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Signage was installed recently on First Watch’s upcoming new location at the southwest corner of West Pine and Euclid. The breakfast, brunch and lunch chain, based in Bradenton, Florida, operates 9 other locations in the St. Louis area. The site, across the street from Shake Shack and Whole Foods, was formerly occupied by the Gamlin…
Residents of the 28th Ward are in an unusual situation as a result of the surprise announcement that Alderwoman Heather Navarro has resigned with a year remaining on her term. Her resignation is effective this Friday, January 24, following which she will help launch the Midwest Climate Collaborative at Washington University. There is good reason…
I’m delighted to remind some of you and introduce others to CWEnder Ewell Thomas, also known as “The Shine Guy,” who contacted me recently to ask if I could get the word out that he is still in the business of polishing and repairing shoes. We first met in 2011, when Ewell was operating a…