Bill McClellan

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: The beginning of the new school year is a time of strange emotions for grandparents. We look at our kids and think, Weren’t we just them?

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: In a final tribute to the Age of People, the city has announced an investigation into the handling of (ex-comptroller Darlene) Green’s retirement.

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: Aren’t you being a touch greedy, old people?

Columnist Bill McClellan writes about a trip to Italy, a fall and a visit by the prime minister.

Paige Spears was recently released from prison, thanks to the "Brighter Side of Blue” podcast.

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: Maybe corporations will continue to manufacture elsewhere. And with all our new income from tariffs, we won’t need to tax ourselves.

Bill McClellan on why Ray Hartmann launched a surprise run for Congress and what he'll do next after Tuesday's defeat.

Bill McClellan on why Ray Hartmann launched a surprise run for Congress and what he'll do next after Tuesday's defeat.

In 2012, Sister Vincella Lake celebrated the 50th anniversary of her vows. She thought of the long, strange journey from the convent to the celebration.

In 2012, Sister Vincella Lake celebrated the 50th anniversary of her vows. She thought of the long, strange journey from the convent to the celebration.

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.

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

Nine years ago, I visited a group home — cottages, really — for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.