By reputation, the Proud Boys are fighters. This past August, the far-right group gathered on the streets of Portland with its fellow travelers for a rally all but guaranteed to start a brawl. On one side were young men in MAGA hats wearing distinctive black polo shirts with yellow piping on the collars and sleeves. […]
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As St. Louis’ School Desegregation Program Winds Down, No One Can Say What Comes Next
For the past five years, Cynthia Wren, 66, has applied to get her ten-year-old granddaughter, Ariel Gibson, into St. Louis’ student desegregation program. The Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation, or VICC, oversees the student transfer program. It is a race-based transfer that allows black city children to attend county schools, even as white students in the […]
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St. Louis’ Creepiest Urban Legends
They’re creepy. They’re weird. They’re scary. If you’re adventurous, some them will make you want to go exploring, but others might keep you up at night. These are St. Louis’ most notorious urban legends. Most of these tales have been around for decades, freaking out generation after generation of Midwesterners. And though some of the […]
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7 Great Family-Friendly Hikes Near St. Louis
Kathy Schrenk is a firm believer that anyone can — and should — hike with their kids. And she’s definitely done her homework. Her new book, Best Hikes with Kids: St. Louis and Beyond, published by Seattle-based Mountaineers Books this month, includes detailed information on 82 different hikes. Schrenk painstakingly researched all of them, often […]
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Segregation Levels in St. Louis Remain High, Study Finds
FLICKR/ PAUL SABLEMAN — Gravois Park is one of the city’s more integrated neighborhoods. Of the 50 largest metros in the United States, St. Louis has the sixth highest rate of minority residential segregation, a new report has found . Researchers at housing search and research company Apartment List examined the intersection of factors such […]
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35 Family-Owned Restaurants in St. Louis That Stand the Test of Time
Restaurants come and go, but not these classics. These family-owned restaurants were built to last and they survive still because of the love and dedication of their proprietors — who either continue to own them, or have their descendants own them, no matter how many years have passed. Many of them showcase the food of […]
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17 Unforgettable St. Louis Commercials
From an enabling chicken to riding magic carpets in ball gowns, St. Louis commercials have it all. You grew up with some of these and others you saw so many times that you could recite every line. The stars of these clips are so memorable, it’s like looking at an old family album, and you’ll […]
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Club Imperial in St. Louis in Its Heyday [PHOTOS]
Club Imperial has been closed for years — and faces a request for demolition, now pending at the city’s Historic Preservation Board. But back in the day, it was the place to be in St. Louis. George Edick’s club at West Florissant and Goodfellow helped launch Ike and Tina — and also may have unwittingly […]
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Here Are the Best Diners in St. Louis
Don’t get us wrong, we love St. Louis’ upscale restaurants — but there’s nothing quite like a meal spent in one of our old-school, down-home diners. Whether you’re looking sober up after a night of shenanigans, want a cheap breakfast or simply want some of the best eavesdropping opportunities this side of the Mississippi, St. […]
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The Ten Best Mexican Restaurants in St. Louis
Within the last few years, St. Louis has been lucky enough to experience an explosion of Mexican cuisine, with new restaurants popping up offering both authentic and modern options. Cherokee Street in particular has gained a well-deserved reputation for serving as the epicenter, but our collective craving for chips and salsa, taqueria fare and top-shelf […]
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12 Great Places to Eat Near Busch Stadium, According to Sauce
With the Cardinals home opener taking place on Thursday, April 4, and a full season of games ahead, you may be wondering where to hang out before and after the games. We’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of Sauce Magazine-approved spots to hit up to ensure the game isn’t your only source of […]