🌱 Special Election For Ward 21 + Lambert Airport Credit Rating

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and less humid. High: 87 Low: 62.

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

1. The 22nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase will be from Jul. 15 through Jul. 24. The showcase is the area's primary venue for local films. Participants will be able to screen narrative and documentary films while participating in Q&A sessions with filmmakers. The films will be screened at Washington University's Brown Hall. (RiverBender.com)
2. The St. Louis City Election Board has decided to hold a Special Election on Aug. 2 to fill the vacant seat in Ward 21. The seat became vacant when Alderman John Collins-Muhammad resigned due to a federal indictment for bribery. Whoever is chosen during the special election will serve until the next General Municipal Election in 2023. (Press Release Desk)
3. St. Louis Lambert International Airport's credit outlook has been revised. S&P Global has given the airport a positive credit outlook while affirming its long-term rating of an A-. If the airport's passenger rate increases, then S&P will raise its long-term rating. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Recycled Regatta At The Mid-County Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Save Soil Walkathon At St. Louis Arch North Gate (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pride St. Louis announces that Alex Newell will be performing at the Mastercard Main Stage on Jun. 26. Click for the full list of artists. (Pride St. Louis via Facebook)
• Saint Louis Science Center's Laser Show tickets are currently on sale. You do not want to miss the chance to listen to your favorite artists while watching a cool laser show. Click for tickets. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• Voting for the MLB 2022 All-Star Game is underway. Click to cast your ballot. We suggest including Yadier Molina, Paul Goldschmidt, and Nolan Arenado! Go Cards! (Twitter)

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— 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.