🌱 1 Dead In Union Blvd. Crash + STL Symphony Cancels Shows For COVID

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 71 Low: 48.

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Here are the top 3 stories in St. Louis today:

1. One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash on Union Boulevard yesterday morning. Officials say the accident occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the street's 4400 block. As of Friday evening, the victim had not yet been identified. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has canceled concerts scheduled for today following breakthrough cases of COVID-19 among members of the orchestra. Yesterday's performances were also canceled. Ticketholders can call the box office at 314-534-1700 to discuss ticketing options for the canceled shows. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. Rihanna is opening a storefront for her popular Savage X Fenty line right here in St. Louis. Along with Missouri, the lingerie brand is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence to cities in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Delaware, and Georgia. The brand made the announcement on Instagram Wednesday, but there is no word yet about where the St. Louis store will be located. (Riverfront Times)

Today in St. Louis:

• Free Comic Book Day At Weber Road Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• 2022 Kentortoise Derby At St. Louis Aquarium At Union Station (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the incredibly talented Vince Martin perform this weekend during "St. Louis Blues, a One-Day Fest." Martin will perform a family-friendly set at the Missouri History Museum from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm today. (Facebook)
• Looking for a way to treat mom this Mother's Day? FOX 2 Now rounded up some of the best places to celebrate in the St. Louis area. Check it out at the link. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
• Stop by the Deaconess Center for Child Well-being today for a Children’s Mental Health resource fair. The first 100 families to visit will receive a $20 gift card! (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox Monday with a new update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.