Abby Wojcik

Welcome! My name is Abby. I'm a freelance writer and the Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at Chesterfield Montessori School. I have a bachelor of arts in English and creative writing with a minor in women and gender studies from Canisius University. I've also completed the internationally-recognized AMI Certificate for Montessori Core Principles, where I studied Montessori theory and philosophy across human development stages.

I'm passionate about journalism, poetry, vinyl music, art and all things local and sustainable. Usually, I can be found biking to a local coffee shop for an iced vanilla latte!

abigailnoone@gmail.com

CWE Griffin Newspaper • November 2025

Discover an eco-friendly haven for music and more at Jackson Pianos’ Noteworthy Café

Driven by a commitment to the community, the environment and the transformative power of music, Jackson Pianos broadens that mis- sion with the unveiling of Noteworthy Café. This multiuse artistic, cultural and eco-friendly community hub in the CWE’s former Gaslight Square honors St. Louis’ legacy as a city that has always shaped music and culture.

CWE Griffin Newspaper • November 2025

The 2025 CWEA Renaissance and Polk Awards winners

Three businesses in the historic Gaslight Square District are recipients of this year’s Renaissance Award, an honor intended for organizations that positively impact the CWE neighborhood.

CWE Griffin Newspaper • November 2025

Developer advances $51 million apartment complex at former Boy Scouts HQ

The Boy Scouts of America will be missed in the CWE, and the memories of leaders and scouts stopping by for badges, forms, uniforms, and meetings will be long remembered. Once final plans are approved, Pinehouse will mark another major addition to the neighborhood’s growing mix of high-density housing and retail.

CWE Griffin Newspaper • November 2025

What residents need to know about the end of alley recycling in the city

Alley recycling collection has officially ended, and the number of drop-off sites were increased to place one ideally within a mile of all residents.

STL Programs • November 2025

Piazza Imo on The Hill

This inviting local alcove evokes the quintessential plazas found in towns and villages across Italy. Its authentic Italian character and strong community support make this a true treasure on The Hill.

STL Programs • November 2025

Berra Park & Soccer Immortals on The Hill

From its early days as a wild, open field to its role in producing World Cup talent, Berra Park carries forward the joy of play and the sense of belonging that make The Hill a beloved place to live.

CWE Griffin Newspaper • September 2025

Makers at Work: West End businesses building back after the tornado

Visual evidence of the May 16 tornado in the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood continues to be on display with boarded windows, tarped roofs, large tree stumps and many homes and buildings torn open. For shops, restaurants, community centers and other businesses in the area, the destruction that occurred has made the road to recovery challenging and ongoing.

CWE Griffin Newspaper • March 2025

Marionnettes fire survivor offers a vision to inspire young artists

Feltch and his loved ones know the magic of Kramer's Marionnettes and all that was lost can never truly be replaced; nonetheless, there is continuing effort to preserve the memory of Kramer and the rich history of the Marionettes, as well as a strong hope for the future ahead.