When Rabbi Sholom Rivkin died on Saturday, an orthodox Jewish tradition in America died with him. He was the last chief rabbi in the nation. The position had made the St. Louis region special. Rabbi Rivkin died Saturday at One McKnight Place, of
Following more than six decades as a sought-after historian and historical novelist, Rev. Faherty died Monday at Saint Louis University Hospital. Despite declining health since breaking a hip several years ago, he had continued to live at Jesuit
The Rev. Dr. William G. Gillespie, who singlehandedly breathed life back into an abandoned church, developing it into a powerful community resource that spoke to the physical, mental, social and spiritual needs of thousands for more than five
The Rev. John Doggett, a Methodist minister who quietly helped to break the bonds of injustice during the civil rights movement on the West Coast and in St. Louis, died May 15 at Parc Provence in Creve Coeur following a long illness. He was 93.
She was one of the first female account executives named vice president of a St. Louis advertising agency. She loved writing; and her fantasy tale of her beloved one-eyed Maine Coon Cat, "Every Family Has One, Molly Is Mine" was published in a
Rabbi Lipnick served Congregation B'nai Amoona from1951 to 1991. He began as education director before becoming senior rabbi. He marched in Selma, worked in Israel and was halfway through his seventh round-the-world cruise.
For more than five decades, Ida Stack happily performed one of the world's hardest jobs: teaching young children Hebrew after they had already spent a full day in a classroom. It was part of her lifelong mission to keep Jewish culture, Yiddish and
John Kidwell was a captain of industry: president of the 7-Up Co. And he walked away from that job at the age of 52. He went on to what he saw as more important things: family, nature, writing. And he left, with a friend, a final poem to be
James McGinnis III, who died on Thursday, dedicated his entire life to peace and justice. In 1970, he founded the Institute for Peace and Justice in St. Louis; he also was known for random acts of kindness. Visitation and a memorial service
The life of St. Louis native Bishop Edward O'Donnell was celebrated in a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of St. Louis on Feb. 7. Retired as bishop of Lafayette, La., O'Donnell started the St. Louis Archdiocesan Human Rights Office and the
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Meeting in St. Louis next week, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will have its first opportunity as an assembled group to consider what to do after the Vatican issued a mandate for change this spring. It calls on the conference to reorganize and more strictly observe church teachings.
When a family of four goes to the St. Louis Zoo, they can be forgiven for not knowing it will cost them $60, $72 if they park. If they can't pay, the alternative is to tell the kids they can't do what kids do at the zoo.
Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice today when he announced that conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh’s sculptured bust will be formally installed in the Capitol at 1 p.m.
Developers on the south side come in all shapes and sizes, with ambitions that vary from single buildings to entire city blocks. In the first of a two-part story, Jason Deem talks about building community.
Author M.M. Costantin, who has lived near the Loop for more than 40 years, compiled a photo book that shows Delmar when it was bustling, when it was dangerous and when it came back to life.
They arrived four years ago as fifth-graders, behind in their work and not used to rigorous classes, but they've advanced rapidly and have a strong academic grounding for high school.
The Beacon's Mary Delach Leonard and Rob Koenig extensively covered flooding in 2011 in Missouri. Now this coverage is compiled in an iBook. Read the stories.
Organizers aren't trying to replace the rib fest, but music lovers will be able to find tangy sustenance as they listen to such greats as Mavis Staples (pictured), Big George Brock, Trombone Shorty, Kim Massie and Marquise Knox take the stage.
Isley, a world-class guitarist as well as a gifted songwriter, communicates and connects swith an audience on an intimate level at "An Evening of Music and Discussion." He is hosting the event on Thursday in O'Fallon, Mo.
Like many artists, dancer Antonio Douthit hears a different drummer. But the drumbeat that changed his life at 16 wasn’t in his head. It wafted from a window on Washington Avenue. Douthit comes home for a May 25 performance in "Spring to Dance."
Donna Korando is the Beacon's arts and features editor. You can contact her at dkorando@stlbeacon.org.
Developers on the south side come in all shapes and sizes, with ambitions that vary from single buildings to entire city blocks. In the first of a two-part story, Jason Deem talks about building community.
Speaking to reporters at Monsanto, Howard Buffett warned that future generations would foot the bill for irresponsible soil use. He urged leaders to address thorny issues such as malnutrition and environmental destruction.
Twenty winners will split a million dollars and a wide array of professional services after this year's Arch Grants competition. Victors will also see one-on-one business mentoring in their prize package. The diverse group includes everything from biotech concerns to fashion enterprises.
Innovation and entrepreneurial activity are on the rise in St. Louis, especially in bioscience, technology and alternative energy. The Beacon's InnovationSTL section focuses on the people who are part of this wave, what they're doing and how this is shaping our future. To many St. Louisans, this wave is not yet visible. InnovationSTL aims to change that. We welcome you to share your knowledge, learn more about this vibrant trend and discuss its impact.
The Academy of Science-St. Louis hosts tours of EarthDance, an organic farm, and the Monsanto Agronomics and Breeding Facility May 21-22. The workshop is meant to prompt discussion and answer questions about these two competing philosophies of food production.
Speaking to reporters at Monsanto, Howard Buffett warned that future generations would foot the bill for irresponsible soil use. He urged leaders to address thorny issues such as malnutrition and environmental destruction.
Vernon Bowman's challenge to Monsanto Co.'s patent on its Roundup Ready soybean seeds was billed as a David vs. Goliath contest. Goliath won and won big. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an Indiana soybean farmer had violated Monsanto's patent on its genetically engineered soybean seeds.
Sally Altman is the Beacon's Health and Science editor. You can contact her at saltman@stlbeacon.org.
You have to know your audience: McDonald's regulars don't need free-range chicken or a certain breed of beef; a second-chance high school needs personally motivated students as opposed to people ordered to attend and low-income Democrats by and large don't want a cigarette tax.
Last week, Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura sacrificed his crown as the King of America. He faced an individual decision to play against the best in the nation or the best on the planet. Find out what happened at that world-level tournament.
Our world sees rapid change in many ways -- how we view women, races, sexual minorities and other populations, for instance. While a daily delivery of new and different can be exhausting, it can force us to reflect and consider how to move forward, often incrementally, toward what is good and what bring value to our lives.
Donna Korando is the Beacon's Voices editor. You can contact her and submit opinion pieces for possible publication at dkorando@stlbeacon.org.