Rawlings has been a baseball—and St. Louis—institution since its founding in 1887. Now, the renowned equipment manufacturer is hoping to reach more fans with its multi-level experiential storefront in Westport Plaza (462 Westport Plaza Drive). The Rawlings Experience opened Friday alongside the company’s new corporate headquarters in Maryland Heights, offering attractions like the Rawlings Gold […]
A former baseball base factory near O’Fallon Sports Park is the proposed site of a new Metro East food hall from brothers Eric and Mike Wallace. The first hearings took place this week on the Wallace brothers’ proposal to develop The Old Base Factory food hall in O’Fallon, Illinois. The project would convert a 12,000-square-foot […]
The spring weather is finally letting us out of the house. It can lead us out of the gym, too. There are lots of benefits to spending time outside, especially if you throw in a workout while you’re at it. And even if you have an indoor routine you enjoy, it can be fun and […]
When Doug Stagner became the first president of the iconic Grant’s Farm, in 2021, he would run into people around town and strike up a conversation about the South County landmark. People would tell Stagner that they loved Grant’s Farm. “I always followed it up with, ‘When’s the last time you went?’” he says. “I […]
Manufacturing, technology, and engineering remain some of the largest industries in St. Louis, but as companies continue to struggle to find employees, St. Louis Community College’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center looks to help fill the gaps. In August 2023, STLCC broke ground on one of its largest projects to date: the Advanced Manufacturing Center at the […]
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Emily Lohse-Busch, executive director of the 39 North Agtech Innovation District in Creve Coeur. The discussion touches on the establishment of a new nonprofit focused on developing the district in its next phase. Lohse-Busch also shares insights into the latest agtech trends, as well as the factors that […]
Since they first met about a decade ago, Erica McKinley and Greg Mueller of Fourth City Barbecue have been a force in their home kitchen, dazzling friends and family with McKinley’s delicious cooking and Mueller’s skill at all-wood barbecue. Over the years, their bacon fried rice has transformed from something they would frequently throw together as a fridge […]
After 10 years as the lead singer and songwriter for indie-rock group Choir Vandals, Austin McCutchen began to feel pressured. As the band acquired a sizable following, McCutchen became increasingly aware of how his audience might receive his music, and he soon found himself writing for the listener more than for himself. “It got to […]
After two years of moving locations as the seasons changed, Taqueria Morita, the popular restaurant concept from Take Root Hospitality, has sunk permanent roots in the Cortex Innovation Community in the Central West End. The 4,000-square-foot, free-standing building at at 4239 Duncan previously housed a Wasabi Sushi Bar location, which shuttered in December. Here’s what […]
Did you know that St. Louis is home to one of the nation’s oldest botanical gardens in continuous operation? Founded in 1859, Missouri Botanical Garden is more than just a National Historic Landmark. It’s an oasis in the city, with 79 acres of horticultural beauty and family fun. While it’s dedicated to education, science, and […]
Strikers rely on confidence. João Klauss is aware of this fact, particularly in his position. The St. Louis CITY SC attacker had not made a goal contribution in 10 consecutive matches before last weekend’s game against D.C. United, where he scored a brace against Sporting Kansas City last September. He received a boost on Saturday […]
The new Tren Maya in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico connects sites across five states, including Cancún International Airport. (Yes, St. Louis Lambert International Airport offers nonstop flights to Cancún.) El Tren Maya partially opened in December, and the complete 966-mile loop with 34 stops is expected to open this June. While the train will ease […]