🌱 PrideFest Is Back In Saint Louis + Man Shot In Baden Neighborhood

Morning, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the St. Louis Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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

1. Pride St. Louis has announced the return of PrideFest. The event will take place in downtown St. Louis, beginning on Jun. 24 and concluding the following day. The theme for the event is "Diversity Creates Community." (Pride St. Louis via Facebook)
2. A man was shot and killed in north St. Louis on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place in the Baden neighborhood around 12:15 p.m. The man, who has not been publicly identified as of Sunday evening, was found shot in the 1200 block of Sells Avenue. The investigation is ongoing. (KMOV4)
3. Did you know that St. Louis is home to the smallest national park in the United States? The Gateway Arch National Park is a mere 91 acres and is famous for its futuristic look and lush vegetation. It can be found between downtown St. Louis and the Mississippi River. It was officially designated as a national park in 2018. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• America’s Monsters, Superheroes And Villains: Our Culture At Play at Saint Louis Public Library - Central Library (9:00 AM)
• Meatball Lunch Special at Missouri Bar and Grill (11:00 AM)
• Art Lab For Kids: Make Your Own Emoji at Apple Saint Louis Galleria (5:00 PM)
• The Glowy Snowy Day 2023 at Missouri History Museum (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you love dolphins? Read this fascinating blog by the Director of the Saint Louis Zoo about dolphin rescue missions. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• Did you know the average Missouri resident’s average monthly electric bill in 2022 increased by nearly 10 percent from the previous year? Learn more about where the Show-Me State stands on power consumption and costs compared to the rest of the country in this new Ownerly data study. (Ownerly)
• The Saint Louis Science Center will be holding a free event on Jan. 14 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will showcase diversity in the St. Louis scientific community. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.