🌱 Soccer Club Unveils Jerseys + Weekends Only Announces Closure

Hi all. Helen Eckhard here with your Thursday edition of the St. Louis Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cold with periods of sun. High: 45 Low: 23.

Here are the top 3 stories today in St. Louis:

1. The city’s Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team unveiled its first primary home kit prior to Wednesday’s game. St. Louis CITY SC’s kit is red with navy and yellow accents and includes a patch of the city’s flag along the bottom hem of the jersey. The kit will be worn by players for the 2023 and 2024 MLS seasons. (KSDK)
2. Police are investigating after a teenager was shot Wednesday morning in north St. Louis. The 15-year-old boy was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his knee in the lobby of the Homer G. Phillips Senior Apartments, though the incident allegedly occurred elsewhere. Investigators say the victim is conscious and breathing; however, they have not yet determined the extent of his injuries. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. St. Louis-based furniture retailer Weekends Only has announced plans to close its doors. The retailer currently employs around 400 people and has been operating for 25 years. While the store’s owners have not released an official timeline for the closures, a report from FurnitureToday.com indicates the company may begin its liquidation process as early as January 2023. (FOX 2 Now)

Today in St. Louis:

• Internet Safety At Cliff Cave Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Missouri History Riverfront Takeover Cruise At The Riverboats At The Gateway Arch (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Searching for a new place to call home? Don't miss these five upcoming open houses in the St. Louis area. (St. Louis Patch)
• If you're looking for a fuzzy new family member, these pets are waiting for their forever home. Visit the link to meet Tasia, Durdin, and the other cats and dogs currently available for adoption at local shelters. (St. Louis Patch)
• Winter Wonderland lights are now on display at Tilles Park! Click here to find information on walk and carriage ride tickets. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.