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In today's newsletter:

  • How new daily London flights could reshape St. Louis travel and business
  • How a $670 million project could reshape downtown St. Louis
  • Were you scammed by a tornado contractor? New help is available

Also on today's calendar: Rendez-Palouza: 1776 Meets 2026! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. British Airways expands St. Louis-London service, strengthening global economic connections (greaterstlinc.com) — St. Louis travelers and businesses will soon gain more nonstop options to London, as British Airways plans daily summer service between Lambert Airport and Heathrow for parts of 2027. Local economic leaders say the added 35,000-plus seats could boost tourism, conventions, and international investment, further positioning St. Louis as a competitive global destination.
   

2. First Alert Forward: Ballpark Village businesses look beyond Cardinals crowds to sustain downtown St. Louis (kmov.com) — Downtown St. Louis businesses in Ballpark Village say they're thriving beyond Cardinals game days, with sales up nearly 30% and a new restaurant drawing locals year-round. Developers are also planning a $670 million mixed-use project at the former Millennium Hotel site, which leaders hope will better connect the Arch, stadium, and surrounding blocks while tackling blight and safety perceptions.
   

3. City of St. Louis launches pro bono legal task force targeting sham contractors after deadly tornado (firstalert4.com) — St. Louis residents hit by last year's EF-3 tornado now have a new way to fight back against predatory contractors, thanks to a city-backed Contractor Fraud Legal Task Force offering free legal help. Pro bono attorneys and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri will screen cases and pursue recovery of lost funds, while also aiming to deter future "storm chaser" scams in disaster zones.
   

4. Zack Fox Brings a Genre-Spanning DJ Set to The Pageant in St. Louis on October 16 (deluxmag.com) — St. Louis music fans can catch Zack Fox's high-energy DJ set at The Pageant on Friday, October 16, with doors at 7 p.m. and an 18+ policy. Expect a fast, dance-focused mix of Black American club styles, from Detroit techno to Southern bass, with tiered general admission tickets starting at $35 before fees.
   

5. Shriners Children's Hospital patient thrives in halo traction treatment (kmov.com) — A young patient at Shriners Children's St. Louis is thriving in halo traction treatment that's improving her mobility and comfort ahead of spine surgery. Her family credits the hospital's care and community atmosphere, as staff and other patients join in activities that keep her active and social. Viewers are invited to support the hospital's mission during a special Day of Giving.
   

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