🌱 Abortion Rights Protestors Block I-64 + Luau In The Lou

Hello, everybody. Helen Eckhard here with your fresh copy of the St. Louis Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 98 Low: 74.

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

1. Abortion rights protestors temporarily shut down I-64 in downtown St. Louis on Sunday afternoon. The protestors were supporting access to abortion services that the overturn of Roe v. Wade took away. The state made abortion illegal moments after the decision was made in June. Both the city and county have announced plans to fund abortion access outside of Missouri. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. St. Louis County Council has created a three-person "working group" to recommend how to spend $74.4 million in federal pandemic aid. The county currently has a $72 million budget deficit. It is currently unclear if the county will get a share of the $45 million from the Rams and NFL settlement. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. St. Louis' Union Station is hosting Luau in the Lou until Aug. 21. The event will feature hula dancers, a concert series, fire breathers, and more. Union Station is also offering a new "all-day pass" for its attractions. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Stories & Playtime At The Richmond Heights Memorial Library (10:00 AM)
• Summer Lunches At The Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be screening Jurassic Park at Powell Hall. Click to get tickets for this unique experience. The screenings will be from Nov. 3 through Nov. 5. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• The next City Museum City Nights: Summer Campout will be on Friday, Jul. 22 at 8:00 p.m. The tickets include free admission during the day and a free tie-dye t-shirt. (City Museum)
• The next Preschool Science Series at the St. Louis Science Center is on Jul. 16 at 10:30 a.m. This special program supports a child's learning while exploring STEAM. (Science Center)

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— 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.