A week from Saturday, members of one of the most unsung professions will take their well-earned turn in the spotlight when The St. Louis American Foundation presents its annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala. For one evening, America’s Center will transform into a celebration of teaching, learning, and legacy — honoring […]

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The St. Louis American Foundation’s 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education will take place on Saturday, November 1st at America’s Center in downtown. For tickets or more information, visit www.stlamerican.com.

As conductor Anthony Parnther cued the start of the overture, four of the last words one would imagine to prelude an orchestral performance rang through the newly updated Powell Symphony Hall. “Let’s get ready to rock,” the prerecorded voice said after giving an introduction for the special performance that featured the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.  […]

Washington University has declined to sign a Trump administration proposal that would condition access to federal funding on universities’ agreement to scale back DEI programs, limit international enrollment and freeze tuition — even as the university continues discussions with federal officials about the plan’s implications. Chancellor Andrew D. Martin confirmed in a Wednesday message to […]

When the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency opened its sprawling, state-of-the-art western headquarters late last month, dignitaries hailed it as a turning point for north St. Louis — a glittering promise of rebirth for an area long marked by disinvestment and decline. The city also has the NGA Arnold facility, located south of St. Louis.   The 97-acre […]

The St. Louis American Foundation’s 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education will take place on Saturday, November 1st at America’s Center in downtown. For tickets or more information, visit www.stlamerican.com.

The regular season will come to a close this weekend with the district playoffs looming on the horizon. One of the biggest matchups of the weekend will take place on Friday night when Jennings will host University City in a game featuring two programs that are really on the come up. Kickoff is scheduled at […]

On May 16, staff members at the Urban League Women’s Business Center and the Small Business Administration were wrapping up a week of helping new entrepreneurs when a tornado of historic proportions tore through their north St. Louis neighborhood. As plate-glass windows shattered and winds topping 100 mph battered the former Commerce Bank building on […]

When students at Moline Elementary gather for reading lessons, their teachers now use strategies that go beyond memorization — helping children connect sounds, letters, and meaning.  It’s part of a growing shift in how reading is taught in St. Louis, one that emphasizes proven practices to help more students read fluently by third grade. That […]

The St. Louis American Foundation’s 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education will take place on Saturday, November 1st at America’s Center in downtown. For tickets or more information, visit www.stlamerican.com.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES  Fri., Oct. 24- 26, 9:30 a.m Not-So-Haunted House a trick-or-treating experience, The Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122. For more information, visit www.magichouse.org.   Sat., Oct. 25, 9 p.m. RIDE OR DIE Halloween Party, Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102. For tickets, visit https://stlballparkvillage.com.  Through Oct. 30, […]

By Dawn Suggs | The St. Louis American Many people emerged from their cars in the pouring rain. Some came by wheelchair or with strollers to the “No Kings” protest at the Tamm Avenue Overpass, which crosses Interstate 64, in St. Louis’ Dogtown neighborhood last Saturday morning, Oct. 18. Hundreds of people holding signs stood […]

When the federal government shut down, WIC, the popular program that helps millions of low-income mothers and young children stay healthy, nearly went dark, too. The ongoing stalemate between Democrats and Republicans sidetracked the process to fund it for the fiscal year.  Last week, the Trump administration threw the program a lifeline: $300 million to […]

Multi-sport standout Xavier Clark of St. Mary’s is a high energy performer who never stops running. Whether it is on the soccer pitch or the basketball court, Clark has a motor that runs at full speed all the time. It has helped him become a solid basketball player, but it has been in soccer where […]

Longtime and beloved morning St. Louis news anchor Rene Knott says he resigned last week at KSDK’s request after he became the focus of a human resources investigation.  Knott told St. Louis Magazine he was asked on Oct. 9 to join a human resources representative on a FaceTime call. There, Knott said he was asked […]

Michelle Maxey spoke about why she joined the No Kings protest on Tamm Bridge, Highway 64 overpass, Sat., Oct. 18, 2025. Video by Dawn Suggs | St. Louis American