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Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - Ferguson and Courts Aug 06, 2019

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In the aftermath of Ferguson, the municipal court system came under scrutiny for a variety of unfair practices. Some reforms have been implemented over the last five years, but we examine whether real change has occurred.

Monday, August 5, 2019 - Connecting Ferguson Through Coffee Aug 05, 2019

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Jonathan Tremaine Thomas moved to Ferguson from Indianapolis five years ago to be part of the healing process after the death of Michael Brown. The pastor is planning to reopen the Corner Coffee House to help downtown Ferguson thrive again, which will benefit the entire community.

Friday, August 2, 2019 - St. Louis County Council Special Election Aug 02, 2019

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Two vacant St. Louis County Council seats will be filled in a special election August 6. We review the election, which will decide what party controls the council going forward. Both seats are expected to stay Democratic although one of the races could be competitive.

Thursday, August 1, 2019 - Ferguson and Politics Aug 01, 2019

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What has changed in the region politically five years after Ferguson? The past 12 months have showcased big policy gains in St. Louis County government, and some modest advances in Jefferson City.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - Gene Editing Jul 31, 2019

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Science Fiction writers have long warned us about the dangers of modifying organisms. But new technologies are becoming a reality and researchers are trying to figure out how to present gene-editing technology to a skeptical public.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - Medical Marijuana and Minority-Owned Businesses Jul 30, 2019

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The cannabis industry is predominantly white, and Missouri has said it won’t consider racial equity in its selection process for medical marijuana licenses. A St. Louis minority-owned business is focusing on community impact in its application. REAL Cannabis Co. wants to counteract the negative effects of marijuana in communities of color.

Monday, July 29, 2019 - Flood Property Buyouts Jul 29, 2019

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After homes in flood-prone areas have been bought through the FEMA buyout program, the federal agency allows local governments to use the land as long as they don’t build any developments on the properties. Some have been turned into parks and others have been leased very inexpensively to residents who have gardened or allowed people to use them for camping.

Friday, July 26, 2019 - The Decline of Kinloch Jul 26, 2019

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St. Louisan Alana Marie is exploring local history and her family’s roots in a film project about the city of Kinloch, where her father grew up. Missouri’s oldest incorporated African-American community now has fewer than 300 residents but was once a vibrant and flourishing place.

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - CARE Clinics Jul 25, 2019

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Doctors often don’t want to treat pregnant women with substance use disorder. Many times those women are left without access to medications to control their addictions. Washington University’s medical school has started a clinic for pregnant and postpartum women addicted to opioids.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - Castlewood State Park Jul 24, 2019

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As part of our Curious Louis series, we look into the hidden history of Castlewood State Park — including the clubs, dance halls, and speakeasies once tucked into its hills — and visit the ruins that remain.

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