🌱 Two Starbucks Locations Unionize + St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in the community today. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Record-tying temperatures. High: 101 Low: 80.

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

1. Two St. Louis area Starbucks locations are the newest coffee shops to unionize. The first location in Ladue unionized with a 12-3 vote. The second location at Kingshighway and Chippewa unionized on a 9-4 vote. They are now part of Workers United. (Riverfront Times)
2. Blood drive donors will be able to collect Cardinals' gear. The St. Louis Cardinals baseball organization is hosting its 19th annual blood drive this week at 22 different locations throughout the region. The drive will conclude tomorrow. Each donor will receive a free limited-edition Cardinals shirt and passes for a Cardinals ticket - while supplies last. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly killing a man outside of a fast-food restaurant. Terrance King has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the incident that occurred on Jun. 7 in the 1400 block of Hampton Avenue. Both the suspect and the victim worked together at the restaurant. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• Story Time At Mid-County Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Summer Lunches At Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo performed wellness checks on each Flamingo before moving them to their summer location. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's North Patrol Division station has some new improvements thanks to the St. Louis Police Foundation. It now boasts new flooring, new paint, Wi-Fi, modern furniture, and more. (St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department is reminding the community about internet safety this month. The Facebook post details tips for keeping kids safe on the internet. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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.