City of University City, Missouri (Official)

Vaccination Provides Protection Against the COVID-19 Delta Variant Recent reports indicate that Missouri has more new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents than any state in the nation, a trend largely fueled by the Delta variant of the virus that causes the disease. St. Louis County has not yet seen a rise in daily cases, but The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health is aware that the Delta variant is present in the St. Louis area, which means that the threat is real.... Fortunately, County residents have easy access to the best tool to fight the new variant: vaccinations. The available vaccines are free, safe and highly effective against the Delta variant. Vaccines are available at pharmacies, clinics and at multiple sites sponsored by DPH. Of special note: From 12:30 to 6 p.m. today, vaccinations are available at the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, 17 Arnold B Grobman Dr, St. Louis, MO 63121. No appointments are required. For other locations, visit stlcorona.com and click on the vaccine events link. #COVID19 #covidvacccine #DeltaVariant

Unsure what the phrase "fully vaccinated" means? The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health explains it in this brief video. Check it out! #COVID19 #VaccinationEducation

Happy Juneteenth from University City! There are many events throughout the metro area commemorating the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally received word they were free on June 19, 1865. While a new federal holiday, Juneteenth is a long tenured celebration of freedom. Join the festivities happening right here in University City! Activities begin at 11:00 a.m.; see the original post for details. A list of other events occurring throughout the St. Louis area is available here: https://fox2now.com//list-of-juneteenth-events-around-st-/. #Juneteenth2021 #Juneteenth #UniversityCity

Just a friendly reminder that today (6/17) from 1:00-3:30 p.m. is a mobile vaccination event. The mobility unit will be stationed at Municipal Parking Lot #4 on Kingsland Blvd. between Delmar Blvd. and Loop North. Walk-ins welcome! #covidvacccine #free

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our lives and although the vaccine is helping to mitigate some of these live changes, many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming. The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health recommends the methods listed below for dealing with stress in a healthy way and also offer mental health resources at this link: https://stlcorona.com/resident/resources-mental-health/. A mobile vaccination event facil...itated by the St. Louis Regional Response System, which is a collection of regional fire departments and districts, will be in U. City this Thursday, June 17, from 1:00-3:30 p.m. The mobile unit will be set up in Municipal Parking Lot #4, which is just off of Kingsland Blvd. between Delmar Blvd. and Loop North. Walk-ins are welcome! *Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress* ---Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. It’s good to be informed, but hearing about the pandemic constantly can be upsetting. Consider limiting news to just a couple times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv, and computer screens for a while. ---Get the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s the single most effective defense against contracting the disease. ---Take care of your body. ---Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. ---Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals. ---Exercise regularly. ---Get plenty of sleep. ---Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco, and substance use. ---Continue with routine preventive measures (such as vaccinations, cancer screenings, etc.) as recommended by your healthcare provider. ---Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy. ---Connect with others. Talk with people external icon you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. ---Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations. While social distancing measures are in place, try connecting online, through social media, or by phone or mail.

St. Louis County Department of Public Health Update December 7, 2020 Latest Reports...Continue reading

Fall Curbside Leaf Collection continues!!! Service Dates: West Area starting the week of December 7... East Area starting the week of December 14 After which, a 3rd round of leaf collection will be scheduled city-wide to pick up any remaining leaves We ask that our residents rake their leaves to the curb line the Friday prior to the Monday collection week, which will begin at 7am. The truck will make only one pass per household. Please do not mix other yard waste (gumballs, trash, small tree branches/limbs, brush, grass clippings, etc.) with leaves. Continue using the yard waste collection service for the disposal of other yard waste. The start dates are weather-permitted estimations. The Public Works Department workforce and equipment as well as contracted work efforts are utilized for the leaf collection task. The department is working with the requisite attention to workforce health and safety under the circumstances of a Coronavirus pandemic and also in close coordination with the Fleet Division to maintain reliable equipment supply for the work. We are able to keep the work start dates in their respective areas of the upcoming weeks as advertised and will notify our residents if anything changes. Please contact the Public Works Department at (314) 505-8560 with any questions or concerns.

