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City of St. Louis to Host Open House on Flash Flooding Recovery Funds
The City of St. Louis's Community Development Administration (CDA) is set to host two community engagement events aimed at discussing long-term flood recovery efforts in the region. The events will focus on the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, following severe storms and flash floods that hit the area in July 2022.The first event, a Community Open House, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wohl Recreation Center. City staff will provide presentations at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM, allowing residents to...
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The City of Saint Louis Department of Public Safety Names Ed Ware as New Building Commissioner
The City of Saint Louis has officially appointed Ed Ware as the new Building Commissioner, marking a significant moment for the department. Public Safety Director Charles E. Coyle, Sr., made the announcement to the building division staff, expressing his confidence in Mr. Ware's leadership abilities. Director Coyle stated, "This is a pivotal moment for the building division. With Mr. Ware's leadership and vision, the building division will continue on the right path forward."In response to his appointment, Ed Ware expressed his humility and enthusiasm, emphasizing his...
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Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Launches Stronger STL Website for ARPA Dollars Transparency
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones has unveiled the Stronger STL website, aimed at showcasing the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the City of St. Louis and providing support for residents and organizations. Speaking about the initiative, Mayor Jones emphasized, "The launch of this platform underscores our city's commitment to building a better St. Louis now and into the future." The website offers visibility into the deployment of funds to enhance community resilience.The Biden administration's allocation of $350 billion to state and local...
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SLATE Presents Accommodation for Success 2024: Bridging Opportunities for Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) has announced the upcoming event, Accommodation for Success '24, aimed at bridging opportunities for employers and job seekers with disabilities. Scheduled for March 22, 2024, at the St. Louis Community College - Forest Park Campus Student Center, the event is a collaborative effort with various workforce development boards.Fredrecka McGlown, Executive Director of SLATE, expressed the significance of the event, stating, "Each year, one of the Local Workforce Development Boards is charged with the task of leading this...
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SLATE Presents Accommodation for Success ’24: Bridging Opportunities for Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) has announced the upcoming event "Accommodation for Success '24," aimed at bridging opportunities for employers and job seekers with disabilities. Scheduled for March 22, 2024, at the St. Louis Community College - Forest Park Campus Student Center, the event will focus on educating employers and providing networking opportunities for job seekers committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.Fredrecka McGlown, Executive Director of SLATE, expressed the importance of the event, stating, "Each year, one of the...
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STL Releases Its Annual Report for 2023
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has recently released its 2023 State of STL Report. The report serves as a comprehensive overview of the airport's operations and data from the previous year.The report includes updates on various projects at STL, such as Boeing's expansion, the relocation of the airport's airfield maintenance building, and the progress towards a potential consolidated terminal. Additionally, the document highlights the new destinations that carriers will serve in STL's air service for 2024 and showcases the upcoming restaurants that will be...
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Comptroller Green Announces Publication of 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
St. Louis, Mar 11 2024 - The Office of Comptroller Darlene Green has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of St. Louis, offering insight into the city's financial status during the fiscal year 2023.The report, prepared in compliance with Article VIII Section 10 of the City Charter, adheres to the financial reporting standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. KPMG LLP, an independent certified public accounting firm,...
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City of St. Louis Recreation Division Opens 2024 Summer Camp Registration
The City of St. Louis Recreation Division has officially opened the registration for the 2024 summer camps. With limited slots available, interested individuals are encouraged to secure their spots promptly.According to the announcement, there will be two sessions for the summer camp program. The first session is scheduled to commence on June 3rd, with the second session kicking off on July 8th. All camp activities will take place at various recreation centers within the city.Young campers aged between 6 to 13 years old are welcome to participate in the engaging and...
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E-234 Business Earnings Tax Forms Available Exclusively Online
The 2023 tax year filing deadline is coming up on April 15th. All of the Collector of Revenue Earnings Tax forms you need can be found right here on our website. This includes the E-1 Individual Earnings Tax Return for wage and salary earners and the E-234 Business Earnings Tax Return for independent contractors, sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, and other businesses and self-employed individuals."This year, the Collector of Revenue will not mail blank E-234 forms to taxpayers active on our rolls to reduce the cost and environmental impact of printing,...
