Saint Louis MO

The St. Louis Public Schools district is losing about $2,360 per student each year due to tax incentives, according to a new report. Good Jobs First, a nonprofit research group focused on economic development, released its annual report, which examines the impact of tax abatements and tax increment financing on...

Although she was born and raised in University City, Jami Cox Antwi’s family has deep roots in the city of St. Louis. The alderwoman for the 8th Ward left the area to go to college, but she later felt a call to return. And she wants to use her position on the board to get more people to do the same.

The death of Ryan Victor Snyder has left his family, friends, and community grieving the loss of a young man remembered for his kindness, humor, and deep love for those around him. Ryan’s passing has created an outpouring of sorrow among everyone who knew him and cherished the bright spirit...

ST. LOUIS — The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 21 states and the District of Columbia, has filed an amended complaint against Uber, accusing the company of deceptive billing and cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service. The lawsuit alleges that Uber charged consumers for its monthly...

A fatal hit-and-run in St. Louis has killed a bicyclist. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of Union Avenue and Brown Avenue just before 10:00 a.m. last Saturday. The cyclist was traveling southbound on Union Boulevard when a vehicle struck them and...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences happen in the most unassuming places. The Piccadilly at Manhattan in St. Louis is exactly that kind of magical contradiction – a modest neighborhood joint that happens to serve chicken wings so transcendent that folks will happily drive hours just for a taste.

One of my favorite stories I’ve written since joining the Jewish Light dates back to 2021, when I stumbled onto the story of Sol Star, a Jewish founder of Deadwood whose life helped shape the Wild West. I loved the reporting. I loved the headline. I thought it was a great piece.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Members of the St. Louis Jewish community gathered at Kiener Plaza Sunday night for the annual menorah lighting to mark the start of Chanukah. The recent attack on the Jewish community in Australia weighed on attendees’ minds. “A little bit of darkness...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A vacant multi-family building fire in south St. Louis early Sunday has renewed concerns from nearby homeowners about the risks posed by vacant structures as firefighters respond to more vacant-building fires during the winter months. Neighbor Aloha Kelly, who lives and works next...

ST. LOUIS — Room at the Inn, a longtime cornerstone of support for unhoused families in the St. Louis metro area, has completed a full renovation of its facility, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s more than 30 years of service. Finished in November 2025, the renovation dramatically expands...