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Who's Hiring

By Nate Birt

About this column:

Each week, three St. Louis websites—Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch, Maplewood-Brentwood Patch and University City Patch—team up to find businesses seeking to fill positions in town and in nearby communities.

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Columns

Maplewood Motherhood: Notes from the Field

By LB
"Girl Power!" Offends Boys, Excludes Friends
With Black Eyeshadow, a Girl Becomes a Teenager
Drunk Driving Kills the Future
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Art Seen

By Kathie Sutin
Norton's Has Framed Art, Hosted Shows for Generations
Singer’s Maplewood Gig Conjures Up Memories of His Family's Brentwood Refuge From Katrina
Morris Dance is Popular in Maplewood
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Eye on Business

By Furqaan Sadiq
New Sidewalk Will Connect MetroLink Station to Shopping Centers
Local Stores Offer Unique Shopping Ideas
Region Would Benefit From Biotech Expansion
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Foodie Finds

By Stephanie Shepard
Gumbo Shop Introduces Weekend Crawfish Boil
Hungry for Fish Fry Season
"Meat" Me in St. Louis
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Sports Notebook

Notebook: MRH Taking Aim at Third Straight Track Title
Notebook: Brentwood Girls Soccer, Baseball Stay Hot
Brentwood, MRH Begin Football Postseason Play
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Adoptable Pet of the Week

By Animal Protective Association of Missouri
Adoptable Cat: "Dew" You Need Another Friend?
APA in 2011: More Than 2,000 Animals Found Homes
Adoptable Cat: Benny Can Be Your Kitten for Christmas
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Eating In, Dining Out

Easter Breads Bring Tasteful Addition to Holiday Table
North of the Quarter - St. Louis Mardi Gras Recipes
Winter Warm-Up: Root Cellar Suppers
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Editor's Notebook

By Doug Miner
Parking at Promenade, Whole Foods, Schucks and Others Measured, Compared
Remember The Veterans: This WWII Vet Remembers His Buddies
Bikes, Cars at Intersections: Proceed With Caution
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Brentwood Beginnings

By Julie M. Miller
Familiar Places, Old Spaces: A Fresh Look at Spots in Brentwood
Immigration is Part of Brentwood's Past
Lustron Houses Were Important to Brentwood: Part Two
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Letters to the Editor

Greenberg Responds to 11 Points on QuikTrip Issue
Councilman Barry Greenberg Answers QuikTrip Questions, Urges a YES Vote on April 2
Councilman Barry Greenberg: QuikTrip Move Would "Benefit the City and Citizens"
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Criminal Minds

By Dan Barger
Weird Crimes: Sword Attack, Train Robbery, Truck Full of Lab Mice and More
Weird Crimes: Man Stole Sex Toy After Complaining of Adult Video's Quality
Magic is Gone From Relationship When Fiance Disappears
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Week in Comments

Comments from Patchland: Bird-Brain Sets Fire and an Unconventional Lunch
Comments from Patchland: Tiffs over TIFs, and Chrysler's Walls Tumble Down
Comments from Patchland: Smoking Ban Idea, McCaskill Criticism
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Whiz Kids

Calendars Created by MRH Students Available For Purchase
MRH Student Starts Sign-Language Club
Maplewood Boy Crowned Regional Pokemon Champion
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Viewfinder

G.I. Joe Breakfast Supports American Legion Programs in Brentwood
Batters Beat the Heat at Balls-N-Strikes Batting Cages
Brentwood Gators Swim Through the Summer
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Kitchen Curious

By Michelle Blodget
Tiffany's Diner Offers Personable Experience, Great Food
Tips on Pairing Food and Wine, From Saint Louis Cellars
Cook With Cactus at Economic Shop in Maplewood
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Who's Hiring

By Nate Birt
Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Clayton Richmond Heights and Nearby
Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Clayton Richmond Heights and Nearby
Job Openings: Police Officer Needed in Richmond Heights
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Be There Now

Big Brothers Big Sisters Encourages Partnerships
St. Louis Ranked 10th Nationwide in Volunteer Rate
Big Brothers Big Sisters Welcomes New Faces
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Off the Beaten Patch

By Geoff Whittington
Brentwood Sues Post-Dispatch Regarding Sunshine Law
Slow Down: Local Legend Ron Zeigler Returns to Rock Hill Police
Maplewood Isn't Alone in Facing Police Discrimination Cases
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Patch Political Potpourri

Missouri Voters Will Decide a Bevy of Ballot Issues This Year
PBS Focuses on Missouri's Payday Loan Initiative This Weekend
Missouri's U.S. Senate Candidates Stir Up Novel Approaches For Fundraising
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Patch Politics Report

Schlafly Law Under Review in Jefferson City
How Will Missouri's Presidential Caucuses Work?
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Keep Campaigns Social
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Social Media Saturday

Would You Support Food Trucks in Maplewood?
What Business Should Open in Downtown Maplewood?
On Facebook, Find Your Favorite Maplewood Brentwood Business
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Food Fight

The Trainwreck Saloon Wins Mid-County Fried Chicken Food Fight
Poll: Vote for the Best Place for Fried Chicken in Mid-County
Favorite Fried Chicken: What's Your Choice in Mid-County?
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In Memoriam

By Maggie Rotermund
In Memoriam: University City Obituaries for March 30-April 5
In Memoriam: Mid-County Obituaries for Jan. 26-Feb. 1
In Memoriam: Mid-County Obituaries for Jan. 12-18
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Couple Feeds 100,000 Starving Children From Their Living Room
'Iron Woman' Fights Cancer, Inspires Others
Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Ever Faced?
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