Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Maplewood, Brentwood and Nearby

Job openings this week include real estate specialist at Lutheran Senior Services and sales associate at Massage Envy.

Police: Driver had Marijuana and Handgun in Maplewood

Also, a car was reported broken into by burning its roof.

Fraud Policy on Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Considered by Brentwood Aldermen

The Brentwood Board of Aldermen will also continue work on the 2013 budget.

QuikTrip Referendum Process Begins, Here's How it Works

QuikTrip Referendum Process Begins, Here's How it Works

Top Maplewood-Brentwood Patch Stories in November: Ambulance Driver, Jumpin Jupiter, QuikTrip

The top article was helped by national exposure.

Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest To Win $100,000 For Your Public School

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Maplewood Mayor: School Board Made it Clear QT Discussion Was Over

Mayor James White said closing Martini Drive to through traffic needs to be done whether or not QuikTrip is built.

12 Open Houses in Zip Codes 63143 and 63144

In the market for a home? There's plenty in Maplewood and Brentwood with open houses this weekend.

Jumpin Jupiter Stays Open, State Taxes Paid at Last Minute

A fax from Jefferson City hit Maplewood City Hall late today.

Maplewood's Acero In Zagat 2013 Survey

Acero made the Zagat top 10 restaurants in St. Louis.

Model Trains Run In Citizens National Since 1989

The club sets up the "S" Gauge train set each holiday season.

Proposed Promenade Redevelopment Requires Shane Co. Demolition

Planning and Zoning met Wednesday to determine if parking will be adequate.

QuikTrip Relocation Ordinance, Completed, Signed

The as-amended and passed ordinance was signed on Thursday. A PDF file of the complete ordinance is included.

Jumpin Jupiter Can Open Tonight, Probably For the Last Time

Since owner Jim Callahan wasn't at the revocation hearing, legally there's no proof he knows about it.

Jumpin Jupiter Performers on Stage Wednesday Night Rehearsing for Final Show?

Chairs were on the tables, but performers were on the stage Wednesday night. Owner Jim Callahan said on Facebook they are open, despite the business license revocation Tuesday night.

Penzeys Spices Completes Expansion in Maplewood

Penzeys added 1,500 square feet to its store on Manchester Road.

Two Brentwood School Board Terms Expire in 2013, Both Plan to Run Again

Chris Jones, the current president and Regina Gahr will run to maintain their seats.

Maplewood Firefighter is Honored at Council Meeting

John Patterson is retiring after 34 1/2 years as a firefighter.

What Time is the Powerball Drawing in Missouri?

If you had the winning Powerball numbers, how would you spend the $550 million jackpot?

Lanes to be Closed Each Direction on I-70 Downtown on Thursday

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports on the St. Louis work zones for Nov. 29-Dec. 5.

Maplewood-Brentwood Restaurants on Facebook

Maplewood-Brentwood Patch Facebook shares its list of Liked restaurants.

Peanut Butter Plant to Starbucks, Whole Foods Shut Down by FDA

The Sunland Inc. plant that distributes products to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target and others is linked to Salmonella contamination that made at least 41 people ill in 20 states.

Good Enough to Eat: The Ritz-Carlton Creates Gingerbread Arch

The Clayton hotel is also selling gingerbread cookies to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

QuikTrip Passes, But Citizen Referendum Looms

The measure passed with one dissenting vote.

Owner is a No Show at Jumpin' Jupiter License Revocation Hearing

On Tuesday, Jumpin' Jupiter lost its license to do business in Maplewood.

2 MRH School Board Terms to Expire, Current Members Will Run

Seats held by Brooke Rintoul and Nelson Mitten will be up for election in April 2013.

Five Places to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in St. Louis

A number of area tree farms offer a classic tree-cutting holiday experience in December 2012.

Maplewood Council: QuikTrip, Sandwich Shop, up for Final Votes

The Maplewood City Council meets tonight, here's the agenda.

Pan D'Olive Opens on McCausland

The menu has mostly Italian dishes, with some Turkish thrown in.

Cars Broken Into on Big Bend, Drury, and Kennsington, in Maplewood

Maplewood Police also report a man is suspected of hitting his girlfriend in the 2100 block of Bellevue Avenue.

Brentwood Chief Wants Force to be Certified Fit

Chief Disbennett said when a resident calls for an officer, she can't choose the fittest one to come.

Brentwood Police Chief Wants More Officers, But Not at the Cost of Raises

Chief Disbennett said city employees wouldn't be happy with him if they lost raises because of him.

Mildred Anita Ballak Obituary

Mildred Anita Ballak, of Maplewood, died on Nov. 21.

Jumpin' Jupiter Accused of Sales Tax Non-Payment

It's not the first time the Maplewood club has been in financial trouble.

Holiday Package Shipping Deadlines for Christmas 2012

Want those cards and packages to arrive in time for Christmas? Find out the drop-dead dates from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS.

Five Places to See Holiday Lights in St. Louis

Check out this round up of places to see some holiday lights displays.

Open Houses in Zip Codes 63143 and 63144, Nov. 25 and 27

In the market for a home? Here's some in Maplewood and Brentwood with open houses this weekend.

5 Attempted Thefts from Macy's, in Purse, Stroller, Diaper Bag

Also a fired Dillard's employee wouldn't leave until security escorted him out.

7 Unusual Things at Walmart To Hang on Your Christmas Tree

What's Christmas without a moose hanging on your tree?

Happy Thanksgiving, Folks! What are You Grateful For?

Family and community are the big ones for this Patch editor.