By JW | Thu, 08/24/2023 - 23:39

2023-236-PM

Here comes the weekend.

STL: Friday, August 25, 2023

STLwx 🌦

  • More brutal heat Friday before a chance of severe storms moves in. Full details here - stltoday.com

Events 📆

  • ARPA Data and Evaluation RFP Discussion and Selection Meeting - Events and meetings from the City of St. Louis, MO
  • The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend, August 24 to 27 - RFT
  • Fun for Foodies at Alton’s Food Truck Festival This Weekend - RiverBender
  • What to know for the first St. Louis ‘Evolution Festival’ this weekend - FOX 2
  • This weekend, dine out at Evolution Music Fest, Festival of Nations and more - feastmagazine.com
  • NOTICE: Street Closures for Moonlight Ramble - Forest Park Southeast
  • Becky Queen of Carpet’s Gowns and Shoes to be Sold This Weekend - RFT
  • ‘Dog Days’ at St. Louis Wheel moved to Monday, Aug. 28 - FOX 2
  • Bring your dog on a St. Louis Wheel ride next week - FOX 2
  • Check out the Fall 2023 Art Fair at Queeny Park during Labor Day weekend - KSDK

BuySTL 👜

  • MO Art Supply Fills a Void on Delmar Boulevard - RFT
  • One of St. Louis’ Best Bars Is Now Seeking a Buyer - RFT
  • Work underway on $240M expansion, renovation at America’s Center - KSDK
  • Prairie Farms’ 85th Anniversary Proclamation Issued By Illinois Governor - RiverBender
  • Boeing’s new F-15 deal may boost St. Louis County production line - stltoday.com
  • Brothers behind Asprient, Lux Living put downtown properties on market - stltoday.com
  • Ollie’s ‘Good Stuff Cheap’ opens in St. Louis County - FOX 2
  • Schnucks customers can now use rewards points at self-checkout - FOX 2
  • You can finally redeem Schnucks Rewards points at self-checkouts - KSDK
  • “Full Steam Ahead” For Wood River Cannabis Dispensary Following City Council Vote - RiverBender

STLfood 🥪

  • What’s fresh at St. Louis-area farmers markets this week - feastmagazine.com
  • 10 dishes to try at Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park this weekend - feastmagazine.com
  • Top 5 Turkey Sandwiches in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic - RFT

Restaurants 🍲

  • Cafe Ganadara Brings Sublime Korean-American Fare to St. Louis Hills - RFT
  • French-inspired eatery opens up inside Missouri History Museum - KSDK
  • Anita Cafe and Bar invites diners to slow down and savor a moment with food - feastmagazine.com
  • Zoe’s Place opens in Lindenwood Park - St. Louis Magazine

Neighborhoods 🏡

DIY 🪓

  • Impossible WiFi on an Ancient Mac Portable - Hackaday

Recipes 📇

Sustainability ♻️

Nature 🦝

  • Salmonella outbreak in 11 states - including MO & IL - linked to pet turtles: CDC - FOX 2

STL99 😱

  • Pumpkin spice scented trash bags are back - FOX 2
  • St. Louis Turns to Cardboard Stop Signs in ‘Temporary Fix’ - RFT
  • Shakespeare’s Pizza car stolen in Columbia, found damaged in St. Louis area - FOX 2
  • Berkeley police investigate possible illegal grave digging at Washington Park Cemetery - KSDK

STL100 💯

  • Police go door-to-door checking on seniors during heat wave - FOX 2

99MO 😱

  • Kansas City Is on Pace to Top St. Louis City in Homicides in 2023 - RFT
  • Kansas City, Missouri, says US investigating alleged racism at fire department - FOX 2
  • More than 170,000 Missouri kids waiting for last summer’s food aid - Missouri Independent
  • ‘A quality of life issue’: Number of Missourians without air conditioning soars amid record heat - KSDK

100MO 💯

Crime 🗯

  • SLMPD Daily Crime Report SLMPD
  • Berkeley man who stole Metro East police car was shot by officers, then hit by two cars - stltoday.com
  • Homicides are down about 22% this year in St. Louis. Other reported crimes are down, too. - stltoday.com
  • Missouri woman uses spicy tortilla chip to start house fire, police say - FOX 2

DotGov 🏛

  • Inmate’s death at Missouri prison is the third this month, eighth this year - FOX 2

CityGov 🏛

  • St. Louis bill targeting AR-15s might not. ‘They can’t do that,’ says naysayer. - stltoday.com
  • Inmate dies at St. Louis Justice Center; more reports of violence - KSDK
  • St. Louis jail death is a surprise to oversight board - FOX 2

LocalGov 🏛

  • Jennings City Council sends ‘no confidence’ letter to mayor - FOX 2
  • $3.7M awarded to help revitalize northern Missouri communities - FOX 2

MoGov 🏛

  • Missouri AG warns St. Louis mayor on proposed city gun legislation - KSDK
  • Missouri AG, governor slam St. Louis mayor’s push for new gun laws - FOX 2
  • Court battle begins over Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming health care for minors - KSDK
  • Judge to decide if Missouri can restrict gender-affirming care to minors - FOX 2

FedGov 🏛

Covid19 Info 🦠

STLhelp ☎️

  • Interactive map helps people find food and resources in Illinois - KSDK

Jobs 📄

  • Personal Property Appraisal Manager - Jobs
  • EXECUTIVE SECRETARY -ST. LOUIS BOARD OF ALDERMEN - Jobs
  • LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT-WARD 4 - ST. LOUIS BOARD OF ALDERMEN - Jobs
  • Police Officer - Jobs
  • Adoption Counselor - APA Adoption Center

History 🦕

  • Trump mugshot makes history after surrender at Fulton County jail - FOX 2

Captain’s Blog 🏴‍☠️

  • Butter cow… or is it? Fans make shocking discovery about Illinois State Fair attraction - KSDK
  • Terry Funk, beloved hardcore wrestling icon, dead at 79 - FOX 2
  • St. Louis Illustrators Are Making a Scene — and Finding Camaraderie - RFT
  • Museum curation done well - stLouIST
  • India Makes History with Chandrayaan-3 Landing - Hackaday
  • Linux Fu: The Old School Terminal - Hackaday
  • Alton’s Clark Bridge may get a $1M LED facelift - FOX 2
  • LED Lighting For Clark Bridge Approved By Alton City Council - RiverBender
  • Alton Council To Discuss LED Lighting Changes To Clark Bridge - RiverBender
  • Wood River to Rename Street for Fallen Police Officer - RiverBender