I-64/Tower Grove Project Still On Schedule

The $25 million I-64-Tower Grove interchange project continues to move forward smoothly. Replacement of two of the four bridges are now complete. Local traffic is moving with ease over the new South Taylor and South Newstead bridges that connect the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood and the Washington University Medical Center campus. In early March, the […]

Meet Ashley, The Newest Member of the WUMCRC Team

Meet our newest community development manager, Ashley Johnson.  Johnson is from Chicago, Illinois but has been living in St. Louis for the past few years while completing her Master’s degree from Saint Louis University.  Before moving to St. Louis, Johnson received her bachelors degree in Urban Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Then, Johnson completed […]

The People’s Burger

Located at 4470 Chouteau in Forest Park Southeast sits Arnold’s Quick Shop & Kitchen.  Arnold’s cooks up just about everything a classic diner would, but with their own friendly flare.  Having said that I entered Arnold’s with one thing in mind, the double bacon cheeseburger.  Mrs. Arnold puts her heart into every ounce of these […]

Holiday Outreach Program Accepting Applications

Washington University Medical Center is now accepting applications for their annual Holiday Outreach Program for families that live in the Forest Park Southeast and Botanical Heights neighborhoods. Families typically receive food assistance, clothing, bedding, toys, housewares, small appliances, and utility assistance.  Last December, fourty-two families were helped through the generous donations by Washington University School […]

Gearing Up for Grove Fest 2013

The 8th annual Grove Fest returns to Manchester on Saturday, October 5th from 2pm – Midnight! Join us on Manchester Avenue between Tower Grove and Sarah for one of the best street festivals in St. Louis! Grove Fest is an outrageously eclectic FREE street festival in the Grove, a vibrant entertainment district in St. Louis […]

A Look Inside: 4350 Chouteau Townhome Development

Developer Jeff McCurdy with Above All Development has completed his first project, which are 6 townhomes located at 4350 Chouteau in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. The 1,332 square foot, 2 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom townhouses will rent for approximately $1,600 per month. The townhomes are loaded with amenities such as a two-car attached garage, a […]

Grove Restaurant Spotlight: Joyia Mediterranean Tapas

In our newest blog series highlighting nearby establishments, we sent a WUMCRC staff member over to Joyia Tapas in the Grove  to get an inside scoop on their mediterranean cuisine. Joyia describes themselves as a Mediterranean Tapas Restaurant and Bar, combining the atmosphere and flavors inspired by Greece, Spain, Italy and eastern Mediterranean countries alike.  […]