This Saturday, June 26th, 15 homeowners on the 4000-4100 blocks of N Taylor will receive complete home makeovers thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between 21st Ward Alderman Antonio French, pictured on the left, and non-profit Rebuilding Together-St. Louis. This Saturday’s event will be the second of a series of Rebuilding Days this summer. The goal is servicing the 6 neighborhoods [...]
June 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Housing,Neighborhoods | Read More »
By: William G. Holleman Patty Maher’s accomplishments were on display Monday evening at 3500 Illinois St. in the Marine Villa neighborhood of south St. Louis City. Maher, the owner of Tiger Lily Development, showed off her rehabilitation of the previously run-down, three-story storefront. The house sits at the corner of Illinois and Potomac and was [...]
June 11th, 2010 | Posted in Housing,Neighborhoods | Read More »
by Jeni Hinds A pleasant change appears to be moving into the Carondelet area at 8125 Michigan Ave that most people will know as the Coca-Cola Syrup Plant. Although the plant which is located in the 11th ward has been closed for over twenty years, it still remains an important part of St. Louis history. [...]
April 24th, 2010 | Posted in Economic Development,Housing | Read More »
By Mary Cullins This past Sunday, I did something I always wanted to do, but have never taken the time out to participate. I took the 16th Annual Grand South Grand House and Garden Tour. This tour had 14 different stops throughout five neighborhoods bordering South Grand Ave. We toured homes and gardens in Compton [...]
April 20th, 2010 | Posted in Housing,Neighborhoods | Read More »
Winter is quickly approaching St. Louis. With the following five tips you greatly reduce your energy bills with just a little work and preparation before the snow starts to fall. 1. Inspect exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes; seal them if they have any holes. Also use weatherstripping around doors to prevent cold air from [...]
November 6th, 2009 | Posted in Feature Story,Going Green,Housing | Read More »
From a veteran to us: Our Nations veterans are a national treasure. That’s right… a treasure. Unfortunately in today’s culture, veterans are rarely acknowledged. I mean sure, you can ask someone if they know a vet or if they respect a vet and most will readily say yes, but where is their action? I can [...]
October 26th, 2009 | Posted in Community,Housing,News & Society,People | Read More »