The home of the Cardinals, one of major league baseball’s most famous teams, St. Louis boasts an economy influenced by manufacturing, healthcare, and social services. St. Louis also acts as headquarters to many Fortune 500 companies, including Charter Communications and Peabody Energy.
The St. Louis Metro Area includes people in St. Louis, Mo.; Belleville, Ill.; and the surrounding areas.
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