The Missouri History Museum located in Forest Park has six current exhibits opened to the public. They are open from Wednesdays to Sundays at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information is available at mohistory.org/museum. Photos by Kimmy Dang
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Slideshow: Track team prepares for upcoming season
Distance runners participate in a workout at the track on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Cross Country season takes place in the fall, and track in the spring, necessitating constant training. Photos by Ben Miller
Slideshow: County voters line up to cast ballots
Voters turned out in high numbers to vote at St. Louis County polling sites Nov. 3. Lines had begun to form as early at 5 a.m., and election agencies predicted the voter turnout would be the largest percentage since 1992. Photos by Elise Wilke-Grimm
Tilles Park to present annual lights show
Winter Wonderland, the yearly holiday light spectacle at Tilles Park, will open its doors on Nov. 20, despite the ongoing pandemic. It is expected to have more lights than usual, which may be compensation for the lower turnout.
Slideshow: Park patrons enjoy autumn day
Contributing writer Dria Moore shares images of Tilles Park patrons enjoying the autumn weather after county parks reopened in September.
Slideshow: Residents enjoy re-opened county parks
Contributing writer Calum Shank shares images of residents enjoying Tilles, Blackburn and Ivory Crockett Parks after they reopened in September.
Slideshow: Kirkwood Market offers autumn goods, activities
Kirkwood Market is a hub of baked goods, jams, jellies, spices and herbs. The market has been around since 1976 and is the site of the Kirkwood Pumpkin Patch and the Kid’s Fun Zone in October.
Slideshow: Webster restaurants adapt to COVID
Webster Groves restaurants have adapted and taken precautions to concerns about Covid-19.
Slideshow: Men’s soccer exercises safety while preparing for season
As a high contact sport, soccer currently has restrictions regarding having games between other schools; therefore, the team has adapted to scrimmaging themselves at practice. Photos by Kelly Woodyard
Slideshow: Old Webster adapts to Covid-19
Contributing writer Maren DeMargel shares images of Old Webster as businesses and customers adapt to the restrictions brought on by Covid-19.
Graduates recognized at delayed ceremony
After a delay due to Covid-19 concerns, Webster Groves High School’s graduation took place at Moss Field on June 26.
Slideshow: All Write Festival offers authors, poets, musicians, dramatists
Authors and poets shared insights, and musicians and dramatists performed at the All Write Festival March 4-6.
The first day was interrupted by a school evacuation and early dismissal.
Slideshow: Spring Sports Assembly recognizes teams, groups
Members of spring sports teams, groups and activities were recognized at the seventh period Spring Activities Assembly March 12, in Roberts Gym.
Photos by Jaden Fields and Maeve Taylor
Update: Students, staff dismissed after electrical panel shorts out
Students were dismissed at about 10 a.m. from school after a first-hour evacuation of all students and staff yesterday morning. Classes resumed as normal today. According to a district email, everyone was safe, and first responders as well as Ameren… Read More ›
Slideshow: Purina sponsors 27th annual pet parade
Thousands gathered for Purina’s 27th Pet Parade Feb. 16, in Soulard. It’s said to be the world’s largest costumed pet parade. Zora Thomas – Business Manager This is Zora Thomas’ first year on with Echo publications. She enjoys… Read More ›
Webster businesses welcome shoppers with annual Holiday Cookie Walk
Old Webster Trade Association sponsored its annual Holiday Cookie Walk in Old Webster and Old Orchard on Dec. 8.
Slideshow: Zootoberfest gives visitors autumn fun
St. Louis Zoo’s Zootoberfest offers its visitors a variety of autumn foods, music and crafts during the first two weekends of October.
Slideshow: Auto maintenance classes give students life skills
Industrial tech classes give students the opportunity to explore mechanics and to learn life skills. The auto body shop is a class run by Frank Mandernach with the goal of “identifying general maintenance of the modern automobile,” he said.
Slideshow: Local venue offers musicians, poets chance to perform
Garden Cafe offers local musicians and poets an opportunity to perform at Open Mic Thursdays.
Slideshow: Festival of Nations offers community chance to explore
Hundreds gathered in Tower Grove Park for the Festival of Nations Aug. 24 and 25 to visit more than 40 food booths and craftsmen. Support Our Sponsors
Slideshow: Market provides locals colorful choices
Locals gather at the Schlafly Bottleworks farmers market, which offers a variety of colorful and tasty produce from over 20 vendors every Wednesday from April to October from 4-7 p.m.
Slideshow: Hispanic festival offers cultural experience
St. Louis Hispanic Festival featured over 70 booths, showcasing different cultural items from Latin and South America Sept. 20-22, in Soulard Park.
