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The fine dining restaurant Tony's, in Clayton, closed in February as did Mom's Deli in southwest St. Louis. STLPR's Jessica Rogen and Abby Llorico discuss notable closures of St. Louis area restaurants — and openings. Restaurant openings in February included four new spots at Energizer Park, Good Strangers on Cherokee Street and Side Project Pizza in Maplewood.

From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Wednesday, December 18th and I'm Keith Ippolito. County, Cities Meeting Wednesday to Talk New Tax Option The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting to discuss the implications of House Bill 581, a new property tax law approved by Georgia voters. HB581 introduces a statewide floating homestead exemption aimed at altering property tax systems, alongside an optional 1% Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST). Local governments must decide by March 1 whether to opt-in or out of the exemption. Those opting out cannot impose a FLOST and must meet strict requirements, including public advertising, three public hearings, and passing a resolution before the deadline. The meeting, set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at 100 Cherokee Street in Marietta, will bring together representatives from Cobb County and its municipalities to address these changes. Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin confirmed city representation, and Commissioner Keli Gambrill stated all seven city leaders were invited to participate in this critical discussion on the county’s tax policy direction. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network NewsPodcast CurrentEvents TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart McMillian talks with Artist Hans Droog who has a shop on Cherokee Street about the mental work that he is working on that he calls his wind series. 

This segment featuring Cat Neville and Megan Lynch discusses recent St. Louis development projects including a redevelopment area south of the Gateway Arch and a new hotel project. Upcoming June events mentioned include opera performances, Cherokee Street history tours hosted by CSTL, a vintage event at Schlafly Bottleworks, and the Grand Pride Parade.

This week Meera and Michelle discuss a recent trip to Dressel's where the pretzel is still playing a starring role on the menu. From SauceMagazine.com, new spots including Well Met Cafe in Shaw; No Ordinary Rabbit in Botanical Heights and Fattened Caf off Cherokee Street have announced their concepts that have either just opened or are coming soon. Finally, the Sauce Team has put together a guide: Sauce 75: Your guide to the essential St. Louis restaurants right now, and they discuss a few spots from the list that consistently exceed expectations. Dressel's 419 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, 314.361.1060 Dressel's in the Central West End is a St. Louis landmark Well Met Cafe 4100 Shenandoah Ave., St. Louis, 314-282-8016 First Look: Well Met Cafe in the Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis No Ordinary Rabbit 1621 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis No Ordinary Rabbit opening in former Nixta space in Botanical Heights in late summer 2024 Recipe: Harvest's Warmed Brioche Bread Pudding The Fattened Caf is opening a brick-and-mortar just off Cherokee Street later this year Kasama The 75 Most Exciting Restaurants in St. Louis Right Now, According to Sauce Sauce 75 Tiger Soup Dumplings 98D Gravois Bluffs Circle Drive, Fenton Tiger Soup Dumplings is opening a location in Des Peres in spring 2024 Blues City Deli 2438 McNair Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-8225 Bulrush 3307 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314-449-1208 Rob Connoley of Bulrush nominated in James Beard Awards finalist round for Best Chef: Midwest Pepe's Apt. 2 800 S Geyer Rd., Kirkwood, 314-909-1375 Lona's Lil' Eats 2199 California Ave., St. Louis, 314-925-8938 The Tenacity of Lona's Lil Eats' Lona Luo Ben Poremba to open two new concepts, Esca and Florentin, in the Delmar Maker District in early 2024

Located in a storefront on Cherokee Street in South St. Louis City is a place where Reginald Quarles says all are welcome. Teatopia is a tea shop and café serving up nearly 100 varieties of tea. The business came out of tragedy, Reginald says he soon realized life is too short not to chase your dreams. So with the love of tea, and passion to create a safe space for all, he opened his doors in 2017. Seven years later and he's still learning. But it's all with the mission to serve his mission, brewing better lives one leaf at a time. https://www.teatopiastl.com/

From the BG Ad Group Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Monday, April 22nd, and I'm Keith Ippolito. Cobb to Rename Headquarters for Late County Manager Hankerson Cobb County has announced plans to honor the legacy of its first Black county manager, David Hankerson, by renaming its headquarters after him. The Cobb County Building located at 100 Cherokee Street in downtown Marietta will be renamed the David Hankerson Building. Hankerson, who passed away on January 25 at the age of 77, served as county manager for 24 years, making him one of the longest-serving county managers in Georgia. His significant contributions include the creation of the Cobb Safety Village. The Cobb Board of Commissioners is set to officially rename the building and present a proclamation to Hankerson's family during a ceremony at their meeting on Tuesday. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marrietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 12 years, Lo-Fi Cherokee has delighted music lovers with its one-day music festival format and one-take music video production before live audiences at multiple businesses along Cherokee Street. Filmmaker and Lo-Fi St. Louis founder Bill Streeter shares why 2024's Lo-Fi Cherokee will be the last, and how his love for the local music scene and video production will continue. Singer/songwriter Beth Bombara, who performed at the very first Lo-Fi Cherokee in 2012 and is on this year's bill as the event's closing act Saturday, April 6, describes how Lo-Fi has added to her own music and the local music community.

