🌱 St. Louis' Official Hotdog + County Health Director Resigns

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the St. Louis Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the a.m. High: 93 Low: 71.

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

1. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has declared the official hotdog of St. Louis. The St. Louis Hot Dog is a smoked and grilled all-beef dog topped with grilled onions, green peppers, banana peppers, bacon, and provolone cheese atop an Italian-style Vitale's roll. The dog is then finished with homemade smokey pepper mustard. The dog was chosen through an official bracket by Steve's Hot Dogs in March. (KMOV4)
2. St. Louis County's acting health director will step down from his position on Sep. 2, 2022. The announcement was made through County officials after Dr. Faisal Khan submitted his resignation through a letter to County Executive Sam Page. It is not clear why he has decided to step down from the position. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. The St. Louis cooling center at the former Asbury UMC location is dealing with air conditioning issues. The location also dealt with a stolen heater during the winter last year. Staff at the North St. Louis shelter is asking residents for assistance to resolve the air conditioning issue. (KSDK.com)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Summer Lunches At The Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Cards & Game Club At The Weber Road Branch Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Saint Louis Zoo highlights its red kangaroo named Polly Pocket. The zoo currently has six kangaroos, so hop in to visit them soon! (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The City Museum will be offering free admission to Dads on Father's Day. The museum will also be hosting a cookout at the Patio Grill. (City Museum)
• Saint Louis Science Center's Laser Night Show Series tickets are officially on sale. Click to purchase tickets for shows between Jul. 8 and Jul. 17. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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.