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 […]
More Extraordinary Images From The Collection Of The Missouri Historical Society A Tale of Two Albums The Missouri Historical Society has (in their archive on Skinker across from Forest Park) two small photo albums that have turned out to be very important to the history of Maplewood. They belong to a collection that was donated […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
The festival is a culmination of Maplewood and Richmond Heights’ most renowned restaurants, beloved boutiques, and unique specialty stores. In its 17th year the event’s vibe is distinct and unmistakable, radiating the culture and character of the businesses in the area. In addition to the food and libations, visitors will enjoy live entertainment on two […]
I am actively fund raising for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) by participating in the St. Louis Walk on Saturday May 3rd. Please join me! Walk with me or Donate. I walk because I am grateful for the BCAN friends I have made here in St. Louis and the support they provide. This is […]
Maplewood city council members Nick Homa, Ward 3; Shawn Faulkingham, Ward3; Matt Coriell, Ward 1; Krista Garcia, Ward 1 and Eric Page, Ward 2 have endorsed C Wiley for Ward 1 council member. The endorsements are below, beginning with Homa’s. Nick Homa sent this to 40 South and asked for it to be posted. I […]
I want to give some insight into the MRH School District’s financial situation and encourage you, the voter, to VOTE YES on propositions B and E in the April 8 election. I am not speaking for the MRH Board of Education in its entirety and what I have to say should be construed as my opinion […]
Yard waste tags have gone up in price, almost doubling since 2024. The increase is due to Maplewood’s new contract with Republic Services. Year-round yard waste pick-up service, which is charged directly to households by Republic Services, will increase to $17.89 per month. According to a 2024 memorandum from Director of Public Works Anthony Traxler, […]
Maplewood Mayor Barry Greenberg has endorsed Marie Long as a write-in candidate for City Council, Ward 1, and shared his perspective on the endorsement process. He asked for his statement to be published in 40 South News. His statement follows. During the 14 years I served on city council and the first four years as […]
The write-in candidates for the Ward 1 City Council seat, C Wiley and Marie Long, have collaborated on a statement, and asked it to be posted on 40 South. The election is April 8. “A note from the candidates for the Ward 1 City Council seat, C Wiley and Marie Long: Although we are running […]
From Maplewood Richmond Heights School District: MRH School District voters are urged to take advantage of a unique opportunity this Saturday, March 29, 2025, to participate in a complimentary bus tour of our buildings ahead of the April 8 election on Propositions B & E. The tour will begin with a brief presentation at 10:00 […]
Two Maplewood Ward 1 residents are running as write-in candidates for council person in the April 8 election. The current Ward 1 representative who’s term is ending, Matt Coriell, is not running, and no one else filed to run, which leaves the election open to write-in candidates. The currently two candidates running campaigns are C […]
But the show is lacking one of Maplewood’s best. There is a wonderful exhibition of drawings and prints at the St. Louis Art Museum. It is made up of works by artists who were part of the Federal Art Project in the 1930s and early 40s. It is well worth the trip. Don’t wait too […]
In 2014, on this website, I created four posts about the Bank of Maplewood. The Bank first occupied a building on the northeast corner of Manchester and Oakview Terrace. I found numerous photographs of that building and references to it in our archival records. See also: Maplewood History: The Bank of Maplewood-Part 1, Maplewood History: […]
Maplewood’s newest restaurant, Robin Restaurant, is set to open on Thursday, March 13. Chef Alec Schingel hosted a media event on Monday, and on Tuesday the Maplewood City Council quickly approved the restaurant’s liquor license. From a press release: “Following two years of pop-ups and private dinners branded as “The Robin Project,” Chef Alec Schingel […]
Side Project Brewing, the St. Louis brewery with three locations in Maplewood (The Brewery, The Cellar, and Side Project Pizza) has officially been named one of the best beer bars in the country, ranking #9 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Beer Bar, according to a press release from the brewery. See […]
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