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Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - The Black Rep's new season starts with the story of America's first Black playwright Sep 07, 2022

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The theater will perform The African Company Presents Richard III, a historical play based on a Black theater in New York City sabotaged by a white venue in the 1820s. Director Ron Himes says the play remains relevant 200 years after the real-life events.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - Big tributes set for Music at the Intersection Sep 06, 2022

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This weekend's festival in St. Louis will highlight musical greats from the city, including Albert King and Tina Turner.

Friday, September 2, 2022 - Some worry about long-term funding for mental health lifeline Sep 02, 2022

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Mental health workers in Missouri say there are potential problems with a new emergency helpline, including whether there are enough workers to absorb an increase in calls. The 988 service launched in July.

Thursday, September 1, 2022 - St. Louis prepares for bigger and louder Music at the Intersection festival Sep 01, 2022

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This year's celebration of music will resemble other big festivals after being limited in 2021 because of the pandemic. Organizers say the overall event is part of a strategy to raise the city's profile in the industry.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - Missouri voters who oppose the state’s abortion ban won’t punish those supporting it. Aug 31, 2022

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A recent poll shows respondents don’t like the new reality for abortion access in Missouri following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. But many may not be prepared to punish politicians who support the high court’s ruling.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - A new homeless law in Missouri law has advocates calling for more affordable housing Aug 30, 2022

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The pandemic and lack of affordable housing are leading to an increase in homelessness in the St. Louis region. Advocates say the increase will likely continue once a Missouri law making living on state-owned property illegal takes effect on January 1.

Monday, August 29, 2022 - Concerns about mining returning to southeast Missouri Aug 29, 2022

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It's been decades since the last lead mine closed in southeast Missouri, but the region is still dealing with their impact. Now a company wants to bring a new kind of mining -- for silica -- to the region.

Friday, August 26, 2022 - Who is protecting the Mississippi River from destructive fish? Aug 26, 2022

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Invasive carp receive most of the attention, but officials say many other unwanted species could cause problems for the Mississippi River.

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - A $300k grant will help St. Louis County address racial inequities in its jail. Aug 25, 2022

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Researchers from George Mason University, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Florida State University will spend the next 18 months talking to corrections officers and people in the jail as part of the process known as Plan, Do, Study Act.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - Missouri sex workers move to protect abortion access Aug 24, 2022

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Sex workers in Missouri are mobilizing to help members of their community access out-of-state abortions.

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