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Coffee in hand, St. Louis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How neighbors are helping Heavy Anchor Bar bounce back after crash
  • What neighbors want changed after a fiery Bevo Mill street takeover
  • Why Union Loafers workers packed a St. Louis corner on Labor Day

Also on today's calendar: Blue Strawberry Singer-Songwriter Sunday features Shanna in a Dress, Kyra Gordon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine, hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Community rallies behind South City bar after SUV crashes into building (firstalert4.com) — A beloved South City spot, the Heavy Anchor Bar on Gravois, is temporarily condemned after a texting driver crashed an SUV through its front wall, leaving staff suddenly out of work. Neighbors, local businesses, and Alderman Ann Schweitzer have already raised tens of thousands of dollars and launched fundraisers, while the owners push for a temporary door so they can reopen as soon as the city allows.
   

2. Owner speaks out after car stolen, torched during South City street takeover (firstalert4.com) — A Maryland Heights woman learned through viral videos that her stolen car was used and torched during a dangerous street takeover at Gravois and Morgan Ford in St. Louis' Bevo Mill neighborhood. Neighbors and association leaders are urging safer street design and faster police response, noting repeated takeovers and crashes that have damaged local landmarks like the Heavy Anchor bar and the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis.
   

3. Union Loafers workers rally outside St. Louis bakery, demand union be recognized (stltoday.com) — Workers at Union Loafers in Botanical Heights and its sister spots, including Bagel Union in Webster Groves, rallied in St. Louis on Labor Day to push for formal union recognition. With about 90% of staff backing the effort, employees say they want better pay, a stronger voice at work, and lasting improvements across the city's restaurant industry as the company prepares to expand.
   

4. Going Places: Gateway Arch National Park is a Surprising and Relevant Monument to USA's Western Expansion (longislandpress.com) — Gateway Arch National Park, right on St. Louis' riverfront, offers much more than a photo op, with a free underground museum, a quirky tram ride to the top, and riverboat cruises. The writer highlights how the Arch, Old Courthouse, and surrounding grounds illuminate the city's pivotal role in westward expansion and civil rights, while giving practical tips on tickets, exhibits, and what to expect during a visit.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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