This week's episode presented by Busey Bank is a celebration of St. Louis and 314 day! Josh catches up with Jeff and Randy Vines from STL-Style - a hub of civic pride, providing original St. Louis-inspired apparel and stuff and hosting a number of special events throughout the year at their incredibly bustling shop. They are unapologetically all about St. Louis. Self described, their flagship shop on burgeoning Cherokee Street is a gathering spot for local politicos, historians, writers, musicians, filmmakers and artists from all walks, who coalesce there regularly to discuss the current state of affairs in the City of St. Louis and beyond. Josh, Jeff and Randy have the chance to discuss their 2008 cover story in the Sunday NY Times that preceded the 2010 opening of their shop, the art of distilling a neighborhood down to a simple t-shirt graphic, and their steadfast belief in non-expansion.   Be sure and check out this weekend's special events celebrating 314 Day. More info can be found at stl-style.com. #branding #apparel #stlmade #stlstyle #cherokeestreet

This week, Meera and Michelle discuss a visit to Fourth City Barbecue, which is located inside Fortune Teller Bar on Cherokee Street. The brisket is wonderful, likely due to the 24-hour process it takes to execute but it's not all serious business; specials like their take on a McRib offers a break in the usual barbecue suspects. They also talk about a recent trip to check out the Fattened Caf inside Earthbound Beer across the street where the chicken tocino ube sliders were extraordinary with tropical pineapple flavor, a little spice and sharpness from pickled, shredded papaya. Finally in the conversation, a First Look at Bacaro, the new aperitivo bar in St. Peters and also a lineup of where to find great fat-washed cocktails in St. Louis. Fourth City Barbecue inside Fortune Teller Bar 2635 Cherokee St, St. Louis, 314-669-6505 Damn Fine Hand Pies Fattened Caf inside Earthbound Beer 2724 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-769-9576 Bacaro 5105 Westwood Drive, St. Peters First Look: First Look: Bacaro at Noto Italian Restaurant in St. Peters Spritz and Chips: 5 tips for making the perfect spritz 3 fat-washed cocktails from St. Louis bars to try right now Pie Guy 4189 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314.899.0444 Rockwell Beer Company in the Grove 1320 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, 314.256.1657 None of the Above 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, 314.656.6682 Layali Halab in Creve Coeur offers a taste of Mediterranean and Syrian cuisines

Paulding County News Podcast Wednesday 4, 2023  Paulding County police seeking public's help identifying overdose victim:    In July, a man was found dead in a Zaxby's dumpster in Dallas, Georgia. The autopsy revealed an overdose as the cause of death, ruling out foul play. Despite efforts by Paulding County detectives and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the man remains unidentified. Described as in his 30s or 40s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 190 pounds, with strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes, he was discovered in black shorts, a T-shirt, sandals, and a black bandana. Authorities seek public assistance and ask anyone with information to contact the Paulding County Sheriff's Office............This from 11 Alive    Burn Ban Lifted:    The Burn ban has been lifted and just in time for bonfires! In Paulding County strict guidelines regulate burning activities to prevent hazards and environmental damage. Only natural products like leaves and tree limbs can be burned, with burning other materials punishable by fines up to $10,000 by the State's Environmental Protection Division. Before burning, ensure fires are attended by adults and placed at safe distances from structures and flammable areas. Specific size limitations and regulations apply to hand-piled and machine-piled burns, while burning of structures is strictly prohibited. Campfires and bonfires have additional guidelines and require approval. Non-compliance may lead to civil action in magistrate court.........This from Paulding Fire/Resue Facebook Page    PACA Open House In Dallas:  Last week, Paulding County's Child Advocacy Center (PCAC) held an open house, attended by local officials and state representatives, including legislative delegation members. The center, now independent since May 2017, offers services for children who may be victims of abuse, expanding beyond forensic interviewing to include onsite therapy and specialized training. The visit by legislative members, including Rep. Martin Momtahan, Rep. Kimberly New, and Sen. Jason Anavitarte, highlights the center's crucial role in court cases, as emphasized by Paulding County District Attorney Matthew Rollins..............This from the Dallas New Era      Weather:    This weekend we will see colder temperatures start rolling in with this weekend staying in the 60's for the highs! This weekend may be the perfect time to start pulling out your fall and winter clothes and putting away your summer clothes! #weatherreport #coolingoff #perfectweather    Paulding County Arrest Reports:  Gary Jackson was booked on 10/1/2023 for a DUI of Alcohol concentration of .08 or more within 3 hours or more as well as speeding.    