Grand Center

Officials celebrate opening of refurbished Grand Ave. Bridge

Tim Lloyd — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:25:19 +0000

Members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra serenaded officials and more than 40 onlookers as the ribbon was cut on the refurbished Grand Ave. Bridge.

Dignitaries said the bridge will be a critical link in the heart of the city, connecting cultural institutions at Grand Center with St. Louis University and Harris Stowe State University.

Alderwoman Marlene Davis expects the $22 million bridge project and the adjoining $7 million Metro Scott Ave. Transit Project to yield an economic boost.

Former head of Pyramid Cos. re-indicted on fraud charges

Rachel Lippmann — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:05:17 +0000

The federal government has filed a new indictment against former St. Louis real estate mogul John Steffen for allegedly misusing funds he had promised as collateral for a bank loan.

St. Louis Public Radio breaks ground on new facility

Adam Allington — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:52:15 +0000

St. Louis Public Radio and the University of Missouri-St. Louis broke ground on a new midtown facility at Grand Center today.

The new St. Louis Public Radio is being built on a parking lot currently being used by the Fox Theater.

St. Louis Public Radio to break ground on new building April 15

Bill Raack — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:33:52 +0000

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Groundbreaking has been set for St. Louis Public Radio and the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ new home in Grand Center.

The public radio station’s general manager, Tim Eby, confirms that work will begin on the site just east of KETC public television on Friday, April 15. The three-story, 27,000-square-foot building is expected to take one year to complete.