Emily Adams

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Emily Adams

Liz Deken’s Richmond Heights house is a Century home. It has three stories, a double lot that allows for a two-car driveway, a playground across the street, and a peacefully shaded deck that wraps around two sides. Inside, the main-floor laundry made the mom of two swoon when she saw it, and the original brick fireplaces—well, they don’t work, but they’re beautiful, Deken says. “It was just a really perfect blend of historic with some new updates that made it feel modern and comfortable,” she says.

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |Joseph Hess |Emily Adams

In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with state Representative Steve Butz (D-St. Louis) about the dramatic end to this year’s legislative session—and what that bodes for tornado relief for St. Louis, as well as Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desire to contribute millions in state funding to keep Kansas City sports teams in Missouri. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about cyclists’ demands for big changes to Gravois Avenue after two recent deaths.

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |Joseph Hess |Emily Adams

George Mahe George Mahe has spent most of his life immersed in the restaurant industry, owning and operating establishments before delving into food journalism. He began reviewing restaurants for St. Louis Magazine 35 years ago under the pseudonym “Arnie Boye” (a tribute to his dog) and became the magazine’s first dining editor in 1992. His fair and balanced approach spawned a local restaurant consulting company, and further ventures in ownership. In 2006, he returned to SLM.

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Emily Adams

It’s hard to believe that the destruction left by the May 16 tornadoes could produce anything beautiful, but as we’ve watched the community come together time and again, that perspective grows. Aiming for a more tangible representation of that resilience—in the form of free, walk-up community art sessions—is MADE Makerspace (5127 Delmar)–one of the businesses most prominently impacted by the damage.

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Emily Adams

The fantasy of an alternative persona—a strong, confident, smart identity among peers—is one that many high school students can appreciate. For students at Miriam School and Learning Center, a school geared toward students with learning differences, that fantasy is reality thanks to a special club centered on a timeless game. Miriam’s Dungeons & Dragons Club has become a haven for students this year.