Boyd wants meter revenue used to help prevent murders
WELLS-GOODFELLOW – Alderman Jeffrey Boyd says hundreds of thousands of dollars collected by city parking meters should be put toward…
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Protest That plans four anti-violence protests in September
FOX PARK – A different kind of protest will come to four street corners on the north side in September,…
Black Restaurant Week to celebrate African-American restaurants in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – If you’ve ever wanted to celebrate the black-owned restaurants across St. Louis, now is your chance. In…
Town hall on gun violence draws anger, sorrow, pleas for action
MIDTOWN – A town hall meeting here that began with a video of former U.S. president Barack Obama saying, “Every…
North St. Louis’ nightlife is lively for the over-30 set
NEAR NORTH RIVERFRONT – Every Tuesday at 6 a.m., Kenneth Gardner, owner of KJ’s on Broadway Bar & Grille at…
Gardner: Not enough evidence to charge suspected child killer
DOWNTOWN – St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner says there isn’t enough evidence to charge the man police believe killed…
‘Taste Of Africa’ brings flavor of Diaspora to north St. Louis
O’FALLON – From patrons dressing up in their in Kente cloths in honor of Ashanti traditions to its musical lineup…
Michael R. Allen: City demolition policy needs measurable goals
Recently, I published an essay on CityLab criticizing the current St. Louis mayoral administration for embracing private funding of demolition…
Benign Neglect Part III: The mystery of Paul McKee
ST. LOUIS PLACE – A big part of what is viewed as “today’s story” of north St. Louis comes with…
Residents say NGA is not welcome in St. Louis Place
ST. LOUIS PLACE – Every Sunday evening, Larry Chatman and Gustavo Rendon walk to the 100-acre site of the new…
Bowen’s beauty supply shop boosts black economy, legacy
FOUNTAIN PARK – In black neighborhoods, blacks don’t usually own the businesses, especially beauty supply stores. That’s very obvious in…
Pimped Out Pickles fulfills entrepreneur’s dream of success
KINGSWAY WEST – It all started with a dream. For most entrepreneurs, this would be a hypothetical scenario, but for…
Murderers give real-life insight on steering youth away from violence, prison
ACADEMY – A panel discussion last week addressing gun violence bypassed the usual suspects and put actual murderers on stage…
$25,000-$30,000 per case: Major rewards posted in four unsolved child killings
ST. LOUIS – Another child has been shot and killed in the city of St. Louis, and now officials are…
‘If I end up in jail, then the work will continue in jail’: St. Louis activist prepares for court after border protest
FAIRGROUND PARK – At first glance, you may underestimate just how fearless Elizabeth Vega really is. Standing at about four…
Benign Neglect Part II: Letting our neighborhoods die
ST. LOUIS – The Team Four plan, as it is best known, is viewed by many as a blueprint for…