Bill McClellan

Bill McClellan writes: In 1981, Jim Stoien began selling newspapers at Barnes and Jewish hospitals. By the time I met him in 1994, he was a fixture.

This St. Louis landmark is an engineering marvel.

View life in St. Louis through the Post-Dispatch photographers’ lenses. Edited by Jenna Jones.

The 66th annual Grammy Awards saw a significant rise in viewership, drawing in roughly 16.9 million viewers. This marks the most-watched Grammys since 2020, up 34% from last year’s 12.4 million. Paramount+, the streaming platform for the show, also experienced a surge, with 173% more streams than in 2023. Highlights included Tracy Chapman’s rare performance of ‘Fast Car’, Joni Mitchell’s Grammy debut and Celine Dion’s surprise appearance. The show, which was hosted by Trevor Noah, also featured…

Tom Flynn wrote his own obituary a couple of years ago. “He was an avid reader, loved nothing more than a good book and a great glass of wine.

Kathy Leach’s father found the turtle on a playground in 1936. Mike the turtle has been in the family ever since. Video courtesy Kathy Leach

A revolt against the Clayton school district was like a brawl at the Art Museum: completely unexpected, Bill McClellan writes.

Candy Cane Lane (Murdoch Avenue) and adjacent streets in St. Louis Hills attract holiday sightseers from all around. And it’s worth the trip if you’d like to go in person. Video, from 2022, by Hillary Levin

Take a look at the history of Tower Grove Park, which was founded on October 20, 1868, and was a gift to the city of St. Louis.

Photographs from St. Louis Post-Dispatch staff for the week beginning Oct. 29, 2023. Video by Beth O’Malley