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Tuesday, October 15, 2019 — Young Biz Kidz Oct 15, 2019

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A conversation with Arriel Biggs, the Founder and CEO of Young Biz Kidz. Her organization teaches kids and their parents financial literacy and entrepreneurism.

Monday, October 14, 2019 - Low-Income Housing Incentives Oct 14, 2019

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Gov. Mike Parson pledged not to restart a state program that creates low-income housing unless the legislature made big changes. That didn't happen, and now he's facing pressure to end a nearly two-year freeze of the controversial incentive.

Friday, October 11, 2019 - University City High School Desegregation Oct 11, 2019

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Judy Gladney graduated from University City High School in 1969. She and her husband were among the first African-Americans to attend the school. She was hesitant about attending her 50th reunion but has decided to go. Gladney reflects on her high school experience in a conversation with St. Louis Public Radio's Holly Edgell.

Thursday, October 10, 2019 - Black Abstract Artists Oct 10, 2019

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St. Louisan Ronald Ollie is displaying the works of black abstract artists, who are often under-represented in art galleries. We explore what “abstract" means for many African Americans artists and what messages and themes are typically conveyed.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Kemper Museum Oct 09, 2019

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Washington University's Kemper Art Museum has re-opened after a major expansion. Exhibition space has increased by 50 percent, and a new facade of polished stainless steel heightens the museum's presence on campus and in the neighborhood.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - First Female MLB Owner Oct 08, 2019

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Many are familiar with the fact that women make up the majority of the ownership group for St. Louis’ new pro-soccer franchise. Plenty of fans in the area also know that Georgia Frontiere owned the NFL’s Rams when the team moved to the region. But they might not be aware that the first female owner in Major League Baseball history was in St. Louis.

Monday, October 7, 2019 - Gun Violence and Children Oct 07, 2019

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Children from Emerson Academy Therapeutic School in the Greater Ville neighborhood of St. Louis are talking about how they cope with gun violence. The area has a high crime rate with little to no resources to change the culture.

Friday, October 4, 2019 - Vaping Risks Oct 04, 2019

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Michael Plisco is a pulmonologist in the intensive care unit at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis who treated the man who died from vaping-related lung injury last month. While medical experts still don’t know exactly what causes death and severe illness in some people who vape, Dr. Plisco says the St. Louis patient offers clues into the little-understood dangers of vaping.

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - Fort Leonard Wood Threatened Species Oct 03, 2019

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Fort Leonard Wood is huge, and a lot of it is undeveloped natural areas. That means some of Missouri’s threatened species, such as bats, have a safe home among the soldiers. And the Army is working to keep it that way.

Wednesday, October, 2, 2019 - Belleville Mural Project Oct 02, 2019

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A mural project in Belleville is bringing public art to the city's downtown streets. It's funded through donations from individuals and area businesses. Artists and organizers believe the effort will have a lasting impact on the Metro East city.

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