NBC's TheGrio.com has named Terry Houston as one of th 100 great educators in the United States. "Inner-city students can go to college, and Roosevelt High School principal Terry Houston proves it every day. "
Kacie Starr Triplett and Stephen Conway have sponsored the installation of new banners throughout Tower Grove East. Please vote for your favorite banner design and we will unveil the winner at our February general membership meeting (Feb 22.) Feel free to offer any suggestions on the designs below. In addition, if there are any old banners or broken “Tower Grove East” signs that you are aware of, please provide locations in the comments section so they can removed or replaced accordingly.
I found two Siberian Huskies stuck in front of my house at 2AM on the 3rd of February. I’ve seen their parents before walking around the park and want to give them back. Anyone with any information please email me at furnot@aim.com. I have several cats and don’t know how long I can keep them…
he projected timeline will prepare for an exciting summer on South Grand. The new tagline, “A Flavor All Its Own,” nods to South Grand’s image as the premier eclectic and international district of the St. Louis, home to a variety of culture, art, and of course, food.
The votes are in for the RFT’s first-ever Web Awards. The winners were nominated by the public and chosen by RFT judges. Winners will be announced online on Tuesday. Read More…
St. Louis Pizza Co. wants to make pizza and name it after Tower Grove East. They want to poll residents to see what their favorite toppings are to compile and create the pizza. So let them know what you think! Vote for your favorite toppings to create a neighborhood dish. What is your favorite style of pizza? St. Louis Style NY Style Chicago Style View results Free polls More Toppings Shrimp Ricotta Figs Blue Cheese Feta Cheese Fontina Cheese Prosciutto Four Cheese Blend Steak Chicken...
Secure your spot in the 2011 GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend. More than 25,000 participants competed last year in Missouri’s largest fitness event, which features 10 different races for all ages and fitness levels. The event is set for April 9 & 10, 2011 and starts and finishes in downtown St. Louis. The race course includes views of the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, Anheuser-Busch Inbev Brewery, Forest Park, City Garden and the UCity Loop. Participants receive top quality amenities, including a Brooks...
This story was in the RFT. Yummies has been working hard to be active in our community, and it looks like they could use a little help of their own this holiday season: Yummies Owner Loses “Everything” in House Fire A fire this weekend destroyed the home of Jackie Phillips, owner of Yummies Soul Food Café. Phillips, her husband and their five children didn’t suffer any serious injuries, but an employee at Yummies says the family lost “everything.” Both Yummies and Mt. Zion Baptist Church...
Dear 6th Ward Resident: It appears that our ward may receive an nice holiday gift with the arrival of single – stream recycling. Beginning possibly before Christmas (weather permitting) the Refuse Department will begin the placement of city recycling dumpsters in 6th Ward alleys. Depending on the volume of trash collected, the Refuse Department will determine which alleys will receive one or two recycling dumpsters. Each week, there will be three collections that will take place: solid waste, yard waste and recycling. Your monthly bulk...
You can help Operation Brightside win a $250,000 grant! Starting today vote every day in the Pepsi Refresh Everything Campaign. Three easy ways to vote.
The City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry will offer free firewood to City residents starting Monday, November 8, 2010 on the Lower Muny Opera parking lot in Forest Park. The wood is available most days after 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. All wood comes from the removal of dead or damaged trees from City streets and parks. Daily wood supply is not guaranteed and the wood will vary with size and species when left on parking lot for citizens. It is offered on...