Political Potpourri: Redistricting Earthquake Shakes Up Plans

Incumbents scrambling to avoid primaries, at least in the St. Louis area.

Shrewsbury Considering Increased Business Fees for Licenses, Permits

A 20 percent increase in business license fees could generate an additional $40,000 of revenue for the in-the-red city.

Compromise Reached: All Parks to Stay Open

County Executive Charlie Dooley said all St. Louis County Parks will remain open.

State Rep. Scott Sifton Running in New 93rd District

Redistricting put Sifton and Rep. Genise Montecillo in the same district, but they have resolved the overlap.

St. George Write-Ins Fined for Missing Disclaimers

April's write-In candidates, including the mayor, were fined $100 for not including "paid for by" on some campaign materials.

Waiting on County, St. George May Officially Dissolve Dec. 31

The election results have been certified in favor of disincorporation

Political Potpourri: The Great Shift

This week is also about movement as Ed Martin thinks about his next move and new state legislative maps cause some chaos.

Dooley Demands Stenger's Apology For Radio Show Remarks

Stenger said he did not say anything insulting.

County Budget Committee Discusses Alternatives to Closing Parks

A special committee met Tuesday to brainstorm the 2012 proposed budget.

Budget Debate Heats Between County Executive and Council Chair

The 2012 budget must be passed before Dec. 31.

Kenrick TIF Hearing Canceled Pending Late Site Changes

The public hearing set for Wednesday will be rescheduled again with several weeks notice.

Commentary: Kenrick Redevelopment Shifts Tax Burden to the Poor

Is it fair for low-income Walmart shoppers to pay for the cost of Shrewsbury services?

Political Potpourri: Map-Making Isn't Always Pretty

CNN special looks into the redrawing of congressional lines.

Shrewsbury Struggles to Find Budget Cuts

Board of Aldermen met for the second of three work sessions to discuss the budget for the 2012 fiscal year.

Special Committee Questions County Budget Estimates

A special budget committee met Monday to look at the 2012 recommended St. Louis County budget.

Green Park Turns Down Expansion Plan for Sports Training Facility

In tie-breaking vote, mayor says the businesses location in an industrial park requires a further review of the city's comprehensive plan for the area.

Closing Parks Is Part of National Trend

The County Council's special budget committee meets Monday for the first time to see if the budget can be balanced without closing 23 parks.

Political Potpourri: Pundits Skeptical of Gingrich Rise

Former House Speaker gains in the polls as alternatives to Romney falter.

Traffic Ahead: Trouble with Trucks

Here's a look at this week's Traffic Troublemakers and the latest road closures and construction projects in the area.

State and County May Team Up to Save Some Parks

Nixon announced possible joint management as a solution to Dooley's parks-closing proposals.

Residents to Dooley: "Hands Off Our Parks"

More than 60 people spoke at the public hearing on the recommended 2012 county budget.

Promoting Jobs Act, White House Green Chief Tours Bayless

The President’s principal environmental adviser lauded Bayless High School’s energy efficiency.

Park Supporters to Rally at County Council

County Executive Charlie Dooley said he hopes all the parks can be kept open through partnerships with the municipalities, welfare groups and the state.

Political Potpourri: Mr. Self-Destruct?

Texas Gov. Rick Perry's debate woes continue, prompting questions about whether he will last in the presidential race.

Changes Coming to Kenrick Site Plan Stymie TIF Commission Inquiries

Parties involved in the Walmart-anchored redevelopment answered some, but not all, of the TIF commission’s questions on Wednesday.

Residents Support County Parks at Council Meeting

More than 60 attended the county council meeting Tuesday, with 10 speaking about the parks.

St. George Disincorporation Passes

The city’s business will soon be St. Louis County’s knot to unravel.

‘Save Our Parks’ Petition Hits 2,000 Signatures

The petition was launched after County Exec Charlie Dooley proposed closing 19 parks.

E. coli Update: 30 Confirmed Cases

The total number of confirmed E. coli cases connected to the St. Louis area outbreak has reached 30, but food samples are testing negative for the bacteria.

Election Day: St. George Votes on Disincorporation

The disincorporation measure needs to get 60 percent of the vote to disband the municipality.

St. Louis Area E. Coli Cases Increase, Still No Source

As local and state health officials investigate an E. coli outbreak, two new cases are reported, but food from local salad bars is testing negative for the bacteria.

Political Potpourri: Cain Feels Pain After 'Politico' Report

The Georgia businessman's lack of elected experience may be bad omen.

In Their Own Words: Alderman Kauffmann 'On 50-Yard Line' on Walmart

In the fourth article in a series by Patch, Ward I Alderman Elmer Kauffmann explains his position concerning the controversial Kenrick Plaza redevelopment.

Petition Launches to Save County Parks

More than 100 people have signed the online petition asking county government officials not to close parks to cut the budget.

Schnucks Salad Bars Focus of E. Coli Investigation, But Testing Negative

Health officials confirm that Schnucks salad bars are a focus of their E. coli investigation, but so far, food samples have tested negative for the bacteria.

Proposed County Budget Would Close Two Affton Parks

County Executive Charlie Dooley proposed closing 19 county parks and a community center to help cut $10 million from his 2012 budget.

Filing Begins for Missouri Presidential Primary

Amid questions about whether the primary will amount to anything, supporters of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney threw his name into contest.

Political Potpourri: Wagner Haul Raises Eyebrows

Wagner campaign responds to speculation from Politico that she may switch races.

Grantwood Village Approves Pet Chickens—With Restrictions

The Board of Trustees decided Tuesday to allow residents to raise up to four hens.

Roadwork Continues in Green Park as New Bridge Opens

Kohrs Lane from Green Park Road will be closed starting Wednesday.