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Resident Marybel Cova is no stranger to rocky surfaces, so she couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate her 85th birthday than with a 30-foot climb at Upper Limits rock climbing gym. Cova is a 30-year veteran of the sport and has scaled numerous walls in cities across the U.S. and Canada.

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After a successful night of fundraising at its Sesquicentennial Celebration, the organization can look forward to another 150 years of offering programs and exhibits, as well as operating the Missouri History Museum, the Library & Research Center and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. The event raised more than $425,000.

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Live music, plenty of food and some wild, furry friends make for one howling good time! More than 1,500 guests came out to Wolf Fest for a day of fun, including interactions with wildlife from around the world.

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The organization honored the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis with the 2017 Grand Center Gala Award. It recognized the organization and its president and CEO Michael McMillan for their role in supporting the local community and helping establish the Grand Center Arts District.