Sarah Fenske

2 days ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske

Earlier this month, St. Louis Police sought to put stunt drivers on notice. They seized some of the ATVs and dirt bikes that have long bedeviled city residents and even debuted branding for the initiative: Use it. Lose it. Mayor Cara Spencer vowed a bigger crackdown on reckless driving. But on Sunday night, stunt drivers showed they weren’t afraid. They showed up in force in Holly Hills, making a huge ruckus and leading to numerous 911 calls around 8:50 p.m. Neighbors, including state Rep.

5 days ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske

On Wednesday morning, a group of about 40 students at City Garden Montessori School did something that’s done all too seldom in St. Louis: They biked to school. The “bike bus” organized by the nonprofit St. Louis BWorks is part of a nascent global effort to explore a fun alternative to school buses (which have been unreliable in the St. Louis area, to say the least).

6 days ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske

On Saturday morning, a giant mass of runners will race through the streets of downtown. No, it’s not the Greater St. Louis Marathon, which also takes place downtown—but it’s nearly as big. Girls on the Run, a national nonprofit that uses running to empower girls, has one of its largest local councils in St. Louis, and its 5K draws 3,200 girls from two states, 26 counties, and more than 65 school districts.

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Ryan Krull |George Mahe |Sarah Fenske

In this special episode of House of Lou, host Veronica Theodoro chats with interior designer Caryn Boultinghouse about her exciting win at the 2025 Architect & Designer Awards. Boultinghouse talks about being a first-time winner in the Best of Outdoor Living category, why outdoor spaces should mirror interior rooms, and how to make the most of a backyard, patio, or terrace. What are Veronica’s tips for making an impression on the judges’ panel?

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske

Today, the McEndree University women’s water polo team kicks off the first game of the NCAA National Championship. McEndree’s inclusion would be big news on its own. It’s the first time they’ve ever made the NCAA tournament, which includes just nine teams across the U.S.—and typically few, if any, teams from the Midwest. But this year, the private university in Lebanon, Illinois, about 30 minutes east of St. Louis, has even more reason to take pride in its season.