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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

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Dollar Tree armed robbery attempt unsuccessful, police seeking suspect

Workplace violence prevention training by Brentwood Police

Enter the Maplewood Gingerbread Competition

Wednesday’s glowing sunrise from Maplewood

Girls wrestling arrives

Building community a cup at a time: SMM after-Mass coffee helps out

Resident: Retired show pony takes up residence in Maplewood neighborhood

Stormy skies, rainbow on Sunday: some photos

Maplewood History: William Lyman Thomas’ School and Home Magazine

MRH Middle featured in US Dept of Education blog, and more in the press

News clipping: grandmother says 2½ year-old said ‘damn it’

Mid-term election results certified; almost 78 percent turnout in Hadley Township

Brentwood, Richmond Heights officers involved in chase, shooting

Maplewood resident announces run for Ward 3 council seat; Update: he has the signatures

Man’s electric trike is stolen: his only form of transportation, fundraiser started

3rd-graders donate jammies

First responders visit Artists First

Dale Ave townhomes get first reading

“Upper upscale” hotel financing comes through

A thanks to Kim at Brentwood Public Works for taking care of dead opossum

In the press: Police search for ‘brazen’ robber; Maplewood interest in medical marijuana shop

Church plans Thanksgiving giveaway

Blue Devil Zach Barton signs to play college soccer

Interest in opening a medical marijuana shop in Maplewood, and more from council meeting

Speed humps installed on Marietta Avenue

Former Wilkinson School under contract: apartments planned

Brentwood Police Department Accreditation Assessment – Public Information Session planned

Maplewood, St. Louis combine for bridge repair grant request

Police release photos of GameStop robbery suspect; FBI is involved