Gregory Boyd was also booked on 10/1/2023 for passing in a no-passing zone and a hit-and-run.  AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ONLY BEEN ARRESTED AND ARE NOT CONVICTED. THEY HAVE NOT HAD THEIR DAY IN COURT WHEN WE RECORDED THIS PODCAST. WE WISH THEM LUCK ON THEIR DAY IN THE COURT.    Train, tractor-trailer crash shuts down Cobb County roads for hours:  In Kennesaw, a train-tractor-trailer collision led to significant downtown road closures on Monday. Cherokee Street, between Main Street and Big Shanty Drive, was shut down as emergency crews cleared the wreckage and conducted an investigation. The incident occurred when the tractor-trailer became stuck on the tracks and was subsequently hit by the train. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the tractor-trailer driver faces charges of failure to obey traffic control device and illegal crossing. Motorists were advised to find alternate routes, and by 5:30 p.m., the roads had reopened. CSX is investigating the crash, as stated by the police...........This from Atlanta News First This is about 30 minutes from the Paulding County line. This is why you should always read road signs. Please be careful, thankfully no one was hurt but if you have a slight idea that this might not work, please use a different way!    Six Flags Over Georgia employee killed in 'car accident' in the park, officials say:  Tragedy struck at Six Flags Over Georgia during preparations for Fright Fest as a 27-year-old female park employee, driving a van carrying seven cast and crew members, was involved in a fatal accident. The van, transporting scare actors, made a maneuver resulting in one passenger, Andrea Crook, being ejected and sustaining severe head trauma. Crook, 43, later succumbed to her injuries at Grady Memorial Hospital. Investigators are assessing factors to determine potential charges against the driver. The park expressed condolences, providing support to those affected and cooperating with the police investigation. Friends remember Crook as a beloved wife and mother of three.............This from Fox 5  Hey Paulding, I know this is unfortunate, but Halloween horror nights have already started. So, take the family for some fun scares and rides. It will take around 35 to 45 minutes to get there from Downtown Dallas, so you better make sure you leave the house in plenty of time.     Sports:  From the Paulding Sports Chronicles  Here are your Paulding County football teams' scores from last week!  North Fell to Walton 24 to 44  Hiram won against Dalton 49-39   East won against Newan 36-17  South ran over Paulding County 21-0    Weird news:  Pecan You Believe It? Stuckey's Petitions for a Nutty New Emoji    Georgia-based Stuckey's has launched a petition on Change.org urging the creation of a pecan emoji by the Unicode Consortium. Describing pecans as "America's favorite nut," Stuckey's highlights their nutritional value and the 75% increase in global consumption over a decade. The petition humorously emphasizes the void in digital communication due to the absence of a pecan emoji, inviting pecan enthusiasts and fall season lovers to unite and make the emoji dream a reality. Stuckey's hopes to add a touch of nuttiness to the digital world, encouraging supporters to sign the petition and contribute to the pecan-shaped icon's creation..........This from the Georgia Sun  Well PC if you have a pecan tree in your yard you may be able to text your friends and family that they are ready with an emoji now. Maybe they will put it next to the Georgia Peach emoji in the emoji library.     Here are some things you're talking about: Call us with your thoughts or story at ‪(770) 799-6810  From What's Happening in Paulding County Facebook Page:  Anonymous Poster Said, “Why do the original residents of Paulding County have the desire to relocate ?”  These are your responses from actual Paulding County citizens - as reported on What's Happening Paulding County   Jonathan Jones from Dalas” I was born and raised here and want so badly to get out as of late. Too many people moving here, too much construction constantly, houses and car washes going everywhere, you name it. My wife and I wanna move out of the state, but damn the housing market is crazy, so we are just stuck for now I guess. “  Brandon Bowman from Hiram “Over crowing people moving here thinking they can change/ overrule people oh and taxes”  Bri Wheeler from Lithia Springs “It's crazy I see so many people complaining but haven't heard for anyone actually leaving, anyways my family has been here 15+ years so I wouldn't exactly say we're original however we've been here for awhile & I'm actually more of a fan now. It's more modernized a little & seems to be less racism, as more races are coming to the area instead of just predominantly white”  Angie S. Peterson from Dallas “I grew up here and have never seen this many rude people. People move from areas they don't want to live in anymore and come here and try to change ours to what they're used to. Stop!!”  