A Closer Look

Find out which cities have been ranked as the most dangerous in the U.S. and why St. Louis is no longer among the top 10

Looking for free literacy tutoring for a young reader? Join SLPL's America Reads program and give your child the reading help they need.

Learn about the recent domestic violence awareness event at the Kansas City Public Library and the resources available for community members.

See how your donations are making a real difference in your community with MERS Goodwill. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of others to fuel and enhance our programs.

Cissy Houston, the mother of legendary singer Whitney Houston, passed away at the age of 91 while under hospice care for Alzheimer's disease in her New Jersey home.

Discover the top-rated educational resource for kids, The Juice, winner of the prestigious National Parent Product Award.

Get the answers to frequently asked questions about dogs and discover some surprising facts about our furry companions.

oin Ivy Beauty in their partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. to raise awareness and support breast cancer patients.

After being wrongfully imprisoned for 34 years, Chris Dunn shares his experience and journey towards starting a new life.

African American designers make up just 7.3% of the nation’s fashion industry, despite the heavy influence Black culture has on it.