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Balloons are placed at the intersection of South Grand Boulevard and Forest Park Avenue, where four people were killed and four others injured after a vehicle ran a red light, crashed into the SUV they were in and sent it hurtling over an overpass.

Government, Politics & Issues

What will it take to curb traffic violence in St. Louis?

Emily Woodbury

In 2021, 178 people were killed and more than 14,000 injured in traffic crashes in St. Louis and St. Louis County.

Dean Klinkenberg argues that even a small-scale floating marina like this one in Kimmswick, Missouri, can serve as a welcome mat to recreational boaters.

Health, Science & Environment

A marina for St. Louis? A Mississippi River enthusiast makes the case

Sarah Fenske

River enthusiast Dean Klinkenberg is convinced “St. Louis deserves a marina.”

Government, Politics & Issues

Alex Ihnen, creator of nextSTL, discusses leaving St. Louis, next steps for the popular website

Kelly Moffitt

Alex Ihnen, the creator of the popular development, transportation and design website nextSTL.com, will soon move to Cincinnati with his family as his…

Arts

Commentary: Wooed by youth with hopes for the city

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 21, 2011 - You will make all kinds of mistakes, but as long as you are generous and true and…