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Pedestrian death tally remained high in 2021 — ‘an indictment of our system’ Feb 22, 2022

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St. Louis-area pedestrian deaths increased in 2021 from the prior year. And while car crashes with injuries slightly decreased, that’s no reason to celebrate — 2020 saw record-high numbers. Trailnet’s Sam McCrory discusses a new study outlining the problem and offering possible solutions.

One St. Louis woman waited 10 years for Section 8 housing — and almost lost it Feb 22, 2022

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Kim Daniel waited 10 years to get housing through her Section 8 voucher. Eventually, her voucher was approved in her ideal neighborhood, but a surprise health issue left her disabled — and almost cost her the housing she waited so long for.

Humans of St. Louis tells the story of the city in its new book Feb 21, 2022

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Since 2014, Humans of St. Louis has crafted approximately 3,500 portraits of St. Louisans. Now, highlights are compiled in a book. Co-author Lindy Drew and poet Pacia Elaine Anderson explain how it came together.

How George Washington’s hair became a totem — and a proof of belonging Feb 21, 2022

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Collecting the hair of prominent people was once a thriving hobby. Historian Keith Beutler of Missouri Baptist University explains how that hobby hit a fever pitch with George Washington — and continues today.

How to research your St. Louis house’s history — and learn all about its past occupants Feb 18, 2022

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Ever wondered about who lived in your house — and what they did? An expert from the Missouri History Museum details how to research your home’s history, while locals who unearthed details about their house share their stories.

Kevin Buckley’s Irish fiddle shines in debut solo album ‘Big Spring’ Feb 18, 2022

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After a bout with COVID, St. Louis musician Kevin Buckley had to get out of the house. He traveled to one of the largest springs in the country — in the heart of Missouri’s Ozarks. That’s where he drew inspiration for his new debut solo album, “Big Spring.”

In ‘That’s What She Said,’ 10 St. Louis women take the mic Feb 17, 2022

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“That’s What She Said” has become a biannual hit in Champaign, Illinois, bringing a cast of local women together to tell their stories in a one-night-only event. Producer/director Jenny Pratt explains why she’s bringing the show to St. Louis and discusses the process with cast member Rhoda Banks.

Wash U researchers are exploring psychedelic drugs — for science Feb 17, 2022

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Researchers at WashU are studying how psychedelics like psilocybin can be used therapeutically. They discuss its uses — and its limits — during what they say is a “renaissance” of research into the impact of psychedelic drugs.

A marina for St. Louis? A Mississippi River enthusiast makes the case Feb 16, 2022

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Travel writer Dean Klinkenberg is convinced St. Louis is missing out by not having a marina within its borders. He discusses how a modest marina could withstand floods — and why the fear of barge traffic shouldn’t be enough to torpedo the idea.

Valencia Miller is showing St. Louis a different kind of tattoo shop Feb 16, 2022

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Valencia Miller, a.k.a. Miss V, learned to tattoo from two tattoo legends in Hawaii. Now, as the first Black woman to open a tattoo shop in St. Louis, she’s brought her talents to Lafayette Square.

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