Clayton Times

05/14/2019

Drivers who use Route H (Riverview) for their commute in the City of St. Louis are encouraged to attend an open-house style informational public meeting to discuss upcoming safety work on the roadway, which will be conducted later this year by Missouri Department of Transportation

ST. LOUIS – Drivers who use Route H (Riverview) for their commute in the City of St. Louis are encouraged to attend an open-house style informational public meeting to discuss upcoming safety…

05/13/2019

“As a strong supporter of civic education to make communities stronger, Spectrum proudly partners with C-SPAN for its annual documentary competition, C-SPAN StudentCam Each year, we are impressed and inspired by St. Louis area students’ insight and creativity tackling national issues through their short videos. This year’s winners creatively portrayed what it means to be American, Adam Falk, SVP of State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, said.

National winners from Clayton High School and Kirkwood High School to be honored in ceremony, in partnership with Spectrum ST. LOUIS – Public affairs network, C-SPAN, announced the visit of i…

05/10/2019

“With the turmoil that the former County Executive caused with his corruption and pay-to-play politics, people need to know that the person representing them on the Council is working for them and has their best interests at heart,” Kelli Dunaway said.

CLAYTON – Kelli Dunaway is seeking the Democratic nomination for St. Louis County Council, District 2. Announced on Friday, Dunaway will be running in the special election to fill the seat pr…

05/09/2019

“We heard from many teachers with innovative and unique ideas on how to improve their classroom,” Dr. Angie Besendorfer, chancellor of Western Governors University, said. “We’re so pleased we can help bring several of those ideas to fruition.” http://claytontimes.com/wgu-missouri-donates-10000-in-grant-funding/

05/09/2019

“Councilwoman Hazel Erby has led county government in pursuing equal opportunity for all of our residents,” St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said. “She and I have worked as a team for years and I’m elated our partnership will continue.”

CLAYTON – St. Louis County Councilwoman Hazel Erby, D-District 1, was appointed to the new county government position, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by County Executive Sam Pag…

05/08/2019

“We look forward to sharing the updated guides with the community at our relaunch with St. Louis County Library and Mound City Bar Association,” Blake Strode, executive director of ArchCity Defenders, Inc. said.

ST. LOUIS — Nonprofit civil rights law firm, ArchCity Defenders (ACD), will be partnering with the St. Louis County Library system and Mound City Bar Association to launch an updated version of Pro…

05/07/2019

“We are so very grateful for all that these musicians have shared with us and the St. Louis region through their extraordinary tenures with this orchestra,” Marie-Hélène Bernard, president and CEO of St. Louis Symphony Orchestra said.

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) is celebrating the contributions of three long-time musicians who retired during or at the conclusion of the 2018/2019 season. Announced on…

05/07/2019

I appreciated Better Together’s contribution to the dialogue but I had several serious reservations about the group’s proposal. Among my concerns was the statewide vote,” County Executive Sam Page said. “I believe any change to government in the City and the County should be up to City and County voters.”

CLAYTON – The proposal to merge St. Louis City and St. Louis County by a statewide vote was officially withdrawn on Monday. Last week, Senator Jamilah Nasheed, called for the initiative to be…

05/07/2019

“[I] am honored to apply my expertise in women’s health policy and passion for reproductive justice to ensure all Missourians have access to reproductive healthcare, including safe, legal abortion – without shame or stigma,” Mallory Schwarz said of being named the new executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri. “I look forward to working with the NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri board and staff to continue to fight for and protect reproductive freedom for all in Missouri.”

ST. LOUIS – The NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri board of directors and staff members announced that Mallor Schwarz will serve as the organization’s new executive director. “We are very …

05/06/2019

“Whether or not they pass the finish line is going to be up to some really good advocates in the General Assembly,” Austin Walker, Vice President of government relations for St. Louis Regional Chamber said of the Chamber’s priorities. “The way that conversations have been going and the developments [we’ve made] over the last couple of days, I’m very hopeful that we’ll see more of these bills passed.”

ST. LOUIS — With only two weeks left in the legislative session, the St. Louis Regional Chamber is standing in a good place, “doing just as well as any other organization,” according to its vice pr…

05/06/2019

“A deep, deep heartfelt thank you. It’s amazing that this is the tenth year,” Michael Todorovich II, co-founder and president of Gateway Children's Charity said. “We have done a fair amount planning for the next ten years in funding organizations who are serving communities with underprivileged kids.”

ST. LOUIS – Local nonprofit, Gateway Children’s Charity (GCC), held its 10th Annual Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser on Saturday. “We’re excited to celebrate the 10th annive…

05/06/2019

Guests enjoy food and drinks while participating in a live auction at the Gateway Children’s Charity Derby Day Party conducted by tom Sheehan, vice president of GCC

Founded in 2009, GCC makes annual grants to expand access to excellent early education and other services that provide young children and their families with a strong foundation for future success in school and life. Since 2009, the organization has raised more than $900,000 to expand opportunity for St. Louis children.