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07/23/2025

Creve Coeur Olivette Chamber of Commerce Forward Through Ferguson City of St. Louis Government Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro St. Louis
"Last year, a new initiative by the International Institute of St. Louis successfully brought in over 500 new residents, surpassing the nonprofit group’s goal of attracting 350 recent immigrants to a city and region that many leaders are trying to keep from shrinking. The initiative stalled in January when President Donald Trump ended the “humanitarian parole” system, which had allowed over 500,000 people into the country in recent years. Among them were hundreds persuaded by the International Institute’s Latino Outreach Program to settle in St. Louis.

Now, the International Institute and its Latino Outreach initiative are pivoting, rebranding the program as “Move2STL" St. Louis Post Dispatch

The death rate is higher than the birth rate in St. Louis. With the help of the International Institute, refugees are settling in the two state region.

07/16/2025

Just Moms STL Senator Josh Hawley Cantor Injury Law
"A new study by Harvard University researchers provides fresh evidence to support the health concerns of many people raised in north St. Louis County: Children who lived near Coldwater Creek, which was contaminated by radioactive waste, faced an increased risk of cancer as they grew up." St. Louis Post Dispatch

St. Louis played a key role in the building of the atomic bomb during WWII. That waste was dumped in North St. Louis County and parts of St. Charles County a...

07/15/2025

Military Veterans Of Greater St. Louis American Legion Auxiliary Unit Post 312 St. Charles, Missouri American Legion Auxiliary Unit Post 312 St. Charles, Missouri The American Legion Department of Missouri Soldiers Memorial Military Museum Alamo Military Collectables St. Louis MEPS, 11th BN, US Military Entrance Processing Command Military Vehicle Rescue Shelter
On March 26, 2010, retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Todd Nicely was leading his 1st Squad infantrymen back from a security patrol in Afghanistan. Just as he began to cross the bridge, he stepped on a pressure plate mine. Todd lost all his limbs from the blast. Todd's humble reflection on his injury is remarkable.

On March 26, 2010, retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Todd Nicely was leading his 1st Squad infantrymen back from a security patrol in Afghanistan. Just as he began to cross the bridge, he stepped on a pressure plate mine. Todd lost all his limbs ...

04/04/2025

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services began sending emails immediately upon learning that the federal government was clawing back hundreds of millions of dollars that were supposed to go to public health departments and organizations across the state over the next year.

We already had a doctor shortage. Now it will be worse.

A doctor shortage can have a direct impact on your health.. Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Dr. Heidi Miller explains how the state is workin...

03/27/2025

Anheuser Busch declined to support PrideFest and now retailers are beginning to boycott. PrideFest's Communication Director Jordan Braxton talks about the region's support.

Transgender woman Jordan Braxton talks about the St. Louis LGBTQ+ community and how education is changing attitudes

03/25/2025

FERGUSON — Nine years after a consent decree to implement reforms, Ferguson announced a community-policing plan Thursday that officials hope will bring more positive interactions between police and the public.

Several elements of the plan mimic what already is being done in many departments across the country, but it is new to Ferguson.

“It’s unique for this city,” said Ferguson police Chief Troy Doyle. “This city has gone far too long without actually having an organized strategic plan.”

The plan spells out numerous goals, including a de-escalation program for neighborhood conflicts, a youth advisory panel and sergeants tracking how much community engagement officers have each month.

Saturday, August 9, 2014, unarmed Michael Brown, Jr. was shot and killed by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson. The officer was never prosecuted. In this ...

01/23/2025

Bridgeton's landfill is still smoldering. We interviewed Just Moms. They have been in the fact for a decade. The health of their neigbors is at risk.

St. Louis played a key role in the building of the atomic bomb during WWII. That waste was dumped in North St. Louis County and parts of St. Charles County a...

12/15/2024

Typically unnoticed but clean sewers are important for your health. MSD is your health partner and works with the community to keep trash and debris from harming us.

Polluted Sewers are a health hazard. MSD Project Clear parners with the community to keep them clean

11/13/2024

This church says "Come on in!" Pastor Carlos is about empowerment and lifting you up.

Pastor Carlos Brown says "Come on in!" to his Collinsville, IL church and see how empowerment programs are helping the community.

11/11/2024

They served to keep us safe. Listen to stories of courage. https://theopensource.club/we-salute-vets

11/08/2024

Another St. Louis flood. Your house is damp and moldy again. Time to solve the problem.

Harambee, LLC and it's nonprofit work to make a positive impact on the St. Louis community through masonry work. The nonprofit teaches area youth how to tuck...

11/07/2024

141 is closed. Everyon in St. Louis lives in a flood zone. Learn how to protect your property, Watch The Open Source.

Available in The Open Source Video on Demand library. Download the channel to your Roku homepage. Watch this segment about the the increasing flooding risk i...