🌱 St. Louis Receives Government Funds + Honoring Rev. Joseph Brown

Good morning, people of St. Louis! Helen Eckhard here with today's issue of the St. Louis Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and windy. High: 88 Low: 69.

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

1. This weekend, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed Board Bill 82, which will allocate $37 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to North St. Louis. The money will be used toward fostering small businesses and providing them with the financial resources they need to succeed and grow. About $2 million of the money will go towards the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act implementation plan. (St. Louis American)
2. There will be three upcoming events to honor an East St. Louis native’s decades-long career as a religious leader and an educator. Rev. Joseph Brown served 60 years with the Jesuit religious order, 50 years as a priest, and 25 years as an Africana studies professor at SIU. From May 13-15, there will be a dinner, symposium, and Catholic mass held in his honor and community members are welcome to attend. (Belleville News-Democrat)
3. In light of an increase in gun violence among school-aged children and in an effort to promote gun safety, St. Louis Public Schools District handed out gun locks to parents. The gun locks were optional for parents to pick up and many took advantage in order to keep their kids safe. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• Hispanic Working Women's Event - Leading With Purpose At Missouri History Museum (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that the City Museum sells wine slushies at their 4th-floor Overflow Cafe? You can choose from Piña Colada, Strawberry Blind, Cherry Noir, or Blue Hawaiian flavors. Be sure to grab one when you visit next! (Facebook)
• Pride St. Louis expresses its congratulations to the 2022 Pride Idol Winners Katie Kitchell and Samantha Trout. See them on the Pride 2022 main stage from Jun. 25-26! (Facebook)
• St. Louis is looking to boost its population with Afghan refugees. Around 600 have made it to St. Louis so far and another 750 are expected by later this year. (Fox2Now)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.