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2006
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We reported yesterday that Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill pulled an "all-nighter" Friday and Saturday, campaigning 24-hours straight, hitting diners, firehouses and factories talking to voters working the late shift. Here's more from the…
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READ IT HERE FIRST Comptroller Darlene Green has joined in the call for public hearings before any state action on St. Louis Public Schools. “I support the community’s call for the State Department of Education…
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This morning St. Louis Public Schools released information stating that in the first four weeks of the school year they hit 99% of projected enrollment and that a majority of schools made their attendance targets:…
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SHE SAID WHAT? — Following the our city’s dubious distinction once again as the “Most Dangerous City in America“, comes an interesting quote from one of St. Louis’ paid cheerleaders. Mary Hendrod, of the St.…
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by Peter DownsThe St. Louis Board of Education on January 17 approved a fundamental change in the way students are admitted to magnet schools. The board voted 4-1 to give preference for admission to magnet…
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 36th Annual Legislative Conference ended last night with their annual Awards Dinner. More than 400 tables — at up to $750 per seat — filled the Washington Convention Center as…
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The Watch is investigating reports that the teachers and staff at Roosevelt, Sumner and Vashon High Schools received termination letters this week.District spokesmen Tony Sanders and Johnny Little could not immediately confirm or deny these…
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Homeless advocates at the St. Patrick Center will receive a nice Christmas gift today in the form of a $3 million check and an award from the U.S. Government. U.S. Sen. Kit Bond and Congressman…
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Board member Bob Archibald called tonight's ouster of Superintendent Creg Williams "despicable" and "St. Louis at its worst." He also told reporters that he thinks the state should come in to take control of St.…
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The first 20 people to email us at editor@pubdef.net will get a pass for two to a special screening of the film “Catch a Fire” Wednesday at the Esquire. Director Phillip Noyce (”Patriot Games”, “Clear…
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