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Oct. 1, 2018

CROP Hunger Walk - Fighting Hunger

CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses, schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. In addition, each...

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Oct. 1, 2018

Domestic Violence: Support from The Women's Safe House

Domestic violence will impact the lives of 1 out of every 3 women at some point within their lifetime. When it does, it can leave victims feeling helpless and lost. The Women’s Safe House offers the support services needed to...

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Sept. 19, 2018

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and Court of Honor: It Is Back!

Often passed by without much thought and used as a focal point for concerts and food venues, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and Court of Honor will reopen November 3, 2018 after a two year absence and a $30 million …

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Sept. 13, 2018

Office of Emergency Management: Are You Ready for Any Disaster?

Director Mark Diedrich from the Office of Emergency Management for St. Louis County provides valuable information on how the county is ready when emergencies, disasters, floods, hazards, or any other scenario occurs. Learn w...

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Sept. 13, 2018

A Community-Based Newspaper Continues to Thrive

For 40 years, the Webster-Kirkwood Times has been providing community news. How did it all begin? What is it about the Times that keeps it going after all these years? Publisher Dwight Bitikofer and Editor Don Corrigan ref...

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Sept. 7, 2018

The Missouri Botanical Gardens

The national historic landmark, the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is one of the hidden gems of our area. Catherine Martin reveals some interesting aspects and benefits of MOBOT and what to expect at the upcoming Jap...

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Sept. 6, 2018

The Story of a General and the Naming of a Park in His Honor

Brigadier General C. David Turner (retired) discusses his career and the honor being given to him as a park is named in his honor in Rock Hill, MO.

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Sept. 6, 2018

Urb Arts-Helping Youth and Developing Community

Urb Arts: Does art reflect society or does society reflect art? Get to know MK Stallings and how he has been helping youth, developing the community of Old North St. Louis, and creating opportunities for the arts in the St. …

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Aug. 22, 2018

Abuse, Violence, and Sexual Assault: Safe Connections Found Here

ABUSE takes many different forms and can leave scars that last a lifetime. Are there certain signs and symptoms of abuse? Can abuse be prevented? How much abuse is happening in the St. Louis area and what kinds of abuse …

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Aug. 16, 2018

Generosity, A Foundation, and Giving Back to the Community

Is our city generous when it comes to helping others? Find out where we land in comparison to the rest of the county. When you give to an organization what should you expect to happen with your donation? At one …

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Aug. 8, 2018

Mai Lee Restaurant-A Tradition; Voting, and an Election for Prosecuti…

With the upcoming August primary, Nancy Miller co-president of the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis explains tips on voting, the ballot language, and the importance of voting. http://www.lwvstl.org/index.html Primary...

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July 31, 2018

The Launch of the American Legacy Network

Rodney J. Reynolds gives background on himself and the much anticipated launch of the American Legacy Network. American Legacy Network is a black history television network featuring original content and classic black films ...

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July 28, 2018

Fragmented by Design: Why St. Louis Has So Many Governments

Dr. Terry Jones. professor emeritus from the University of Missouri-St. Louis updates us on his book "Fragmented by Design: Why St. Louis Has So Many Governments." Why did the City of St. Louis divorce St. Louis County and w...

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July 17, 2018

Who is Kwame Hightower and the Man with No Name?

David Gorden describes an upcoming exhibit at Urb Arts with fellow artist Lorenzo Lizano on the comic works they have produced including David's graphic novel, Kwame Hightower And the Man with No Name. https://www.facebook.co...

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July 3, 2018

Making Beer with a Brewmaster and the 4th of July Unraveled

Devin Moore, brewmaster at Kirkwood Station, makes beer with compelling flavors and unique names. He wanted to involve his dad in a father/son project. He thought why not make craft beer together? The result is . . . well ...

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June 26, 2018

What is it Like to Sing Onstage as a Professional Singer?

Jennifer Johnson-Cano describes growing up in St. Louis, her growth as a singer with her opera debut at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and what it takes to make it as a professional singer. http://www.jenniferjohnsoncano.net/i...

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June 21, 2018

Juneteenth, Forty Acres and a Mule, and the Griot Museum

Learn more about Juneteenth and the significance of the celebration. How did Forty Acres and a Mule end up being a broken promise? Ian Darnell from the Griot Museum of Black History and Culture discusses what they have in st...

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June 12, 2018

Artist Helen Berggruen and Just Moms-STL on Radioactive Material in S…

Artist Helen Berggruen creates scenes that span countries, households, and time. Listen to what she sees in the land and cities she captures in her paintings as well as her love for music. http://www.helenberggruen.com/ Kare...

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June 8, 2018

Project Appleseed and What is New at the Shakespeare Festival St. Lou…

Project Appleseed has helped thousands of students, parents, and educators across the country. What do they do and why are they so successful? http://www.projectappleseed.org/ Tom Ridgely discusses his background and new rol...

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June 8, 2018

Miss Missouri and What is Done to Train Police Officers

Jennifer Davis, Miss Missouri for 2017 shares what it has been like the last year as Miss Missouri. Check out those boots! Helping police officers get this training is what Luther Tyus is studying at Washington University in...

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June 8, 2018

Taking Care of Your Estate and A Historic Black Cemetery

An enlightening conversation with attorney Beth McCarter on legal documents (Health Care Declaration, Health Care POA, Durable POA, Will & Testament, Trusts). http://missourilawyershelp.org/ http://www.mobar.org/ Father Dicks...

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May 30, 2018

Don't Wine - Drink It: A Sommelier and Vigneron Tell Us All About It

Let's get some background on what it takes to be a sommelier from local Webster Groves and St. Louis sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert! Then it is off to California to hear how a production manager and vigneron, Nicolas Von...

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May 30, 2018

St. Louis Mercantile Library

Julie Dunn-Morton from the St. Louis Mercantile Library discusses the history of the library and the upcoming Art and Print Fair. http://www.umsl.edu/mercantile/about-the-library/index.html Perspective: Do you see all sides o...

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May 30, 2018

Hurricane Recovery and An Artist Extraordinaire

How is St. Croix, USVI doing in their recovery since Hurricane Maria? Find out in the interview with Qiyamah Rahman and Sneferu Hotep from Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) in St. Croix, USVI. N2N is a Nonprofit Organization in Kin...

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