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2024 Election Latest: Obama, Pelosi and other top Democrats express concerns over Biden’s candidacy

Former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are expressing concerns about President Joe Biden’s candidacy for the White House. The move comes just hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to accept the party’s presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, an address highly anticipated after Saturday’s assassination attempt.…

Washington University Transgender Center

Washington University’s Pediatric Care Clinic is reportedly closing. The former employee who drew national attention with allegations against the University’s Transgender Center at STL Children’s Hospital says the pediatric care clinic will close permanently. In an op-ed submitted yesterday (TUES) to the Post Dispatch, Jamie Reed said the closing was quietly announced last week. Reed acknowledged…

Missouri Veterans and Suicide

The suicide rate for Missouri veterans is one of the highest in the country, but legislation signed by the Governor this week makes reversing that trend a top priority. The MO Veterans Commission is now charged with creating a new program, and will work with the MO Dept. Of Mental Health to address the issue…

St. Louis City Charter

The St.Louis Charter Commission has announced its final recommendations for amending the City’s governing document. Board of Alderman President Megan Green announced on Tuesday that commission members have approved proposals that would establish an Office of Public Advocate, change the timing of general municipal elections, give the Board of Aldermen more authority in the budget…

Election 2024 Latest: Democratic leadership backs Biden, Trump returns to the campaign trail

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is getting back on the campaign trail at his flagship Miami golf resort as Democrats face tough calls over President Joe Biden’s reelection chances. Ever since his dismal debate performance, Democrats have been wrestling with whether the 81-year-old Biden should continue as the party’s nominee. Biden has stood…

July 4th in St.Louis

The July 4th Holiday celebration has begun with dozens of events across the St.Louis region. There are many communities hosting events , some that kicked off this past weekend. There are fireworks Wednesday night on the Alton Riverfront and in O’Fallon IL.  On the 4th  in downtown STL, America’s Birthday Parade  begins at 10am and…

Help for New St.Louis Homebuyers

The St. Louis Development Corporation says it now has an agreement with several mortgage lenders, and can now begin accepting applications to help those that qualify purchase a home in the City. The Homebuyer Assistance Program is for 1st time homebuyers in St.Louis. Those that qualify will receive up to $50,000 in the form of…