Allison Babka
Writer
As the founding editor-in-chief of and current contributor to theSTL.com, Allison Babka covers all things St. Louis but especially relishes tackling the arts scene, social justice, geeky fandoms and quirky personalities. A longtime features journalist, her work has appeared in regional publications, on national blogs and on big-name brand websites. Interviewing interesting people about their creative “spark” is her life’s passion, and meaningful conversations often make her cry. Caramel and “Star Wars” are her true loves. Favorite spot in St. Louis: Central Library. Learn more at allisonbabka.com.
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Contributions
Power Drive
28 communities around the region joined together to donate nearly 15,000 pounds of food and personal care items to the…
Superhero Delivery
Martin Casas of Apotheosis Comics is making sure that St. Louis residents have plenty of comic books and drinks to…
A World of Knowledge
Attorney Nalini Mahadevan is helping St. Louis corporations attract and retain top international talent for the region's growing industries.
Home(Town) Brew
Here in one of the nation's top beer cities, St. Louis brewers are shaping the industry's future.
That’s
Entertainment
Downtown Edwardsville is thriving, thanks in part to the musicians and events Al Canal brings to the restored Wildey Theatre.
A Global Community
As the St. Louis region recruits top international talent to its companies, Susan Gobbo is building a support system for…
Autumn Action
The St. Louis economy gets a yearly boost from an array of spectacular fall sights and cool-weather activities, including Oktoberfest.
Road Trip
Brothers Nick and Irfan Sinanovic are innovating the trucking industry through their rapidly growing, St. Louis-based company Vega Transport.
Shifting Gears
Mike Weiss believes that St. Louis could become one of the hottest cycling destinations in the country -- and the…
Fresh From the Vine
Tony White’s locally grown tomatoes are the not-so-secret ingredients in many St. Louis chefs’ acclaimed dishes.
Puppy Power
Fitness trainer Kim Gray built her wellness business for St. Louisans who love spending time with their pets.
The Business of Basketball
Khalia Collier has transformed the St. Louis Surge into both a competitive team and an economic driver.
Making
Connections
Through Human Spaces, Lisa Rokusek is exploring how people can learn from each other with empathy and purpose.
Sweet Dreams
La Patisserie Chouquette co-owner and executive pastry chef Simone Faure has become the maven of macarons in St. Louis.
Innovation Destination
OPO Startups founder Randy Schilling boosts Main Street St. Charles by connecting local tech, retail and service communities.
Planting Seeds
Angi Taylor found meaningful work in St. Louis’s growing agriculture industry.
