North St. Louis

Churches Enter Fight To Curb Gun Violence

Erin Williams and Bill Raack — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:23:08 +0000

Local clergy, politicians and law enforcement joined together Friday to call for more action to curb gun violence in St. Louis.

The Missouri Conference AME Church is spearheading the effort, which includes a call for universal background checks; a ban on what they call assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; and federal investment in urban areas most affected by gun violence. Reverend Robert Shaw says it’s crucial for church leaders to take a stand on the issue.

Community Members, Officials Proud Of O’Fallon Rec Center

Tim Lloyd — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:15:00 +0000

It’s not everyday, or every decade to be more specific, that St. Louis City gets a new recreation center.

But on Saturday, community members and city officials alike cut the ribbon for the O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex, only the second of its kind to be built in the city since 1971.

“Today is a great event, especially for the north side community,” said Alderman Antonio French (21st Ward), who represents the ward were the facility was built.

Mental Health Services For North St. Louis Kids Get Grant Boost

Chris McDaniel — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:42:39 +0000

A federal grant of $4.2 million has been awarded to the Missouri Department of Mental Health, which will spend the money on kids in north St. Louis.

The money will be used for a variety of mental health services, including screenings and assessments for children, as well as home visitations to teach skills to parents.

St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay said north St. Louis was chosen for a reason.

Public meeting to discuss north St. Louis riverfront development

Véronique LaCapra — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0000

The St. Louis Development Corporation is holding a public meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss plans to develop the north St. Louis riverfront.

The engineering firm HNTB has been studying the 3,000-acre area for the city, to figure out what’s needed to turn it into a freight transportation hub. The city also wants to attract new businesses and jobs.

Nixon: No land tax credit in Mo. special session

The Associated Press and St. Louis Public Radio — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:51:05 +0000

Gov. Jay Nixon says he is not including the expansion of a tax credit for assembling and maintaining large swaths of land in his planned call for a special legislative session.

Nixon and lawmakers have been working on an agreement for an economic development package. One part of the lawmakers' proposal would remove the time limit for the tax credit program while offering fewer credits annually.

The tax credits are being used by a developer, Paul McKee, who has promised a multi-billion dollar makeover for north St. Louis.