From the What's Happening in Paulding County Facebook page:  An Anonymous member posted “I've never experienced this working fast food in any other county except this one … can y'all please tell me why y'all don't like to clean up after yourself when you dine in to a fast food restaurant?   I'm just curious do you feel like it is the employees jobs to clean up your half eaten food?   Also why do certain people feel like it's ok to curse at the teenagers working these jobs ?  With that being said I wish y'all would be alittle more considerate to your fast food spot being that most of us are understaffed and doing our best.”    These are your responses from actual Paulding County citizens - as reported on What's Happening Paulding County  Cleocie Donovan Jones from Dallas “These are also the same people who don't know how to put their own carts away when they go grocery shopping. No respect whatsoever”  Wolly Haverhalls from Powder Springs “This happened when they took god and the pledge out of the schools . Deleted history and factual science.”  Joshua Morris From Dallas “Customer's aren't always right”  Cory Hobgood from Atlanta “Sometimes our best isn't good enough, if I stopped at my “best” I'd still be studying for a history exam in 10th grade.”  Thanks for being one of the 9500 downloads we have had to the Paulding co news podcast since we launched in JULY. We are watching your social media post. Who knows, your friends and family could make the news, just based off their post. Soo make sure you listen subscribe and tell your friends about Paulding County News podcast. #facebook #pages #whatareyoutalkingabout #thisisyourstory #yourstory #yourcommunity #needsyourattention  Events:   Family Movie night  Halloween costume shop   #eventshappeningnearyou #weekendevents #weekdayevents #pauldingcountyuncensoredfacebookpage #whatyouaretalkingabout #whatsgoingoninpauldingcounty #events #loveevents #getyououtofthehouse #funforthefamily  Wild News, The Paulding County news podcast will sponsor any Paulding resident who would like to take on this Gusiness book of world records feat. A 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after leaving her walker on the ground and making a tandem jump in northern Illinois.    A 104-year-old Chicago woman, Dorothy Hoffner, aims to be recognized as the oldest person to skydive after completing a tandem jump in northern Illinois. Hoffner, who first skydived at 100, left her walker behind and led the jump from 13,500 feet with confidence. The Guinness World Record for the oldest skydiver is currently held by a 103-year-old from Sweden, but Skydive Chicago is working to certify Hoffner's jump. After the successful dive, Hoffner expressed joy and revealed plans for a potential hot-air balloon ride in the future, emphasizing that age is just a number.  If you know of a Paulding County Resident who is 100-Year-old we want to know about it. We wanna want to interview them and talk about how the world has changed, email info@bgadgroup.com or call our listener line 770-799-6810 for more info.     Interview: Tim Weaver Running for Mayor in Hiram   www.esogrepair.com      www.chattahoochietech.edu www.cuofga.org www.daycosystems.com  www.angie.atlcommunities.com  www.powerselectricga.com http://www.newseason.cc/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people died in the crash of a small plane near the Ohio/Daviess County line last night... Warrick County authorities are looking for a Chandler man in the area of Cherokee Street and Navajo Trace... A convicted drug dealer from Mt. Vernon was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to Dealing Meth...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Meera and Liz discuss recent takeout experiences from Companion and Lion's Choice. They also highlight new bars in Soulard and also on Cherokee Street that are featured in Sauce's Guide to Drinking issue. Wright's Tavern 7624 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, 314-390-1466, First Look: Wright's Tavern Companion 9781 Clayton Road., Ladue, 314-218-2280, Lion's Choice Landmark: Lion's Choice 11 New Bars We Love @St.Louis_Taverns John D. McGurk's Irish Pub & Garden is a St. Louis landmark Molly's in Soulard 816 Geyer Ave., St. Louis, 314-241-6200 The Great Grizzly Bear 1027 Geyer Ave., St. Louis, 314-256-1457 Calypso 1026 Geyer Ave., St. Louis, 314-448-1516 Eat Crow 1931 S. 12th St., St. Louis, 314-934-1400 First Look: Eat Crow in Soulard The Hi-Hat 1015 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, 314-802-7517 'Ssippi Wine Bar 2926 Cherokee St., St. Louis Saturn Lounge 1915 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-226-9473 Moonflower 1919 Cherokee St., St. Louis, Billy's on Broadway 701 S. Broadway, St. Louis, 314.476.0119 Bonito Bar 622 North and South Road (inside Frida's), University City, 314.727.6500 Grüv Bistro and Wine Bar 223 E. Main St., Belleville, 618.416.2471, Facebook: Grüv Bistro & Wine Bar New Society 3194 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis Tim's Chrome Bar 4736 Gravois Ave., St. Louis The Vandy 1301 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, 314.472.5321

