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Renters have been left high and dry, while city leaders violate the charter to sell a public park to developers.
Impacted Renters Fund Debacle and Park Sale Show Who Matters to City Leaders
Renters have been left high and dry, while city leaders violate the charter to sell a public park to developers.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Renters have been left high and dry, while city leaders violate the charter to sell a public park to developers.
Zantigo is Seeking New Management moundcitymessenger.com/2025/11/12/z...
Zantigo is Seeking New Management
Zantigo prepares to release their newest album, Management Material, at The Heavy Anchor on Friday, November 14th.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Zantigo is Seeking New Management moundcitymessenger.com/2025/11/12/z...
THE NOTEBOOK – THE MUSICAL Pulls All the Right Romantic Heartstrings moundcitymessenger.com/2025/11/11/t...
THE NOTEBOOK – THE MUSICAL Pulls All the Right Romantic Heartstrings
The Fabulous Fox warms up November’s chilly nights with an engaging musical take on the popular romance novel and hit movie.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
THE NOTEBOOK – THE MUSICAL Pulls All the Right Romantic Heartstrings moundcitymessenger.com/2025/11/11/t...
We have only begun the fight against the culture of concealment that dominates local government.
Reflecting on a Year of Challenging the City’s Concealment Culture
We have only begun the fight against the culture of concealment that dominates local government.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We have only begun the fight against the culture of concealment that dominates local government.
Albion Theatre delivers an entertaining night of love and theater, mixed with a little time theory to keep audiences on the edge of their seat.
I HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE satisfies with a timely suspense and sudden romance
Albion Theatre delivers an entertaining night of love and theater, mixed with a little time theory to keep audiences on the edge of their seat.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Albion Theatre delivers an entertaining night of love and theater, mixed with a little time theory to keep audiences on the edge of their seat.
After being allowed to empty under the Jones administration, Mayor Spencer looks to refill the commission overseeing the city's Civil Rights Enforcement Agency.
Mayor Spencer to Refill Civil Rights Commission
After being allowed to empty under the Jones administration, Mayor Spencer looks to refill the commission overseeing the city's Civil Rights Enforcement Agency.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
After being allowed to empty under the Jones administration, Mayor Spencer looks to refill the commission overseeing the city's Civil Rights Enforcement Agency.
City Throws Away Millions of Dollars Previously Invested in Interco Plaza moundcitymessenger.com/2025/10/27/c...
City Throws Away Millions of Dollars Previously Invested in Interco Plaza
Despite legal questions, the Board of Aldermen voted to sell Interco Plaza to developer StarWood Group. Michael Allen looks back to see how much the city invested in the park over its decades of us…
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October 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
City Throws Away Millions of Dollars Previously Invested in Interco Plaza moundcitymessenger.com/2025/10/27/c...
New Line Theatre’s “based on a true story” musical is both humorous and heartwarming, and a lot of fun, too.
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BAT BOY is the Comedy Horror Musical You Didn’t Know You Need
New Line Theatre’s “based on a true story” musical is both humorous and heartwarming, and a lot of fun, too.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
New Line Theatre’s “based on a true story” musical is both humorous and heartwarming, and a lot of fun, too.
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The City of St. Louis' Public Records Center* needs a shake up from Mayor @caraspencer.bsky.social
Since the early weeks of the administration, responsive records to #SunshineSTL requests are no longer available for public view for any STL gov body. Only the requester has access.
* 🔗 in my bio.
Since the early weeks of the administration, responsive records to #SunshineSTL requests are no longer available for public view for any STL gov body. Only the requester has access.
* 🔗 in my bio.
October 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The City of St. Louis' Public Records Center* needs a shake up from Mayor @caraspencer.bsky.social
Since the early weeks of the administration, responsive records to #SunshineSTL requests are no longer available for public view for any STL gov body. Only the requester has access.
* 🔗 in my bio.
