Monday, August 15, 2022
Floods π
- Recovery center opening in Hazelwood for flood victims – KSDK
- FEMA crews help Breckenridge Hills residents after FOX 2 report – FOX 2
- FEMA to open Hazelwood disaster assistance center Monday – stltoday.com
- FEMA to open disaster recovery center in Hazelwood to help flood victims – FOX 2
- Flood debris pickup in St. Charles County to continue for 2 more days – KSDK
- ‘It’s like cutting out my heart’: FEMA assists flood survivors in Ferguson – KSDK
- ‘The purpose of humanity is to help others’: Disaster response team helps flood victims in St. Louis – KSDK
Events π
- Climate fiction author Andrew Dana Hudson is coming to Left Bank Books – St. Louis Magazine
BuySTL π
- Jefferson Arms Redevelopment Seems to be Back on Track – CityScene STL
- Site plan for proposed QuikTrip at Grand and Lafayette – NextSTL – r/StLouis
- Foss Swim School adding 2 St. Louis-area locations, closing 1 due to flooding – KSDK
- St. Louisβ Ope Outdoors Makes Clothing and Community – Terrain Magazine
- Best dive bars? Near dogtown. – r/StLouis
Restaurants π²
- City Diner in St. Louis Has Closed – RFT
- Nature’s Bakery family decorates mural at Union Station – FOX 2
- St. Louis’ Rock Star Tacos Serves Spec-taco-lar Fare – RFT
STLfood βοΈ
- St. Louis Standards: Mama Lucia’s Pizza is Frozen Gold – r/StLouis
- Highest-rated dessert shops in St. Louis, according to Tripadvisor – FOX 2
Neighborhoods π‘
- Soulard SBD Board of Commissioners Meeting – Events and meetings from the City of St. Louis, MO
- Grove CID Board Meeting – Events and meetings from the City of St. Louis, MO
- TGSNA General Meeting 08/17/2022 – IN PERSON – Tower Grove South Neighborhood Association–Active Members Archive Feed
STL100 π―
- ‘It was very unexpected’: Volunteers help St. Louis bookstore recover from flood – KSDK
- Caleres, Soles4Souls right fit for some SLPS students – stlamerican.com
- City Museum, KidSmart partner for school supply drive – FOX 2
STL99 π±
- ‘Power issues’ keep Loop Trolley idle Sunday – stltoday.com
- City orders St. Louis nuisance property, Grand Motel, to temporarily close down – r/StLouis
- Man shot in South St. Louis after confronting car thieves – stltoday.com
- Man shot after confronting would-be vehicle thieves in south St. Louis – FOX 2
- Dozens protest search of Trump’s house at downtown St. Louis FBI office – stltoday.com
- 557 area code has been activated in St. Louis area – KSDK
Pox Populiβ’ π¦
- Monkeypox Vaccine To Be Distributed In St. Louis Area – RFT
Police π
- Video shows police officer, citizen saving woman from flooding – KSDK
DotGov π
CityGov π
- Millions of dollars are set to pour into St. Louisβ North Side – stlamerican.com
- RFQ for Community Engagement Services to Assist SLDC in the Implementation of The North St Louis City Commercial Corridors Program – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- RFQ Consulting Services to Real Estate Developers Participating in The North St. Louis City Commercial Corridors Program – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- RFQ- To Provide Technical Assistance Services to Small Businesses located in the Boundaries of The North St. Louis City Commercial Corridors Program – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Notice of Funding Availability for Combination COVID-19 One-Stop Vaccination/Testing/Antiviral Treatment for Uninsured and Medicaid Patients – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- RFB Lumber, Plywood and Drywood – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Toro Model 7500-D Series 72" Mower – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- U.S. and Missouri State Flags – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Refuse Cart Body – Automated Side Loader – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Precast Concrete Barriers – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Ambulance – Medic Unit – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Refuse Truck Chassis Mack LR42R Cab & Chassis – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Nursery Pots and Trays – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- 2022 or Newer 75′ Quint Fire Truck – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Pumper Fire Apparatus – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
- Tulip Bulbs – City of St. Louis Procurement Opportunities
LocalGov π
- First Contract Awarded for MetroLink Secure Platform Plan Project – BSD
MoGov π
- Attorney sees victories in Missouri Sunshine Law cases over access to meetings, records – FOX 2
FedGov π
- Federal Government Steps in To Help With Missouri’s Medicaid Backlog – RFT
Jobs π
- Urban League St. Louis Expo and Career Fair – stlamerican.com
- EMS Training Specialist – Jobs
- Customer Service Representative I (Per Performance) – Jobs
- Painter – Jobs
- Payroll Specialist III – Jobs
- Public Health Program Specialist (Testing Coordinator) – Jobs
- Health Care Compliance Specialist – Jobs
History π¦
- 1979: Lou Brock joins the 3,000-hit club, and Rick Hummel is there to report it – stltoday.com
Sustainability β»οΈ
- A hydropower plant could change St. Louis energy. It could also kill a giant river fish. – stltoday.com
Infrastructure π½
- Zero bus fare does not equal easy commutes for Kansas City riders – Missouri Independent
Ecology π¦€
- Lead in eggs from hens in city backyards raises urban farming concerns – New Atlas
- Create a Buzz for National Honey Bee Day to Help Clear the Regionβs Air – Clean Air Partnership
WWwx π¦
- Please stop with the deep dives on the climate bill – Kevin Drum
DIY πͺ
- Vegan Two Alarm Chili – Plant Craft
Captain’s Blog π΄ββ οΈ
- The evolution of the search warrant – Kevin Drum
- Did you miss National Spam Musubi Day? It’s never too late to enjoy this delicious treat – Boing Boing