Coffee Lovers Rejoice: Two for One Deal at Starbucks

The coffee giant is offering two holiday drinks for the price of one from Thursday through Sunday.

New Business Makes 'Bow-tiful' Gifts

A Eureka mom and her friend launch new fashion accessory system.

Cupcake War: Food Truck Bans Frost Vendor

Long-standing ordinances in Eureka and other municipalities that ban peddling mean the mobile cupcake van from Chesterfield bakery Sarah's Cake Stop's is not an allowed activity. This week, the shop's owners elicited empathy from customers on Facebook.

Bank Transfer Day Pumps Credit Unions With $49 Million

More than 7,100 members switched to Missouri credit unions, such as Vantage in Eureka, in the past six weeks.

Wildwood Pet Lovers Have Fun Preparing for Parade

PHOTO GALLERY: Pet lovers united last Monday to launch Wildwood's first-ever Halloween pet parade and costume contest. Thanks so much to the event's partners and pet-related business vendors.

Pumpkin Family Mobile at Auto Body Business

Selbert's Auto Body customers were greeted by thematic creatures recently.

Wildwood Hotel Welcomes Pets

Speak to Wildwood Hotel representative at the Patch Pet Party in Wildwood Town Center between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday for the Halloween pet parade and contest. Win trophies and prizes -- lots of pet-related giveaways, treats and candy for humans!

Mercy Moves into Eureka

CHECK PHOTO GALLERY TO SEE INSIDE OFFICE: Eureka and surrounding patients now have a new family medicine clinic available.

Spiders Attack Business

HALLOWEEN SIGHTING: One Wildwood business owner couldn't hardly wait until Halloween so she could put up a certain decoration.

Eureka Railroad Crossing Blocked

Union Pacific workers in Eureka have the main road to downtown (Old Town) blocked until sometime late afternoon while they redo the sides to the motorist crossing.

Senior Housing Project to Create 600 Local Jobs

The $48.7-million project will add 80 apartments to Laclede Groves, a Lutheran Senior Services retirement community in Webster Groves.

Patients First Health Care Hires New CFO

Rene Crosswhite became the new chief financial officer for the health care organization headquartered in Washington, MO, and servicing east central Missouri residents through 21 patients centers, including one in Eureka.

Cold or Allergies: Which is it?

Fall has arrived, and so have fall colds and allergies. But how do sufferers find out what is causing symptoms, such as sneezing, coughing and runny nose? Allergist Dr. Jeremy Katcher of Patients First Health Care provides tips regarding both.

Football Tailgate Party Held at Bank

PHOTOS: Were you at the annual tailgate party on Friday hosted by Farmers & Merchants Bank in Eureka? Then you, too, can add photos to this set.

Eureka Football Tailgate Party is Tonight at Bank

Farmers & Merchants Bank in Eureka again will host a fall football-related parking lot party on Friday evening.

Fright Fest at Six Flags Starts Today, Plus Area's Haunted Houses

Get Thrills and Chills at St. Louis Area Haunted Houses -- Patch rounds up some of the spookiest haunts in town.

Cancer-Fighting Bagels are Back

Pink Ribbon Bagels — a favorite, annual item from Saint Louis Bread Co. — became available this week. A portion of each purchase goes toward breast cancer research.

Activities, Booths at BBQ Bash in Wildwood

PHOTO GALLERY: Here's a second photo dedication to the 7th annual St. Louis Home Fires BBQ Bash held Sept. 24-25 in Wildwood. This one emphasizes some of the businesses, activities and entertainment available to attendees.

Celebrate Coffee Today: Toasting Joy of Java

More than 150 million Americans drink coffee every day -- but perhaps more consumption of the beverage is occurring today, National Coffee Day.

Spooner's Frozen Custard Brightens Eureka's Skyline

A new, large outdoor icon now marks a local place for fresh, frozen custard as well as emphasizing Eureka as a "destination" from Interstate 44.

New Chiropractic Practice to Open

The public is invited to a grand opening Saturday at Chiropractic of Wildwood. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and includes photo ops with Fred Bird!

First China-Hub Flight Occurs at Lambert Airport

St. Louis County Economic Council announces Friday that weekly shipments make round trips to Shanghai.

Wildwood Businessman Named to Bank Board

Craig Taylor is president and CEO of all area U-Gas and Dirt Cheap storefronts. The Wildwood resident also added some new responsibilities to his work day.

Wildwood Pub & Grill Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

PHOTO GALLERY: West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at Wildwood Pub & Grill for the restaurant's outdoor patio.

Updating Insurance Good Step for New Year

An independent insurance agent in Wildwood recommends several insurable components to check before getting too deep into 2012. She represents polices from companies such as Progressive, Allstate, Travelers, The Hartford, State Auto and Safeco Insurance.

Tax Preparers Gear Up For Rush

IRS representative advises filing early and electronically, and local firms are eager to help make that mid-April deadline. Get free Wal-Mart gift card worth $25 with paid tax preparation from Jackson Hewitt.

Patients First Addresses Impact of Health Care Reform

Leaders of Patients First Health Care announce a three-step approach to getting ahead of business challenges. The plan includes reducing the organization's workforce by 5 percent.

GameStop to Open Soon in Eureka

According to a GameStop spokesman, the company will be hiring "several" full- and part-time employees.

Wildwood Twins Learn On-the-Job Business Skills

Lafayette High teens operate the PM Barbecue booth at Wildwood Farmers' Market. "We didn't know that there even were any homeless people in Wildwood."

McDonald's Completes Move Across Manchester, Honors Pond Elementary

The newly-built McDonald's in Ellisville, which replaces the restaurant's previous neighboring location, officially opened on Thursday. Pond Elementary got a McTreat during it.

Bank to Hold Annual Tailgate Party

Farmers & Merchants Bank in Eureka again will host a football-related parking lot party this fall.

Great Sandwich Showdown is Up

The 2011 Saint Louis Bread Co. Great Sandwich Showdown is officially open for contestants.

Eureka Market Closes

After serving the community for nearly two decades, Eureka Market is selling its last groceries. Formerly known as Sav-A-Lot and before that, IGA, there goes an independent grocery business.

Best Places to Live: Where are We?

CNNMoney just released the top 100 U.S. cities in which to live, but why aren't Eureka and Wildwood on the list? This is one in a continuing series on the state of the American Dream in Eureka and Wildwood.

Save Half on Working Women's Survival Show

If you can attend the St. Louis Working Women's Survival Show on Feb. 24, you can pick up a coupon for half off the ticket at both McDonald's restaurants in Eureka. This annual event has been nicknamed the "Ultimate Girl's Day Out."

Walgreens Stocks Back-To-School Supplies

Both Wildwood and Eureka Walgreens' stores are ready with back-to-school supplies. Find out about Buy 1/Get 1 deals, where you can find coupons and what cool new gadgets there are this year.

Classic Cuisine Comes to Wildwood

The new Letty Lou's Cafe at the corner of Clayton and Strecker serves American favorites with old-fashioned service.

School Supplies Shopping Nears

The Back-To-School state sales tax holiday is Aug. 5-7. Eureka and Wildwood are participating, but see which neighboring municipalities are not.

Rockwood Guns 'Shoots' for New Business

Rockwood Guns is a new Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer located in Eureka. Ask them about their classes, too.

Patch Places: How to Use

Saying an online goodbye to a local restaurant in Eureka prompted a reminder about the benefits of the Patch business directory now called "Places." You can rate local entities, services and products.