For this week's Roaming St. Louis segment, KMOX host Scott Jagow stops into a Cherokee Street antique store with a unique flair. The Bricoleur, run by Andrew Holman and David Montgomery, also houses STL Vintage Camera, where you can find hundreds of film cameras dating back to the 1890s. They also make buy old cameras, fix and make lamps, host art shows and much more.   

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July 4th Tuesday Publish Date: July 3rd Monday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Tuesday July 4th and happy 27th birthday to singer Post Malone ***Malone*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia 1. Dallas man killed in Powder Springs car crash 2. Gambrill looks to add plaintiffs in redistricting lawsuit ahead of July 7 hearing 3. And Marietta to host annual parade and 4th in the Park festival   Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : CU of GA   STORY 1 killed   A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred in Powder Springs, resulting in the death of a 54-year-old man named Gregory Brown of Dallas. The incident took place at the intersection of Richard D. Sailors Parkway and Old Lost Mountain Road. Brown was driving east in a Toyota Corolla, while a 29-year-old woman was driving a Ford Mustang in the same direction. Simultaneously, a 26-year-old man was heading west in a Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai attempted to turn left onto Old Lost Mountain Road and collided with Brown's Toyota, which then struck the Ford and a metal pole. Brown was taken to Wellstar Cobb Hospital, where he later passed away. The driver of the Ford sustained injuries and was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Cobb police...........……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: hearing   Two Cobb County residents have sought to join a lawsuit against the Cobb Board of Commissioners over the redrawing of commission district boundaries. Cobb Commissioner Keli Gambrill, a Republican, initiated the lawsuits in response to the Democratic majority's use of "home rule" powers to redraw their district lines, specifically to benefit Commissioner Jerica Richardson. The county motioned to dismiss the case because Gambrill does not reside in the district affected. However, Gambrill has now requested the court to include Catherine and David Floam as plaintiffs, arguing that they were previously in Gambrill's district but were moved to District 3 due to the county's maps. Cobb County attorneys countered that the Floams lack standing. Both sides await resolution through the court process.   Story 3: parade   The city of Marietta is hosting its annual "4th in the Park Celebration" today, starting with the "Let Freedom Ring" parade at 10 a.m. The parade will have over 2,000 participants and is expected to draw a crowd of around 30,000 people. The parade route will be closed 45 minutes before the event, and roads around Glover Park will remain closed all day. The parade will start on Roswell Street, pass through Marietta Square, and end at Cherokee Street and North Marietta Parkway. The grand marshal of the parade is Charlie Duncan, a 104-year-old World War II veteran. The festivities will include arts and crafts, a kids zone, food, and free concerts featuring Scott Thompson, the Atlanta Concert Band, and the Patriarchs Band. The headline concert at 8 p.m. will feature the Atlanta-based band Boogilicious, and fireworks will be launched from the parking lot of First United Methodist Church at around 9:30 p.m. Due to limited parking, attendees are encouraged to use cabs or ride-sharing services, with the designated drop-off and pick-up location at the intersection of Lawrence and Waddell streets.........….we'll be right back   Break: Dayco - ESOG - jrm   STORY 4: ag   Georgia's agriculture commissioner, Tyler Harper, emphasized the significant role farmers play in the lives of Georgians during a speech at the Cobb County Republican Women's Club luncheon. He reminded attendees that agriculture is the state's largest industry, contributing over $70 billion and more than 340,000 jobs to the economy. Harper, a seventh-generation farmer, highlighted the values of hard work, faith, and integrity instilled in him through his upbringing. He praised a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that ruled against the EPA's expansive regulatory efforts in the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) case, stating that it violated property rights and gave the federal government excessive control over resources. Harper believes that farmers are best equipped to manage their own land and emphasizes the importance of sustainability in small, family farms.     