Maplewood School district has announced news about its high ranking in the state’s Annual Performance Report, and also that auditors have given the District’s financial statements the highest level of assurance. 1. Maplewood Richmond Heights School District currently ranks among the top 1% of Missouri school districts, according to stats released on Nov. 25 by […]
On Monday, Reset Vintage Apparel owner Bruce Schwerdt and employees were moving part of the shop’s inventory from their location at 2607 Bellevue Avenue into 2718 Sutton Boulevard for a pop-up spot, to run through the holiday season and into 2025. Reset opened on Bellevue in 2017. At the time, owner Bruce Schwerdt described his […]
In the news: Saint Louis Closet Company kicks off another Toys for Tots, Side Project Brewing helps kids with cancer, and Brentwood’s development plans on Manchester Road get push back. KMOV — Toys for Tots drive kicks off in Maplewood KSDK — My Lou: Side Project in Maplewood helping kids with cancer St. Louis Magazine […]
From carolers to horse drawn carriage rides, the Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk radiates holiday spirit that is reminiscent of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol!” After the grand lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa at 6:00 p.m., visitors can enjoy a carriage ride and sip hot chocolate while visiting merchant open houses throughout […]
To better understand this post, you should have read Part One first. If you haven’t, you can here. From the program titled, Maplewood Minstrels, Twelfth Annual Minstrel and Dance, February 3-4-5, 1944, this is page 6. The funeral home that once belonged to Jay B. Smith, the magician, is still in business – a few […]
Now and then I am asked questions along the lines of, “Has Maplewood always been the very friendly, progressive community that it is today?” I am happy to be asked these questions because I know that it hasn’t been. It has taken a lot of effort by myself and many others to create this community […]
According to City Manager Amber Withycombe, two Maplewood City Council members whose terms will end in April 2025 have filed to run as incumbents. Councilmembers Eric Page (Ward 2) and Nick Homa (Ward 3) filed for the seats. They will both be running unopposed. Ward 1 Matt Coriell’s term is also expiring in April but […]
Or All of Maplewood’s Ghosts at One Convenient Location. These posts I have run before but many of the newer members of our community have never seen them. We have some really great ghosts. Surely there are more out there. If you know of a Maplewood ghost that I am unaware of by all means, […]
Last July, I made a post about a spectacular find in one of our neighborhood garages. If you missed that post or don’t remember it clearly, you can link to it here. But Parked in a Rickety Old Garage Admittedly, that post appealed most to the automobile enthusiasts among my readers. The discovery of Noland […]
In the October 22 Maplewood City Council meeting City Manager Amber Withycombe reported that several Maplewood businesses have allowed their business licenses to expire — some are one year behind and some are two. She said in a follow-up email to 40 South that city staff is looking onto the best approach to dealing with […]
Cory King’s plan to convert an empty lot on Hazel Avenue into a parking lot for his brewery, Side Project, was rejected by the Hazel Ave. neighbors in a city meeting, and King subsequently, in the meeting pulled the project. He has now revised the plan, making the parking lot portion of the lot only […]
The Post Sports Bar & Grill (7372 Manchester Road) has submitted plans to the city for an open-air/removable glass storefront, a rear entrance stairway, and a small cantilevered balcony, according to the agenda for the Oct. 22, 2025 Maplewood City Council meeting. This project aligns with the city’s goal of encouraging businesses adjacent to the […]
This is the second installment to feature the historic postcards of Maplewood. If you haven’t read Part One, you can link to it here. The first historical society in Maplewood was called the Renaissance Society. They were active in the early 1980s. I remember they sponsored a house tour. I think they also sponsored alley […]
One topic that Maplewood City Manager Amber Withycombe and Mayor Barry Greenberg discussed at the Ward 3 meeting on Saturday was a coming price hike for yard waste pickup in the city. Yard waste tags will continue to be offered for the duration of the city’s five-year contract extension with Republic Services according to pages […]
The Crow’s Nest restaurant, at 7336 Manchester Road, will be knocking down walls and incorporating the next-door space of the newly-moved Maven Apothecary at 7328 Manchester. Crow’s Nest owner Eliza Coriell said Sunday that the kitchen will stay the same size so new dining can’t be added, so the new area will be used for […]
Postcards, that is. Vintage postcards can provide a wonderful window to the past. In the collection at the Maplewood Public Library, there are only a small number of the original cards. They are exceedingly rare. Only a few have been found on eBay in the 20+ years that I’ve been doing this. The now defunct […]
A St. Louis themed apparel shop is set to open at 7282 Manchester Road in Maplewood. According to its Instagram account (151STLSHOP) they’re hoping to open in October.
In July Maplewood resident Brad Jackson filed law suits against the city of Maplewood; Maplewood Mayor Barry Greenberg; Kate Bethel, owner of Maven Bath and Candle Co., and Isaac Chosich, an employee at Maven. He has now explained his allegations in a video in this link. Details of the suits are posted on casenet, case […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Glow, where downtown Maplewood will be glowing with luminaries, pumpkins, and businesses decked out for the season. The event will kick off in CNB Bank park with our pumpkin carving contest (pre-registration required) and festive music, followed by merchant open houses, street sales, trick-or-treating, and more. For […]
Maplewood butcher shop, Bolyard’s Meat and Provisions, has been named the third best in the US by USA Today. From the mention in USA Today: “Owned by a Culinary Institute of America grad, Bolyard’s is St. Louis’ only whole animal butcher. Besides fine cuts of fresh meat, you can also buy bone stocks, pates, smoked […]
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