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City of St. Louis Seeking Public Input on Plans to Replace Loughborough Bridge
The bridge was built in the 1950s and needs to be brought up to current standards to meet traffic and safety needs.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Public Service | 12/05/2025
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue Through Tuesday Morning
The City and its partners currently have 285 emergency beds in the city, with a surge capacity of up to 345, in addition to 400 year-round beds.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 12/04/2025
Yard Waste Collection Discontinued During Winter Months 2025
City yard waste collection will be discontinued starting the week of December 10.
News/Announcement | Refuse Division | 12/04/2025
City of St. Louis Invites Community to PlanSTL Area 4 Launch Party
Participants will learn how the Area 4 Neighborhood Plan will be developed, share ideas and priorities, and learn how to get involved.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Planning & Urban Design Agency | 12/03/2025
Steinberg Ice Skating Rink Closed During Renovations
Reopening in Fall 2026, Steinberg Rink will be part of a new all-season destination.
News/Announcement | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 12/02/2025
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue, Deploys Snowplows for Monday Snow
The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services has extended the activation of Code Blue protocols through Friday, December 5, at 9 a.m.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office,Street Division | 12/01/2025
Additional Emergency Shelter Beds and Warming Centers Open in St. Louis, Shelters Move to Around-The-Clock Operations
This brings the total number of emergency shelter beds in the City of St. Louis from 150 to 215, with surge capacity of up to 265.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office,Street Division | 11/28/2025
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue, Prepares for Additional Shelter and Snow Clearing Needs
The Street Department will start to pre-treat roads on Friday ahead of snowfall and expects to begin plowing streets early Saturday.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office,Street Division | 11/27/2025
City of St. Louis Activates Code Blue for Thanksgiving Holiday
About 150 emergency shelter beds, in addition to 400 year-round shelter beds, will be available from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. through Nov. 29.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Human Services,Department of Streets | 11/26/2025
City of St. Louis Offering Free Firewood for City Residents 2025
City residents can find firewood at Forest Park, Carondelet Park, and O'Fallon Park.
Press release | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 11/26/2025
SLATE Missouri Job Center Hosts Two-Day Holly Jolly Holiday Hiring Fair December 4–5
The fair will take place on Thursday and Friday, December 4–5, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 1520 Market Street, in the first-floor conference room.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 11/25/2025
City of St. Louis Launches Impacted Tenants Fund
The Impacted Tenants’ Fund project is being implemented to assist eligible city renters who have been forced to relocate from their residence.
Press release | Department of Human Services | 11/21/2025
Mayor Spencer Appoints Matt Moak as Interim Executive Director of CDA
Moak is a familiar face at CDA, where he served as executive director from April 2019 to April 2021.
Press release | Community Development Administration,Office of the Mayor | 11/21/2025
Mayor Spencer Creates Winter Weather Unified Command and Departmental Activation Protocols
The Winter Weather Unified Command will ensure a coordinated, timely and compliant response to all significant winter weather events.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 11/20/2025
City of St. Louis Invites Community to Zoning Upgrade Open House
The second public event for the City’s Zoning Upgrade Project, is on Wednesday, December 3, from 4 to 7p.m. at the O’Fallon Park Rec Complex.
Press release | Zoning Section,Office of the Mayor | 11/20/2025
City of St. Louis Begins Structural Inspections to Support Repairs, Demolitions and Debris Removal in Tornado-Impacted Areas
The Recovery Office and the Building Division announced that structural inspections have begun for property owners requesting assistance.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 11/19/2025
2025 Senior and Veterans Business Discount Booklet
This booklet advertises senior and veteran discounts from registered businesses in St. Louis City.
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 11/19/2025
General Candy Company Receives Award for 101 Years of Business
On November 18th, 2025, License Collector Mavis Thompson, Esq., awarded General Candy Company for 101 years of business in St. Louis and beyond.
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 11/19/2025
Mayor Spencer Names Gregg Favre as New CEMA Commissioner
Favre brings 25 years of comprehensive experience in emergency services, organizational leadership and strategic policy development to the City.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor | 11/17/2025
Mayor Spencer Signs Board Bills Appropriating $13.7M to Tornado-Resident Housing and Winter Shelter
The three bills appropriate a combined $13.71 million to significantly scale up the City’s efforts to house and shelter residents this winter.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen | 11/14/2025
City of St. Louis Adopts First Transportation and Mobility Plan since 1948
A vote by the Planning Commission adopted the plan that has been in development for the past 1.5 years with the input of nearly 4,000 residents.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Planning Commission | 11/14/2025
Mayor Spencer Announces Community Members Joining Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee
The Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee will help ensure that the direction set for the City’s tornado recovery efforts is shaped by the community.
Press release | Recovery Office,Office of the Mayor | 11/14/2025
Roll Cart Trash Collection Schedule Adjusted to Accommodate Thanksgiving 2025
The adjusted schedule will accommodate Thanksgiving Day observance on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.
News/Announcement | Refuse Division | 11/14/2025
Spencer Administration Announces New Key Staff, Departure of CDA Director
James Jackson will serve as Streets director, leading the City’s efforts to collect refuse, keep streets smooth and clear and manage the tow lot.
Press release | Community Development Administration,Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention,Department of Streets | 11/12/2025
Emergency Shelter Available In St. Louis Again Monday Night
Shelter is available Monday, Nov. 10, to help those who are unhoused or whose homes were damaged and are uninhabitable due to the May 16 tornado.
Press release | Recovery Office,Office of the Mayor | 11/10/2025
Ahead of Freezing Overnight Temperatures, City of St. Louis and Community Partners Make Emergency Shelter Available
The City and community organizations have made shelter available for those who are unhoused or whose homes are uninhabitable due to the tornado.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office | 11/09/2025
Mayor Spencer Launches City Food Insecurity Fund
Mayor Spencer calls on St. Louis Region to help fill the gap amidst cuts to SNAP benefits
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/06/2025
Calling All Creatives: Mayor Spencer Announces Holiday Card Contest
This year, all city residents can show the mayor their artistic take on the holiday spirit in the 2025 Mayor's Holiday Card Contest.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/06/2025