America's Center

The School Nutrition Association showcased vendors with various food products that are being introduced to school districts across the country on July 15, 2019.

Education

Can Ramen, Fish Nuggets And Flavor Stations Teach Kids To Love School Lunch?

Chad Davis

About 6,000 nutrition professionals gathered at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis. They came from all over the country to sample ramen…

The proposal would upgrade the America's Center Convention Center in downtown St. Louis to include a new public park and large ballroom among other improvements to the complex, as depicted in this artist's rendering.

Government, Politics & Issues

Convention Center Project Gets Final Boost With St. Louis County Council Approval

Jason Rosenbaum

A $175 million overhaul of the America’s Center Convention Complex took a big step to becoming a reality Tuesday when the St. Louis County Council voted…

Economy & Business

Backers Of Proposed $175 Million Convention-Center Upgrade Hope To Sustain, Grow Regional Revenue

Evie Hemphill

To hear Kitty Ratcliffe tell it, the America’s Center Convention Center in downtown St. Louis has had a good run since it first opened in 1977 – and since…

St. Louis Alderman Jack Coatar, D-7th Ward, speaks during debate on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, over legislation to pay for convention center renovations.

Government, Politics & Issues

Aldermen send St. Louis convention center upgrades to Mayor Krewson

Jason Rosenbaum

Updated at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 with final passage — The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has authorized borrowing $105 million to upgrade America's Center in…

Participants in FIRST Robotics tinker with their machine last week at America's Center. The robotics competition is moving to Detroit next year.

Government, Politics & Issues

On the Trail: St. Louis Convention Center officials eye $350M upgrade — or risk closing dome

Jason Rosenbaum

Now that the pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day is wearing off in St. Louis, elected officials must confront a sizable challenge: upgrading the…

Tim Woodson shows off his pirate ship at the Progressive Insurance St. Louis Boat and Sportshow. The event was held at the Edward Jones Dome, the former home of the St. Louis Rams.

Government, Politics & Issues

On the Trail: Filling the Rams' void with events will take more than wishing and hoping

Jason Rosenbaum

Ever since the St. Louis Rams started packing up for the Los Angeles area, local policymakers have tried to embrace a potential silver lining – more space…

"Captain" Tim Woodson shows off his pirate ship at the Progressive Insurance St. Louis Boat and Sportshow.

Arts

St. Louis Boat Show provides glimpse of life after the Rams

Jason Rosenbaum

Tim Woodson developed a pretty unique skill: He creates pirate ships.The St. Louis native has spent the last six years entertaining children at the…

Economy & Business

St. Louis to host convention about attracting conventions

The City of St. Louis is hosting what tourism officials are calling the “Super Bowl of Conventions" this weekend.The members of American Society of…