Chinatown

A Washington University librarian received a $10,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council to research Asian American History in St. Louis during the 20th century. Project coordinator Joan Wang said the history will help people in the region gain a better understanding of Asian communities in St. Louis.

As the University City City Council decides whether to pass a proposal to redevelop a section of the St. Louis region’s “unofficial” Chinatown, business…

Residents and business owners in University City are split over whether the city should spend taxpayer money on a plan that would bring a big-box retailer…

St. Louis once had a thriving hub for Chinese immigrants moving to the city. Historical records show in 1894 there were about 1,000 people of Chinese…