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Shahla Farzan | St. Louis Public RadioA construction crew quietly removed a bronze statue of Christopher Columbus from St. Louis' Tower Grove Park in June. Park officials say the pedestal where the statue once stood will likely remain empty for the foreseeable future. -
Kayla Drake/St. Louis Public RadioThe coronavirus pandemic has owners of the Darkness, Creepyworld and other popular St. Louis haunted houses questioning if they will make it through the 2020 season. Operators have spent thousands of dollars on cleaning supplies and countless hours modifying spaces to adhere to new health guidelines.
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A small community of enthusiasts has been racing pigeons in St. Louis since the 1920s. Though membership has dwindled in recent years, the Mount Pleasant Homing Pigeon Club is trying its best to keep the sport alive and pass it along to the next generation.
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These Brewers Are Making Beer That 'Tastes Like Southern Illinois' — With Herbs, Roots And MushroomsNestled within a patchwork of corn and soybean fields in Ava, Illinois, Scratch Brewing Co. uses hyperlocal ingredients foraged from the surrounding forest to flavor its beers. The microbrewery has garnered national attention for its unusual brews, earning a spot as a semifinalist for a James Beard Award this year.
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The Archdiocese of St. Louis welcomed its 10th archbishop on Tuesday in a ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica. Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski replaces Robert Carlson, who is retiring after holding the position for more than a decade.
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Robert L. Williams II, who founded Washington University's Black Studies program, was a strong and nurturing man who inspired students and cared deeply about Black literature, dance and theater. Williams, who coined the term "ebonics," died last week.
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Listener Bob Thompson was biking past the Bevo Mill earlier this year when he noticed something strange about the Dutch-style windmill: It appeared to be rotating in the wrong direction.
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This weekend, music fans in St. Louis will have a variety of concert options to choose from: Steve Wynn and the Miracle Three are playing at Off Broadway.…
