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A growing St. Louis restaurant empire is taking root in the Grove Sep 10, 2026

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Three new restaurants have opened in St. Louis’ Grove business district in the last three months, bringing diners Mexican flavors at Chico Bueno and Malo and a taste of the Italian Riviera at Baia. All three restaurants are backed by the same person: Jordan Goodman. STLPR’s Jessica Rogen talks with Goodman about the latest additions to a growing restaurant group that began with Good Company.

Hoskins agrees to use 2022 congressional map as Missouri Supreme Court finds him in contempt Sep 10, 2026

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Missouri’s redistricting battle took another turn Thursday as the U.S. Supreme Court halted a federal order allowing the state to use a Republican-backed 2025 congressional map, meaning the 2022 map will be used in the November election. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins faced a contempt hearing before the Missouri Supreme Court over his handling of the competing orders. STLPR politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum explains the twists and turns of the court proceedings.

Flock cameras escalate the battle between privacy and safety in St. Louis Sep 09, 2026

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More than 1,000 Flock cameras and automated license plate readers are spread across the St. Louis area. We dig into how police departments are using the cameras and the reaction of community members to their use — and, at times, misuse. We also explore the broader implications of surveillance technology, what to know about your rights, and privacy protection in the digital age.

Clancy case highlights need for perinatal mental healthcare, says WashU psychiatrist Sep 08, 2026

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The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has driven curiosity about postpartum psychosis, a rare mental health condition that can put parents and children at risk for violence and suicide. Dr. Mary Kimmel, a perinatal and reproductive psychiatrist and researcher at WashU Medicine, shares what families should know about the condition and other signs of mental distress. She also dispels misconceptions about the “baby blues,” and the biological, psychological and social factors that can affect the postpartum period.

To explore St. Louis’ illegal scrap trade, a reporter went undercover Sep 08, 2026

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Metal and scrap thieves are at work in St. Louis, frustrating residents and public officials. St. Louis Magazine reporter Ryan Krull recently investigated a recycling company in south St. Louis, where the steady stream of scrap is raising concerns that people are being incentivized to scavenge the neighborhood for parts. Krull discusses his reporting on St. Louis’ illegal scrap trade, including his attempt to go undercover selling his own scrap. His effort led to an unexpected revelation and even more questions.

Analysis: Missouri Supreme Court deals blow to Trump-backed redistricting efforts Sep 04, 2026

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Missouri voters will get a chance to weigh in on the state’s new congressional map after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a referendum challenging the map belongs on the November ballot. The ruling also means the congressional districts drawn in 2022 — including a district that has been held by U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver — will remain in effect for the November election. In this episode of “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air,” we hear from People Not Politicians executive director Richard von Glahn, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and STLPR statehouse and politics reporter Sarah Kellogg.

St. Louis restaurant openings and closings in August Sep 03, 2026

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August was a rough month for area restaurants, with several longtime favorites shuttering their doors. But not all is lost. The beloved Asian fusion spot, Lona’s Lil Eats, opened up a second location in Kirkwood. The Grove got a new Italian restaurant. And many locally owned bakeries and cafes opened last month, including Uhuru Bakery & Cafe in north St. Louis. STLPR’s Jessica Rogen and Abby Llorico join Elaine Cha to discuss the latest in the St. Louis region food scene.

How plant science is taking root in East St. Louis Sep 03, 2026

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There’s something growing in East St. Louis. In greenhouses and hydroponic farms, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Innovation Center is bringing scientists, researchers and students together. In this episode, we meet two people pushing the boundaries of plant science in East St. Louis. Vertigreens founder Tova Feinberg shares her experiences growing lettuce in hydroponic farms stacked to the ceiling in shipping containers. Then we meet plant scientist Antonio Brazelton, who has spent years growing and studying different heirloom varieties of collard greens at the JJK FAN Center.

Metro East Literacy Project puts books in the hands of young readers and their parents Sep 02, 2026

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Reporting about literacy rates typically centers on children and the concerning trend of students not reading at their grade level. Linda Mitchell believes the best way to help students have higher literacy is to get the entire family involved. Her nonprofit Metro East Literacy Project offers bags of books for kids and their parents to foster a “culture of reading” within their households. She shares what it took to get Metro East Literacy Project started and the stories from families that have grown to appreciate reading by way of her organization.

St. Louis Zoo's endangered American red wolf pups join wild pack in North Carolina Sep 02, 2026

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The American red wolf is one of the world’s most endangered mammals, with fewer than 40 remaining in the wild and found only in northeastern North Carolina. This spring, three pups born at the St. Louis Zoo were transported there at about a week old and placed with a wild wolf family — a first for the zoo and a rare opportunity to add genetic diversity to the critically endangered population. STLPR’s Brian Munoz talks with Regina Mossotti, the St. Louis Zoo’s vice president of animal care and program director for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ American Red Wolf SAFE program, about the effort and how she came to specialize in wolves.

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