Aldermen reject bill to put city residency requirement on ballot
CITY HALL – A bill calling for an election on whether the city should lift its residency requirement for hiring…
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Cure Violence program takes public health approach
It is a program that has been discussed by St. Louis politicians for months, and now, one city leader is…
Gas station to be built at site with ghastly past
PENROSE – Rene Bryant remembers shopping at the former National Supermarket at 4331 Natural Bridge Avenue, at the corner of…
12 Catholic ex-clergy could face Missouri criminal prosecution
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is referring 12 former clergy for potential criminal prosecution after his…
Jaco Report Exclusive: Chief Hayden on child murders and a crackdown on drug dealers
ST. LOUIS – The tactics to be used by police after the much-publicized City Hall “crime summit” with the governor…
Missouri legislators may offer gun violence proposal next year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The speaker of the Missouri House says he hopes to have a proposal aimed at…
Trap Run showcases north side, raises funds for Sara-Lou cafe
THE VILLE – On Saturday, north St. Louis residents did a run- or walk-by of some of the good things completed…
Mayor of the north? Moore argues for post, plans bid
CITY HALL – Alderman Sam Moore, Fourth Ward, wants to be mayor – of north St. Louis. And he plans…
Mother of two slain children hosts 4th annual Malik White Basketball Classic Showdown
BENTON PARK – It was a packed house over the weekend at the Cherokee Recreation Center, 3200 S. Jefferson Ave.,…
Crime summit with governor leaves out prosecutors
CITY HALL – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met behind closed doors at the mayor’s office Tuesday with federal, county and…
Startup helps fight ‘superbugs,’ highlights local biotech
CENTRAL WEST END – A St. Louis startup looks to be at the center of a groundbreaking process that will…
City works to clean up green gunk in Carondelet Park lake
CARONDELET PARK – Normally, Horseshoe Lake is a good place to catch channel catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass. But lately,…
Letter to the editor: Demolition in north St. Louis
Concerning Michael Allen’s column on city demolition policy, it should be noted that Allen helped prepare a 2017 consultant report…
Tours offer inside look at city’s Hill neighborhood
THE HILL – For 25 years, Joe DeGregorio’s father delivered mail on streets with names such as Marconi, Daggett, Bischoff…
Benign Neglect Part IV: Hope for the future of north St. Louis?
ST. LOUIS PLACE – North St. Louis sits at a crossroads. The largest construction project in St. Louis history is…
NorthSider among winners in Arch City Defenders’ Poverty Journalism Awards
The NorthSider was among the winners in the Arch City Defenders’ Excellence in Poverty Journalism Awards, presented on Sept. 4th.…