Talk of the Towns

  • Talk of the Towns: 6.17.20 June 15th, 20200 Comments

    claytonNative St. Louisan Marvin Kosky passed away May 31, just a month shy of his 100th birthday. He was one of ‘The Greatest Generation,’ a decorated hero of World War II. When he was …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 5.20.20 May 20th, 20200 Comments

    There is little doubt St. Louis once again will be the vibrant, active city we all love. But we don’t know when, nor do we have any idea how the pandemic will have changed our …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 4.29.20 April 28th, 2020Off

    St. Louis is known for its generous spirit, and few doubt the metro will return to the vibrant, active place it was before the coronavirus pandemic struck. This is the first in a series of …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 3.25.20 March 24th, 2020Off

    midtownYour average St. Louisan may know the Cortex tech district only by Ikea. But in these parts, most everything high-tech except rocket surgery happens. It’s a pretty big deal, and …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 3.11.20 March 9th, 2020Off

    midtownLike the old Armory on the south side of Interstate 64/U.S. 40, the factory had been just another abandoned building of a certain age. But both complexes are being redeveloped on …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 2.26.20 February 26th, 2020Off

    university cityDear readers, this may be our last installment in the saga of the Loop Trolley (pictured at top). It doesn’t look like Bi-State Development Agency will bail it out, despite …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 2.12.20 February 10th, 20200 Comments

    creve coeurThe Nazis murdered 6 million Jews during WWII, many of them gassed and cremated at death camps, Auschwitz being the most notorious. Incomprehensibly, fact-resistant people deny …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 1.22.20 January 20th, 20200 Comments

    downtownAll is forgiven … almost. Overdue fees have been marked ‘free’ at our city and county libraries. What’s more, overdue fees no longer will be charged. Now, if you …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 1.8.20 January 6th, 20200 Comments

    tower grove southNo jinx can stop the indefatigable Jeff Gerhardt (pictured at top), who already has transformed one nightmarishly unlucky corner into a successful bicycle shop and java …Read More

  • Talk of the Towns: 12.11.19 December 9th, 20190 Comments

    downtown westA ‘For Sale’ sign is posted on the so-hip-it-hurts, curved glass brick walls at the entrance to the former MOOD Ultra Lounge, ultra-closed since two shootings in the wee …Read More

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