kit up! | Along with founding partner Purina, St. Louis CITY SC unveiled its team uniform. The reveal coincided with the official opening of CITYPARK, the soccer team’s home stadium, for a match between St. Louis CITY2 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen of Germany’s Bundesliga.


Celebrate the holidays with a new book from local authors! St. Louis musician Brian Owens and actress Sophia Stephens co-authored A New Holiday, based on the musical of the same title they wrote together in 2020. Inspired by the life of local philanthropist Thelma Steward, the book follows a 10-year-old girl on her journey to reclaim hope and joy as she copes with the loss of her grandmother.


for little learners
The Kirkwood School District recently celebrated completing construction at the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center. The project included a new secure, ADA accessible vestibule to improve visitor management, accessibility and safety.


Global Foods Market in Kirkwood is currently hosting its second annual spice drive. Through Dec. 24, shoppers can purchase any spice to be donated to people facing food insecurity. The initiative benefits the International Institute of St. Louis and St. Louis Area Foodbank.