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Hello again University City! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How free housing near pricey University City rents is reshaping teachers' lives

Also on today's calendar: LILYISTHATYOU - THE FLOWERS HAVE FEELINGS TOUR and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More early childhood programs are providing free housing to teaching staff (baltimoresun.com) — A new teacher housing initiative tied to Urban Sprouts in nearby St. Louis highlights how high rents in University City, where a studio can cost up to $1,600, strain early childhood educators. By offering fully furnished, rent-free homes close to work, programs in Missouri and other states are helping teachers cut commutes, save money, and pursue further education.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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