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William Harney Murdered a Slave. Why Is There a St. Louis Street Named for Him?
On a June day in 1834, Major William S. Harney was looking for keys — and somehow became convinced that a woman he kept as a slave, Hannah, had hidden them. Three days later, Hannah died of injuries...
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Lewis Reed to Greitens: You Owe St. Louis $20 Million
Last month, Governor Eric Greitens charged into the debate over St. Louis' crime problem, saying it was time to take action and ordering state troopers to start patrolling highways within the city....
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NGA Contractor Harassed by Ferguson Police Files Civil Rights Claim
A Navy veteran and former cybersecurity contractor with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has filed a lawsuit against the city of Ferguson, saying its malicious prosecution led to a state of...
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Carjackers in Maplewood Steal Car, Punch Young Woman in the Face
Three young women were unloading their car in Maplewood after returning from vacation Sunday evening when they were carjacked at gunpoint. The incident happened in the 7200 block of Southwest Avenue,...
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Killer Kroenke Unleashes More Bloodshed and Woe
No longer content to kill the dreams of sports fans, Stan Kroenke now advocates snuffing out animals as well. Is there any joy Stan won't destroy for a lark? Kroenke, a billionaire toupe with a custom...
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Nixta, Vicia Are Among the 50 Best New Restaurants in the U.S.
It's about to get even harder to get a reservation at Nixta or Vicia: Bon Appetit chose the two St. Louis hotspots today as among the 50 best new restaurants in the entire country. Nixta(1621 Tower...
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CatCon 2017 to Draw Feline Fans to South County
If you like cats more than humans — and let's face it, anyone who knows anything about either species surely falls into this group — you might want to mark your calendar for Thursday, August 10. In...
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Newly Announced: Primus, Cowboy Mouth, Crywolf, Mason Jennings, Chali 2na and...
Here, again, is every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention.…
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St. Louis Cop Jason Stockley Fired 'Kill Shot' from Six Inches Away,...
The opening salvo of Jason Stockley's murder trial filled the benches inside a fifth-floor courtroom on Tuesday, kicking off what is expected to be a lengthy legal fight over whether the former St....
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Comedian Rafe Williams Just Might Be the Funniest Person in St. Louis
Laurie's Place is an unassuming bar, grill and music venue in downtown Edwardsville, so regular as to be special. The joint features two barrooms, and the one in back has the kind of dark, windowless...
View ArticleNew Pornographers' Latest LP, Whiteout Conditions, Expands Its Sound
At this point, the members of the New Pornographers are power-pop royalty. The Canadian juggernaut, which plays Delmar Hall on August 13, released its seventh straight collection of critically...
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City of Ghosts Reveals the Syrian Citizen Journalists Fighting ISIS
Although we hear news of turmoil in the Middle East and of the jihadist militants known as ISIS every day, the details can easily get lost in a blur of unfamiliar geography and confusing factionalism....
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The Taco & Ice Cream Joint Is a Delightful Addition to Cherokee Street
Watching my three-year-old's head spin as she tried to take in the full extent of the sweet offerings at the Taco & Ice Cream Joint, I couldn't help but recall Benicio Del Toro and Johnny Depp...
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Stage Left Diner Has Closed in Grand Center
Stage Left Diner(541 N. Grand Boulevard, 314-533-7500) has taken its final bow. Located next to the Fox Theatre, the bright faux-diner has been a regular stop for theater-goers in Grand Center for...
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A Guide to St. Louis' Best Cocktail Bars
For our 2017 RFT Bar Guide, we went deep into the heart of the city's cocktail culture. From the bars that made our scene what it is today to the great spots right in your neighborhood, we've got them...
View ArticleFor St. Louis, It's Been 100 Years of Cocktail Bliss
At high noon on a Sunday in May 1917, 50 ladies and gents adorned in their Sunday church-going best descended upon the Central West End residence of St. Louis socialite Julius Walsh for what,...
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20 New (or Different) Bars to Get You Out of Your Drinking Rut
Yes, it's nice to go to the bar where everyone knows your name — but this summer, why not add something new to your list of favorites? Whether these watering holes are brand-new, off the beaten path...
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Stix and Ice Brings Kabobs and Daiquiris to North County
Stix and Ice (35 Florissant Oaks Shopping Center, Florissant), which opened in late May in Florissant, is a bar, family restaurant and a hang-out spot like no other. Its specialties: kabobs and...
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The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Week, August 3 to 9
Ah, it's good to see you my old friend. You're here once again to see see what events shall occur this week?…
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10 Terrific Mezcal Cocktails to Enjoy This Summer
If you're a regular visitor to St. Louis' trendier bars and restaurants, you've likely noticed more mezcal on the cocktail menus of late. The classic Mexican spirit is quickly becoming a go-to...
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