holidays

Don't Waste That Christmas Tree: Turn It Into Spruce Beer

April Fulton — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:55:44 +0000

The holidays are finally wrapping up. So after you repack the twinkly lights, and the tinsel goes into the trash, what should you do with that once beautiful spruce standing in your living room? Why not drink it?

Well, not exactly as is. The needles, shoots, light-green tips and inner bark of the popular conifer have been used for centuries to brew forest-scented tea, soft drinks and beer.

12 Great Things About The Holidays In And Around St. Louis

Kelsey Proud — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:02:33 +0000

Just like many other news outlets in the world today, we just couldn't let this notable calendar event (12/12/12) go by without at least one reference to the number of the day.

So, in honor of the date, the season, and our interest in your opinions, we present this list of 12 awesome things about this time of year in the St. Louis region. All of the items on the list were submitted to us via Facebook and Twitter.

Tips And Reminders For Thanksgiving Air Travelers

Tina Eaton — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:53:21 +0000

Officials at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration are preparing for a boost in travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Between Friday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 25, the airport is expected to see a 10 to 15 percent increase in passengers.

Troopers to watch for distracted drivers on the 4th

Rachel Lippmann — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:18:21 +0000

Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Illinois State Police are urging motorists to keep their eyes on the road this holiday week.

Schedule changes and Christmas tree recycling for city trash customers

Julie Bierach — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:40:59 +0000

St. Louis City is reminding residents of changes to the trash/recycling collection schedule due to the holidays. The schedule is below:

Week of December 26, 2011