Puppuccino, Anyone?

by Courtney Kamm

Serve your dog all your favorite Italian foods and treats with the new Italian- inspired dog toys by BARK available now at Target. The line includes a cappuccino dog toy, a stuffed glass of vino, a trio of raviolis, gelato, and amore! Head to a Target store near you or check out the Target app to see the rest of the line.

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How to Celebrate
Presidents’ Day
This Year 

by Courtney Kamm

For most people, Presidents’ Day is simply a reason to enjoy a long weekend. For others, it’s a day to hit the mall and check out all the specials their favorite department stores are running. In reality, it should be a day to honor those that have led our country over the past 200+ years. Here are a few ways you can get the whole family involved in celebrating our presidents this year:

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Italian Heritage Parade and Festa

photos by Christine Ngo

The Hill  | October 9, 2022

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Prepare for Ash
Wednesday in 2023

by Courtney Kamm

Wednesday, February 22, 2022, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten Season. Like many other traditions of Christianity, the origins of Ash Wednesday can be traced back to ancient Rome. There, sinners and penitents dressed in sackcloth were sprinkled with ashes to start their period of public penance on the first day of Lent.

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Have a Snow
Day at Home

by Courtney Kamm

Kids are always so excited when they get called off school for a snow day, but how are the parents supposed to entertain them all day long?! Here are a few fun ideas to keep you busy on those snowy days:

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2023’s Wine Walk on The Hill

courtesy of hillstl.org

Mark your calendars for the 2023 annual Hill Wine Walk!

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Kemoll's to Permanently Close After 95 Years 

by Courtney Kamm

Since 1927 when Joe and Dora Kemoll first opened the original restaurant location, Kemoll’s has been feeding hungry customers with delicious, signature Italian dishes. After many location and owner changes, the restaurant officially closed its doors earlier this year after 95 years in business. It was last located in the former Dierdorf & Hart’s space in Westport Plaza and was known as Kemoll’s Chop house owned by Mark Cusumano.

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