The City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), a division of the Department of Public Safety, announces its plan to update and improve the city's outdoor warning system. A total of $3.9 million has been allocated toward the replacement and ongoing maintenance of this system. After several inconsistent testing concerns, CEMA continues to find ways to improve its current system's ability to provide adequate coverage for emergency notifications. To address these issues, CEMA has started the process of accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQs) from potential contractors. The process o ..read more

Today, it was announced that the City of St. Louis is part of two different coalition groups among 60 selectees that will receive a total of $7 billion in awards through the Solar for All grant competition. The Biden-Harris Administration's Environmental Protection Agency announced the selectees to celebrate Earth Day. The awards are part of an effort to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide. St. Louis was selected as part of two different coalition groups, the Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority and the Industrial Heartland ..read more

Today, the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, which consists of Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Comptroller Darlene Green, and President of the Board of Aldermen Megan Green, unanimously approved the recommendation of Mayor Jones's FY2025 Budget to the Board of Aldermen. The budget will now go to the Board of Aldermen for their consideration and approval. "This year's budget prioritizes the fiscal health of St. Louis while ensuring that City departments can continue to deliver essential services that improve the lives of our residents," said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. "I'm thankful for the approval f ..read more

The City of St. Louis Refuse Division would like to inform residents that the south drop off site located at 4100 South 1st Street will be closed from Monday, April 15, through Friday, April 26, 2024. All residents must use the north drop off site located at 4124 North 1st Street during the closure of the south drop off site. Citizens may drop off trash/recycling/yard waste Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am until 4 pm. The south drop off site will reopen on Monday April 29, 2024. For convenient reference see the Refuse Division website where residents can also find answers to que ..read more

During Women's History Month, Comptroller Green was named a 2024 Super Shero for her dedication to public service and contributions as the St. Louis City Comptroller and CFO. This award was presented by Lifespiration, a St. Louis based marketing firm, during its annual "Superpower is You" Inspirational Luncheon on March 29, 2024. The Super Shero award is dedicated to honoring women whose achievements and contributions inspire others to pursue their dreams and elevate. Comptroller Green and her fellow nominees were joined in celebration by family, friends, and ..read more

Community Development Administration (CDA) will host two upcoming community engagement events focused on long-term flood recovery efforts. These events will provide residents with the opportunity to learn more about the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery CDBG-DR program (CDBG-DR) and share their feedback and experience from the July 2022 flooding. An in-person Community Open House will take place on Wednesday, Mach 27, 2024 from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Wohl Recreation Center. Residents are invited to attend and participate in various interactive community engagement activities to ..read more

The City of Saint Louis is proud to announce the appointment of Ed Ware as the new Building Commissioner, effective immediately. With nearly 40 years of experience in building and codes, Mr. Ware is set to lead the approximately 200-person division toward new heights. The announcement was made by Public Safety Director Charles E. Coyle, Sr., to the building division staff at 9:00 am on Monday, March 25th, 2024. Director Coyle expressed his confidence in Mr. Ware's ability to steer the division forward, stating, "This is a pivotal moment for the building division. With Mr. Ware's leadership and ..read more

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones today celebrated the launch of the Stronger STL website to highlight the transformative impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the City of St. Louis and provide support for residents and organizations seeking to learn more about funding eligibility and allocation. "The launch of this platform underscores our city's commitment to building a better St. Louis now and into the future," said Mayor Jones. "The Stronger STL website provides a direct line of sight into how these funds are being deployed to grow and foster resilience within ou ..read more

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is releasing the 2023 State of STL Report. This report is a summary of specific airport operations and a compilation of 2023 data. The 2023 State of STL Report includes updates on such STL projects as Boeing's expansion, the relocation of the airport's airfield maintenance building and STL's path toward a potential consolidated terminal. The report outlines the new destinations carriers will serve in STL's 2024 air service and highlights the new restaurants coming to STL this year. The document is a great resource for edito ..read more

The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE), in collaboration with St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson Franklin Consortium, Madison County, IL, and St. Clair County, IL workforce development boards are thrilled to announce Accommodation for Success '24. The event is specifically focused on job seekers with disabilities and helping employers foster inclusivity in the workplace.  This two-part event is scheduled for March 22, 2024, at the St. Louis Community College - Forest Park Campus Student Center.  The morning session (8 am - 12 pm) is t ..read more