The deadline for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award nominations is tomorrow.

Join Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley for a Zoom conversation tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. She will take questions about our return t...o in-person learning, the District's COVID response, or anything parents want to discuss. Register at http://www.ucityschools.org/CafeRegistration and choose to attend one or both of the Zoom session at 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. See more

Suspicious Vehicle On 12/01/2020, the University City Police Department received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle in the area of the 7200 block of Cornell.... Officers spoke to witnesses and it was determined, no children were approached or spoken to, and no crime was committed. The car was possibly a green older model Chevy Suburban. Officers did not locate the vehicle but area patrols were given the description of the vehicle. On 12/02/2020, UCPD was able to make contact with the owner of the suspected green Suburban. It was verified the vehicle was in the area on business, at a residence in the 7200 block Cornell. The vehicle was occupied by several workers at the time of the incident. The driver of the SUV rolled the window down looking for a specific address. No children were spoken to or approached, and no crime was committed. The owner was very cooperative and apologized for any confusion that may have arisen. The University City Police Department wants to thank the public for their cooperation, and if they would like to report any suspicious incidents to please contact the University City Police Department at 314-725-2211 or Crime Stoppers at 866-371-TIPS to ensure the incidents are properly investigated.

Public Notice: The @UCitySchools Board of Education is accepting registration & citizen's comments in advance of its Thurs., Nov. 19, 2020, Regular Board Meeting on Zoom at http://www.ucityschools.org/BOE111920. More details at http://www.ucityschools.org/BOE.

Small Business Rapid Deployment Fund - APPLICATION DEADLINE 12/7. St. Louis County has established a Small Business Rapid Deployment Fund to assist small businesses that have been severely impacted by COVID-19. Funded through a grant from the St. Louis County CARES Act, this fund is being administered by the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STLPartnership). Please share with area small businesses! https://stlpartnership.com/applications-open-on-monday-nov/... Additional resources can be found at http://www.ucitymo.org/877/COVID-19-Business-Resources

St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force Daily Media Update November 10, 2020... ST. LOUIS The St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force is not holding a press briefing today, Tuesday, November 10, 2020, but is providing the following data points and PowerPoint slides for news media. The next briefing will take place Friday, November 13. The following data are the combined figures from the four major health systems (BJC HealthCare, Mercy, SSM Health, St. Luke’s Hospital) that are part of the task force, for November 10. New hospital admissions (data lagged two days) increased from 78 yesterday to 114 today, a new single-day admissions record. The seven-day moving average of hospital admissions (data lagged two days) increased from 86 yesterday to 91 today, a new seven-day moving average record. The seven-day moving average of hospitalizations increased from 517 yesterday to 546 today, a new seven-day moving average record. Inpatient confirmed COVID positive hospitalizations increased from 600 yesterday to 657 today, a new single-day hospitalization record. Inpatient suspected COVID positive hospitalizations decreased from 153 yesterday to 135 today. The number of confirmed COVID positive patients in the ICUs increased from 125 yesterday to 134 today. The number of confirmed COVID positive patients on ventilators increased from 65 yesterday to 76 today. Across the system hospitals, 99 COVID-19 patients were discharged yesterday, bringing the cumulative number of COVID-19 patients discharged to 8,485. ### Due to a delay in data, we are unable to report capacity data today. We apologize for any issues this may cause.

U City’s independent bookseller, Eyeseeme, was featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Sunday, Nov. 8, in an uplifting segment about the importance of community support for small bookstores. Jeffrey Blair, co-owner of EyeSeeMe with his wife Pamela, commended local St. Louisans who contributed $25,000 in a GoFundMe campaign to help the store continue to cater exclusively on books for African-American children. EyeSeeMe (www.eyeseeme.com), founded five years ago, is located at 6951 Olive Blvd, University City, 63130. Watch the CBS This Morning segment at Independent booksellers write a new chapter during COVID-19, https://www.cbsnews.com//independent-booksellers-write-a-/

Pansies are here. ‘Solar Flare’ is a great name for this one. Coming soon to a Centennial Commons near you!