🌱 Kennedy Recreation Center Drowning + Gun Reform Discussion In NYC

Hello again, friends! It's Thursday in St. Louis and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Because community news matters! Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 97 Low: 72.

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

1. The St. Louis County Police Department reports that a young boy drowned at a summer camp at the Kennedy Recreation Center. The boy was taken to St. Louis Children's Hospital. The boy died at the hospital. The pool was reportedly being used for camp activities. (KSDK.com)
2. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones went to New York City yesterday to speak with counterparts about gun reform. The meeting discussed holding gun manufacturers accountable for when firearms end up in the hands of criminals. Mayor Jones has been allocating funds for criminal intervention, social services, and police-community relations to decrease the amount of gun violence occurring in the city. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. A Republic Services Recycling Plant caught fire in South St. Louis County on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation but early signs point to high outdoor temperatures. The incident occurred near I-55 and Bayless. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• Multi-Industry Hiring Event At Orlando's Event and Conference Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department shares its condolences for fallen Officer Daniel Vasquez. He was shot and killed on Tuesday while working for the North Kansas City Police Department. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The Saint Louis Zoo celebrates National Zookeeper Week. Click to watch the video that highlights the zoo's staff and their dedication. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The Saint Louis Science Center reminds the community that the next First Friday is on Aug. 5. The movie will be Princess Bride. Mark your calendar! (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.