Financing For Deer Creek Center on Tuesday’s City Council Agenda

The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood City Hall.

Report Suggests Better Internal Controls in Brentwood Government

Some of the recommendations have already been implemented, city administrator Bola Akande said.

GOP Senate Candidates Tangle Over Medicare

Rep. Todd Akin (R-Wildwood) caused a stir with statements he made at a Fulton campaign event on the government health care program.

Brentwood Boulevard Scheduled for 2015 Maintenace

A St. Louis County traffic and public works departments official responds to a Patch article that quotes Mayor Pat Kelly's concerns about the state of Brentwood Boulevard.

Dooley Scraps Tax Increase Proposal

The change of course appears to have cooled tensions between St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and members of the St. Louis County Council.

Brentwood Boulevard Discussed at County Council

Mayor Pat Kelly drafted a letter that was presented to St. Louis County Council on Tuesday.

Outside Firm to Help With Superintendent Search

The process will be similar to when Dr. Penberthy was hired nine years ago.

Brentwood to Install Time Clocks

A new system will keep track of hours worked by city employees.

Superintendent Search on Brentwood School Board Agenda

The school board is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday night.

CORRECTION: With Declining Home Values, Brentwood Might Hike Property Taxes

A property tax hike gained preliminary approval, but the bill requires final approval from the Brentwood Board of Aldermen.

Postal Service Seeks Maplewood Input

A survey mailed to Maplewood residents asked for input before any potential closure takes place.

Congressman Carnahan at a Crossroads

As U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan continues to be questioned about his political future, the political landscape is littered with pitfalls.

New Tornado Sirens to be Tested Monday

St. Louis County plans to test its new $7.5 million emergency system.

Brentwood Will Outline Specific Expenses in 2012 Budget

Operating with a line-item budget is a best practice that the city previously failed to follow, city administrator Bola Akande said.

Dooley Defends Tax Increase Proposal

But the St. Louis County executive's plan received a largely chilly reception from members of the St. Louis County Council on Tuesday.

Rec Center Debate Remains Stagnant

After approving a plan in April to seek a $9 million bond issue, the Brentwood Public Works Committee asks for an update.

Brentwood Sues Post-Dispatch Regarding Sunshine Law

The case follows the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's story on Brentwood firefighters receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in undeserved overtime pay.

Traffic on Eulalie/Rosalie Gains Aldermanic Attention

The Brentwood residential streets could be targets of future traffic studies.

Maplewood's Goals? Better Roads and Parking

Maplewood City Council set long-range goals for the city during a workshop on Tuesday night.

Brentwood to Hire Director to Oversee Finances

The new position will run a restructured finance department in the city.

Aldermen Reject Reducing Length of Terms

Less than a year after Brentwood voters approved extending aldermanic terms from two to four years, Ward 3 Alderman Andrew Leahy sought a change in term lengths.

Brentwood Hires Another Labor Attorney

The Brentwood Board of Aldermen approved an agreement to hire a second labor attorney at $285 per hour.

Alderman Leahy Calls for Two-Year Terms

Less than a year after Brentwood voters approved the extension of aldermanic terms from two to four years, Ward 3 Alderman Andrew Leahy seeks a change.

Patch Picks: Five Ways Your City is Going Green

This week we look at sustainable efforts being made in Maplewood and Brentwood.

MRH Superintendent: MAP Scores Leave "A Lot to Celebrate"

But scores in communication arts dropped for some students groups from the previous school year.

Social Media Law Gets MRH School Board Attention

The Maplewood Richmond Heights Board of Education on Thursday discussed how and when to make policies that meet the requirements of a new Missouri law governing educators' use of social media.

State Senator for Maplewood Brentwood Might be Moved

John Lamping could represent southwest Missouri when legislative lines are redrawn.

New Brentwood Officials Take Oaths of Office

The ceremony occurred at the Brentwood Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday.

Brentwood Superintendent Announces Retirement

Dr. Charles Penberthy started in Brentwood in the 2003 school year.

Brentwood Residents Seek Answers From Aldermen

Eight residents spoke during a public comment period at a Brentwood Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday night.

Alderman: "I Want to Slam My Head Through a Wall"

On Monday night, the Brentwood Board of Aldermen held its eighth closed meeting since March. Ward 1 Alderman Anthony Harper elaborates on his frustrations.

South County Connector Draws More Opposition

The Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen also oppose any roadway connector.

Carolyn Brown Honored for Years of Service

Brown worked for the city for 33 years.

County Experiences High Rate of Home Value Appeals

St. Louis County needs more money allocated to pay for an increase in office hours during appeals hearings, County Executive Charlie Dooley said.

Tailgating Area Disappears as Manchester Widens

A road improvement project increases safety, but some say at a cost.

No Right-Turn Sign on Arbor Might Be Removed

Maplewood City Council offered preliminary approval on Tuesday night.

Possible Post Office Closing Draws Council Attention

At its meeting Tuesday night, Maplewood City Council passed a resolution to protest the potential closure of the Maplewood Post Office.

No Right-Turn Sign Among Council Agenda Items

The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Maplewood City Hall.

After Citizen-led Effort, Brentwood City Hall Calls for State Audit

The city sent a press release on Monday that called for a state audit of its finances to "restore confidence in our city government."

State Audit Drive Supported by 1,000 Brentwood Residents

Two weeks ago, residents Maureen Saunders and Julie Pozzo started collecting signatures for a petition to audit Brentwood's finances. They've tallied nearly 1,000 signatures since then.