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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

What Makes a True St. Louisan

St. Louis Magazine released its list of “101 Things Every St. Louisan Must Do.” What’s on your personal list?

St. Louis Magazine’s “101 Things Every St. Louisan Must Do” isn’t for tourists. The magazine attempts to distinguish the difference between a St. Louis resident and a true St. Louisan… and provides a handy checklist of quintessential experiences should you feel you haven’t been living life in the Lou to the fullest. Some items are more obvious than others—like skipping work to attend Opening Day at Busch Stadium, or taking a brewery tour. The list includes several experiences that are unique to Mid-County and its surrounding areas: Download their checklist in PDF form! Patch wants to know what experiences you consider 'required' as a St. Louisan! Tell us in the comments.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Fox 2 Meteorologist Answers Your Questions Thursday

Meteorologist Chris Higgins is teaming up with Patch to answer your weather related questions on Thursday.

Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about St. Louis weather. That's why this week, we are teaming up with Fox 2 this week.  In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro," Fox 2 Meteorologist Chris Higgins will answer readers' questions in the comment section of the Patch sites on Thursday, April 4 after 2 p.m.  Get your questions ready and check back with Patch and Chris on Thursday afternoon!  Chris Higgins on Facebook Chris Higgins on Twitter Take a look at some of our previous Patch Pro posts:

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Marge selmecka

5:37 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013

I want to know why when there is severe weather or any storms, the weather folks stop tracking it once it leaves St. Louis local area   more ›

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Local Book Experts Answer Your Questions

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions about what to read and more in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about books. What books should you be reading? What are the hot books right now? Is there a classic book you just can't go without having read? What books should your kids be reading?Patch wants to help you get your questions answered, but we needed some help.  We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:  

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Jordan Lanham

6:14 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013

Big thank you to all of our local book experts who helped us out today!   more ›

Monday, March 25, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking Local Book Experts

Patch is looking for experts who can talk must-reads and answer questions for readers.

We want to find the answers to all your book-related questions this week, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice.  What books should you be reading? What are the hot books right now? Is there a classic book you just can't go without having read? What books should your kids be reading? If you consider yourself an expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post along with your email address. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, March 28.    Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our …

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Jordan Lanham

5:10 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Thanks Antona! I've added you to our expert/enthused reader list! Check for the article tomorrow morning!   more ›

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis 2013 Education Tour

Begins Saturday, April 20, 2013.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Breaking: U City Schools Closed Monday

Patch is partnering with Fox2 to bring you a list of school closings for March 25 after a major winter storm rolled through the area Sunday.

March's surprise snow storm hit on Sunday morning. The relentless snow wouldn't stop falling and now many students (and teachers, too) are left wondering if school be called off for Monday. Let's find out.   Fox2 News will be helping Patch keep you informed of any cancellations in the University City area by adding them to the list below, which will be updated throughout the day. For a complete forecast, visit Fox2's website or the National Weather Service. 

Friday, March 22, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: MoDOT Answers Your Questions

MoDOT expert Linda Wilson Horn will answer questions from 1-4 p.m. Friday in the comments to answer your traffic and road questions in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week, Patch teamed up with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to answer your road, construction and traffic questions.  MoDOT Community Relations Coordinator Linda Wilson Horn has agreed to help us out this week. She will answer questions in the comment section on Friday from 1-4 p.m.  Have a question? Ask below!

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Jordan Lanham

4:02 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013

Thanks so much Linda! Have a good weekend and stay warm!   more ›

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Local Experts Answer Your Fitness Questions

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions about exercise and nutrition n the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about getting in shape. Patch wants to help you get all of your fitness questions answered, but we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:

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Pete Trapani

8:40 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013

Concerning this question there is no boilerplate that works for all people. There are many variations of exercise tools, protocols that will work. Some basic and some a little more complex.What percentage of cardio vs strength training, what should be done first cardio or strength can, and has been debated by fitness professionals for years. For example: A Study in the Journal of Strength and …   more ›

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Woman Who Killed Bicyclist in U City Sentenced

Emily Hagan of Kirkwood reportedly received a three-year prison sentence Tuesday in connection to a drunk driving accident that killed a bicyclist last year.

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Emily C. Hagan, 30, of Kirkwood was sentenced to three years in prison Tuesday after a plea deal in connection to a drunken-driving accident that killed a bicyclist in University City last year. Hagan, of the 400 block of North Clay Avenue, will be eligible for parole after serving about one year of her prison time, the Post reports. As previously reported by Patch, Hagan was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter and a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, according to court documents. The Post-Dispatch reports that police say Hagan had a blood alcohol content of 0.262, more than three times the legal limit, when she rear-ended bicyclist Samuel Scott on Feb. 3, 2012. Scott, …

Nadim K

11:28 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Have been awaiting this sentencing, and I like the other two commenters am disgusted that this woman will be eligible for parole in one year! Will her license to drive be renewed too so she can do it again?!??! Drunken driving is a voluntary illegal act and killing someone should be voluntary manslaughter. I cycle daily not a mile from where Sam was killed, and I continue to fear for my safety, …   more ›

Friday, March 8, 2013

Are You Living In a Former Meth House?

Our partners at Fox2 have compiled a list to help you protect yourself.

Did you just buy a home, or are you renting in the St. Louis or Jefferson County area? You could be living in an old meth house. Our partners at Fox2 have compiled an online database and a map to help you protect yourself. Officials say invisible toxins from meth-making threaten people long after the drug bust. Police say every crevasse of a home contains the toxins related to meth, including the curtains, walls and air registers. They added that there is no standard practice for cleaning old meth houses. Read more from our partners at Fox2: FOX FILES: Are You Living In An Old Meth House?

Stephen D

10:17 am on Friday, March 8, 2013

An important issue for sure. Question: Aren't realtors and/or sellers legally required to divulge if a home has been used in meth production? I thought a law addressing that had been passed a few years ago. Second, I thought there were ways of truly cleaning a structure of the remains of meth. From what the article states, there really isn't. If these homes/trailers/apartments can't be cleaned to…   more ›

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