Top 10 Stories for Maplewood-Brentwood Patch in May

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The list starts with articles that drew views from around Missouri; includes business political and crime news; and ends with the Maplewood City Council deciding what to do with vacant properties.

• Maplewood Richmond Heights lineman Antar Thompson committing to Mizzou got views from around the state, helping it to the #1 spot.

• 'Super Moon' was just a few ticks below Antar. It got views from all over.

• QuikTrip was making noises about moving north to the corner of Manchester and Big Bend. It was big news when word got out they had signed a contingent lease.

• Business news, especially restaurant openings, are always big, especially when a Brentwood High School graduate, plans to open her doors near Maplewood.

• Orbit Lounge promised a fun spot for 21 and older in Maplewood. The pinball and skeeball room is a busy place now.

• Maplewood has long waited for this shopping center to get back on its feet.

• A handful of Brentwood War 1 residents received a novel and a jar of jam in the mail, while others received anonymous letters.

• This attempted robbery came before the robbery in the Shane Co. parking lot. A suspect has been charged with first-degree robbery in both.

• A man and woman from the Kansas City area went on a crime spree in the area.

• Maplewood city council discussed eyesores and a headaches what to do with the properties at a meeting.