Mayor Tishaura Jones Allows Homeless Encampment on Riverfront For Now

By Tent Mission STL: March 24, 2023:“We are at the St. Louis Riverfront. They are once again going to bulldoze an unhoused community. These are all folks who were displaced from the last riverfront eviction on March 10. They were all forced to move on this muddy beach area. The city has quite a line …

Kirkwood, Historic Suburb of St. Louis, Missouri

Kirkwood is a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, located in St. Louis County. It is a historic city with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant downtown area. Here are some key facts about Kirkwood: Overall, Kirkwood is a vibrant and historic city with a strong sense of community and a high quality of life.

Homeless Gentleman Talks About Getting Evicted From I-44 and Hampton Ave.

A homeless camp, with a few tents, was evicted March 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Highway I-44 and Hampton Ave., in St. Louis. The encampment was along the westbound on ramp to I-44. The encampment has been there for over two years, and now that it is illegal to sleep on state property, these …

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Evicts Homeless on Riverfront, They Are Now Homeless Without Tents

UPDATE March 21, 2023: A Joint Statement by STL Winter Outreach and Tent Mission STL“Most residents did not receive shelter. By our count, at least 28 residents slept outside the night they were displaced. At least 33 were outside within a week, now without their belongings. ZERO residents were housed.” Watch YouTube video of protesters …

St. Louis Mayor, Tishaura O. Jones, Reparations Help”Right Those Wrongs”

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones was elected as the city’s first Black woman mayor in April 2021. Prior to her election, she served as Treasurer of St. Louis and has worked on various initiatives focused on equity, economic development, and financial empowerment. Mayor Jones has also been vocal about issues such as police reform, …

Why Population in St. Louis City is Decreasing

There are several reasons why the population in St. Louis City has been decreasing in recent years. Here are a few possible explanations: Economic factors: St. Louis City has faced economic challenges in recent decades, including the loss of manufacturing jobs, which has led to a decline in the city’s overall population. The loss of …