STORY 5: prize   The winner and finalists of the 10th annual Poet Laureate's Prize in Georgia have been announced by Chelsea Rathburn, the state's Poet Laureate, in collaboration with the Georgia Council for the Arts. The prize recognizes an original poem written by a high school student in Georgia, aiming to inspire young writers and promote poetry. This year, over 200 students submitted their poems. The winner for 2023 is Eniola Badejo from Hillgrove High School, and the finalists are Isabella Fonseca, Andrea Lam, Celina Simone, and Jeonghyeon "Erica" Yun. All winning and finalist poems are featured on Atlanta Magazine's website. Georgia high school students are encouraged to participate in the annual competition, with details for the 2024 competition available on the Georgia Council for the Arts website in fall 2023.   Story 6: walk   Keli Gambrill, the commissioner for west Cobb, hosted her monthly "Walk and Talk" meetup at Allatoona Creek Park, marking the fourth event of the year. The purpose of these gatherings is to connect with constituents in District 1, enjoy nature together, and stay updated on the happenings in the northwest Cobb community. Gambrill initiated these events in March, aiming to meet people where they are and facilitate open communication in a comfortable setting. The recent event saw attendees like Josh Camp from MTB Atlanta, a nonprofit organization working to expand mountain biking trails. MTB Atlanta and Cobb County raised $23,000 for Allatoona Creek Park through a raffle and a bike race. Residents Vicki and Victor Williams also attended, appreciating the accessibility and exposure these events provide. The next "Walk and Talk" will take place at Lost Mountain Park on July 26..…………we're back, in a moment   Break Elon – Ingle's 8- Drake   Story 7: influencers   Neely Young, former publisher of Georgia Trend magazine, spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Marietta about his book "Georgia Made: The Most Important Figures Who Shaped the State in the 20th Century." The book explores influential Georgians, including President Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King Jr., covering athletes, politicians, activists, and more. Young, a history enthusiast, wrote the book after a long career in journalism and serving as a curator for the Georgia Historical Society. The book features two Cobb residents, Bill Shipp and Gen. Lucius D. Clay, who made significant contributions. Young's own journey, overcoming aphasia through therapy, inspired him to write and encourage others facing similar challenges. The audience applauded his speech, and readers found pride and inspiration in learning about notable Georgians.   Story 8: titles   Tahir Hines, a rising senior at Allatoona High School, fulfilled his track and field dreams by winning the Class 6A state championships in discus and shot put. He was named the Cobb County Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Hines began his track and field journey at the age of 8 and transitioned from soccer. While the repetitive nature of the sport challenged him mentally, he learned the importance of pacing himself and taking breaks to prevent burnout. Hines has gained a deep appreciation for the sport and sees it as a privilege. He aims to repeat as a state champion and break the state records in shot put and discus.   Story 9: jamil   McCeachern alum redshirt junior Jamil Burroughs, a defensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide, has entered the transfer portal. Burroughs played in 20 games over three seasons and was expected to be part of the team's defensive line rotation in the upcoming season. However, his status came into question after reports of a physical altercation with an Alabama staff member. Burroughs' eligibility for the upcoming season is uncertain, and he may need a waiver from the NCAA to play. Burroughs is the fourth defensive player and the first defensive lineman to leave Alabama since the end of last season. The team has recruited new interior defensive linemen to fill the gaps.   We'll have Final thoughts coming up after this……     Break: Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. 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Hour 1: Jane Dueker, a local attorney, joins Mark Reardon to share on the two Cherokee Street shooters who were let go by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's office. Then, columnist for the Washington Examiner and the New York Post Salena Zito shares on last night's CNN Trump town hall & some of her latest articles. Later, Thomas Helbig & Robert Kershaw with the Retirement Advisory Group discuss their upcoming Protecting Your Retirement event on May 16th at the St. Louis Hilton Frontenac.

