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Former Crestwood, Mo. Mall Site Reemerging as Mixed-Use Development
CRESTWOOD, Mo. – A 47-acre site that had long been home to Crestwood Plaza in south St. Louis County is being reimagined. A total of 81 families will eventually live in single-family homes at the site, with a full-service grocery store, restaurant and retail space and public gathering spaces augmenting the new Crestwood Crossing development.
Former alderman reflects on time in office
Former Crestwood Ward 2 Alderman Justin Charboneau’s three terms on the board were undoubtedly successful. Elected in 2015 at the age of 31, Charboneau helped turn Crestwood into the municipality it is today. Nearly a decade ago, though, Charboneau was unsure if he would even run. “I was involved...
St. Louis County woman sentenced for helping son fake disability
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman was sentenced for helping her son fake a disability for more than 13 years. Court documents say Zella Rives, 57, supported her son’s false claim about a mental disability from 2010 to 2013 by concealing his lies and acting as a representative payee for him. She allegedly confirmed her son, Gino Rives’,36, eligibility in 2019, keeping his ownership of multiple houses and cars, his ability to earn money and his relationship with his girlfriend.
Missouri's senior tax credit is now easier to access for St. Louis County residents
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis County Council passed legislation this Tuesday removing barriers to the state's Senior Tax Credit program. That program gives seniors and disabled individuals a credit for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they paid for the year. The credit is for up to $750 for renters and up to $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home.
St. Louis Public Schools students will use MetroBus, carpools and taxis to get to school
Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified a school board member who spoke at Tuesday's meeting. Board member Natalie Vowell said she is concerned about having children ride with drivers who don't have a commercial license. The St. Louis Public Schools system does not have bus drivers to transport...
100s of Concerts this August Across St. Louis
Like concerts? Live in the St. Louis region? You’re in luck. This August and September is chock full of a crazy amount of concerts all around town that cover about every genre of music out there. The hardest part is figuring out which ones to see. Forget about sleeping — or sleeping much either of these months.
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