Eric Schmid

St. Louis

Reporter at KBIA-FM (Columbia, MO)

Reporter at St.Louis Public Radio NPR

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The volunteers stabilizing St. Louis' tornado damaged homes

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

After a powerful tornado ripped through North St. Louis on May 16, construction contractors sprung into action to volunteer their services—with coordination by a trio of nonprofits with deep roots in the community. Aaron Williams, president of 4theVille, which aims to revitalize North City neighborhoods into bustling economic and cultural destinations, says he immediately started sounding the call to the city and others for help.
Construction to start on new affordable housing in St. Louis

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

A $26.3 million development that will establish 52 new affordable housing units and revitalize two prominent vacant South City buildings is moving forward to construction after financing for the project closed late last month. The long-awaited Marquette Homes project by Lutheran Development Group and Rice Community Development has been in the planning stages for the past six years, says Rise’s director of real estate development Mark Stroker.
How a presidential disaster declaration unlocks recovery resources beyond just FEMA

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

Almost immediately after May’s powerful EF-3 tornado tore through parts of the St. Louis region and the extent of the devastation came into focus, many people adopted a singular focus: the Federal Emergency Management Agency. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt were peppered with questions from the press about FEMA’s response the morning after the tornado.
The science behind a leading carbon removal solution comes from St. Louis

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

Jake Jordan lives in St. Louis, but he travels a lot for his work. As Mati Carbon’s chief science officer, Jordan often finds himself halfway around the world in India or Africa, checking in with one of the many small-scale farmers Mati works with. The nonprofit, controlled public benefit corporation spreads pulverized basalt rock dust on their fields, a way of boosting a natural way of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, he says.
The 314 Podcast: Rep. Steve Butz

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |Joseph Hess |Emily Adams

In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with state Representative Steve Butz (D-St. Louis) about the dramatic end to this year’s legislative session—and what that bodes for tornado relief for St. Louis, as well as Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desire to contribute millions in state funding to keep Kansas City sports teams in Missouri. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about cyclists’ demands for big changes to Gravois Avenue after two recent deaths.
Arch Eats: Unusual BBQ dishes in St. Louis

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |Joseph Hess |Emily Adams

George Mahe George Mahe has spent most of his life immersed in the restaurant industry, owning and operating establishments before delving into food journalism. He began reviewing restaurants for St. Louis Magazine 35 years ago under the pseudonym “Arnie Boye” (a tribute to his dog) and became the magazine’s first dining editor in 1992. His fair and balanced approach spawned a local restaurant consulting company, and further ventures in ownership. In 2006, he returned to SLM.
St. Louis workplaces grapple with AI opportunities—and fears | St. Louis Magazine

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

The recent meteoric rise of artificial intelligence tools has brought with it heaps of hype surrounding its seemingly endless potential use cases. Some tech billionaires envision a world where AI replaces most everything humans currently do. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates suggested in March it would replace doctors and teachers. Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg went further, saying an AI could be your friend or even therapist.
As St. Louis waits for FEMA, volunteers continue to do what they can

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

Mayor Cara Spencer gave a press conference yesterday afternoon outside a firehouse in Fountain Park, with destruction from last week’s tornado still apparent on the other side of Enright Avenue. She fought back tears recounting the hardship she has seen over the past several days in the areas hardest hit by the tornado. “There aren’t words. Whole entire sides, fronts, backs, tops of homes are missing. People have wrapped their personal belongings in Saran wrap,” she said.
Arch Eats: Taco Buddha's Big News | St. Louis Magazine

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |George Mahe |Ryan Krull

In a special edition of the Arch Eats podcast, co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are back with an exciting scoop for St. Louis food fans. Joining them in the studio is Kurt Eller, the visionary behind the beloved Taco Buddha restaurants. Kurt reveals exclusive details about his highly anticipated third restaurant—from its location and design details to the planned opening timeline. Get the inside scoop straight from the source—and maybe even a sneak peek at your new favorite spot.
St. Louis’ geospatial industry shows its utility after tornado strikes

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Eric Schmid

As thousands from the geospatial community descend on St. Louis for the annual GEOINT conference, last Friday’s destructive EF-3 tornado offers an up-close example of the power of this technology. Early Saturday, Mayor Cara Spencer estimated 5,000 buildings had been in the tornado’s direct path and by Sunday estimated damage costs soared above $1 billion. Subscribe to the St. Louis Business newsletter to get the latest insights sent to your inbox every morning.