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Good morning St. Louis! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Bus Rapid Transit finally unlock Northside-Southside transit in St. Louis?
  • How St. Louis volunteers honored veterans at Jefferson Barracks this weekend
  • How STLPR turns SLSO concerts into must-hear radio experiences

Also on today's calendar: Sara Sheperd and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Sunny, but frigid, with a high of 16 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 46, low: 26.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘Talking Transit' event centers on Bus Rapid Transit (stlamerican.com) — Transit advocates and planners are weighing a Bus Rapid Transit line as a potentially cheaper, more flexible alternative to the long-discussed MetroLink Green Line in St. Louis. A recent virtual forum detailed how a 10-mile BRT corridor could extend north and south, better connect downtown, tap federal funding, and use existing tax dollars to improve service and spur investment in city neighborhoods.
   

2. Thousands of volunteers lay wreaths at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Wreaths Across America Day (firstalert4.com) — Thousands of volunteers gathered at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis to lay wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of the national Wreaths Across America observance. Local veterans, military families, and organizers say the tradition helps younger generations understand the sacrifices behind their freedoms. Residents can already sponsor wreaths for next year’s ceremony to continue honoring those buried there.
   

3. How St. Louis Public Radio brings the SLSO to listeners around the world (stlpr.org) — St. Louis Public Radio is giving local listeners and online audiences an inside track to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with carefully produced live broadcasts from the newly renovated Powell Hall. A small team of hosts, producers, and engineers spend weeks crafting scripts, interviews, and technical setups so even newcomers can easily follow along. Select Saturday concerts and a special New Year’s Eve performance will air on 90.7 FM and stream on STLPR’s platforms.
   

4. Major Case Squad investigating fatal shooting in Cahokia Heights (ksdk.com) — A regional Major Case Squad is investigating a fatal shooting of a 67-year-old man Friday night in nearby Cahokia Heights, and anyone with information is urged to contact investigators or CrimeStoppers. For St. Louisans affected by violence, several local organizations, including the Crime Victim Center, Life Outside of Violence, and the Urban League’s Neighborhood Healing Network, are highlighted as key support resources.
   

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    Sunday December 14
  • Holiday Soul Glow
    Broadway Oyster Bar, 736 S Broadway, St. Louis
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