Family, Friends, and Activists Gather for Annual Michael Brown Jr. Memorial
Family, friends, and activists once again gathered to mark the 12th anniversary of Michael Brown Jr.’s death at the hands of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson.
Category: NEWS
City’s Bike Lane Clearing Mini-Streetsweeper Remains Missing in Action
While local cyclists continue dodging broken glass in the city’s protected bike lanes, questions about the status of the city’s dedicated cleaning equipment have grown.
Map Shows Stark Differences in Election Competitiveness across St. Louis County
Many St. Louis County municipalities lack competitive mayoral elections, limiting voter choices and participation in local governance.
Mitten’s Finance Reports Show Support, Weakness in City
Mitten trails Butz’s fundraising in the competitive Democratic primary to replace State Senator Karla May. The election takes place on Tuesday, August 4th.
City Data Shows Limited Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Progress
City leaders have long listened to Trailnet’s recommendations for improved road safety, focusing efforts on traffic-calming changes to the streets. A review of crash statistics found in Trailnet’s annual safety reports casts doubt of the strategy’s efficacy.
Board of Education’s Harvey Loses Latest Round in Court
Dr. Robert Harvey loses his motion to dismiss the case brought by former Board of Education member Ben Conover.
SLDC Recovery Planning Document Outlines Redevelopment Priorities
An SLDC document sheds light on the agency’s planning efforts in tornado-stricken north St. Louis.
Great Rivers Greenway Plans North Riverfront Trail Repairs
The popular biking trail has long been cut off from the downtown riverfront. To the north, flood damage threatens to close a portion of the trail. Great Rivers Greenway says changes are coming.
Ald. Keys Loses Appeal, Aldermen Continue Ignoring City Charter
Four years after their passage, Ald. Keys loses the latest court challenge to updated conflict of interest rules for the Board of Aldermen.
From Dogtown to Downtown, St. Louisans Make Their Voices Heard
Richard Reilly captures another week in St. Louis activism with his photographs.
