32 new pizza locations this year in the region

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL. You know what we love in St. Louis? Pizza. Or we’d better, because a lot of new pizza restaurants have opened or plan to open in 2014. While there’s only seven pizzerias with locations planned, they expect to open more than 30 locations. Here’s what we’ve found so far:… Continue reading 32 new pizza locations this year in the region

10 tweets on Chesterfield’s proposed secession

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL. Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation wants to look at seceding from St. Louis County and joining St. Charles County. “I’m very seriously suggesting we need to consider looking at the constitutionality of the local sales tax system or even seceding from St. Louis County and joining St. Charles County because… Continue reading 10 tweets on Chesterfield’s proposed secession

My stories: Week ending May 3

Sometimes I write things for RealTime/STL. Here’s what I wrote this week. STL’s Mathieu surprised with FIRST volunteer award Clayton grad resurrects a J.Crew swimsuit #OMGSTL: 8 things you said about the P-D’s new pay wall #OMGSTL: McCarver’s back, Cards fans share how they really feel T.J. Oshie cuts his hair, fans flip #OMGSTL: 6… Continue reading My stories: Week ending May 3

Yes, there’s a dodgeball tourney on WashAve

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL. It’s true: People are playing dodgeball on Washington Avenue between 13th and 14th streets. It’s a fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation. I was unaware that dodgeball was part of cinco de mayo. pic.twitter.com/aeYBhTxIa5 — Katie Shirrell (@KatieShirrell) May 2, 2014 Technically, it’s not, but the street is blocked off,… Continue reading Yes, there’s a dodgeball tourney on WashAve

Answering 7 questions about the WashU rabies scare

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL. Why was a bear at Washington University? Congress of the South 40 has sponsored a petting zoo for several years as a sort of stress break during finals. The group created a Facebook event and listed the animals that would be at Sunday’s petting zoo; that list did not… Continue reading Answering 7 questions about the WashU rabies scare