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Desiree Nixon
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Staff Reporter, The Standard (Springfield, MO)
Missouri
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Health , Student Relations , Political Journalism , Weather , Breaking News
Sports or Opinion
Content
By Desiree Nixon| The Standard (Springfield, MO) Verified Leong’s Asian DinerOne of the most Springfieldian stops on this list is to visit the original maker of Springfield-style cashew chicken. Springfield-style cashew chicken is a piece of Springfield culinary history, serving fried rice, fried chicken and a brown gravy sauce. David Leong, a World War II veteran, was the creator of Springfield-style cashew chicken.
By Desiree Nixon| The Standard (Springfield, MO) Verified Throughout Springfield, there are many ongoing road-improvement projects. One major project is the Jefferson Streetscape project between St. Louis and Walnut Streets. This project has had a large impact on the local businesses near the site. According to the City of Springfield’s press release, this project is funded by a one-fourth-cent capital improvement tax and a one-eighth-cent transportation sales tax.
By Desiree Nixon| The Standard (Springfield, MO) Verified The United States was founded by Puritans coming to a new place for religious freedom. The National Anthem proclaims the United States is “one nation under God,” and US currency says, “In God we trust.” While there is no official religion in the United States, Pew Research Center, based in Washington D.C., has found that 64% of Americans identified themselves as Christian in 2020.
Company Info
The Standard (Springfield, MO)
Springfield, Missouri, United States
'+1 417-836-5000