A former MRH teacher passes, Maplewood highlights its black-owned businesses, and a look at a sports bar coming to Maplewood. Legacy — Michael Russell Obituary — 35-year teaching and coaching career in the Maplewood Richmond Heights school district Fox 2 — Man wins $2M scratchers ticket from St. Louis Schnucks vending machine KSDK — Richmond […]
D&R Pawn & Jewelry has moved out of 7364 Manchester Road in Maplewood, and Maplewood business owner Kay Rye, of Sole Survivor Leather says she’ll miss the owner. She submitted the following to 40 South. To the Editor / To Our Maplewood Community, You might not think a pawn shop could be the heart of […]
And sparked our interest in Route 66! An Appreciation of Elmer Wind Jr Elmer Wind Jr was born in the upstairs living quarters of the building we now know as the Wedge. After myself and others had begun the creation of the Maplewood Historical Society in 2002, Elmer was one of the first original Maplewoodians […]
The U.S. District Court on Thursday granted the city of Maplewood’s motion to dismiss plaintiff Brad Jackson’s lawsuit against the city of Maplewood, Barry Greenberg, Kate Bethel and Isaac Chosich. See: Attorney for Maplewood asks court to throw out lawsuit by Brad Jackson The document is broken into four sections. The first ten pages of […]
The following was contributed to 40 South News [a press release from the organization]. In a town where creativity, compassion, and connection define daily life, a new grassroots nonprofit is making big strides toward building a stronger community. The Maplewood Community Fund, created by neighbors for neighbors, is stepping into the spotlight this August as […]
The attorney for the city of Maplewood asked the court on July 31 to throw out the lawsuit (case number 25SL-CC03975) in the case of Brad Jackson versus City of Maplewood. Two documents were filed: 1) the motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s (Brad Jackson’s) position. and 2) a memo to support the request to dismiss […]
Here is another summer rerun. I first ran this post in 2016. I think you’ll enjoy having another look at it. The Hawaiian Swim Team in Maplewood. As a bonus, I’m including some interesting fragments found in the collection of the Maplewood Public Library. Pictured is Ralph Kalb of Kalb Electric who also ran the […]
Ryan Hummert is remembered, Locoz Tacoz’s carne asada is ranked among the area’s best tacos, and an engineer starts her company in Maplewood. (It’s on Hanley.) Fox 2 — Maplewood honors 17 years since firefighter’s sacrifice St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Where to find the best Mexican food in St. Louis, according to Ian Froeb’s STL […]
Mark Blankenship, the attorney representing Maplewood resident Brad Jackson’s civil law suit against the City of Maplewood, Mayor Barry Greenberg, City Manager Amber Withycombe, former Maplewood business owner Kate Bethel and her employee Isaac Chosich has “upped and walked away,” leaving the Ott Law Firm in Maplewood for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor […]
A representative of Rothschild St. Louis wouldn’t confirm that a women’s sports specific sports bar is moving into the former Boogaloo space in Maplewood. He did say that the Sports Bra franchise has announced that a St. Louis location would open, but a specific location wasn’t announced. The rep did say that Rothschild has talked […]
The very first Let Them Eat Art was 19 years ago in 2006. Unlike most of the good ideas that I have had this one took root and flourished. Of course, there were very many other folks involved. But it is our former Community Development director Rachelle L’ecuyer and her tireless hard work who deserves […]
Canada geese were either killed or relocated from the new Brentwood park. A new pizza restaurant is coming to the former Del Pietro’s in Richmond Heights. KSDK — 2 separate gun-involved incidents at Maplewood Walmart prompt police responses Thursday Fox 2 — The Promenade at Brentwood sold for over $71M to real estate firm KSDK […]
Sando Shack has opened at at 7376 Manchester, the prominent Maplewood corner of Manchester Road and Sutton Boulevard. Boardwalk Waffles, which closed almost two years ago, was the last tenant in the spot. St. Louis magazine reports that Sando Shack “offers the the katsu sando—a crispy, panko-breaded pork or chicken cutlet served on pillowy-soft milk […]
Christian Rusteberg owns two multi-unit brick apartment buildings on Greenwood Boulevard, and has lived in one of the units for more than 20 years. Eventually he needed more storage. So he planned to do what several other Maplewood home owners have done — add a second floor to his garage. “I’ve got 20 years worth […]
More Extraordinary Images From The Collection Of The Missouri Historical Society A Tale of Two Albums – Part Six As I have mentioned in past posts, I am not 100% certain that I know who created these two albums that have proved to be so fascinating. Let’s start this post with a short review. Since […]
Longtime Maplewood resident Bob Harsh, a man of whom it could be said without reservation was a friend to everyone he met, passed away last week from complications from a serious injury. Everyone has their own memories of Bob. One of mine, which I’m sure can’t be unique, are his smiling greeting, possibly at a […]
In my last post, A Tale of Two Albums – Part Five, alert readers may recall that in a couple of the images of a group of women sitting on the front steps of the Sappington home, I identified the image of an older woman as being that of Margaret Sutton. I feel fairly certain […]
In the news: a Richmond Heights family in a century-old home deals with the after-effects of the tornado. Plus, St. Louis Magazine covers Maplewood’s newest restaurant, and more. Feast — The ultimate food-lover’s guide to Maplewood St. Louis Magazine — A family uprooted: A St. Louis mom navigates the tornado’s aftermath St. Louis Magazine — […]
The for lease signs have come down at the vacant spot between Paramount Jewelers and The Book House, at 7352 Manchester Road. A representative of Rothschild St. Louis—the property’s owner—would only say that there are plans for the empty space, and then speculated about the last time it was in use.