U City in the News Goes Global

Here is a roundup of the latest goings-on in University City from media and other sources. This week, we've got news on the Chuck Berry statue, the St. Louis Walk of Fame and Jilly's winning a national baking competition.

Chuck Berry Statue

News concerning the fate of the Chuck Berry statue and the City Council's decision to back its installation went global.

Canadians read all about it in the Toronto Sun, Reuters Canada and The Calgary Herald. Folks in the nation’s capital learned of the situation via The Washington Post. Even people in South Africa heard about it. The story even garnered a mention in Rolling Stone online. 

Walk of Fame

KSDK took a stroll down the St. Louis Walk of Fame in U City. On Thursday, a bronze star honoring the late  

Cupcake Conquerors

The team representing Jilly's Cupcake Bar and Cafe wins Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, reports the St. Louis Post Dispatch. To savor the sweet taste of victory head over to Jilly's and pick up a four pack of the winning cupcakes for just under $20.00.

The St. Louis Post Dispatch did the calorie count for one of the winning cupcake recipes. It tops 800 calories. ( it just so happens to be the Space Monkey cupcake that I completely chowed down on Wednesday. Yum but Yikes!)

Publicly Relating

University City has hired a PR and marketing firm. Part of the initial process involves interviewing city residents in regard to their perceptions of the community, the Post Dispatch reported.

Delmar Dollars?

West End Word Columnist David Linzee, who is a University City resident, has floated the idea that U City should have its own local currency.