🌱 Electric Scooter Ban + Colleagues Demand Reed's Resignation

Good morning, St. Louis! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Warmer. High: 84 Low: 67.

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

1. Electric scooters have been banned from operating in downtown St. Louis in an effort to reduce crime. The decision was made by the St. Louis Public Safety Department in response to the recent shooting of two teenage girls on Saturday night. There will also be a significantly larger law enforcement presence downtown to address the groups of teens gathering in the streets. (KSDK.com)
2. St. Louis rabbit rescues are reportedly at capacity. Rabbits have been abandoned at increased rates after owners grow weary with Easter and pandemic pet purchases. Want to help? Click the link to learn more about a St. Louis rabbit rescue and to donate. (St. Louis Public Radio)
3. Several St. Louis City Aldermen are demanding the resignation of Aldermen President Lewis Reed. The resignation demands are escalating after the bombshell 66-page federal indictment outlining bribery charges that were unsealed on Thursday. Alderman John Collins-Muhammad and Aldermen Jeffrey Boyd have already resigned but Alderman Lewis Reed remains. (KMOV4)

Today in St. Louis:

• Yoga Flow At The Mid-County Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Summer Lunches At The Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Rainbow Tie-dye Shirts At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a room during Pridefest? The St. Louis Union Station Hotel is providing a special room rate during Pridefest. Happy Pride Month! (Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra offers digital concerts for those that cannot attend a performance in person. Click for a full list of available digital concerts. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• The City Museum is offering free admission for Dads during Father's Day on Sunday, Jun. 19. Click to learn more about the museum's Father's Day celebrations. (City Museum)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.