Washington University Medical Center is now accepting applications for their annual Holiday Outreach Program for families that live in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. Families typically receive
The Grove Community Improvement District parking enhancement committe wanted to improve the look and invite of the parking lot located across from Sweetie Pie’s restaurant and in between The Gramophone and Ujamma Maktaba bookstore.
The Grove is on the hunt for some vibrant sculpture/art pieces for the new art displays that are being constructed along with the Manchester streetscpae enhancements.
Recently WUMCRC worked with Washington University School of Medicine to find a positive use for their gently used computers. So far over 40 computers have been donated to Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club. These new computers are instrumental to the students educational needs. Today, we got a chance to tour the computer lab and […]
We want to thank everyone for coming out and making the 5th annual Grove Fest the biggest yet. Planning begins in 2 weeks for Grove Fest 2011, which is expected to be even bigger. Also, look out for upcoming details on “Groovin the Grove” and “Grove Brew”.
Since the start of the major overhaul of Manchester Avenue in the Grove, WUMCRC has been around documenting these historic changes. Construction is currently in its seventh week and crews have worked their way westward along the north side of Manchester Avenue from Sarah Avenue to their current location between Arco Avenue and Tower Grove […]
With Grove Fest 5 quickly approaching (September 25th, 4pm-11pm!), there are plenty of final preparations taking place throughout the Grove. Food and drink vendors are preparing their specialty foods and drinks for patrons to sample, artists are envisioning their unique works for passer-bys to watch them produce live and bands are fervently practicing their songs […]
Now that the hot summer weather begins to fade away, it’s a prime time to take a walk through Forest Park Southeast and enjoy some of the beautiful corner gardens located in the area. Three such gardens are maintained by Washington University Medical Center and provide attractive areas to take in the sights and smells […]
As a component of the $2 million overhaul of Manchester Avenue, sidewalks are being replaced, widened and re-purposed. With a greater emphasis on the pedestrian and the pedestrian experience, the new sidewalks will be larger to accommodate the new street trees, street furniture, trash cans and bike racks. Additionally, the “bump-outs” at intersections will strengthen […]
On September 25th, Manchester Avenue will explode with live music, art, food, drinks and fun as the Grove Fest returns to the Grove! The wildly popular street party, now in its 5th year, will take place along Manchester Avenue, between Boyle and Sarah Avenues, from 4pm-11pm. For the past few months, WUMCRC employees have been […]