🌱 Man Confesses To Threatening Synagogue + Federal Disaster Area

Hello, friends! Helen Eckhard here with your Tuesday edition of the St. Louis Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Let's do this.

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

1. A St. Louis man has admitted in federal court to contacting the FBI and threatening to blow up the Central Reform Congregation. Cody Steven Rush, 30, contacted the FBI about the threats on Nov. 5, 2021. He stated he wanted to blow up the synagogue "when they open tomorrow" because "he hates Jews." He now faces 10 years in prison and will be sentenced on Nov. 8. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
2. Parts of St. Louis have been declared a federal disaster area by President Joe Biden. Governor Mike Parson requested the declaration to allow the area to be eligible for FEMA's Public Assistance Program. Residents are still encouraged to contact the United Way by dialing 211. Click to apply for assistance. (KMOV4)
3. The Missouri Attorney General is reportedly investigating the Loop Lofts. The investigation is regarding the leasing company giving residents a three-day notice to move out of the building. The Attorney General's office's Consumer Protection division is reportedly investigating the issue. (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Traveling By Armchair At The Lewis And Clark Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Bad Art Night At The Lewis And Clark Branch Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is hosting a Family concert on Oct. 9 at Powel Hall. The concert lasts 45 minutes. Click to purchase tickets. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• The Saint Louis Science Center will be hosting Yoga Under the Stars on Aug. 29 at 7:00 p.m. Click for tickets. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• St. Louis City Schools operates the Community Eligibility Provision Program to allow children free meals. Click to learn more about the program. (City of St. Louis)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for another 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.