🌱 Bank Robber At Large + Ex-Health Director Named Cure Violence CEO

Morning, people of St. Louis! Helen Eckhard here with a brand-new copy of theSt. Louis Daily.

First, today's weather:

More humid; a morning t-storm. High: 85 Low: 62.

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

1. St. Louis County detectives are searching for a person of interest in a bank robbery last weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 14, in the 4000 block of North Lindbergh Boulevard. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot toward Galaxie Drive. Anyone who recognizes the man from the surveillance footage is asked to contact 636-529-8210. (KMOV4)
2. A former St. Louis health director has been named the CEO of a national anti-violence organization. Dr. Fredrick Echols was hired on Monday to helm Cure Violence Global, an organization based out of Chicago. The Cure Violence program seeks to interrupt the spread of violent conflicts and connects individuals in affected neighborhoods with counseling, job programs, and rental assistance. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. A St. Louis suburb has been named the most livable small city in the United States for the second year in a row. SmartAsset awarded O’Fallon the title after evaluating a total of 286 cities on a range of criteria including home affordability, poverty rate, unemployment rate, and more. Another St. Louis suburb, St. Charles, also claimed a spot in the list's top ten cities. (Belleville News-Democrat)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Vaccine Clinic At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• The Legacy Of Harvey Milk At Missouri History Museum (5:30 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons At Mid-County Branch Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a deep dive into the history of the City Museum? Stop by for a tour of the surreal environments created in the 1930s shoe warehouse, led by Archivist and Tours Manager Maria Cassilly. (Facebook)
• Today kicks off the Wonderful Wednesday Series at Memorial Park in downtown Clayton! Stop by between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for a lunch deal of a hotdog, chips, and soda for only $3. (Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is offering a free downloadable activity perfect for kids in grades 2-3. Young musicians can create their own soundscape using Claude Debussy's Claire de Lune as inspiration. Download it here. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.