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News Nearby: Arena Liquor Now Open in Olivette

Patch first told you the new business was on its way in early November. Opening day was Wednesday.

The newest business to open its doors in Olivette is Arena Liquor, which opened in the Olivette Center shopping plaza next to Party City on Wednesday. Workers were still hanging "Now Open" banners in the front window and lugging ladders around under the high ceilings of the new retailer when Patch visited to check in early Wednesday afternoon. "We just opened a couple of hours ago," said co-owner Mukesh Shah. "This is all new to us, opening in this location." He said for now, the store at 9612A Olive Blvd., will have hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., but that they were experimenting a little. The hours of the local chain's main store on Hampton Avenue in Dogtown are 10 a.m. to midnight. Arena also has locations in Hazelwood and Columbia, MO.

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Small Business Administration's Karen Mills Meets with Delmar Loop Business Owners

Karen G. Mills, a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet and head of the U.S. Small Business Administration held a roundtable discussion on Wednesday with several business owners in the Delmar Loop.

Twinkies Strike: Did Hostess' Bakers Cut Their Own Throats?

The ripple effects of the collapse of Hostess Brands hit Patch towns around St. Louis as employees lost their jobs last week.

If your company said it must cut wages and benefits or it will go out of business, would you believe it? That is really at the crux of the drama that played out over the 10 days surrounding Hostess Brands, the makers of iconic bakery names such as Twinkies, Ho-Hos and Wonder Bread. That drama hit close to home in the days leading up to the Thanksgiving weekend when stores in Manchester and St. Charles that sell Hostess foods abruptly closed their doors, leaving employees wondering what would happen next. That came after news that the company could not come to terms with its bakers union. Without an agreement over 8 percent cuts in wages and 17 percent cuts in benefits, the company said, it would have to shutter its doors and liquidate the …

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MIKE K

10:50 am on Monday, December 3, 2012

The problem with Unions is that they tie the companies hand with crazy work rules. Hostess is a prime example since they drivers could only deliver certain kinds of products. I think in the old days they referred to that as featherbedding. Another problem with Unions is that they defend poor performing workers. The teacher unions are the worse where practically senile old teachers hang on past …   more ›

Get Out: Light Up the Loop Today

Holiday lights are up and the Christmas tree will be lit between 5-6 p.m.

The Delmar Loop businesses and restaurants will light up for the holidays today. Light up the Loop starts off the season with a blast of color and fun, featuring vintage Christmas lights decorating streetlamps and store rooftops, holiday-themed window displays in storefronts, and special deals from the Loop's shops and eateries. Loop visitors will have the opportunity to enter drawings, sample treats and receive discounts on one-of-a-kind gifts from various Loop boutiques and restaurants. Craft Alliance is celebrating the season with its famous annual display of floating cascades of hand-blown glass ornaments by local and national artists, and restaurants and bars, including Fitz's and Market Pub House, will offer happy hour specials in …

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Black Friday: Steals, Deals in the Delmar Loop

Great sales going on for Black Friday in University City's Delmar Loop.

Are you looking for great Black Friday deals but don't want to face the big box store hassle? Look no further than University City's own Delmar Loop where local businesses are having sales to rival any big store. Star Clipper Star Clipper will open early at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23 for a graduated sale on virtually everything* in the store!  Don't forget the bargain books section. Star Clipper has more than 3,000 graphic novels priced at 50 percent off. Select merchandise will also be heavily discounted throughout the day. Get in early for the best deals. For more on the sale, check out Star Clipper's Facebook page.  *Some restrictions apply Subterranean Books Subterranean Books is now selling eReaders to go along with eBooks. The Kobo …

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Thanksgiving 2012: Movies to Watch on Turkey Day

Spending your Turkey Day in St. Louis and looking for a family-friendly activity? Skip the Black Friday lines and watch a movie on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving 2012 in University City is quickly approaching, which means it's time to stuff your face with pumpkin pie, play with Thanksgiving crafts and watch some NFL football. And unless you're preparing for Black Friday deals, Turkey Day also serves as a great day for movie-goers.  If you decide to stay home, Moviefone published a list of the Top 21 Films About Thanksgiving for you to consider. But if you're looking to go out with family and friends around University City, be sure to check listings at the Tivoli Theatre, AMC Esquire 7, Galleria 6 Cinemas or Hi-Pointe Theatre.  Here's a list of movies that are opening the week of Thanksgiving: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II Anna Karenina Silver Linings Playbook Life of Pi Rise…

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Chamber Holds 'A Night at the Casino'

The event drew a crowd to the Heman Park Community Center.

The University City Chamber of Commerce held "A Night at the Casino" at the Heman Park Community Center on Saturday. Guests received a pile of chips to play poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and slot machines. The chips won at the gaming tables became chances to win prizes throughout the evening. To see more photos of the evening check out the photo gallery on University City Patch's Facebook page.

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Want to Light Up the Loop? Submit Your Fitz's Photo

Fitz's first place winner and their family will be invited to Fitz's on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m. to help officially kick off the holiday season in The Loop by lighting Fitz's 20 foot tall Christmas tree!