The younger members of Generation X and beyond caught only the tail end of the St. Louis skating culture. Even so, in the early to mid 1990s many of us could be found Friday nights at the Palace, ...

Skate King opened in 1970 and has operated skating centers in Missouri, Illinois, Louisiana, and New Jersey. “This St. Louis Skate King is the flagship center,” its website states, “offering children ...

Bend your knees. Ensure your shoulders are straight. Sway with each step. Don’t drag your feet. Pick them up. Your knees should be in line with your shoulders. Pretend like you’re running. These are ...

No one does roller-skating quite like they do in St. Louis. At Skate King in Pine Lawn, a DJ spins sounds as skaters move as if they have dancing shoes on. Ukraine agrees to U.S.-led ceasefire plan if ...

Patrons gathered at Skate City on Monday, July 12, 2021, in East St. Louis for the rink's weekly "Old School Night." As with many local businesses, Skate City struggled to navigate the pandemic, but ...