Alan Rowlson has been a resident of Forest Park Southeast since 2002 and over the years has seen the area undergo a dramatic transformation. He and numerous other residents now possess a new-found sense of pride in the neighborhood and are doing all they can to beautify and strengthen the area. As a result Alan […]
The BJC WellAware Center has been helping residents of the Central West End and Forest Park Southeast look well, and feel their best since 1998. The 10,000 square foot facility provides more than a workout, because its mission is to provide a fitness experience. What sets the BJC WellAware Center apart from other area fitness […]
Congratulations are in order for Jahanna Davis. She is the first GED graduate from the Washington University Medical Center Employment Assistance Program. Currently, two other students are scheduled to become the next GED graduates. Graduation is
The new Jazz mural was completed yesterday by the youth from Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club-Adams Park Unit. The students are currently working on the design of the third mural, featuring famous St. Louis African Americans, with help from local artist Grace McCammond from Signature Arts. The projected painting of the next mural will […]
Dress up as your favorite character day was in full swing at the St. Louis Language Immersion Schools (SLLIS) located in Forest Park Southeast when WUMCRC stopped by to interview founder and president Rhonda Broussard. Not only did I notice that just about everyone was in costume, even the teachers, but depending on what section […]
Today the new concrete planters were installed along Chouteau Ave. WUMCRC worked with Confluence Design to fabricate a unique and contemporary planter that would last for years to come. Three concepts were originally presented to the Forest Park Southeast Public Infrastructure Committee. The group chose a planter that would remain structurally sound as well as […]
The outline for the second mural (located at Newstead and Manchester) is complete. Starting today, the Herbert Hoover youth will begin filling in the color.
Tour de Grove Steady rain and temps in the low 50s failed to dampen the racer’s and spectator’s spirits during the Tour de Grove professional cycling race over the weekend in the Grove. Pro cyclists from all over the world, including Italy, New Zealand, and Australia competed to win a purse of $25,000 during the […]
From March 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011, Shalom House in Forest Park Southeast (FPSE) conducted their annual Feinstein Challenge appeal to restock their food and personal items pantry. The Feinstein Foundation matched dollar for dollar donated items to Shalom House up to $1 million dollars. The Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation (WUMCRC) staff […]
On Tuesday, Grace McCammond and the Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club youth finished the Tour de Grove mural. As you can see from the below photos, the youth were very excited to put the finishing touches on the project. They have already begun the outline on the second mural located at Newstead and Manchester.