Christine Ingrassia

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, while on the Mississippi River.

Riverfront developments face obstacles, but the Mississippi River itself may be the biggest

Eric Schmid

Modern riverfront developments face a reality of accommodating a river that’s seeing major floods and droughts with more frequency.

Jami Cox, Reform St. Louis policy chair, speaks to the media on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, during a press conference announcing Prop R outside the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners building in St. Louis, Mo. The legislation would, among other things, overhaul the city’s redistricting process and financial disclosure requirements.

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis Voters Could Decide On Changing Board Of Aldermen Ward Boundaries

Jason Rosenbaum

Detractors of the measure contend, among other things, that the Board of Aldermen is best equipped to handle redistricting.

Government, Politics & Issues

As Ward Reduction Looms, New St. Louis Coalition Pushes Redistricting Reform

Evie Hemphill

The year 2021 is shaping up to be a pivotal one in St. Louis politics — with both a new mayor being chosen and a new system of approval voting being pioneered. But the big shifts won’t stop with this spring’s elections: The city is also set to reduce its number of wards from 28 to 14, ultimately shrinking the size of the Board of Aldermen by half.

A $20 million plan to replace the 109-year-old Compton Bridge will include protected bike and pedestrian lanes, while keeping four lanes of traffic.

Other

Pedestrian Lane, New Intersections Part Of $22 Million Compton Bridge Replacement

Rachel Lippmann

St. Louis is moving forward with a plan to replace the 109-year-old Compton Bridge. The bridge carries Compton Avenue over the railroad tracks in Midtown, near Harris-Stowe State University. Built in 1911, it last had a major overhaul in 1965.

An employee brings food to customers outside Indo on Tower Grove Avenue on March 20, 2020.

Economy & Business

Fee Caps, Tip Transparency For Food Delivery Apps Win Approval From St. Louis Board

Kae M. Petrin

Popular delivery apps such as UberEats, GrubHub and DoorDash might soon be more transparent about restaurant fees and driver pay for orders in St.…

A rendering of the Major League Soccer stadium, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2022.

Economy & Business

Major League Soccer Ownership Group Closes In On Public Incentives

Corinne Ruff

The Major League Soccer ownership group is one step closer to securing the public financial aid it's seeking to construct a stadium in downtown St.…

Government, Politics & Issues

Politically Speaking: Ingrassia Talks Airport Privatization, Soccer Stadium, MetroLink

Julie O'Donoghue

St. Louis Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann on the latest episode of Politically…

Government, Politics & Issues

Candidates scramble for position in three aldermanic contests

Jason Rosenbaum

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 26, 2013 - While the mayoral race gets most of the attention, city voters will also go to the…

From left, Bill McDermott, Christine Ingrassia and Stu Hultgren joined Wednesday's program.

Arts

Soccer Enthusiasts, 6th Ward Alderwoman Discuss What’s Next As St. Louis Nets An MLS Team

Evie Hemphill

On Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air, host Sarah Fenske delved into the latest news surrounding plans for a Major League Soccer team in St. Louis.Joining…

A Build-A-Bear employee sets out a display bear after dressing it in a new Blues uniform at at a store in the St. Louis Galleria. With the approval of a tax incentive package, the company is expected to move its headquarters to downtown St. Louis.

Economy & Business

Build-A-Bear Gets Incentives To Move Headquarters To Downtown St. Louis

Corinne Ruff

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen approved a tax incentive package Friday, sweetening a plan for Build-A-Bear to move its headquarters ⁠— and 200 employees…