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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Cosmetologist Answers Your Hair, Beauty Questions

Patch is teaming up with Tony Pringle, part owner and hairstylist at Metro Design Studio Salons, this week to get all of your questions answered.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week readers get to interact with professionals by asking questions on a wide variety of topics. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week, Patch teamed up with Tony Pringle, part owner and hairstylist at Metro Design Studio Salons, to get all of your hair and beauty questions answered. Have a question? Ask below in the comments section!  More about Tony Pringle:  Tony Pringle, a 31+ year veteran of the cosmetology industry, is a co-owner and hairstylist/makeup artist at Metro Design Studio Salons, a unique concept in the St. Louis cosmetology industry that offers modern, fully-equipped, "self-contained" studio spaces in which top …

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C. Panter

4:57 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013

You might find that taking Biotin supplements help with hair breakage; it was recommended to me by my hair stylist.   more ›

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Restaurant Inspections: Burger King, Dairy Queen Easily Pass

Also, check out what happened in other area inspections.

Our restaurant inspections check out local eateries in Florissant and surrounding areas, including Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and Hazelwood.  Each week, Maryland Heights Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are the latest restaurant inspection for the past 90 days: Holiday Inn Express Riverport Address: 13735 Riverport Dr., Maryland Heights Date of Inspection: April 26 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 99-A Comments: Inspector saw case of bananas stored on floor; no thermometer in the reach-in cooler.  Maryland Yards Address: 2033 Dorsett Village, Maryland Heights Date of Inspection: April 29 Type of Inspection: Routine …

Sunday, May 19, 2013

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Maryland Heights and Nearby Under $165,000

Patch has a round up of homes on the market in St. Louis and St. Charles counties.

Patch goes on a hunt for homes for sale in the area every week. This week, we’re spotlighting homes up for sale that cost less than $165,000. Click the links below to view photos of each house compliments AOL Real Estate. Maryland Heights Hazelwood Florissant  St. Charles St. Peters O'Fallon Wentzville

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Restaurant Report: Yogurt Shop Changes Name, Passes Follow-up

Also, Subway has no problems in its inspection.

Our restaurant inspections check out local eateries in Maryland Heights and surrounding areas, including Creve Coeur, Hazelwood and Florissant.  Each week, Maryland Heights Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are the latest restaurant inspection for the past 90 days: Papaya Grill and Catering Address: 11424 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights Date of Inspection: April 24 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 97-A Comments: Damp cloths not placed in sanitizer between uses; can opener blade has grease build up; damp mop not dried properly.  Sushi Ai Address: 12644 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights Date of Inspection: April 25 Type of …

Attention Strawberry Lovers: Thies Farm Pick Your Own Strawberries Available Soon

Strawberry picking season typically runs from the middle of May to the middle of June. Weather has delayed strawberry picking season locally, but berries Thies Farm says berries should be ripe next week.

Thies Farm & Greenhouse announced on their Facebook page that strawberries will begin to ripen early next week the popular pick your own strawberries at the Maryland Heights location will begin May 25.  From Thies Farm's website:  We are still not getting the cooperation we need from the weather concerning our strawberry crop so our tentative date to start picking Strawberries is the week of May 19 and U Pick the week of May 26. The Maryland Heights Market will have a Strawberry Festival the weekend of May 25. Keep in mind the weather may again affect these dates. Keep an eye on Facebook and our web site for updates. Thies Farm is located at 3120 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. in Maryland Heights.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Pot Advocates Denied Space at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

According to a marijuana law reform news site, a Missouri group was denied a booth at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater's Pointfest because the booth could have strained the concert venue's relationship with the city and its police force.

Marijuana reform activists from Missouri were denied vending space during a weekend event at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, citing concerns that a booth promoting marijuana legalization could strain the venue’s relationship with the city and its police force, The Daily Chronic reports.  The report says Show-Me Cannabis, a Missouri organization that advocates for the reform of marijuana laws, had submitted a vendor application for Pointfest, but the application was denied over concerns that allowing a booth advocating marijuana legalization would strain the amphitheater’s relationship with the city and its police force. Join Maryland Heights Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. The Daily Chronic is a news …

World Series of Poker Event The Cause for Hollywood's Revenue Dip

General Manager of Hollywood Casino in Maryland Heights Tony Carlucci said a high-profile event at the then-Harrah's Casino was a big factor in the casino's year-over-year revenue dip, which was the steepest in the St. Louis-market last month.

A World Series of Poker event hosted by the then-Harrah's Casino in April 2011 was to blame for a big dip in year-over-year revenue figures for Hollywood Casino. That's according to Hollywood Casino General Manager Tony Carlucci, who told the St. Louis Business Journal that Harrah's April 2012 revenue was inflated because of the World Series of Poker event, which brough in a lot of business.  No other casino in the St. Louis-market saw a bigger year-over-year revenue dip than Hollywood Casino. The casino reported revenue of $19.7 million in April 2013. That's down 18 percent from April 2012, when the casino—then Harrah's Casino—the report said. Join Maryland Heights Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. The …

Scott Simon

12:22 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013

Penn National Gaming must think we're stupid. The fact is Harrah's had rewards far superior than those being offered by Hollywood.   more ›

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Landfill's 'Stink-Zone' Is Much Greater Than a Mile, Resident Advocate Said

The Missouri Coalition for the Environment and residents of Maryland Heights and Bridgeton gathered Monday morning to press officials for more information on the Bridgeton and West Lake landfills.

Like Movies? We've Got the Perfect Job For You

Patch rounds up several jobs from the Maryland Heights area.

Each week, Patch brings you a list of businesses seeking to fill positions in the Florissant-area. Who's Hiring: Blockbuster If you’re looking for a job in Maryland Heights, check out our jobs page. Who's Hiring: Blockbuster If you’re looking for a job in Maryland Heights, check out our jobs page. Who's Hiring: Barnes & Noble If you’re looking for a job in Florissant, check out our jobs page. Who's Hiring: Barnes & Noble If you’re looking for a job in Florissant, check out our jobs page. Who's Hiring: Gap Outlet If you’re looking for a job in Hazelwood, check out our jobs page.  Who's Hiring: SSM Rehabilitation Center If you’re looking for a job in Hazelwood, check out our jobs page. 

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Target Donates More than $5K to Maryland Heights Area Schools

Maryland Heights students reap the benefits of Target's Take Charge of Education program.

Although several area school districts, such as Pattonville School District, are working to overcome financial hurdles, some area schools are getting a helping hand from a large retail company. Several Maryland Heights-area schools have received funding thanks to Target’s “Take Charge of Education” initiative, a signature program designed to provide funds to area K-12 schools for their most important needs, such as books, classroom technology and so forth. The program has donated more than $350 million to schools across the country since 1997, according to its website. The program is also a part of the company’s commitment to give $1 billion to education by the end of 2015, Sarah Van Nevel, a spokeswoman for the company, wrote in an email…

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