🌱 Golfport Closing + Trademark Infringement Lawsuit + Burger Week

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening these days in town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, hot and humid. High: 92 Low: 77.

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

1. A Maryland Heights driving range is closing. The Golfport is closing its doors after 41 years of operation. The center was a community staple during its time. The driving range allowed 150 people to hit golf balls at once. The owners are shutting it down due to the stress of operating. Click to watch the memorial video. (KSDK.com)
2. Former nurses are suing St. Louis developer Paul McKee Jr. The trademark infringement lawsuit is about the use of Homer G. Phillips' name. McKee plans to use the historic name for his new three-bed health facility. The nurses are arguing that McKee is stealing the name's legacy. The Homer G. Phillips Hospital was the only public hospital serving black residents until 1955. It also trained the most Black doctors and nurses in the world by 1961. (St. Louis American)
3. St. Louis Burger Week is underway. The popular series will continue until Sunday with 53 different St. Louis area restaurants participating. The restaurants will be offering specials on their signature burgers throughout the week. Participants will be able to use a mobile app to track their journeys. (KSDK.com)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Dental Health for Children At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Oasis Tutoring at the Library At The Mid-County Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Under the Sea Jars At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pride St. Louis is currently accepting applications for its Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 1, 2022. Click to apply. (Pride St. Louis via Facebook)
• The City of St. Louis is currently hiring. Click to view open positions and apply today! (City of St. Louis)
• Jammin' At The Zoo will be on Wednesday, Aug. 24. There will be beer and wine tastings paired with fantastic music. Click to purchase tickets today. (STL Zoo)

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You're all caught up for today. 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.