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Stillwater orchestra marks 50th anniversary with celebratory concert

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

Professional pianist Greg Anderson first played Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C Major, Opus 56, Movement I for then-Stillwater Area High School Orchestra Director Jim Hainlen when he was a junior.Anderson, who graduated in 2000, will return to the area on Tuesday to play it again in a concert to mark the 50th anniversary of the school district’s orchestra program.Anderson is an international touring pianist who performs in 80 to 100 shows a year. He also performs as part of the Anderson & Roe piano duo, whose self-made, Emmy-nominated music videos have been viewed by millions online and at international film festivals.The Stillwater Area High School orchestra program “helped me on a daily basis to recognize my own humanity and creative strengths at a young age and that is something that has served me my entire life,” Anderson said.The concert, which will feature the Stillwater Middle School Chamber Orchestra, the Oak-Land Middle School Sixth Grade Honors Orchestra and Sti...

Still dealing with downed branches? Washington County residents can drop tree debris at Belwin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

The Belwin Conservancy in southern Washington County will become a temporary tree debris drop-off site for county residents starting Saturday.Washington County residents can bring tree debris from the April 1 storm to the temporary site located at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy, 15601 Hudson Road N., Lakeland. The late spring storm dumped more than 8 inches of snow at MSP International Airport and left nearly 70,000 Xcel customers without power.“We wanted to do this because we’re a part of the community, and this is a way Belwin can help out,” said Katie Bloome, Belwin’s executive director. “Washington County needed more space to collect and process storm debris, and we have that space.”There is no fee for residents to drop storm debris.The hours of operations for the site are: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.Related ArticlesLocal News | Stillwater orchestra marks 50th anniversary with celebratory concert Local Ne...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: April 10-14

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news from this week, April 10 through 14. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Herbie’s Burgers opens new location in TroyHerbie’s Burgers, a Capital Region burger chain, opened up its fourth location in Troy. Owner Nicholas Warchol said the new restaurant opened on Thursday, April 13 at 415 Fulton Street.Best restaurants in Rhinebeck, according to YelpIf you’re looking for a place to get some great food in Dutchess County, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants around Rhinebeck, according to Yelp.Mobile pizzeria gets permanent spot in the BerkshiresHilltown Hot Pies, a mobile and pop-up pizza business, is getting a brick-and-mortar location in the Berkshires. On April 7, owner Rafi Bildner bought the former John And...

National Grid reminds drivers to be mindful of work zones

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, the National Grid reminds drivers to be mindful of work zones on roads and highways. As temperatures continue to rise, work crews will begin infrastructure upgrades on roads and highways. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the National Grid, struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers and the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in the construction industry. The U.S. Department of Transportation offers the following tips to drivers:Plan ahead: When possible, avoid work zones and use detours where available. Stay focused: Keep your eyes on the road. Take note of all work zone signage. Keep your hands on the wheel and off your cell phone, radio, navigation device, and food and drink.Slow down: Follow the posted speeds. Fines increase for speeding in a work zone.Move into an open lane: Move into an open lane when it i...

Fire risk shows why statewide burn ban matters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Temperatures in the 70s and 80s this week have made April feel more like a summer month than a spring one. The prospect of early shorts weather may be attractive, but comes with drawbacks - ones that can cause acres of damage. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, the state Department of Environmental Conservation reclassified parts of the upper Hudson Valley and North Country as "high risk" Fire Danger Rating Areas, as well as the entirety of western New York. Saratoga, Washington and Warren counties, and parts of the Adirondack High Peaks, join a list that earlier this week only extended as far as Albany. Fire risk heightens when dry leaves and grass are exposed to too much direct warm sunlight, without any newly-growing leaves to shield them. Spring is primetime.Warren County's inclusion on the high-risk list should come as no surprise to those who live in it. On Wednesday, a brush fire ...

