped shape St. Louis.
Photos: Inside Artist Cbabi Bayoc’s Studio
Photographer Richard Reilly recently visited Cbabi Bayoc’s studio and had the opportunity to document the prominent local artist’s space.
City’s Bike Lane Clearing Mini-Streetsweeper Remains Missing in Action
While local cyclists continue dodging broken glass in the city’s protected bike lanes, questions about the status of the city’s dedicated cleaning equipment have grown.
Mitten’s Finance Reports Show Support, Weakness in City
Mitten trails Butz’s fundraising in the competitive Democratic primary to replace State Senator Karla May. The election takes place on Tuesday, August 4th.
The People are the Skyline
Outgoing Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler gives his thoughts on revitalizing St. Louis by investing in its people.
SLDC Recovery Planning Document Outlines Redevelopment Priorities
An SLDC document sheds light on the agency’s planning efforts in tornado-stricken north St. Louis.
A Petty Party Premiere
Petty Grievance’s debut album will be released this Friday night at The Heavy Anchor in Bevo. They will be joined by local mainstays Bruiser Queen and Breakmouth Annie.
