St. Louis County voters will decide on a smoking ban next Tuesday. Proposition N would generally prohibit smoking in public places countywide, with the exception of casino gaming floors. The ban would go into effect on Jan. 2, 2011. The…

Among its other qualities, St. Louis is a good city for singles, with its employment opportunities, range of affordable housing and entertainment options.

It has been recognized as such in a couple of recent national rankings. Forbes.com ranked St. Louis the…

“Flash mobs” started out as a fun social networking phenomenon. Groups of people would assemble through e-mail, texting or other communication to perform some odd stunt before dispersing. One of the more famous is the “Frozen Grand Central,” when a…

Amtrak reports rapid improvement in making its trains arrive on time.

– In May, 93 percent of its passenger trains traveling between St. Louis and Kansas City arrived within 15 minutes of schedule, up from less than 1 percent last October.

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After a week of heavy news, it’s nice to take a break with an affogato al caffee from Paciugo Gelato & Cafe, or even a rich mug of hot chocolate. And who can forget the holiday favorite egg nog?

Go! recruited some…

The temperature is definitely down to that chilled-to-the-bone stage, so it’s time for some hot chocolate. And hot apple cider. And eggnog. And hot whiskey. And so much more. The fun folks over at GO! taste-tested the area’s finest cold-weather beverages to…

Alderman Charles Quincy Troupe wants residents of his ward to start carrying weapons to keep themselves safe amid a wave of homicides in the neighborhood. The new police chief thinks more guns on the streets aren’t the answer.

Do you feel safe…

With gunplay wreaking havoc on Alderman Charles Quincy Troupe’s ward, he thinks he’s found an answer: Citizens arming themselves.

Troupe is pleading with constituents to get guns of their own – and learn how to use them.

The city’s new police chief, among…

The International Bowling Hall of Fame and Museum has been in St. Louis, next to Busch Stadium, since 1984. After today, it’s moving to Arlington, Texas. The new museum will open in 2010.

Head downtown today for one more trip…