🌱 Green Runs For Aldermanic Pres + MO AG Plans To Sue City And County

Hello, St. Louis! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

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

1. Alderwoman Megan Green has officially filed to run as St. Louis Aldermanic President. She turned in all 1,400 signatures on Friday, making her campaign official. She will be competing against Alderman Jack Coatar for the position. The filing deadline is Jul. 15. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
2. A St. Louis circuit court bailiff has been charged with domestic assault against his child's mother. According to prosecutors, 36-year-old James Bond struck and strangled his child's mother during a dispute. A judge ruled on Friday that Bond can be released on a personal recognizance bond with GPS monitoring in place. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced plans to sue St. Louis City and St. Louis County officials for spending money to assist residents getting abortions in other states. Schmitt has cited a state law that reportedly bans public funds from being used to perform or assist an abortion. There is currently a bill pending in St. Louis City that would earmark $1 million for transporting women into Illinois for abortion services. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Dungeons & Dragons: Ghostlight At The Mid-County Branch Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that Amur leopard cubs could get the zoomies? Click to watch the video of 10-week-old twins Irina and Anya exhibiting their speed skills at the St. Louis Zoo. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department is asking the community to assist them in identifying two individuals connected to recent thefts. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. Click to view the surveillance photos. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reminds the community that fireworks are still illegal within the city. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. (St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) via Facebook)

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— 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.