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Siblings Anders and Vaeya Rhodes climb on The Magic House playground in summer 2018. They both wore neon green shirts to the event, so that theyd match. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

The Magic House will reopen June 15 with reservations, reduced capacity

June 2, 2020

The Magic House in Kirkwood and its St. Louis city satellite location, MADE for Kids, will reopen in the coming weeks, joining other area attractions opening their doors as coronavirus restrictions begin...

The second floor of the aquarium gives visitors the opportunity to get their hands wet with touch tanks and interactive exhibits. That experience will be temporarily closed due to COVID-19.

St. Louis Aquarium and St. Louis Wheel will reopen Monday with new safety, cleaning protocols

June 2, 2020

The St. Louis Aquarium and St. Louis Wheel will reopen Monday, June 8, after receiving clearance from the city of St. Louis. The aquarium, Wheel and other retail and restaurants at Union Station will...

Metro Transit released this graphic of passengers wearing masks ahead of the requirement that went into effect Monday, May 11.

Metro requires all passengers to wear masks, starting today

May 11, 2020

All riders on Metro Transit will be required to wear face masks beginning today — Monday, May 11. The transit system that operates MetroLink light rail and MetroBus said that the requirement is being...

Gateway Arch goes dark for two weeks to help migrating birds

Gateway Arch goes dark for two weeks to help migrating birds

May 9, 2020

The Gateway Arch has gone dark for two weeks to help migrating birds. “The beginning of May is the peak time for birds migrating north for the summer,” says Pam Sanfilippo, chief of museum services...

Some businesses were forced to close by St. Louis Countys March 21 stay-at-home order, but others like the Macys at South County Center, seen above during the stay-at-home order, voluntarily closed before that.

Business owners sue St. Louis County, city so that businesses can reopen

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor May 6, 2020

Business owners from St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the stay-at-home orders that are forcing “nonessential” businesses to stay closed until at least...

St. Louis Public Library Director Waller McGuire speaks at a Jan. 7 press conference announcing a New Year, No Fines joint initiative by the city and county public libraries. Also pictured, left to right, are county library Director Kristen Sorth, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and County Executive Sam Page.

St. Louis stay-at-home order could be extended into May, officials say

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor April 13, 2020

The stay-at-home order in effect through next week in St. Louis County and St. Louis city is likely to be extended into May, the county executive and mayor both said Monday. Statewide and countywide...

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks
Park Wednesday, July 3, 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and
a fireworks show.

Fair St. Louis canceled by coronavirus

April 3, 2020

Fair St. Louis is canceled this year due to the coronavirus. Fair St. Louis and America’s Birthday Parade will not hold their 2020 Independence Day celebrations scheduled to take place July 2, 3 and...

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page updates the public about COVID-19 (coronavirus) preparedness on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. At right is Spring Schmidt, co-director of the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health.

St. Louis restaurants close to dine-in customers starting Friday; part of ‘social distancing’

March 18, 2020

Restaurants and bars in St. Louis County and St. Louis city will close for dine-in business starting Friday, making them takeout-only — a practice that has been implemented to stop the spread of the...

2020 Fair St. Louis dates announced

2020 Fair St. Louis dates announced

February 27, 2020

The dates for the annual Fair St. Louis Fourth of July celebration were announced this week. The festivities will take place Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 4 at Gateway Arch National Park. “We...

Gov. Mike Parson, above, hosted the largest crowd in his office so far to see him sign a bill renaming Lindbergh for the late Rep. Cloria Brown.

Corrections, criminal justice questions highlight initial Senate budget discussions

January 31, 2020

By Spencer Norris Missouri News Network JEFFERSON CITY — State senators raised questions about several elements of Gov. Mike Parson’s proposed 2021 budget during the Senate Appropriations Committee’s...

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