Special HEC-TV presentation connects the new with the old For the first time ever, Aaron Mermelstein has compiled his ‘It’s a St. Louis Thing’ stories into an hour-long special presentation. ‘New Media, Old Stories’ uniquely uses new media to tell the story behind some of St. Louis’ oldest places and things, including ghost signs, stand pipe water towers, the Casaloma Ballroom, and much more. […]

Cricket in Maryland Heights with Aaron Mermelstein on It’s A St. Louis Thing. Join Us!

Joe’s Shoe Repair on The Hill is a unique St. Louis landmark. Giuseppe “Joe” Campier, the sole proprietor, is 80 years old and works seven days a week repairing shoes.

Come with Aaron Mermelstein and It’s A St. Louis Thing to visit Keith Frabar at Go-Kart manufacturer Margay Racing. Margay Racing has been building Go- Karts in South City for three generations.

The Sky View Drive-In Movie Theater of Belleville is the last drive-in theater in the St. Louis area. Come with host Aaron Mermelstein where the movie is only one part of the party.

  Award season is upon us and HEC-TV is honored to be adding a few more awards to our already packed shelves here at the studio! We couldn’t have produced quality arts, education and cultural programming without your help and we thank all of our partner organizations for your support. And the winners are… Mid American EMMY Awards […]

St. Louis’ Higher Education Channel (HEC-TV) was honored with six awards Saturday night, including the prestigious top honor; Station Excellence, at the annual Mid-America Emmy Awards held at the Renaissance Grand. Winning a third station excellence award is an unprecedented achievement for any television station. HEC-TV took home the other two Station Excellence Emmys in […]

It’s a St. Louis Thing travels to Waterloo Illinois to visit the Bird and Animal Swap where on the fourth Saturday of every month animals from chickens to kittens change hands.