🌱 Job Fairs Might Fix Trash Issue + City Mayor Endorses Green

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally...

First, today's weather:

Humid in the afternoon. High: 90 Low: 70.

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

1. The St. Louis Bread Co., Panera, reports that fan-favorite Cinnamon Crunch Latte has returned. According to a recent survey through St. Louis Bread Co., 65 percent of individuals want a new fall flavor instead of Pumpkin Spice. The Cinnamon Crunch Latte will be available starting today in St. Louis and will hit Panera stores nationwide on Sep. 1. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. City trash is beginning to pile back up, but the city might have a solution. The City of St. Louis will be hosting a job fair on Aug. 30 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Wohl on North Kingshighway Boulevard. The city held its first job fair last Tuesday for the Streets Department. The city is hoping the job fairs will fix the department's staffing issues that have been occurring since 2021. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has endorsed Megan Green in the upcoming Board of Aldermen president race. Mayor Jones endorsed Green through a tweet on Tuesday citing her support for working families, minimum wage increases, and equitable development. Jack Coatar has also announced his candidacy. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• Space Scavenger Hunt At The Weber Road Branch Library (All Day)
• Gift of Reading Story Time At The Weber Road Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Boot Scootin' Boujee Happy Hour At St. Louis Ballpark Village (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department is asking the community to provide input on the agency's strategic plan. Click to take the survey. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• Got hay fever? St. Louis County Parks will be hosting Fall Hayrides this autumn. Call 314-615-4386 to reserve your spot. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)
• The City of St. Louis is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. Click to view available roles. (City of St. Louis)

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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.