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! Today's show is with Tammy and Kay, founders of Assassin Vintage in St. Louis. They met over 12 years ago while working for Anthropologie, and became fast friends over a shared love of vintage clothing and music.  Eventually, the duo decided to start a vintage business together, which began as an Etsy shop and doing local markets. They opened their brick-and-mortar shop on Cherokee Street in November of 2021, and now they do vintage markets all over the country including: Threadbare Show, Brimfield, The Sturbridge Show, Manhattan Vintage Show, and Randolph Street Market to name just a few. We chat about all this and more on today's show! It's a really fun one, so  let's just dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [5:55] When Kay moved to St. Louis in the 90s, she went thrifting every weekend, and built up a collection fit to sell.  [11:16] After Tammy helped Kay with a few vintage shows, the duo decided it would be a good fit to go into business together! [14:50] On their vintage specialities, and how to make your brand uniquely stand out. [17:32] Chatting about how it used to be so much easier to find vintage from the 30s and 40s, and their best buy from this era. [19:13] How to know you and your business partner are a good fit, compatible to share the responsibilities of running the business. [23:57] Opening their brick-and-mortar location, after 2+ years of looking for the perfect spot, and how it has changed their operation. [29:13] On visible mends [35:00] The vintage markets Tammy and Kay have done all across the country [43:21] Personal style stories behind the vintage pieces they cherish! EPISODE MENTIONS:  @assassin_vintage May's Night Market Katie May on Pre-Loved Podcast Golden Gems EstateSales.net EstateSales.net on Pre-Loved Podcast Randolph Street Market in Chicago Threadbare Show Brimfield Antique Market Sturbridge Vintage Show Manhattan Vintage Show The New England Shakeup Ameripolitan Music Awards @kristipinkhamstyling @shopfromthepast @denny623 @keiser.925 LET'S CONNECT: 

Today, Kevin stumbles upon a lively street debate on Cherokee Street. 

Kennesaw police named two men Friday in the alleged beating of a Kennesaw State University student near the school's main campus last week. According to a release, Gauge Dakota Stanley of Chatsworth and Kole Zuba Reasoner of Flowery Branch were charged with battery, a misdemeanor, and aggravated battery, a felony. Police spokesperson David Buchanan said Jalique Rosemund, who is Black, was attacked at the West 22 apartment complex on Cherokee Street in Kennesaw, about 1 mile west of the university's campus, around midnight January 22. Rosemund said his attackers were two white men who repeatedly called him the N-word, according to a report by the responding officer. Rosemund was treated at a nearby hospital, according to the report. Kennesaw police thanked KSU police and the public in the release, stating without tips from the public “these arrests would not have been possible.” However, neither suspect had been booked into Cobb County jail as of Sunday evening. A man is being held without bond in the Cobb County jail after authorities say he tried to rape a 12-year-old girl in Shaw Park. According to a warrant filed by Cobb police, the victim said a man approached her while she was walking through the woods in the north Marietta park around 5 p.m. She said he offered her a water bottle that appeared to be sealed. The warrant says that “after drinking from the bottle she began to feel dizzy and tingle.” Then the man pulled out a knife, threatened her, and sexually assaulted her, according to the warrant. Cobb police arrested Douglas Darch on January 22 and connected him to the alleged attack. Darch, who is in his late 50s and homeless according to jail records, is charged with five felonies: aggravated assault with attempt to rape, child molestation, aggravated child molestation, child cruelty, and making terroristic threats. Dwight “Ike” Reighard, CEO of MUST Ministries, has been named the Cobb County Citizen of the Year.  Reighard received the award, presented by the Marietta Daily Journal, at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner celebration Saturday evening at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Following in the footsteps of past honorees, Reighard was recognized for his leadership of a ministry which provides services to some 60,000 people a year struggling in poverty. He became head of MUST Ministries in 2011. During his tenure, the Marietta-based charity launched its mobile pantry, which served 17,000 families in its first year, and the MUST Hope House shelter in Marietta. The 43,000 facility opened last year and features 136 beds and 36 respite beds used during inclement weather, a chapel, a rooftop retreat for families and a large dining hall. Reighard has often recounted how hungry hobos from the nearby Inman railway yard in Atlanta would stray into his childhood backyard seeking a handout. His mother never gave money, but would offer food and ice tea in mason jars to those who drifted onto their property. Word of the Reighards' generosity spread through the hobo village alongside the railroad tracks. Visits became more frequent. Neighbors grew upset, telling Reighard's mother she was going to be hurt or get someone else hurt. Her reply was that these men were somebody's son, father or brother and that if her son, father or brother were in trouble, she would hope someone would help them. As a child of the