From Boeing’s relocation to FEMA’s disaster recovery updates, here’s what’s shaping St. Louis this week.
Your weekly digest of St. Louis’s most pressing politics, bold business moves, and stories shaping community life—short, sharp, and straight to the point.
Top Stories This Week (Sep 21–28, 2025)
Boeing Moves F/A-18 Work Out of St. Louis
Boeing announced it will relocate its F/A-18 service life modification work out of the St. Louis region by 2027 to free space for next-generation aerospace projects. Local workers will be transitioned to new programs, but the shift is expected to reshape the region’s defense manufacturing footprint.
New NGA Campus Opens in North St. Louis
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency cut the ribbon on its long-awaited north St. Louis campus, fulfilling years of planning. The facility’s opening is being billed as a boost to jobs and a potential anchor for economic revival in neighborhoods that have long faced disinvestment.
FEMA Extends Disaster Recovery Access
FEMA announced that in-person assistance will remain available through September 25 at two disaster recovery centers in the region. The extension is part of ongoing response efforts tied to the May 2025 tornado that inflicted extensive damage across city neighborhoods.
Historic Survey Underway for Storm-Damaged Homes
City officials released a public notice that a federally backed architectural survey will assess buildings and homes damaged by the May 16 tornado. The survey aims to support restoration efforts by tracking which structures qualify for historic preservation and recovery support.
Downtown Redevelopment Moves Forward
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed legislation enabling redevelopment of the iconic Millennium Hotel property. The move sets formal boundary lines for a long-debated project intended to bring new retail, mixed housing, and public space to downtown.
Machinist Union, Boeing to Resume Negotiations
After recent tension, representatives from Boeing and its machinist union confirmed they will resume discussions under federal mediation. The talks are especially vital given Boeing’s plan to restructure operations in St. Louis and reassign SLM (service life modification) tasks.
Naturalization Ceremony Marks Citizenship for 27
St. Louis City Hall hosted a ceremony welcoming 27 new U.S. citizens. The event underscored the city’s role as a gateway for immigrants and highlighted local advocacy groups assisting with integration, legal services, and community connection.
Redevelopment Fight in Brentwood Heats Up
A judge ruled in favor of the City of Brentwood in a dispute over redevelopment along Manchester Road. The decision cleared the way for local acquisition and public control over districts that host commercial and light industrial uses.
Launch of New Abortion Ballot Language Sparks Debate
Missouri’s Secretary of State submitted fresh ballot language to reinstate the abortion ban. The proposed language faces intense scrutiny as activists on both sides mobilize messaging, legal challenge
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