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Dierbergs sets opening date for new University City store

Author: Gloria Lloyd (St. Louis Business Journal) // April 29, 2026 | UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — Dierbergs Markets has announced the opening date for its newest store, in University City. The grocer will open its University City location Tuesday, May 5, marking the family‑owned chain’s 28th store, the company said. The 75,000‑square‑foot supermarket…

Jessica BuelerApril 29, 2026

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Fitz’s Root Beer is Bubbling Up Hope for a Delmar Loop Comeback

BY KSDK // April 16, 2025 |Today, Fitz’s sits in the heart of the Delmar Loop, a ten-block section of distinctive stores, shops and even a renovated movie theater dating back to the 1930’s. One of the highlights of this area is the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Inaugurated in…

Jessica BuelerApril 16, 2025

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Celebrate National Retro Day with groovy looks from Avalon Exchange

By Mary Thaier // February 27, 2023 | UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — Today is the day to take a trip back in time because it is National Retro Day! Each year on February 27, National Retro Day is observed. You can celebrate by rocking your best retro hairstyle, bringing back…

Jessica BuelerFebruary 27, 2024

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St. Louis artist uses her ADHD to guide artwork

BY KSDK // JANUARY 19, 2024 |The House of Art Doll6277 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130 | 314-504-9998, theartdoll.myshopify.com

Jessica BuelerJanuary 19, 2024

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Panera Bread to open new St. Louis-area location next week

BY CONNOR HART // OCTOBER 3, 2023 | UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — Panera Bread is coming back to University City. The bakery-café, known locally as Saint Louis Bread Co., will open a new location Oct. 10 as part of the Market on Olive development. Located at 8618 Olive Blvd., near…

Jessica BuelerOctober 3, 2023

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Tivoli Theatre to reopen after $1M in renovations

Connor Hart | July 16, 2023 | The Tivoli Theatre, a historic theater located at 6350 Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar Loop, will reopen with $1 million worth of renovations completed, as its new owner, One Family Church, will host a community-driven event series there this fall.One Family Church, which…

Jessica BuelerJuly 16, 2023

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Representation in Literature: Eyeseeme African American Children’s Bookstore

Mary Caltrider | Jan 16, 2023ST. LOUIS — Eyeseeme is a Black Owned Independent Bookstore located in University City, MO whose mission is to be a resource to parents, teachers, and schools in providing the very best children’s books on the market that promote positive images and stories about African…

Jessica BuelerJanuary 16, 2023

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University City businesses join to support relief efforts in Ukraine

Travis Cummings | March 13, 2022UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — More than 20 businesses in University City are joining forces to help support relief efforts in Ukraine. On Sunday, the Delmar Loop was packed with people, which meant good foot traffic for establishments and an opportunity for customers to give back."We…

Jessica BuelerMarch 13, 2022

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Delmar Loop restaurants offering chef-curated kits at local grocery store

Sasha Sander | Feb 2, 2021The Chef-Curated Cooking Kits will be available through Sunday, Feb. 28 for $25 A popular St. Louis international grocer is offering Chef-Curated Cooking Kits from some of the city’s favorite Delmar Loop restaurants. United Provisions is now selling kits which include hand-picked ingredients from its…

Jessica BuelerFebruary 2, 2021