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Pizza Champ is Now Open in Maplewood

3 years 5 months ago
The newest addition to St. Louis’ vibrant pizza scene has opened its doors: Pizza Champ (2657 Lyle Avenue, Maplewood) debuted today after much anticipation. Pizza Champ, as the RFT wrote in December, was born out of pandemic-related necessity as a pop-up at Elmwood – which is currently not in operation but plans to reopen in the spring with a new format and menu.…
Jenna Jones

Pizza Champ is Now Open in Maplewood

3 years 5 months ago

The newest addition to St. Louis’ vibrant pizza scene has opened its doors: Pizza Champ (2657 Lyle Avenue, Maplewood) debuted today after much anticipation.

Pizza Champ, as the RFT wrote in December, was born out of pandemic-related necessity as a pop-up at Elmwood – which is currently not in operation but plans to reopen in the spring with a new format and menu. However, the concept quickly gained a robust following, thus spurring owners Adam Altnether and Chris Kelling to open up a standalone spot for the endeavor.…
Jenna Jones

St. Charles County reports strong building activity last year, led by residential

3 years 5 months ago
St. Charles County reported strong building activity last year, led by growth in the residential sector. It counted 1,723 single-family building permits in 2021, off from 1,778 in 2020 but still elevated from pre-pandemic figures. Multifamily permits set a record, at 1,202, up from 1,173 in 2020, the county government said. Together, the residential permits were worth $658 million in 2021, flat from 2020 but up from $556 million in 2019. The county's director of community development, Mike…
Jacob Kirn

These St. Louis companies were $1B 'unicorns.' Their valuations have since plummeted.

3 years 5 months ago
In 2021, St. Louis startups Benson Hill and Nerdy went public in a pair of deals that valued each company at more than $1 billion, making each a so-called "unicorn." However, in the months since Nerdy and Benson Hill began trading publicly, their share prices have dropped dramatically and shaved hundreds of millions off of each company’s market capitalization.
Nathan Rubbelke