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St. Louis Magazine covers Richmond Heights family’s recovery from May 16 tornado

2 weeks 1 day ago
In the news: a Richmond Heights family in a century-old home deals with the after-effects of the tornado. Plus, St. Louis Magazine covers Maplewood’s newest restaurant, and more. Feast — The ultimate food-lover’s guide to Maplewood St. Louis Magazine — A family uprooted: A St. Louis mom navigates the tornado’s aftermath St. Louis Magazine — […]
Doug Miner

Summer Concert Series

1 month ago
The Summer Concert Series brings neighbors, friends, and everyone in between together for an evening of music and fun. This year the series runs June through September and is FREE to attend. The concerts are held in Ryan Hummert Park and made possible with the support of the City of Maplewood and sponsoring businesses. Consider […]
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New coffee shop set to open in former Looking Meadow Cafe spot

1 month 3 weeks ago
The aroma of roasting coffee is set to come to 2500 Sutton Boulevard in July. Hunter Iffland plans to open his Kentzo Koffee at the former location of Looking Meadow Cafe and Stone Spiral before that. Iffland has been roasting and selling his coffee online for four years at kentzokoffee.com. Iffland said he’s planning on […]
Doug Miner

Maplewood resident Brad Jackson files second suit against city

1 month 3 weeks ago
Maplewood resident Brad Jackson has filed a second law suit against the city of Maplewood. It’s in Missouri case.net, case number 25SL-CC03975. Jackson filed a suit in August last year against the city of Maplewood; Maplewood Mayor Barry Greenberg; Kate Bethel, owner of Maven Bath and Candle Co., and Isaac Chosich, an employee at Maven. […]
Doug Miner

Maplewood council members sworn in, talk about their terms in office

1 month 3 weeks ago
Maplewood judge Douglas Sidel officiated the swearing in of three council members at the Maplewood city council meeting on Tuesday. C Wiley was successful in a write-in campaign for Ward 1. Eric Page (Ward 2) and Nick Homa (Ward 3) both were reelected to second terms (both unopposed). Also, Maplewood Mayor Barry Greenberg read a […]
Doug Miner

In the news: Robin Restaurant, Parker’s Table, MRH baseball

1 month 4 weeks ago
A KSDK reporter visits the newly opened Robin Restaurant in downtown Maplewood, Parker’s Table in Richmond Heights is set to open a 30-seat wine bar, and Max Preps reports on an MRH baseball game (AI generated article). KSDK — Chef Alec Schingel debuts Robin Restaurant in downtown Maplewood Max Preps — Baseball Recap: Metro Picks […]
Doug Miner

MRH Board expresses “heartfelt gratitude” to voters

2 months ago
Director of communications, Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, Ed Rich, submitted the following letter from the MRH Board of Education to the 40 South News readers. Dear 40 South News Readers, The members of the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District Board of Education extend our heartfelt gratitude to the voters of our community. With overwhelming […]
Doug Miner

Legal Notice: Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Cities of Brentwood, Maplewood, and Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri, Case No. 25-07-0359P

2 months 1 week ago
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Cities of Brentwood, Maplewood, and Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri, Case No. 25-07-0359P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), […]
Doug Miner

C Wiley wins Ward 1 write-in race; MRH props pass

2 months 1 week ago
In a write-in only race for Maplewood’s Ward 1 C Wiley defeated Marie Long by 173 to 90 votes on Tuesday. Wiley posted on their campaign Facebook page (imogees not included here). WE DID IT MAPLEWOOD! I’m beyond honored to share that according to unofficial results, I’ve been elected to represent Ward 1 on Maplewood […]
Doug Miner

Two business on the way, another that moved out

2 months 1 week ago
2418 S. Big Bend is set to open as a hair salon called Petal. in 2015 the owner of the tinting business there opened a skate shop on the side. The city council took the initial votes for a salon at 2867 Laclede Station Road in the council meeting on Tuesday. Eric and Teresa Bess […]
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