🌱 Anti-Discrimination Bill Approved + Three Kings Pub Sues

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First, today's weather:

Snow and sleet in the p.m. High: 31 Low: 23.

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

1. St. Louis County lawmakers passed new legislation on Tuesday to extend anti-discrimination protections for non-civil service employees. Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, who sponsored the bill, says that all county contractors and service providers will now be covered under the county's anti-discrimination clauses. Bill 156 also codifies "gender expression" as a protected class. (KSDK.com)
2. A St. Louis man has been accused of pulling a gun during a robbery that happened at a Kohl's store in Manchester last year. Police say 33-year-old Mercedes W. Gregory brandished the weapon in the store's parking lot after being confronted by a loss prevention officer for stealing merchandise. On Feb. 16, Gregory pleaded not guilty to charges of robbery, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and another robbery-related gun charge. (STLtoday.com)
3. A local restaurant chain is suing a Chicago-based ghost kitchen concept for using a similar name. Three Kings Public House filed the trademark lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Tuesday, claiming that the similarly-named "Three Kings Pub by Dirk Flanigan" is confusing their customers. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs claim the Illinois ghost kitchen "rode on the coattails" of the successful pub chain in order to capitalize on its success. (STLtoday.com)

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Today in St. Louis:

• AARP Tax-Aide At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Local Day Hikes At Sierra Club (Missouri Chapter) (11:00 AM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Moms Back the Blue" just dropped off goodies for the St. Louis County Police Department security officers who protect county buildings. Want to become a security officer? Join the team today! (Facebook)
• California sea lion pups Kit and Nova, who joined the Saint Louis Zoo in October 2021, are taking to their new home well. Visit Kit, Nova, and the other sea lions and harbor seals at the Judy and Jerry Kent Family Sea Lion Sound. (Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department's Police Explorers Trivia Night has been rescheduled for May 21. Tickets for the event are $15 per person or $150 per table. (Facebook)

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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.