Since the early weeks of the administration, responsive records to #SunshineSTL requests are no longer available for public view for any STL gov body. Only the requester has access.
* 🔗 in my bio.
This Sunday brings the return of @gloryprowrestling.com to the venerable South Broadway Athletic Club in Soulard.
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WrestlePocalypse Now
This Sunday brings the return of Glory Pro Wrestling to the venerable South Broadway Athletic Club in Soulard.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This Sunday brings the return of @gloryprowrestling.com to the venerable South Broadway Athletic Club in Soulard.
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Members of Hell Night, The Lion’s Daughter, and The Gorge combine forces to create one of the best local metal debuts in recent memory.
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Snake N’ Shake
Members of Hell Night, The Lion’s Daughter, and The Gorge combine forces to create one of the best local metal debuts in recent memory.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Members of Hell Night, The Lion’s Daughter, and The Gorge combine forces to create one of the best local metal debuts in recent memory.
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Stacey Newman Uses Increasingly Dangerous Rhetoric moundcitymessenger.com/2025/10/21/s...
Stacey Newman Uses Dangerous Rhetoric
Columnist Michael Berg points out increasingly extreme comments from former State Representative Stacey Newman, who leads the Missouri Alliance Network PAC.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Stacey Newman Uses Increasingly Dangerous Rhetoric moundcitymessenger.com/2025/10/21/s...
LIFE OF PI Takes Audiences on a Fantastic Journey moundcitymessenger.com/2025/10/21/l...
LIFE OF PI Takes Audiences on a Fantastic Journey
The stage adaptation of the book and movie is an engrossing, expertly staged drama that thoroughly entertains.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
LIFE OF PI Takes Audiences on a Fantastic Journey moundcitymessenger.com/2025/10/21/l...
If aldermen simply have issues with "drafting errors", they could have sent a fix to voters years ago. Instead, their actions appear purposeful.
Aldermen’s Contempt for Ethics Updates Highlights Laziness
If aldermen simply have issues with "drafting errors", they could have sent a fix to voters years ago. Instead, their actions appear purposeful.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If aldermen simply have issues with "drafting errors", they could have sent a fix to voters years ago. Instead, their actions appear purposeful.
A record request indicates city aldermen are still ignoring reforms to the city charter's ethics provisions that passed in 2022.
Records Confirm Aldermen Still Ignoring Ethics Changes
A record request indicates city aldermen are still ignoring reforms to the city charter's ethics provisions that passed in 2022.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
A record request indicates city aldermen are still ignoring reforms to the city charter's ethics provisions that passed in 2022.
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ICYMI: @moundcitymessenger.bsky.social obtained records via #SunshineSLDC requests to examine the selection process for management services for #STLtornado recovery.
Kea Point/Russell Halliday was chosen.
It sure looks like a predetermined outcome.
#ConsultantFest
Kea Point/Russell Halliday was chosen.
It sure looks like a predetermined outcome.
#ConsultantFest
October 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
ICYMI: @moundcitymessenger.bsky.social obtained records via #SunshineSLDC requests to examine the selection process for management services for #STLtornado recovery.
Kea Point/Russell Halliday was chosen.
It sure looks like a predetermined outcome.
#ConsultantFest
Kea Point/Russell Halliday was chosen.
It sure looks like a predetermined outcome.
#ConsultantFest
“Centripetal Force” Pulls Street Energy into Fifteen Windows Gallery on Cherokee. moundcitymessenger.com/2025/10/10/c...
“Centripetal Force” Pulls Street Energy into Fifteen Windows Gallery
Artists PHERS and TIMBER are joining forces to create “Centripetal Force,” a two-person exhibition at Fifteen Windows Gallery.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“Centripetal Force” Pulls Street Energy into Fifteen Windows Gallery on Cherokee. moundcitymessenger.com/2025/10/10/c...
Questions around the decision giving a major tornado recovery contract to a newly formed firm continue.
