🌱 City Sells Anti-Theft Devices + Antisemitic Flyers In Dutchtown

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, colder. High: 38 Low: 26.

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

1. The City of St. Louis is offering anti-theft devices in an effort to help combat the ongoing issue of carjackings and vehicle theft. Residents can purchase the devices at two locations within City Hall for a reduced price with proof of City of St. Louis residency. Interested parties are advised to call and confirm the availability of the devices before making the trip to City Hall. (KSDK.com)
2. The City of St. Louis has scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for the 11th year in a row. The MEI evaluates 506 cities nationwide on the inclusivity of their laws, policies, and services for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. St. Louis received bonus points for having elected and appointed LGBTQIA+ leaders, offering support for people with HIV/AIDS, and for pushing back against restrictive state laws. (Press Release Desk)
3. Dutchtown residents are speaking out after discovering antisemitic flyers being distributed in the South St. Louis neighborhood. Leyla Rose Bland, a resident of the area who found multiple bags filled with the flyers, says the pages contain language blaming the Jewish community for various political issues, including abortion, mass immigration, and "Disney child grooming." As of Thursday, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department had not yet received any official police reports regarding the incident. (KMOV4)

Today in St. Louis:

• 4th Annual Holiday Open House At The State Historical Society Of Missouri Saint Louis Research Center (8:00 AM)
• Legal Services Of Eastern Missouri Family Law Clinic At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Gentle Yoga Flow At Rock Road Branch Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sensory-Friendly Night for U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo returns on Monday, Dec. 12! Entry is $10. Click here for ticket information. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for 39-year-old Willie Victory. Click to view a photo and additional details, and please call the department at 636-529-8210 with any information. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• Looking to dive into your next great read? Click to view a list of the Best Books of 2022, as chosen by St. Louis librarians. (St. Louis Public Radio)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all Monday morning for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.