🌱 Flash Flood Clean Up + Downtown Scooter Ban Persists

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 84 Low: 67.

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

1. North St. Louis County is cleaning up after intense flash flooding. Residents are sanitizing, clearing debris, and drying property. Florissant's James Eagan Civic Center offered a place for residents to stay while the waters resided. It is unclear whether or not the federal government will declare an emergency for the area. (KSDK.com)
2. The Market Street United States Post Office location is experiencing issues after flash flooding impacted the area. An electrical issue in the location's second sub-basement caused a small fire. The office is attempting to provide mail delivery during the ongoing issues but employee safety is their first priority. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The City of St. Louis will be banning e-scooters in 2023 for the downtown area. The ban will continue to persist due to an increase in downtown crime caused by the scooters. Scooter companies Lime and Bird were notified of the continuing ban. The scooters will still be useable in many city neighborhoods, however. (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Marbled Mugs At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? There are plenty of adoption-ready pets in the St. Louis area that are searching for a forever home — including Maty, a baby black cat. Click to view the complete list. (St. Louis Patch)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be performing the Jurassic Park soundtrack during a special screening from Nov. 4 through Nov. 6. The performance will be at Powell Hall. Mark your calendar! (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• Jammin' At The Zoo will return on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. (St. Louis Zoo)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.