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Thursday, April 1, 2021 - Jones Looks To Make History In St. Louis Mayoral Race Apr 01, 2021

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As the race for the next mayor of St. Louis heads to the finish line, we preview candidate Tishaura Jones. The city treasurer is running against Alderwoman Cara Spencer in Tuesday’s election.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - More Arts Organizations Resume In-Person Shows Mar 31, 2021

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The Fabulous Fox Theatre and Opera Theatre St. Louis will host live performances after a year of cancelations. The changes come after a tumultuous year where productions were canceled because of the pandemic.

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - Illinois Prison Visits Still On Hold Because Of COVID-19 Mar 30, 2021

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The Illinois Department of Corrections halted in-person visitations last March to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19. As more people get vaccinated, advocates and people with incarcerated loved ones say the state needs to figure out a way to allow in-person visits again.

Monday, March 29, 2021 - Missouri Residents Are Still Going To The Country For The COVID-19 Vaccine Mar 29, 2021

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As Missouri adds new groups to vaccine eligibility lists, many city residents continue to make long drives to rural towns to find appointments for the shots. Ever since the vaccine arrived in the state, there have sometimes been more doses than demand in rural areas, while urban centers have found themselves far short.

Friday, March 26, 2021 - Metro East Candidates Want To Better Reflect Communities Mar 26, 2021

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Some Black Metro East residents are running for city offices to make local government more diverse. In many cases, they are running against white incumbents who have held power for years.

Thursday, March 25, 2021 - Homeless Hotels Mar 25, 2021

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A St. Louis Public Radio investigation in collaboration with APM Reports finds St. Louis officials may have put the city’s homeless population in even greater jeopardy during the pandemic. They cleared homeless encampments last spring and moved residents into temporary shelters including hotels.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - The Future of City-County Cooperation Mar 24, 2021

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The two candidates for St. Louis Mayor have ideas on how to improve the relationship between the city and county, including whether a merger will ever be discussed again. It's a key issue heading into next month's election between St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones and Alderwoman Cara Spencer.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - Community Development Leaders Argue Residents Need More Say Mar 23, 2021

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Several groups in the St. Louis region have released sweeping economic development plans over the last year centering on the idea of inclusive development. Black-led organizations say the initiatives are on the right track, but there is a need to rebuild trust in the community.

Monday, March 22, 2021 - Lawmakers Return to Jefferson City Mar 22, 2021

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How to pay for Medicaid expansion is possibly the most contentious issue lawmakers will tackle as they return to the Missouri state capitol this week. Other big items include a statewide prescription drug monitoring program and increasing the gasoline tax.

Friday, March 19, 2021 - St. Louis Artist Summons Dreams With Exhibition At The Luminary Mar 19, 2021

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Artist Aaron Fowler’s first major exhibition in his native city is the culmination of a year-long residency at The Luminary. Fowler is combining 12 projects into what he describes as a “dream space” filling every inch of the gallery.

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