Flooding on Manchester Road Discussed by Brentwood Committee

The Brentwood Redevelopment Corporation discussed plans to alleviate flooding issues during a meeting on Tuesday.

Update: Chris Seemayer is Still Collecting Benefits from Brentwood

Former Brentwood city administrator Chris Seemayer forfeited $30,000 of his sick days and vacation pay to reimburse Brentwood's legal fees.

Seemayer Given Probation, No Prison Time

The former Brentwood city administrator faced sentencing in a federal courthouse on Wednesday afternoon.

Chris Seemayer Sentenced to 5 Years Probation

Former Brentwood city administrator Chris Seemayer was sentenced on Wednesday afternoon.

Brentwood Awaits Word from Drury on Economic Incentives

The city's redevelopment corporation agreed Tuesday to act quickly but thoroughly as the hotel project moves forward.

Maplewood Residents Appointed to Advise on Deer Creek Redevelopment

Three residents were appointed to a commission that will advise Maplewood City Council on whether the city should use tax-increment financing to redevelop the vacant building in Maplewood.

Former Brentwood City Administrator Scheduled for Sentencing Wednesday

In court documents, Seemayer's attorney asks for mandated treatment for a gambling addiction instead of prison time.

William Lacy Clay Honors Brentwood Students With Appointments

Two students were appointed to the Congressional Youth Cabinet of Missouri.

Opinion: Seemayer's Actions Embarrassed Brentwood

In this Letter to the Editor, a Brentwood resident shares her feelings on former Brentwood city administrator Chris Seemayer, who is scheduled for sentencing this week.

Mitt Romney Gains Fans in St. Louis

The former Massachusetts governor announced a raft of endorsements from Missouri political figures, including a number from the St. Louis area.

Mary Lowe Awarded Century Home Plaque in Brentwood

The plaque recognizes the home's historical significance.

Stop Sign at Bridgeport/High School Draws Aldermanic Attention

The Public Safety Committee is divided on whether the stop sign should become permanent or be removed altogether.

Traffic Alert: Barack Obama, St. Louis Cardinals in Downtown St. Louis

Area drivers should expect possible traffic delays to and from downtown St. Louis Tuesday with the Cardinals playoff game taking place during a campaign visit from President Obama.

Ann Wagner, Ed Martin to Meet in Saturday Debate

The 2nd District candidates are set to debate each other this week.

Tax Hike Approved in MRH School District

Residential property owners will see an increase on their tax bills, but the property tax rate was lowered for personal and commercial property owners.

Some Property Taxes Lowered for Maplewood Homeowners

Maplewood City Council approved a rollback in property taxes.

Maplewood Firefighters Will Breathe Easier

Maplewood City Council approved the purchase of 12 new self contained breathing apparatuses.

The Crow's Nest Restaurant to Open Soon

Maplewood's newest restaurant will move into the spot left vacant by The Red Lion's closing.

Speed Humps to Slow Traffic on Flora Avenue

After the no right-turn from Arbor onto Flora was removed, speed humps will help control traffic speed.

Hot Summer Causes Sewer Lateral Problems in Maplewood

The hot, dry summer was tough on some laterals built with old Maplewood houses.

Widening of Manchester Road Could Continue West

Maplewood City Council offered preliminary approval of the expansion during Tuesday night's regularly-scheduled meeting.

Tax Hike Approved by Brentwood School Board

Since last year, assessed valuation has dropped $8 million in Brentwood.

Roy Blunt Backs Mitt Romney

Missouri's highest-ranking elected Republican has thrown his support behind the former Massachusetts governor.

CORRECTION: Property Tax Hike Proposed by Brentwood School District

The school board will meet Tuesday night to vote on a new rate.

Fees at The Heights to Increase Next Year

The Richmond Heights City Council approved the hike during a meeting last week.

Brentwood Halts Labor Attorney's Check

The city is waiting for labor attorney Chris Hesse to submit documents regarding multiple legal matters.

St. Louis County Budget Talks Continue

The talks follow County Executive Charlie Dooley's abandonment of a property tax increase proposal.

Family Courts Building Would Require Bond Issue

The council will consider whether to put a bond issue before voters as early as April that would fund the construction of a new St. Louis County Family Court Center in Clayton.

MRH District Goals Include Home Visits, Foreign Language

An update was presented to the MRH Board of Education last Thursday.

Drug Testing in Brentwood Schools? School Board Weighs In

A disagreement about how prevalent drugs are in Brentwood schools was highlighted during a Brentwood Board of Education discussion on Tuesday night.

CORRECTION: Brentwood Property Tax Rate Lower Than Expected

Homeowners will see a smaller increase than previously approved by the Ways and Means Committee.

MRH Construction Advances; Sale Yields $950K Savings

Updates on the construction of a courtyard and parking lot at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School happened during Thursday's meeting of the MRH Board of Education.

Brentwood Government Target of Post-Dispatch Editorial

An editorial on Friday attacked the city for not initially releasing a document later proclaimed to be an open record by the courts.

Martin Bakes While Wagner Gets Birthday Pitch

The Patch Politics Report offers you a weekly update on goings-on in the Missouri political environment.

Carnahan Fights to Keep Maplewood Post Office Open

The congressman called the Maplewood branch a "pillar" of community.

CORRECTION: Maplewood Aims to Lower Property Taxes

If all goes as planned, residents would see a tax break for third consecutive year.

Marietta Parking Lot Focus of Council Discussion

Options to shield nearby homes from headlights on parking lot could boost landscape costs.

Deer Creek Center Redevelopment Moves Ahead

A pre-funding agreement between the Summit Development Group and the City of Maplewood was established on Tuesday.

MRH School Board Agenda: Construction Updates, Bond Sale

The Maplewood Richmond Heights Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Maplewood Residents Respond: Keep Our Post Office

Residents and business owners filled city hall to send their message to the postmaster of St. Louis.