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Mill Creek Valley Residents Forced to Move Out of Their Homes Decades Ago Owed Reparations

Mill Creek Valley was a predominantly African American neighborhood located in St. Louis, Missouri. In the 1950s and 1960s, the neighborhood was considered blighted and was targeted for urban renewal. The city of St. Louis, with the support of the federal government, initiated a series of redevelopment projects aimed at revitalizing the city. The Mill …

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Income inequality in St. Louis and Across the United States is Increasing

Income inequality in St. Louis and throughout the United States has been increasing over the past several decades. The gap between the richest Americans and everyone else has grown significantly, with the top 1% of households now holding more wealth than the bottom 90% combined. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Gini …

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Homeless Belongings from Mass Riverfront Evictions Stored Outside, Damaged by Rain

The homeless riverfront community evicted last weekend was promised that their personal personal property that was taken from them would be safe and secure. However, the homeless soon found out that their belongings were stored outside without security and damaged by rain.

VIDEO: KB Doman, from Tent Mission STL, Supports Homeless During Eviction on St. Louis Riverfront

ST. LOUIS, MO: KB Doman, from Tent Mission STL, tells about how Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and her administration ordered the eviction of the homeless community living in the Laclede’s Landing neighborhood on the riverfront in Downtown St. Louis. Listen to KB Doman from Tent Mission STL explain the ongoing problems with evicting the homeless.

Homelessness is a Serious Issue in St. Louis, List of Services Provided

Homelessness is a serious issue in St. Louis, Missouri. According to a 2020 report by the St. Louis City Continuum of Care (CoC), which is a group of organizations that work together to address homelessness, there were 1,767 people experiencing homelessness in St. Louis City on a single night in January 2020. What latest homeless …

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Homeless Tents Taken Down, New Tents Put Up, Same Day In Downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO: Homeless tents were taken down on the riverfront while other tents, a few blocks away, were being put up along Market Street for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration parade. This all happened on the same day, Friday, March 10, 2023.

Ashley Energy Heating Downtown St. Louis with Steam for nearly 100 Years

Ashley Energy is a district energy company that provides steam heating and chilled water services to buildings in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The company operates a central plant that generates steam and chilled water, which is then distributed to customers through an underground network of pipes. District energy systems like Ashley Energy’s are an efficient …

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Tim Eagan Highlights Fleur STL Restaurant in Downtown St. Louis

Chef Tim Eagan, owner of Fleur STL Restaurant, moved into the former Eat-Rite diner building at 622 Chouteau in Downtown St. Louis. Tim is at the helm with the menu and serves everything from upscale plates to the the best slingers in St. Louis. The Eat Rite Diner was a historic diner at the intersection …

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