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‘Little Joe’ the Saint Louis Zoo gorilla, dies from a heart attack
ST. LOUIS — A gorilla died late Saturday night at the Saint Louis Zoo. Joe was around 26 years old. The Saint Louis Zoo posted this message to patrons on social media: “It is with incredible sadness we share that western lowland gorilla Little Joe, who had been in treatment for heart disease, died of […]
A quickly growing, Mexican fusion chain opens 1st St. Louis-area store. It's planning to add another.
GLEN CARBON, Ill. — A quickly growing, New Jersey-based Mexican fusion chain recently opened its first location in the St. Louis region and is already looking to add a second. Bubbakoo’s Burritos opened last month at 3901 S. State Route 157 in Glen Carbon, in what was previously a...
New zebra first animal born at Wildcare Park
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Saint Louis Zoo welcomed a new bundle of joy in April. A new zebra foal named Roxie was born on April 16. Roxie was born in April and is spending quality time with her mom at the zoo’s Wildcare Park, so you won’t be able to see her in person quite yet. Her father lives in the red rocks area at the zoo.
Kids rock for good cause…Music therapy helps young cancer patients
Alison Cole, lead music therapist, sings along with young cancer patients and family that battle cancer. Photo courtesy of Kids Rock Cancer. Music therapy isn’t just one thing. It can sound like a tambourine over a bass guitar rift, or a child singing about how silly they feel. It can even sound like a heartbeat. Anything can be music and, for 15 years, Maryville University Kids Rock Cancer has used music therapy to help young patients cope with cancer.
Art exhibit highlights Illinois River diversion and pollution
ST. LOUIS – The National Great Rivers Museum in Alton has launched a new art exhibit titled “Reversing Course: The Illinois River in 1900 and Today,” part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers River Project. The exhibit, which runs until November 3rd, explores the impact of diverting the polluted Chicago River into the Illinois […]
“Best Mom St. Louis” Features Kirkwood/Webster Destinations
Just in time for Mother’s Day, author and longtime St. Louisan Tara Smith has a new book that promises to have kids calling their moms “the best.”. “Best Mom St. Louis” features several places in Kirkwood and Webster Groves moms can take their kids, plus a suggestion/tip at the bottom of every page on how to elevate the experience and be “The Best Mom.”
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