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For Erin Litteken, Ukraine's history is family lore — and fodder for fiction Jun 14, 2022

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The debut novelist and resident of Troy, Illinois, explains how family stories and the long-suppressed truth about Stalin terrorizing Ukraine led to her book “The Memory Keeper of Kyiv” — and the long process of researching and writing it.

Officials ban scooters in downtown St. Louis in an attempt to curb mayhem Jun 13, 2022

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Three teens were shot in downtown St. Louis at the beginning of June. 5th Ward St. Louis Alderman James Page shares what city officials are doing to bring order to the neighborhood, which includes banning scooters.

How Cbabi Bayoc gave a 124-year-old St. Louis company a new take on stained glass Jun 13, 2022

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Emil Frei and Associates teamed up with muralist Cbabi Bayoc for a stained glass collaboration that changes how Jesus and Mary Magdalene are portrayed in liturgical art. Bayoc and fifth-generation owner Aaron Frei discuss the art of stained glass and their unique commission.

How Cbabi Bayoc gave a 124-year-old St. Louis company a new take on stained glass Jun 13, 2022

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For 2 vegan businesses, St. Louis proved the perfect launch pad Jun 10, 2022

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Marc Connor of Rootberry and Rita Childers of Core + Rind both started exploring vegan food after they found it left them more energized and healthier. In this encore episode, they share their mission to bring plant-based foods to even the most stubborn carnivores.

A St. Louis woman discovered her mom’s secret past — as a Vietnamese rock star Jun 10, 2022

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Dr. Hannah Ha recently uncovered a surprising secret about her mother: Before fleeing Vietnam, Phương Tâm had been a rock star in her native Saigon. In this encore episode, Ha and music producer Mark Gergis discuss how they compiled Tâm’s decades-old recordings in a new album.

Why ‘Severance’ star Britt Lower is joining the circus in St. Louis Jun 09, 2022

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Actress Britt Lower is fresh off her starring role in the Apple TV+ series “Severance.” Before filming for the second season gets underway this fall, Lower will live in a small trailer on a St. Louis parking lot for a few weeks — playing a central role in Circus Flora’s “The Quest for the Innkeeper’s Cask.” In this episode, Lower explains why she chose St. Louis for her circus debut.

How a stay-at-home Ellisville mom became a lifeline for Afghan refugees Jun 09, 2022

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Even as St. Louisans across the metro have stepped up to help Afghan refugees, few have gone as far as Ann Wittman. She's crowd-funded to give families cars, plane tickets and washing machines. In one case, she even bought a family a house. Wittman discusses how she got involved and outlines her new goal: a capital campaign to buy 30 Afghans used cars.

Amid baby formula shortage, milk donations flow in Missouri Jun 09, 2022

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As baby formula shortages continue, breast milk donors like Afsheen Wira have stepped up to the plate. The St. Louis nursing student explains how she ended up with 5,000 surplus ounces of milk — and why she was happy to share it with families in need.

The Caregiver Club helps St. Louis families deal with dementia Jun 08, 2022

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Cousins Jodie Finney and Alicia Christopher each have a parent dealing with dementia. After bonding over their shared experiences, they formed a new nonprofit to help families dealing with the same issues — and provide practical support.

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