With a transformation of the empty St. Luke’s Hospital, the Delmar DivINe is now open on Delmar Boulevard. This new, collaborative work and living space is dedicated to maximizing capital in St. Louis through a focus on nonprofit organizations. With amenities for both nonprofit and residential tenants in the historic building, Delmar DivINe’s mission is to improve the lives of children and families in the metropolitan St. Louis area.

When children first come into a new classroom it is a bit like what happens when transplanting a perennial flower: they need some time to establish their roots and initially don’t show a great deal of external growth. This first year in a classroom is when children are exploring their environment and making sense of their new community. Learn more about the Montessori Three-Year Cycle in this blog post!

“For me, it seems stupid to say, but it's kind of like a religious experience. It really is. When you're playing, it is very out of body,” Gleason said. “And whether it's the band or as a single, it's a deeply meaningful experience.”

An essential part of freedom in Montessori Elementary classrooms is student work conferences, which allow them to stay on track, get organized, as well as allow the student and teacher to see exactly where they are in terms of progressing towards their goals.

The plan to combine St. Louis City’s police, fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) into one call center was recently announced by Mayor Tishaura Jones. The Public Safety Answering Point seeks to address a dispatcher shortage in the city and concerns for long hold times when calling 911.

It’s natural to want any glimpses into your children's days, so following these tips for setting good examples, redirecting negative reporting, and demonstrating that you care about the details of their life will help strengthen your emotional connections with your kids!

Interstates, homes, businesses, schools, public transit and more were flooded all across St. Louis. In the Central West End, community establishments were heavily affected, and these places have been hard at work repairing damage and restoring their business.

The Euclid East building that extends the corner of Euclid and McPherson Avenue has been condemned since a fire broke out on June 24th. Several businesses have had to close their locations due to this tragedy, and the question remains when they'll be able to reopen.