Barnes-Jewish Hospital opened its first adult sickle cell treatment center this month for those in need of pain medicine to help manage their crises.

✍️: It’s the D R E
buff.ly/3VX14Z9

A team of 'Purple Shirts' launched last year in St. Louis.

The local behavioral health clinicians help with non-police interventions to address the social, behavioral health and mental health needs of community residents.

✍️: Lacretia Wimbley stlpr.org/law-order/2024…

After more than a year of construction, a new park at the Chain of Rocks Bridge opens Sunday.

Here are some of the new safety features it includes:
stlpr.org/health-science…

In an almost unanimous vote, Missouri senators passed legislation that would ban child marriage in the state. #moleg

Sarah Kellogg reports:

stlpr.org/government-pol…

One of the questions about a ballot measure legalizing #abortion in Missouri is when the state’s voters would actually decide on the initiative.

Jason Rosenbaum reports on why the measure will likely be on the November ballot instead of August: stlpr.org/government-pol…

Unless Missouri SOS Office uses expedited process to verify the @Missouri4CF ballot item (which they're not at this point doing), it is impossible for the measure to appear on the August ballot.

That mean it will be on Nov. ballot if it gets enough signatures:

stlpr.org/government-pol…

It’s been a hard #Ramadan for many.

Even while grieving, community gatherings have remained a way for #STL Muslims to reflect and foster unity.

Listen/read the story for some heartfelt reflections about the month of fasting💙

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers put together a plan decades ago to address chronic flooding in Metro East — but never implemented it because of “low cost-benefit ratios.”

BND.com reports: buff.ly/3TUNd31

Twangfest has drawn performers and fans of country, soul, rock and other genres to south St. Louis every year since 1997.

Organizers say the festival has ended, but smaller performances will go on at venues across the city.

✍️: Lauren Brennecke buff.ly/3vNrQbI

To help bring maternal mortality and Black doula awareness to the area on #BlackDoulaDay , St. Louis officials and Jamaa Birth Village will screen 'Sister Doula' at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Delmar DivINe. #blackmaternalhealthweek

✍️: It’s the D R E
stlpr.org/race-identity-…

While Ramadan is typically marked by fasting, celebratory feasts and charity, some Muslims in the St. Louis area said this year's felt more somber.

Hear/read some of their reflections here: stlpr.org/race-identity-…

✍️: Lara Hamdan & ulaakuz
📸: Eric Lee

Thousands of Muslims gathered at the Chesterfield Sports Complex today to pray and celebrate Eid al-Fitr — the three-day holiday which marks the end of #Ramadan .

Eric Lee photographed some of the attendees dressed in their finest #Eid garbs, along with their prayer rugs.

The Army Corps of Engineers put together a plan decades ago to address chronic flooding in parts of St. Clair and Madison counties — but never implemented it, Senator Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth & Rep. Nikki Budzinski said.

More from Lexi Cortes:
stlpr.org/government-pol…

Missouri House members took a step toward prohibiting exports of water, arguing the state’s “most precious resource” should be protected and reserved for residents. (via Missouri Independent)

buff.ly/3JkyclT

Thousands of Muslims gathered at the Chesterfield Sports Complex today to pray and celebrate Eid al-Fitr — the three-day holiday which marks the end of #Ramadan .

Eric Lee photographed some of the attendees dressed in their finest #Eid garbs, along with their prayer rugs.

Brentwood Destination Park has finally opened after months of construction, turning what was once a quarry into a child’s — and parents'— dreamland.

✍️: @stlonair's ✨🌜𝓗𝓲𝔂𝓪 𝓜𝓲𝔂𝓪🌛✨

buff.ly/3PWQv4A

A wide-ranging bill in the Missouri legislature includes provisions to address the state's struggle to recruit and retain teachers, but also includes controversial school choice measures. (via @KCUR)

buff.ly/3vNl9X4

The new standards apply to approximately 220 chemical plants in the United States — including two in the Metro East. (via NPR)

stlpr.org/health-science…

A push by workers in a St. Louis marijuana facility to form a union could have national ramifications on labor law.

@MO_independent reports: buff.ly/43QfR9X

A bill that would make Planned Parenthood ineligible to receive Medicaid reimbursements passed out of the Missouri Senate early Wednesday morning after an 11-hour Democrat filibuster. (via Missouri Independent)

stlpr.org/health-science…