Resident commissions Artists First artists to paint sunflowers on her fence
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Artists from Artists First were commissioned by Maplewood resident Mary Taylor to paint a mural of sunflowers on a portion of her backyard fence.
Boardwalk Waffles to move to Manchester & Sutton
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Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream is planning a move to a high-profile space in Maplewood, but one that has seen some turnover in past years.
MRH softball advances in district tourney
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The Maplewood Richmond Heights Lady Blue Devils (#4 seed) won their first District game 18-4 over Metro (#5 seed) in Herculaneum on Wednesday. It was MRH’s first ever District win in softball, MRH Boosters reported on Facebook. MRH is in the Class 2 District 3.
Maplewood resident, Wash U grad student, wins on Jeopardy
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Erin Barry, a graduate student in history at Washington University in St. Louis, and Maplewood resident, was on the Jeopardy game show Monday, winning $20,400.
Bus stop transformation planned
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Residents, business owners and transit riders are invited a discussion on how to create a fun, artistic place in Maplewood at the MetroBus Stop at the southwest corner of Manchester Road and Marshall Avenue.
In the news: Vaping is a serious problem at BHS administrators say; Saratoga Lanes named Best Bowling Alley
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Brentwood High School student publication The Eagle reports on vaping at the high school, an MRH student will play on an all-star golf team, and more in the news.
Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan & Fredbird visit Saint Mary Magdalen class
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Saint Mary Magdalen enjoyed time with Fredbird and former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan. The Cardinals organization is committed to spreading the message of teamwork and Fredbird and Kyle came by to educate and entertain us.
Maplewood History: For Sale – Our Earliest Settlers
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Not our actual earliest settlers, of course. They’re happy right where they’re at, we hope. What I am referring to is my annual limited edition photographic print. This year’s offering, titled Our Earliest Settlers, will go home with the highest bidder at the Mid County Chamber’s Awards Gala and Auction. Their event happens this Friday evening, October the 11th. Click here for the details.
Maplewood History: George Shields and his Maplewood Subdivision
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The age we live in is simultaneously fascinating and terrifying. There is no clear indicator as to whether our technological advances will save or sink us. Wonderful tool that it can be, the internet is both a boon and a curse. There is plenty written every day about the curse side of it. This post is about the boon.
In the news: Jean Ponzi, MRH runner, Richmond Heights Post office burgled, Maplewood fire & much more
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Quite a bit of news items covering our area recently.
3 Maplewood restaurants make RFT best-of list
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Elmwood, Thai Table and Reeds American Table all won spots in the Riverfront Times annual Best of St. Louis 2019.
Maplewood Police corporal promoted to sergeant, detective to corporal
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Maplewood Police Chief Steve Kruse announced on Tuesday that Corporal Steven Jamerson is promoted to the rank of police sergeant and Detective Erika Vargas is promoted to the rank of police corporal.
25 Maplewood blocks partied in the street
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It was a warm evening, but that didn’t stop 25 blocks in Maplewood from taking part in the St. Louis Regional Night Out on Tuesday. The photos below are from the Marietta Avenue party and from the Maplewood Police Facebook page.