New Legislation There were twenty-one bills introduced and read for the first time at this past week’s Board of of Aldermen meeting. Here is a synopsis of some of the bills: Alderwoman Dionne Flowers introduced Board Bill #321 which is an ordinance enacting a curfew for North Riverfront park; containing an exception for persons holding [...]
February 26th, 2010 | Posted in Feature Story,Government,Legislative Update | Read More »
This past week in Jefferson City, the Missouri Senate and Missouri House held committee hearings on a wide variety of subjects. The following is a brief synopsis of legislation that would have an impact on the citizens of the City of St. Louis. Missouri Senate Senate Bill 822 , sponsored by Sen. Joe Keaveny (D-St. [...]
February 25th, 2010 | Posted in Feature Story,Government | Read More »
The Southwest Garden Neighborhood Association (SWGNA) is inviting the public to join them on Friday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. to unveil “Critical Mass – Midnight Ramble” at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer. This public art installation will feature two TreeHugger figures with their bicycles at their side. The TreeHugger Project is an ongoing [...]
February 24th, 2010 | Posted in Culture,Neighborhoods & Events | Read More »
In honor of Black History Month, Gitana Productions performed an original play Living the Dream at City Hall this past Friday February 19th. The performance emphasized the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. applying to all aspects of life including the home, community, schools, and the globe. Living the Dream featured a diverse group [...]
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Art | Read More »
by Jeni Hinds and Beth Stampone Over the years several celebrities have come through our little city, and a few have even called it home. It is always an exciting occasion when the well-known people of the world pay us a visit. It’s even more exciting when they extend their stay for a prolonged event, [...]
February 22nd, 2010 | Posted in People,STL Community Profiles,Uncategorized | Read More »
This past week in the Missouri Senate and Missouri House committee hearings were held on a wide variety of subjects. Here is a brief synopsis of legislation that would have an impact on the citizens of the City of St. Louis. Missouri Senate Senator Joe Keavney who is on the Health, Mental Health, Seniors,and Families [...]
February 18th, 2010 | Posted in Government | Read More »