2006 |
Spring |
Where Kids Can Feel Snowful and Whangdoodles Run Free |
Why St. Louis kids need a place like 826 Valencia |
Summer |
Peace, Not Pieces, for Forest Park |
Why a proposal to sell off part of the park violates the essence of its existence |
Fall |
What Is It Good For? |
Just rampant military spending that destabilizes the world and undermines domestic concerns, if the folks at St. Louis' Peace Economy Project have it right |
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2005 |
Jan |
The Hard Life of a Rehabber |
When it comes to fixing up an old house in North City, being the change you wish to see takes time and money. A lot of time and money. |
Mar |
Robbing the Hood |
Eminent domain has gone from tool for public good to trick for private gain, and St. Louis suffers as a result |
May |
River Relief: Cleaning up the Missouri River One Mile at a Time |
Getting down and dirty in the Big Muddy |
Sep |
Putting Down New Roots |
There are places in St. Louis where residents can't buy a banana for miles, but a new urban farm in north city aims to change that for their neighbors |
Oct |
Artica Unbound |
The local arts festival known for its transformative spirit undergoes a transformation of its own |
Dec |
Sounds Like St. Louis |
How, in a town with such a rich musical heritage, do we not have a music museum? |
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2004 |
Feb |
A Better Way to Protect Our Environment |
From childhood asthma to mercury-laden fish, St. Louis and Missouri have plenty of challenges to our public health, but solutions are there, too |
May |
A Life in Record Stores |
As honest-to-God record stores join the endangered species list, Dale's nostalgic for St. Louis' early-'90s glory days |
Jun |
Preserving the Virginia Mansion |
If Our Lady's Inn proceeds with its plans for demolition, a historic building and the character of a neighborhood could be lost forever |
Nov |
Biking in the Free World |
Until my dream job with RATT comes through, you'll find me headed to work everyday in downtown St. Louis, fueled by pedal-power |
Dec |
We Lose More than the Century Building |
Seemingly individual alterations here and there add up to an irreparable downtown fabric |
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2003 |
Jan |
Up on the Gravois |
Buy your ticket and hop on the bus for the traveling show with a cast of familiar strangers |
Feb |
The Matrix Unfolded |
Same hundred people everywhere I go. Is St. Louis The Matrix? |
Mar |
Restored Vision |
Forcing the State of Missouri to see its way to doing the right thing by Medicaid patients |
Apr |
And Now for a Word from Your Local Bookseller |
But does it really matter if you just pop into the big box? You better believe it does Left Bank's co-owner explains why |
May |
To Our Credit |
Missouri's historic rehab tax credit drives development and restoration; read on to find out if you could benefit, too |
Jun |
Two Roads |
Reflections on denials and acceptance |
Jul |
"Dude, Where's My City?" |
Authentic business enterprises like MoKaBe's and Subterranean Books come together to keep St. Louis from becoming Anytown, U.S.A. |
Aug |
Choose the City If You Want a Safe Place with Top-Ranked Schools |
Think the city is a lousy place to raise children? Think again. |
Sep |
What is Your City Saying? |
Urban Convergence provides the kickoff for a national conversation |
Oct |
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? |
Marijean entertains world leaders and St. Louis notables, in the dining room of her fantasies |
Nov |
The Space Between Us |
Growing up in the Midwest on both sides and in the vast chasm in the middle of the gender divide |
Dec |
Work Gloves, Not White Gloves |
Are you among the many who need to rethink their assumptions about The Junior League of St. Louis? |
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2002 |
Jan |
Model Citizens |
Genesis Models launches the faces of international fashion, from their new home base in downtown St. Louis |
Feb |
Killing Kiel: How Not to Bring Back a Downtown |
Ed Golterman, a.k.a. Kiel Man, explains his campaign to revive the bygone glory of the opera house on Market Street |
Mar |
Ain't I a Woman? |
Transsexuals meet in St. Louis to fight for the right to enter a women's summer music festival |
Apr |
Gratitude Through Technology |
A "big thank you" to patrons of St. Louis' cultural attractions shows how regional collaboration can work |
May |
In Search of David R. Francis |
A chance phone call set Harper Barnes on the path of one of St. Louis' most colorful characters, as detailed in a new book |
Jun |
Adventures in Sound |
Eric Hall's at the center of the St. Louis improvisational music scene, with collaborators galore |
Jul |
Talkin' Trash with Galen Garbage |
The gimmick? Cleaning up the city streets. The goal? Increased city homeownership. |
Aug |
Maury's Neighborhood |
A serial killer can live anywhere, even idyllic, close-knit Ferguson Hills, where the neighbors want to tell their own story |
Sep |
The Good, the Bad and the Hungry |
Living down the block from a landmark city restaurant means never being lonely in your own front yard |
Oct |
Bon Voyage, Pops Farrar |
A personal remembrance of the patriarch of the musical Farrar family, who loved wine, women, song and Belleville |
Nov |
What to Wear to a Peace Protest |
The police wore riot gear. I chose business casual. |
Dec |
Adventures on Two Wheels |
Tales from Missouri's Katy Trail, from a reluctant rider who found herself convinced by the beauty, the surprising acquaintances made...and the pickled beets |
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2001 |
Jan |
The Case for Home Rule |
Former Mayor wants to give power to the people |
Feb |
Where's the Party, Post-Nader? |
Despite disappointing election results in 2000, St. Louis Greens keep the faith |
Mar |
Spinach and Citizen Engagement |
We know both are good for us, but do we know why? |
Apr |
The Journey to "New Images" |
A brief history of the Langston Hughes St. Louis World Black Poetry Festival |
May |
A Tale of Two Cities |
It's all St. Louis, but two approaches to leadership here couldn't be more different |
Jun |
Justice and a Paycheck |
A coalition of labor unions, churches and community groups seeks Jobs with Justice |
Jul |
Playing Hardball |
The Coalition Against Public Funding for Stadiums wants a public vote on the Cardinals' backroom stadium deal |
Aug |
Metropolis at the Crossroads |
Thoughts on the future of the civic organization from its new president |
Sep |
Restructure, Rebuild, Reform |
One of the newest SLPS Board members sounds off on a frustrating first five months |
Oct |
Greenways, Here We Come |
What's long and green and a great place to watch fireworks? |
Nov |
World Peace and a Large Popcorn |
Sure, it's only the movies, but the cinematic offerings at the St. Louis International Film Festival can do their part to help increase cultural understanding in a confusing world |
Dec |
It Sure Beats An Extra Milk Bone |
Dog parks in St. Louis could be man's best friend's best friend |