It's Brentwood Optimist BBQ Time

Come by for a barbeque dinner and a joke.

Maplewood Restaurant Named "2012 Restaurant of the Year" by St. Louis Magazine

Home Wine Kitchen was honored last year too. It made the top this year.

Healthy Living Can Prevent Breast Cancer: Mid-County Resources

Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around the Mid-County area to help you stay healthy.

MRH Middle School Principal Robert Dillon Named an 'Emerging Leader'

Dillon is recognized as a top educator under 40, worldwide.

Brentwood Drury Hotel to Break Ground in Spring 2013

City Administrator Bola Akande had no word on what restaurant will be on the site.

Following 14 Violent Crimes, Brentwood Police Chief Recommends More Officers

The police chief told the Brentwood Public Safety Committee violent crimes are how people get killed.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday

St. Louis County Police Department officers will join Drug Enforcement Administration officials in collecting and destroying unused and unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday. Maplewood Police Department is a collecting point.

Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Events in Mid-County

From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in the mid-St. Louis County area.

Rams and Cardinals Fans Shouldn't be Slowed by MoDOT Weekend Work

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports on St. Louis work zones for September 27 - October 3.

Free Coffee in Maplewood for National Coffee Day 2012

Brentwood's Saint Louis Bread Co. sells the most coffee of any of its cafes in the St. Louis area.

Fozzie's Withdraws Plan for Second Sandwich Shop

The Richmond Heights business had explored the possibility of opening a location in Crestwood.

Man Shot in Rock Hill 'Suffered Mental Breakdown,' Father Says

Kevin Worley, a suspect in Friday's Rock Hill home invasion, was fatally shot by police Wednesday at a Rock Hill gas station. The man's father called KMOV-TV saying his son was "suffering from a mental breakdown."

MRH Middle School Students Explore MetroLink

The day trip was featured in a MetroLink blog.

Brentwood Library Director: Missouri Law Stated They Had to Take Full Amount Voted On

Brentwood Library Director Vicki Woods said nobody in the city had experience with raising the library tax rate, and there was lots of confusion.

Food Trucks May Be in Maplewood by November

The Maplewood city manager will have a food truck ordinance for the council to vote on at the next meeting.

Banned Books Week: Brentwood Library Book on Gay Marriage is Contested

Censorship is alive and well, as highlighted by Banned Books Week. The Maplewood and Brentwood library directors try to have books for everyone.

Maplewood's City Attorney Recognized as Best in St. Louis

A peer-reviewed publication named Craig Biesterfeld the best in St. Louis for land use law.

QuikTrip Bill Gets Yes Votes in Second Reading, Could Pass at Next Meeting

The Maplewood City Council considered amending the bill, but in the end voted on it unchanged.

MRH Football Win, From Perryville Viewpoint

Maplewood Richmond Heights football beat Perryville at Perryville last Friday. Perryvillenews.com covered the game.

Maplewood Council Bans Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination

The council passed the bill Tuesday night, in spite of fears of council members, including the mayor, that the law could be taken advantage of.

Tri-City Garage Sale: Post Your Items on Patch!

The sale is October 6. Post an event on Patch and tell your neighbors what you're selling!

Visions for Vacancies: In The Heart of Maplewood

What should go here, in the middle of Maplewood's business district?

Brentwood's Trails System to Expand

The Brentwood Recreation Center may the the center of a system of trails.

Brentwood Debaters Going to Notre Dame This Week

Four seniors from the Brentwood debate team are taking advantage of a new opportunity.

Holy Smokes, Batman—It's National Comic Book Day 2012!

Whether you love Spiderman, X-men or Batman, be sure to geek out with your favorite comics on this holiday.

Brentwood Marching Band Plays Halftime, Competes

This is the first year Brentwood has had a competitive field marching band.

QuikTrip Relocation May Come One Meeting Closer to Law Tonight

Also, sexual orientation discrimination bill is up for its final vote, and food trucks will be discussed again.

Sam's Club Ex-Employee Arrested, Suspected of Issuing Bogus Gift Cards

The Maplewood Sam's Club ex-employee faces up to 20 years imprisonment, if convicted.

Protesters Denounce Akin for Stance on Women's Health

Voters lined a Kirkwood street Monday afternoon to express their distate for the U.S. Senate candidate and local representative.

Man Suspected of Stealing Camera from Sutton Blvd. Business, and More from Maplewood Police

Two arrests for suspicion of shoplifting from Maplewood Commons businesses.

Chris Carpenter Opening Day, at The Post

The Cardinals were tied with Atlanta in the National League wild card race at the start of the game against the Cubs.

4 Brentwood Debaters Ranked in Top 25 in District

Four seniors on the Brentwood debate team are ranked at the top.

Open Houses This Weekend in Zip Codes 63143 and 63144

In the market for a home? Here are some in the Maplewood-Brentwood area with open houses this weekend.

Schlafly Bottleworks Gardeners Talk Shop

Two gardeners work the plot, and they both say fall is a great time for plants.

Brentwood Police Arrest Suspected Shoplifters at Promenade

Brentwood police report the following calls for service from Sept. 13 - 20.

Brentwood Football Makes It 3 In Row

The Eagles finished strong in a win over visiting Cuba.

Maplewood Band THE CROWD Show for a Good Cause!

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Presents Online Seminar on What is New in Genetics and Parkinson’s on Tuesday, September 25

Timmermann Group Partners with St. Louis Fitness Factory to Launch Company Wellness Program

Lend a Hand to Your Public Lands, Sat. Sept. 29th