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St. Louis Magazine

May 01 2026
Magazine

A locally owned and operated company, we create informative, beautiful publications that serve as the local authority on what is so great about the Gateway City. Through our pages, St. Louisans can connect with their city in a whole new way.

St. Louis Magazine

FROM THE EDITOR

At What Cost? • The city raised prevailing wage requirements to help labor unions. Affordable-housing developers say they're now paying the price.

VARYING STANDARDS • THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS’ DECISION TO REQUIRE STATE PREVAILING WAGE RATES INSTEAD OF FEDERAL ONES MEANS THAT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS GETTING TAX INCENTIVES MUST PAY SOME WORKERS HIGHER HOURLY RATES.

A Dose of Innovation • COUNSELMEDS combines pharmacists and AI for better Medicaid patient care.

Brave New World • Soman Chainani swaps fairy tales for political thrills in Young World.

MAY • MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Slayyy Queen • Kirkwood-born pop artist Slayyyter is ready for her moment.

Farmyard Fairy Tales • Sarah Case-Murphy creates curated, memorable experiences at a farm in Washington, Missouri.

Putting Pen to Paper • Artist Jenny Lin opens a new shop designed for customers to slow down and work with their hands.

Good Vibes Only • Electric Movement Fest is part workout, part dance party, and part wellness fair.

Chasing the Cup • These World Cup host cities are just a nonstop flight from St. Louis.

Barrels o’ Fun • A new Mexican eatery in Creve Coeur delivers flavors and fun.

Built to Entertain • How Butler's Pantry became a cornerstone of St. Louis celebrations.

BEST BURGERS • THE TOP SPOTS FOR THE CLASSIC SANDWICH, WHETHER SERVED AT A DECADES-OLD INSTITUTION OR WITH A TWIST

TOP DENTISTS • LOCAL PROS TO KNOW

RAISING THE BAR • THESE PRACTICES ARE SETTING THE STANDARD FOR LEGAL EXCELLENCE

Charting a Course • A look back at Cleveland High School during WWII