Promise Zone

Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro speaking at lectern at St. Stansilaus Kostka Church in north St. Louis.

$30 million grant aims to boost St. Louis' near north side

The Department Housing and Urban Development awarded St. Louis a $29.5 million grant on Monday to help revive the city’s near north side.HUD Secretary…

Government, Politics & Issues

Politically Speaking: Alderman Spencer on entering the fray at the Board of Aldermen

Jason Rosenbaum

On another edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome St. Louis Alderman Cara Spencer to…

Economy & Business

Foundation is being laid for St. Louis 'Promise Zone'

Wayne Pratt

A formal rollout of a federal initiative that could help revitalize some of the poorest sections of north St. Louis County and city is expected next…

HUD Secretary Julian Castro readies himself to announce $26 million in federal funds to St. Louis County.

Economy & Business

HUD chief Castro awards St. Louis County $26 million in development funds

Jason Rosenbaum

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will provide more than $26 million to St. Louis County for residential and commercial…

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Juliàn Castro announces that St. Louis was one of eight communiteis picked for his agency's "Promise Zone" program.

Economy & Business

Castro: Promise Zone will encourage 'holistic' collaboration to boost St. Louis

Jason Rosenbaum

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Juliàn Castro announced Tuesday that parts of the St. Louis region were designated by his agency as a Promise…