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Dining Divas Return to Days of Yesteryear at Tin Can Tavern & Grill

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BY LISA KAMPETER Just south of Tower Grove Park in South City sits the Tin Can Tavern and Grille, a restaurant and bar with a born on date of just…

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McCurdy Elementary Students Strive To Get Fit, Eat Better

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Tammarra Lewis and her fifth grade students have resolved to eat healthier, exercise more and to lose weight. Lewis, a teacher at McCurdy Elementary School, starts a new health lesson…

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Gold’s Gym Opens Facility; Plans New 40,000 sq. ft. Gym in Florissant

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Gold’s Gym International, the most recognized name in fitness, has announced plans to open a new, cutting-edge facility in Florissant. In the meantime, a temporary Gold's Gym facility has opened…

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Hazelwood Honors Its Emerson Excellence in Teaching Winners

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At its most recent Board of Education meeting, the Hazelwood School District recognized the district’s annual Emerson Excellence in Teaching nominees and winners. Emerson Excellence winners are chosen for their…

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Commerce Bank’s New Center Opens on North Lindbergh

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COMMERCE BANK'S new and improved Florissant Banking center held its ribbon-cutting last Thursday at the facility at 8190 North Lindbergh Blvd. (three and a half blocks from the old branch…

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Florissant Holds CD Block Grand, Recording Studio Public Hearings

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BY CAROL ARNETT The Florissant City Council held two public hearings at this week’s council meeting, one about the Community Development Block Grant and one about recording studios. At the…

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Some Hazelwood Parents Object to Graduation Dates

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BY CAROL ARNETT Several parents came before the Hazelwood School Board to complain about the scheduling of next year’s graduation ceremonies. This year, all three high schools will graduate on…

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‘The Prestige’ Ends Up As A Cinematic Parlor Trick

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BY MAGGIE SCOTT As with a good relationship, having an exciting, fulfilling experience with a magic act takes an engaged mind. And, fully enjoying a movie takes an engaged mind.…

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‘Flags of Our Fathers’ Tells Story of Flagraisers & Their Heroes

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BY MAGGIE SCOTT There could not be a more perfect time to help people meditate on the true cost of war and to recognize the sacrifices of the soldiers who…

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Cards on the Brink Of Their Greatest Season

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BY RANDY GARDNER As I sit and write the column today, I am amazed at where we sit right now. Stop and think about it. The Cardinals are two games…

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