A-B CEO releases statement amid Bud Light controversy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The CEO of Anheuser-Busch has released a statement amid some scrutiny for Bud Light's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Brendan Whitworth of Anheuser-Busch released the following statement Friday: "As the CEO of a company founded in America’s heartland more than 165 years ago, I am responsible for ensuring every consumer feels proud of the beer we brew.We’re honored to be part of the fabric of this country. Anheuser-Busch employs more than 18,000 people and our independent distributors employ an additional 47,000 valued colleagues. We have thousands of partners, millions of fans and a proud history supporting our communities, military, first responders, sports fans and hard-working Americans everywhere.We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people. We are in the business of bringing people together over a beer. Trending: The MASH spin-off set in St. Louis you probably forgot about My time serving this country taught me the impor...

Blues finish with worst full-season record in 15 years; two assistant coaches depart

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues wrapped up their 2022-23 season with a shutout road loss Thursday, paving the way for their worst full-season finish in 15 years. The Blues ended their season with a 37-38-7 record for 81 points, missing the playoffs for just the second time in 12 years. It's the team's worst 82-game finish since the 2007-08 campaign, which led to a 33-36-13 record and 79. One day following the season finale, the Blues announced they are parting ways with assistant coaches Craig McTavish and Mike Van Ryn. Assistant coach Steve Ott and goalies coach David Alexander will return next season. The Blues dropped 28 points in the regular-season standings from last year, which resulted in 107 points and a second-round playoff battle. St. Louis finished the season with the NHL's 10th worst record, slightly improving their lottery odds for the upcoming draft. RELATED - Fenton native Cole McWard gets NHL call with Vancouver Canucks The 2022-23 season proved largely disappoint...

Highest-rated things to do in St. Louis, according to Tripadvisor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated things to do in St. Louis on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews.#30. The Gateway Arch- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (12,549)- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers- Address: 11 N 4th St Gateway Arch National Park, Saint Louis, MO 63102-1810- Read more on Tripadvisor#29. St. Louis Zoo- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (8,620)- Type of activity: Zoos- Address: 1 Government Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1332- Read more on Tripadvisor#28. Missouri Botanical Garden- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (4,431)- Type of activity: Gardens- Address: 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63110-2291- Read more on Tripadvisor#27. City Museum- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (6,634)- Type of activity: Speciality Museums- Address: 750 N 16th St, Saint Louis, MO 63103-1925- Read more on Tripadvisor#26. Busch Stadium- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,931)- Type of activity: Arenas & Stadiums- Address: 700 Clark Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63102-1727...

Highest-rated Chinese restaurants in St. Louis, according to Tripadvisor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

Chinese food consistently ranks at the top of favorite cuisines in the U.S. year after year (often neck and neck with Mexican food as the #1 favorite). In fact, there are more than 40,000 across all 50 states.However, most Chinese food you find in the U.S. is really American-Chinese food, and many of the most popular Chinese dishes were created in the U.S., including General Tso's chicken and chop suey.Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Chinese restaurants in St. Louis on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Read on to see the most popular Chinese restaurants in your area.#18. Wei Hong Bakery Chinese Arts- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (27 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)- Price: $- Address: 3175 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63118-1021- Read more on Tripadvisor#17. China Garden- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (16 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)- Price: ...

Opinion: Why people are fleeing blue cities for red states

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

There are a lot of us in the Northeastern media who properly spend a lot of time slamming the Republican Party for what a mess it has become. I have only one question: If we’re right, why are so many people leaving blue states so they can live in red ones?Between 2010 and 2020, the fastest-growing states were mostly red — places such as Texas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina. During the pandemic that trend accelerated, and once again, most of the big population-gaining states are governed by Republicans.If you go back further, you see decade after decade of migration toward the more conservative South. Brookings Institution demographer William Frey has noted that in 1920, the Northeast and the Midwest accounted for 60% of America’s population. A century later, the Sun Belt accounts for 62% of the nation’s population. These days, we are mostly a Sun Belt nation.Why are these red states growing so rapidly? The short answer is that they are more pro-business. In a ...