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Fourth annual festival brings more than 20 food vendors, affordable tastings, live entertainment, and family activities to Ballpark Village. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 21, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Downtown St. Louis will draw food lovers this weekend as the fourth annual St. Louis Street Food Festival returns to Ballpark Village on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday,…

Ballpark Village plans more than 20 food vendors, live entertainment, and family activities for October 24–25. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Downtown St. Louis is preparing for another major weekend attraction as the fourth annual St. Louis Street Food Festival returns to Ballpark Village on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25,…

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) A federal judge has sentenced an Alabama man to nearly five years in prison for participating in the burglary of a southeastern Missouri pharmacy that resulted in the theft of approximately 16,800 prescription pills, including thousands containing controlled substances. Cornelius Cardez Bray, 32, of Birmingham, Alabama, received…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Instacart, the San Francisco-based grocery delivery technology company operated by Maplebear Inc., has agreed to a $5 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve allegations that its recruitment practices discriminated against American workers in favor of foreign…

CHICAGO, IL – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Federal prosecutors have charged an Illinois laboratory executive with orchestrating an alleged $66.2 million COVID-19 testing fraud scheme involving hundreds of thousands of laboratory tests that investigators say were never performed. Rajesh “Raj” Patel, 52, of Schaumburg, Illinois, was charged with five counts of wire fraud after a…

NEW YORK – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Multiple shareholder-rights law firms are investigating Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) after substantial stock-price declines, disappointing quarterly results, and significant cuts to the athletic apparel retailer’s fiscal 2026 earnings outlook. The investigations raise questions about whether Lululemon adequately disclosed weakening business conditions, slowing consumer demand in North America,…

What if your host could melt into a puddle of mercury and rise back up as someone entirely different? Liquid metal transitions have a hypnotic quality, and pairing one with a voice turns a pretty effect into a character people follow. Here’s the plan: start with a chrome avatar image, turn it into a talking…

CREVE COEUR, MO – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Mexican Barrel House, located at 1085 North Mason Road near Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur, offers more than traditional Mexican dining. With an expansive selection of premium tequila, smoky mezcal, handcrafted cocktails, Mexican wines, and a welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant has created a destination for guests who…

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) The Brighter Side of Blue, a St. Louis-based podcast featuring current and retired law enforcement officers, takes listeners through some of the city’s most memorable sports-related criminal cases in an episode combining firsthand police experiences, professional sports history, humor, tragedy, and personal redemption. Recorded at Colombo’s Cafe…

Furnished lofts, neighborhood businesses, and extended stays are adding another dimension to St. Louis’ historic riverfront district. For generations of St. Louisans, Laclede’s Landing has meant different things: a reminder of the city’s riverfront commerce, a destination for restaurants and nightlife, or a neighborhood passed through on the way to the Gateway Arch. Today, another…