🌱 St. Louis Arch Removes Mask Mandate + QR Codes For Unsolved Murders

Hi all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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

1. The Gateway Arch has officially lifted its masking requirement. The mandate was implemented by the national park on Jun. 6 to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The park expects a large number of tourists to visit during the Jul. 4 weekend. Face masks will continue to be offered to visitors at no charge. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. The new owner of the former AT&T office tower has applied for the building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation would hopefully provide enough subsidies to pay for its redevelopment. SomeraRoad Inc. is arguing that the tower's post-modern design and globally renowned architect, HOK, is worth the designation. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has launched a new program focused on solving homicide cases. The program will install QR codes at restaurants, airports, department stores, and various locations throughout the city. Each QR code will lead to a list of unsolved St. Louis area homicides. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Oasis Tutoring At The Weber Road Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Summer Lunches At The Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department has issued a Missing Endangered Silver Advisory for 67-year-old Bobby Davis. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department immediately. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The MO History Riverfront Takeover Cruise will be on Jul. 7. The tour will uncover the history of the historical riverfront. Click for more information and buy tickets. (Gateway Arch)
• The first phase of the 2022 All-Star Game voting ends on Thursday. Nolan Arenado is currently in second place for third-baseman. Click to cast your ballot today. (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.