Williams takes over for Neal Richardson, who was appointed by former Mayor Tishaura Jones and led the organization for the past four years.

A long-awaited St. Louis favorite returned in a new form, Ferguson got a cooperative kitchen and cafe and more.

Florists and wholesalers might have to pivot to homegrown alternatives as tariffs wreak havoc on the floral industry. Local growers say meeting the demand will be a challenge without federal support.

The Bi-State Development Agency will be able to finish ongoing engineering work and an environmental review on an expansion of MetroLink in St. Louis, but will delay applying for any grants until Mayor Cara Spencer gives the OK.

The Stable Communities STL pilot program used federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars to hire contractors to repair vacant or neglected buildings and then pass on those costs to building owners

People are flocking to backyard chickens this year, in part due to the sky-high cost of eggs at the grocery store. Some first-timers have turned to chicken rentals to try out ownership for a few months.

In addition to emergency services, the hospital will offer cancer care, radiology and women’s care, among other specialties.

Companies are attracted to the region’s willingness to work with them and support for new entrepreneurs and innovation.

Leaders of the Metro East city believe the project will be transformative. Construction on buildings will begin in one year, and the developers say it will be complete by 2033.

Tariffs can increase revenue and protect domestic industry, but achieving the latter goal takes time and will require domestic manufacturers to find different sources of materials in the short term.