🌱 10,000 Ash Trees Removed + 2.8 Magnitude Earthquake In St. Louis

Good morning, St. Louis! Your usual curator is off today, but I am here to fill in and keep you up-to-date on all of your local happenings. Now, here's what you need to know, in 5 minutes or less. — Danielle Fallon

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around. High: 72 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in St. Louis today:

1. The City of St. Louis Forestry Division is removing 10,000 ash trees from city streets. The removal is an effort to prepare for the invasive emerald ash borer infestation. The division is using improved technology and data to decide which trees stay and which trees are getting the buzzsaw. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
2. SSM Health will be acquiring SLUCare Physician Group this summer. The acquisition will boost SSM Health's providers to 1,200 for the region. The organization is assuring patients that there will be no disruption in providers or service locations after the acquisition. (KSDK.com)
3. St. Louis experienced a 2.8 magnitude earthquake Friday evening. The event prompted more than 3,000 calls to the emergency management agency. There is no report of any damage or injuries sustained due to the earthquake. The city is about 100 miles from the famous New Madrid Seismic Zone. (KJLU)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Grab and Go After School Meals At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Spring Peeper Program allows the Saint Louis Zoo to identify native frogs and toads. For more information about the program and ways you can help native frogs, please visit frogwatchstl.com. (Facebook)
• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra recognizes the direction of Amy Kaiser. Click here to learn more about Amy's extraordinary 27-year career with the SLSO. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.