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Morning St. Louis! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this $1M leaky‑home verdict means for St. Louis buyers
  • How ARPA cash is reshaping St. Louis' most neglected blocks
  • Family's terrifying night at Central West End Airbnb raises safety questions

Also on today's calendar: The Forest Dispensary St. Louis Anniversary Party and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jury awards nearly $1M to St. Louis couple who bought leaky home (molawyersmedia.com) — A City of St. Louis jury has awarded nearly $1 million to a Hi‑Pointe couple after pervasive leaks plagued the home they bought in 2022, finding several builders and investors liable for multiple claims. The verdict, now under appeal, includes damages, emotional distress, and attorneys' fees, and highlights how local buyers can seek recourse when new construction has serious defects.
   

2. First Alert Forward: How ARPA funds helped speed up demolitions of abandoned buildings in STL (kmov.com) — Hundreds of long‑vacant St. Louis buildings have come down in the last 18 months as the city's Land Reutilization Authority used nearly $15 million in ARPA funds to demolish about 500 properties and maintain thousands of lots. Neighbors and contractors describe both the benefits and tradeoffs, while officials say continued collaboration will be crucial as federal money runs out and new housing projects, including 40 Habitat for Humanity homes, move forward.
   

3. Family visiting St. Louis for medical care awakened by volleys of gunfire outside a short-term rental (kmov.com) — A visiting Illinois family in St. Louis for medical care was jolted awake by a barrage of gunfire outside their Central West End Airbnb, leaving their vehicles riddled with bullets but no injuries. The shooting, tied to an upstairs short-term rental party, comes as St. Louis faces a lawsuit and new rules over regulating Airbnbs, putting safety and accountability in sharper local focus.
   

4. St. Louis takes center stage as 2 sold-out sporting events hit the region (kmov.com) — Sports fans in St. Louis packed Busch Stadium for the Savannah Bananas and Bellerive Country Club for the BMW Championship, turning this weekend into a showcase for big-time events in the city. With AC/DC, Foo Fighters, and WWE all headed to St. Louis soon, locals can expect more major crowds and national attention focused squarely on downtown venues.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 22
  • Back to School Bingo (Orientation Event)
    University of Missouri-St. Louis Millennium Student Center and Student Services (MSC), Grow Room
    11:00 am
  • University of Missouri - St. Louis Women's Soccer vs Washington Uni
    University of Missouri-St. Louis St. Louis, Mo., Don Dallas Soccer Field
    1:00 pm
  • Back to School Fair
    Maplewood-Richmond Heights Saint Louis, MO 63143
    4:00 pm
  • Welcome Back Bash 2026!
    University of Missouri-St. Louis Millennium Student Center and Student Services (MSC)
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • St. Louis Teen Wins Second Place in Philadelphia International Music Festival Competition —Rasa Brittain Read on Patch
  • Delta Dental poll: More kids are heading to bed early for the Tooth Fairy —Hauser Group Read on Patch
  • Child Care Aware of Missouri Hires Senior Accountant —Brandvein Aaranson Public Relations Read on Patch

Ok St. Louis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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