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SLHA launches Security Deposit Assistance program

1 year 3 months ago
The St. Louis Housing Authority (SLHA) is expanding efforts to offset skyrocketing housing rental fees with a new HUD-funded Security Deposit Assistance (SDA) program for eligible Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, commonly known as Section 8, applicants and participants.
St. Louis American staff

A food oasis suddenly dry as Pagedale grocer closes

1 year 3 months ago
In late March, Fields Foods opened its sixth location in Pagedale, Mo at 6840 Page Avenue. It was the company’s only location in St. Louis County. Less than five months after opening with much hoopla and hope, Fields Foods abruptly…
Sylvester Brown Jr. | The St. Louis American

William Stanford Davis salutes SLPS teachers, staff

1 year 3 months ago
Actor William Stanford Davis fondly recalled his days as a St. Louis Public Schools student and was among the first to welcome new SLPS Superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett during an August 4, 2023 rally at the Enterprise Center for teachers,…
Danielle Brown | The St. Louis American

Mayor Jones signs bills to strengthen city gun laws

1 year 3 months ago
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced last week that she has signed BB29 and BB82, which strengthen St. Louis’ gun laws and police accountability provisions, respectively. Both were passed out of the Board of Aldermen and sent to the mayor’s desk…
St. Louis American staff

Wellston Trojan Day an homage to historic community

1 year 3 months ago
Wellston Trojan Day"... I never had the opportunity to get the memorabilia out of the school. It could be on display somewhere. That’s why I started Wellston Trojan Day, to keep our history alive,” said Davis.
Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American

Rowan Community Center celebrates its 50th anniversary

1 year 3 months ago
The Rowan Community Center (RCC) recently celebrated a 50th Anniversary weekend to mark the milestone. A fundraising reception was hosted by the Griot Museum of Black History. Another event was held the following day outside the RCC to bring together…
St. Louis American staff

Bush reintroduces Unhoused Bill of Rights legislation

1 year 3 months ago
On August 1, 2021 Congresswoman Cori Bush slept on the steps on the U.S. Capitol to protest her colleagues adjourning for August recess without passing an extension of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium for renters.
St. Louis American staff