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Call for Artists: Murals, Mosaics, Bus Shelters, Basketball Court in St. Louis
Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) and the City of St. Louis Community Development Agency (CDA) are seeking local artists to design artwork for various public art projects in the Near North Side as part of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI).According to the announcement, "Residents indicated they wanted safer spaces to play, have fellowship and relax; cleaner and better streets; opportunities for meaningful careers that can sufficiently support families; good development of vacant land and buildings; and greater unity and collaboration between neighbors."The Call for...
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Call for Artists in St. Louis: Opportunity to Showcase Talent in Public Art Projects
Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) and the City of St. Louis Community Development Agency (CDA) are calling for local artists to participate in designing artwork for five unique public art projects in the Near North Side. The initiative, part of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI), aims to revitalize the neighborhood through creative expression.According to the announcement, an advisory group of Near North Side residents will review submissions and select finalists for each project. The selected artists will receive stipends and fees for their work on various art...
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Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs BB 174, Empowering Jeff-Vander-Lou and St. Louis Place Neighborhood Residents to Revitalize and Protect their Communities
Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones signed Board Bill 174, allowing for the economic redevelopment and revitalization of key neighborhoods around the new national geospatial-intelligence agency St. Louis site. Mayor Jones emphasized the significance of this bill by stating, "The signing of this bill is just one step in the city's long strides to bring economic revitalization to neighborhoods that have seen decades of neglect." She also addressed the residents directly, saying, "To the residents who are tired of seeing their neighborhood fall into disrepair - we hear you, and we...
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Applications for St. Louis Senior Property Tax Freeze Credit Now Live
Senior residents in St. Louis now have the opportunity to apply for a property tax freeze credit, aimed at providing financial relief to those facing the burden of rising property taxes. The credit, enacted by BB 141 (Schweitzer), is designed to protect senior citizens from being displaced due to escalating property values resulting from community and economic development efforts.Mayor Tishaura O. Jones expressed her support for the initiative, stating, "This property tax freeze is meant to protect senior St. Louis residents from being displaced due to rising property...
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City of St. Louis Department of Personnel to Hold Job Fairs to fill 300 Summer Positions
The City of St. Louis Department of Personnel has announced that it will be hosting two job fairs in an effort to fill 300 summer positions within the city. The job fairs are scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Wohl Recreation Center, and on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis - South City campus.According to a statement released by the Department of Personnel, the purpose of these job fairs is to provide job seekers with an opportunity to learn more about the available summer...
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Board of Aldermen Determined to Pass Meaningful Oversight of Surveillance Technology and Automated Traffic Enforcement
The Board of Aldermen in St. Louis is making strides towards passing legislation that aims to provide meaningful oversight of surveillance technology and automated traffic enforcement. The proposed bills have been a result of collaboration with various stakeholders, including residents, advocates, and experts, to ensure community voices are at the forefront of the law-making process.Alderman Shane Cohn, sponsor of Board Bills 105 and 106, emphasized the importance of addressing community concerns and providing additional resources to combat reckless driving. He stated,...
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Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Takes Action on Surveillance Transparency and Traffic Safety in St. Louis
Mayor Tishaura Jones, alongside Chief Robert Tracy and Public Safety Director Charles Coyle, made a significant move today by signing an Executive Order focused on surveillance technology transparency and accountability in St. Louis. The Mayor emphasized the importance of public safety, particularly on the streets, stating, "We have to do more now as a city to eliminate the culture of traffic violence that has taken too many lives and injured too many more."The Executive Order, numbered 78, sets forth various measures for the City of St. Louis Metropolitan Police...
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HUD awards St. Louis $25 million for flood relief
The City of St. Louis has been awarded a significant grant of $25,834,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to aid in the long-term recovery efforts following the devastating flash flooding that hit the region in the Summer of 2022. As part of the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, this funding is crucial for rebuilding and strengthening the resilience of the community and infrastructure.In a statement, Nahuel Fefer, the Executive Director of the City of St. Louis - Community Development Administration (CDA),...
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FDA Inspection: What type of Missouri companies were under most scrutiny during January?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food/Cosmetics companies from Missouri in January.
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Missouri: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Missouri in Q4 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Missouri during Q4 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Veterinary companies from Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2023.