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In today's newsletter:

  • What BJC's new hospice house will mean for St. Louis families
  • How a $5,000 'Junior Bond' could reshape St. Louis students' futures
  • St. Louis' Last Hotel is back—what Hyatt's return could mean

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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Record-breaking heat, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
  • Wednesday: Humid with periods of rain, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BJC plans first hospice house in St. Louis (stlamerican.com) — BJC HealthCare plans to open Evelyn's House at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital in 2028, creating the first dedicated hospice house within the city of St. Louis. The 12‑bed facility aims to expand end‑of‑life options close to home, particularly for Black residents, with family gathering spaces, gardens, and specialized care supported by nearly $20 million in donations.
   

2. Planting seeds of economic mobility for St. Louis students (stlamerican.com) — St. Louis families are enrolling ninth graders in the new Junior Bonds program, which pairs a roughly $5,000 investment with years of financial education and mentoring. Nearly 300 local students will get guidance from partners like Edward Jones, St. Louis Community Credit Union, and UMSL, helping them plan for college, homeownership, business startups, or long‑term savings while still in high school.
   

3. St. Louis hotel set to return as Hyatt Centric (insideflyer.com) — Downtown's Last Hotel in St. Louis is slated to reopen October 15 as a Hyatt Centric after a $4 million renovation and a 2026 sale to Singh Investment Group. The property, which previously closed in receivership and displaced guests and staff, is returning to the Hyatt family and could restore hospitality jobs and lodging options near the city's core.
   

4. After quintuple bypass surgery, a St. Louis man is rebuilding his strength through cardiac rehab (ksdk.com) — A St. Louis man's recovery after quintuple bypass surgery highlights the intensive cardiac rehab program at Mercy's local cardiopulmonary gym and its growing patient base. The hospital is also planning expanded access, including a new O'Fallon, Missouri site and at‑home rehab options, aiming to help more area residents safely rebuild strength and long‑term heart health.
   

5. City SC's unbeaten streak brings excitement to St. Louis fans and businesses (fox2now.com) — St. Louis City SC's months‑long unbeaten streak is energizing local fans and boosting businesses around the stadium, including Maggie O'Brien's. Youth players like the Honeybees are drawing inspiration from the run, while bar and restaurant managers say postseason crowds bring a welcome surge of customers and game‑day excitement downtown.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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