Early SLDC Emails About Tornado Contract Raise Further Questions
Questions around the decision giving a major tornado recovery contract to a newly formed firm continue.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Questions around the decision giving a major tornado recovery contract to a newly formed firm continue.
Following the cancellation of the "Green line" Metrolink expansion, it is only fair that voters be allowed to decide whether the city’s new plan warrants further investment.
Bring Metro Expansion Sales Tax Back to the Ballot
Following the cancellation of the "Green line" Metrolink expansion, it is only fair that voters be allowed to decide whether the city’s new plans warrant further investment.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Following the cancellation of the "Green line" Metrolink expansion, it is only fair that voters be allowed to decide whether the city’s new plan warrants further investment.
Despite previous promises to the contrary, the Board of Aldermen does not appear to be complying with the expanded ethics requirements in the Reform St. Louis charter reform.
Despite Promises, Board of Aldermen Appears to Ignore New Ethics Law
Despite previous promises to the contrary, the Board of Aldermen does not appear to be complying with the expanded ethics requirements in the Reform St. Louis charter reform.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Despite previous promises to the contrary, the Board of Aldermen does not appear to be complying with the expanded ethics requirements in the Reform St. Louis charter reform.
A public records request yields proposals and details about SLDC's decision to award a large tornado recovery planning contract to a firm with connections to Paul McKee's Northside Regeneration.
Analysis of SLDC’s Tornado Recovery Proposals: Winners & Losers
A public records request yields proposals and details about SLDC's decision to award a large tornado recovery planning contract to a firm with connections to Paul McKee's Northside Regeneration.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A public records request yields proposals and details about SLDC's decision to award a large tornado recovery planning contract to a firm with connections to Paul McKee's Northside Regeneration.
The Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Doesn’t Oppose All Genocides moundcitymessenger.com/2025/09/18/t...
The Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Doesn’t Oppose All Genocides
Columnist Michael Berg takes a critical look at the Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum’s silence over the ongoing ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
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September 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Doesn’t Oppose All Genocides moundcitymessenger.com/2025/09/18/t...
SLDC Awards Tornado Recovery Planning Contract to McKee-tied Firm moundcitymessenger.com/2025/09/16/s...
SLDC Awards Tornado Recovery Planning Contract to McKee-tied Firm
SLDC has turned to a new company led by a man with extensive ties to Paul McKee’s Northside Regeneration to coordinate the city’s recovery from this year’s historic tornado.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
SLDC Awards Tornado Recovery Planning Contract to McKee-tied Firm moundcitymessenger.com/2025/09/16/s...
In Reversal, City’s White Population Fell Faster Than Black
Recent census numbers show the flood of Black residents leaving the city slowing to a relative trickle, while Latino population growth…
https://moundcitymessenger.com/2025/09/15/in-reversal-citys-white-population-fell-faster-than-black/
Recent census numbers show the flood of Black residents leaving the city slowing to a relative trickle, while Latino population growth…
https://moundcitymessenger.com/2025/09/15/in-reversal-citys-white-population-fell-faster-than-black/
September 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
In Reversal, City’s White Population Fell Faster Than Black
Recent census numbers show the flood of Black residents leaving the city slowing to a relative trickle, while Latino population growth…
https://moundcitymessenger.com/2025/09/15/in-reversal-citys-white-population-fell-faster-than-black/
Recent census numbers show the flood of Black residents leaving the city slowing to a relative trickle, while Latino population growth…
https://moundcitymessenger.com/2025/09/15/in-reversal-citys-white-population-fell-faster-than-black/
The Spencer administration has changed direction and reinstated the city’s Minority-owned Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program that it dramatically suspended in August.
Spencer Flip-Flops on MWBE Program, Questions Remain
The Spencer administration has changed direction and reinstated the city’s Minority-owned Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program that it dramatically suspended in August.
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September 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Spencer administration has changed direction and reinstated the city’s Minority-owned Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program that it dramatically suspended in August.