There is a lot to love about the St. Louis Public Library System,”St. Louis’ original search engine.” Established in 1865, SLPL’s mission is to “provide learning resources and information services that support and improve individual, family and community life through a variety of services, programs and initiatives.” The CWE facility, Schlafly Branch, is a place…
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Snapshots from 2023’s July 4th CWE Parade
The Central West End Association’s 2023 4th of July Parade kicked off at 10 a.m. last Tuesday at the corner of Euclid and McPherson where approximately 350 participants gathered for the annual event. CWEA President Brian Flowers, above right, and CWEnders Mike and Katie Heaney are shown at the head of the parade carrying the…
New City School’s production of “Matilda, Jr.” reveals surprising neighborhood connections
It seems universal—especially in a small community like the CWE—that one conversation leads to another topic, and before you know it you find connections you never expected. That’s what happened in early May when Kate Haher and I were visiting New City School in advance of the 2nd Neighborhood Community Meeting. We were there to…