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Thomas Thompson on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “Fast and Loose: Will the house be built before the lot is paved, adding more rain runoff to the already…” November 24, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “Don’t apologize, Pickett. I find your memories very interesting as do, I’m sure, many of my readers. Feel free to…” November 24, 2024
Pickett on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “Hi, Ian Yes it is! I researched the city, handwritten council minutes from 1908 into the 1930s when Doug worked…” November 23, 2024
Pickett on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “Dreamland was my family’s go-to shoe store for years, until they closed in the late ‘70s. My mother had 4…” November 23, 2024
Thomas Thompson on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “Strip Bars would be good for Maplewood, too.” November 16, 2024
Thomas Thompson on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “The moral core is fading in many aspects of society: acquired money can change the perspective of most individuals. I…” November 16, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “No doubt that it would have. What could be spookier than the basement of a funeral parlor?” November 14, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “Hey Bob, Many Maplewoodians have pleasant memories of Dreamland shoes which was in a small infill building between two larger…” November 14, 2024
Robert Thomas on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “A bit outside of Maplewood, but I believe the Watson-Bocklage Funeral home on Clayton Road became just Bocklage Funeral Home…” November 14, 2024
Robert Thomas on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “I’m one of those weak ones that didn’t follow every link, but I loved seeing the ads for the various…” November 14, 2024
Thomas Thompson on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “Truthfully, residential property owners’ voices have been silenced by commercial business ownership. And who speaks for the homeowners? They have…” November 13, 2024
David on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “This is good for Maplewood. Appreciate seeing the compromise.” November 12, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “You are very welcome, John. Goldee’s is the way we all pronounce it. I found your experience with the tent…” November 12, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “From John Sutton by email: Doug, your challenge has been met! I opened every link and found them truly interesting.…” November 11, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “I’d have to assume that it is, Ian. He was a mayor. Good to hear from you.” November 11, 2024

’57 MRH grad obituary, schools close, buses parade: in the news

Neighbors encourage each other as schools, businesses remain closed

MRH buses parade through Richmond Heights, Maplewood

Maplewood History: Maplewood Baptist Church – 1943 Memories by Bill Jones

Pizza oven trailer stolen, more: In the press

Maplewood History: Fear of Puberty by Bill Jones

Resident saws felled elm into lumber

All Star Tattoo, Schlafly Bottleworks on Maplewood P&Z agenda

Maplewood Steak ‘n Shake, built in 1974, removes signs, awnings

How to Stock Your Pantry for the Semi-Apocalypse

GoFundMe sites set up to help 2 families that lost everything in fire

Maplewood History: What Became of Bartold’s Painting of Erastus Wells?

GoFundMe set up for family who lost everything in fire

Film maker documented Greenwood Boulevard fire on Sunday

Resident tested for coronavirus now must wait 9 days for results: Update: negative for COVID-19

Two women share memories of 4-flat destroyed by fire

Fire consumes 4-flat in Maplewood

Another resident also waiting for coronavirus test result: today is day 11

Maplewood History: From Bartold’s Grove, A Rare Artifact Returns

Local resident with flu-like symptoms tested for coronavirus, waits for results

The dogs of Maplewood: Max, Fergus, Molly, Bill, Bob, Cody and more

Coronavirus shuts down Maplewood: Acero to Zee Bee Market, many have drive-up, online service

Maplewood residents offer aid

Maplewood History: First Grade – Deer Creek Adventure by Bill Jones

In the press: Joker impersonator, Powerball winner, business awarded for customer service, much more

Social Distancing Shamrock Hunt for kids taking place Tuesday

St. Mary Magdalen Church fish fry now drive-thru only

Newly-hired Maplewood Library director moves on to a new job

No fish fry at Immaculate Conception this year

Maplewood History: Depression – 1930s by Bill Jones