Book Review: My Friends by Fredrik Backman
June 13, 2026
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Occasionally, books have a way of tapping into emotional wells that surprise us. My Friends by Fredrik Backman did just that for me. This book
Meet Chad Wallace
June 13, 2026
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Neighborhood Connector, Postman and So Much More Who walks or drives almost daily the 6000 and 6100 blocks of Waterman, McPherson, Kingsbury and Westminster wearing
Kids Corner – July 4 Star Craft
June 13, 2026
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The only thing better than fireworks is making them with your kids! All you need are cardboard, red, white and blue chalk, scissors and pencils
Outdoor Play Improves the Lives of Children Everywhere
June 13, 2026
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As our neighborhood is getting new playground equipment, it made me think about the importance of play but especially about the time children spend outdoors
Community Council May 2026 Meeting Recap
June 13, 2026
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May 11, 2026 Editor’s Note: Meetings are held the second Monday every month at 7 p.m. at the Community Council office at 6008 Kingsbury Avenue.
More Playgrounds, Fewer Parking Lots!
June 13, 2026
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A small core of people can get a lot done. The neighborhood playground at Four Corners has been falling into disrepair — its equipment worn
June-July 2026 Arts Calendar
June 13, 2026
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The TempestShakespeare Glen in Forest Park8:15 p.m., May 27 – June 21https://stlshakes.org/production/the-tempest-2/ Juneteenth in the Loop FestivalDelmar Loop June 13https://visittheloop.com/events/juneteenth-celebration/ Levitt Vibe Concert SeriesPhillip Lucier Park 3
A Letter to the Neighborhood from Grace United Methodist Church
June 13, 2026
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Dear Skinker DeBaliviere Neighbors, Grace United Methodist Church (the big stone building on the corner of Skinker and Waterman) is a busy place – and
Editor’s Note — June-July 2026 – Change Is Inevitable
June 13, 2026
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Change is inevitable, the only thing you can count on are death and taxes, change with the times. As I age, these sayings become more
Linda Edwards, Creator of Iconic Blueberry Hill Windows, Mourned
June 13, 2026
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Remembered for her irreverent humor, wit and her must-see Blueberry Hill windows adorning the Delmar Loop for 40 years, Linda Edwards died February 15. According
Neighborhood Parking Lot on Skinker Gets Bonafide Improvements
June 12, 2026
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When the City of St. Louis, its elected officials and employees, and neighborhood volunteers come together, great things happen. Case in point: the transformation of
Grace Food Pantry: Dedicated Hearts and Helpful Hands
June 12, 2026
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On Tuesday mornings, starting well before 9:30 a.m., a collection of 80 to 100 people gather in the Waterman Grace UMC parking lot. They receive