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Blunt Pats "Cool Down" on the Back
Governor Matt Blunt was in north St. Louis yesterday — not to tour the so-called Blairmont properties (although he did witness firsthand the blight and crumbling buildings of the third ward), but for a press event recognizing the efforts of Cool Down St. Louis, an organization that gives air conditioners to those in need.
With temperatures [...]
Triplett to Address Homelessness
Freshman alderman Kacie Starr Triplett will tackle one of the city’s most persistent issuestonight as she hosts a forum on homelessness in the downtown portion of her ward.
Triplett has invited representatives from the Department of Health & Human Services; The Horizon Club, St. Louis’ first 24-7 safe haven for the homeless; the St. Louis Downtown [...]
VIDEO: McMillan Fundraiser
The region’s political players came together last night for what has become one of the largest annual events in St. Louis politics. License Collector Mike McMillan played the role of “cash collector” once again as the region’s elite literally lined up to drop off their $500 and $1,000 contributions to McMillan’s future endeavors.
Among those spotted: [...]
VIDEO: El-Amin Town Hall Meeting
Earlier this week, State Representative Talibdin El-Amin and his wife, Committeewoman (and former state representative) Yaphett El-Amin hosted a town hall meeting at Wohl Community Center in north St. Louis. Here are a couple of videos from that event.
St. Louis Public Schools CEO Rick Sullivan…
State Representative El-Amin…
Videos shot by intern Gabe Bullard
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VIDEO: Jeff Smith’s B-ball Tourney
For the second year, State Senator Jeff Smith brought his A-game to Fairgrounds Park, but this time a lot more people joined him.
While Smith showed his love for the game, others showed their love of an incumbent senator. Several faces who were not at “Candidate Smith’s” event last year came out Saturday to support “Senator [...]
VIDEO: "Dogan’s Run" Begins
Supporters of Shamed Dogan’s run for the Missouri House seat of the term-limited State Rep. Neal St. Onge (R-Ellisville) gathered at the Ballwin home of Henry and Becky Viola for his official campaign kick-off Saturday.
Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent, along with St. Onge, who supports the 28-year-old Dogan’s campaign to replace him, State Rep. [...]
Thousands Meet the "Challenge"
State Representative Connie Johnson and an awkward State Senator Harry Kennedy joined celebrity doctor Ian Smith, comedian J. Anthony Brown, old school hip-hoppers Biz Markie and Slick Rick, St. Louis Ram legend Marshall Faulk, and other celebrities at the 50 Million Pound Challenge event at Union Station this weekend.
The Challenge is a party with a [...]
Busy Day Today
DOWNTOWN — The 50 Million Pound Challenge is at Union Station today from noon until 4:00. Hosted by Dr. Ian Smith (from VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club) and funny man J. Anthony Brown, this FREE event will feature performances by Joe, Kelly Price, Slick Rick, Shirley Murdock, and DJ Biz Markie (also from Celebrity Fit Club).
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Free Concert Event at Union Station
In the interest of promoting fitness among African Americans — and having some good, free fun on a Saturday afternoon — the 50 Million Pound Challenge is coming to St. Louis this weekend.
Hosted by Dr. Ian Smith (from VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club) and funny man J. Anthony Brown, the event will feature free performances by [...]
King’s "Blind Cat Black" Tonight
Tonight will mark the directorial debut of St. Louis American editor Chris King. “Blind Cat Black,” King’s first feature film, “premieres tonight as part of The St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
“Blind Cat Black,” which features several local well-knowns appearing for the first time on film (some of them in ghoulish zombie make-up), starts at 7:00 p.m. [...]
Richardson Debate Watch Party
On Monday, July 23, local volunteers of the Bill Richardson for President campaign will be hosting a watching party for the YouTube/CNN Democratic Presidential Candidates debate.
The party starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Arena Bar and Grill, 5760 W Park Ave. There will be multiple televisions to catch all the debate’s one-liners and political side-stepping.
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"Grass-Root" Obama Supporters Meet
Nearly 300 local supporters of Presidential candidate Barack Obama gathered yesterday evening at the Mad Art Gallery in south St. Louis.
The racially-mixed audience listened to regional coordinators with the Obama campaign as well as local organizers discuss plans for upcoming events and strategies for organizing ahead of the February Presidential Preference vote.
Darryl Piggee, chief of [...]
"Grass-Root" Obama Supporters Meeting
A large group of local grass-root supporters of U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama are scheduled to meet Wednesday night in St. Louis.
Not another fundraiser, and not another meet-and-greet for local political big shots, tomorrow’s event is supposed to be a chance for the real engines of the Democratic Party; the field workers, the [...]
Smith’s Hooping It Up Again
State Senator Jeff Smith is preparing for his second annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Fairgrounds Park. Our camera was there last year when then-candidate Smith brought his dribbling skills to north St. Louis.
The event will be on July 28, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Smith has set up a website (www.jeffsmith3on3.com) where teams can register online. [...]
VIDEO: Accident at Beyonce Concert
You may have heard that two concert-goers were injured Sunday at Beyonce’s concert at the ScottTrade Center. They were reportedly taken to Barnes-Jewish Hospital where they were treated for minor burns.
You may have also heard that Beyonce visited the two victims at Barnes later that night.
Now see the video of the pyro accident…
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Vigil for Murdered Child Wednesday
In other Nasheed news… The state rep will be leading a prayer vigil and rally in honor of young Alexus Purtty, who was tragically stabbed to death by a 12-year-old neighbor last week.
“Last Thursday, our system failed to protect our youngest and most vulnerable. But the system was broken long before the evening of [...]
VIDEO: Fair St. Louis 2007
Video by Intern Gabe Bullard
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VIDEO: Hubbard Campaign Kick-Off
Democratic State Rep. Rodney Hubbard kicked off his state senate campaign with a strong show of support from elected officials, former elected officials, and even some Republicans.
[WARNING: The following video features music containing language which some may find objectionable. NSFW.]
Among those spotted at Friday’s event at the Carr Community Center in north St. Louis:
State Senators [...]
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