Great Depression, he said his mother never forgot how quickly one's fortunes can change. Brian Snitker is set to remain the Atlanta Braves' manager through his 70th birthday after agreeing to contract extension through the 2025 season Friday. The 67-year-old Snitker guided the team to 101 wins and its fifth consecutive NL East title last season, one year after helping the Braves win the fourth World Series title in franchise history. Snitker finished third in the Manager of the Year voting in 2022, after winning the award in 2018. He also was a finalist for the honor in 2019 and finished fourth in 2020 and 2021. Snitker completed his 46th season in the Braves' organization in 2022, and his sixth full campaign as the Braves manager. He took over on an interim basis following the firing of Fredi Gonzalez on May 17, 2016, then was named the permanent manager October 11 of the same year. The native of Decatur, Illinois, first joined the Braves as a non-drafted free agent in 1977. He spent four years as a player before beginning his managerial career at 26 years old with the Class A Anderson Braves in 1982. Snitker went on to manage for 20 seasons in the Braves' system, compiling a 1,301-1,309 record with 10 different affiliates. He also had three tours of duty on the major league staff as a coach in 1985 and again from 1988-90 and 2007-13.  Dozens of trains ran simultaneously at full speed in downtown Kennesaw on Saturday. No crashes resulted because of careful planning — with each train running on a closed loop. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in downtown Kennesaw held its annual “Trains, Trains, Trains!” event over the weekend. The event began in 2010 when the museum's executive director, Richard Banz, had the idea for the event after taking his niece to a train show. The event featured 10 model train layouts built by local hobbyists. Three of the layouts were interactive, allowing visitors to control the trains. The model trains on display ranged from the extremely small “z gauge” trains to huge, one-sixth-scale models. The Smithsonian-affiliated museum also houses three real locomotives as part of its permanent collection, including the famed General. The price of admission included access to the whole museum in addition to the model trains, which were interspersed throughout the exhibits. Banz said family educational experiences are important for children, and the event is ultimately about sharing the joy of trains. Banz, who has been a model train hobbyist since he got his first train set as a child, said Kennesaw's model train event is the only one he knows of designed with families and children in mind. Greg Teague waited an extra year for his turn, but it has finally come. Teague, CEO of Croy Engineering, is the Cobb Chamber of Commerce's 2023 chairman, a role he was set to fill in 2022 before the pandemic threw things a bit off course. The chamber's 2022 chairwoman, Britt Fleck, passed the baton to Teague at the chamber's 81st annual dinner Saturday night. A graduate of Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering, now a part of Kennesaw State University, Teague has experience in both the public and private sectors. He was the city engineer and public works director for the city of Marietta before moving onto Marietta-based construction firm Traton Homes. After a stint there, he moved to Croy in 2007. With his business partners Eddie Wade and Adam Langley, Teague purchased the company, which employs 120 people and has offices in Marietta, Chattanooga, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama, from founder Jim Croy, Sr., last year. Teague lives in Elijay with his wife Sabrina. They have three daughters: Madison, Sydney and Georgia. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews      -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kennesaw Police Department is investigating an alleged assault against a man near the Kennesaw State University campus. The incident happened in the West 22 apartment complex, located where Cherokee Street and McCollum Parkway meet, just after midnight on January 22, according to Officer David Buchanan, Kennesaw Police spokesman. Jalique Rosemond, who is Black, alleged he was beaten by two white men who repeatedly called him the N-word, according to a report about the incident issued by Officer Seager, who responded to the call. Seager's report added that Rosemond had a bloody nose, a detail also included in a report from another Kennesaw police officer who responded to the scene. Buchanan said in the release that a detective has been in touch with Rosemond since Tuesday, adding that the suspects in the case left the complex following the alleged assault. Police are asking residents with any information about the incident to call Kennesaw Police Criminal Investigations Division or Crime Stoppers. An ethics complaint has been filed against Commissioner Jerica Richardson over an alleged conflict of interest in the county's ongoing redistricting controversy. Filed Monday by Debbie Fisher, who is listed as vice chairman of Party and Grassroots Development on the Cobb Republican Party's website, the complaint accuses Richardson of violating county rules in voting twice last year to support the county's home rule redistricting effort, which is aimed at redrawing the commission district boundaries to keep Richardson in office. Filed with the Cobb Board of Ethics, the complaint asks for a judge to void those two votes by Richardson. Doing so would leave the split of the vote on the home rule effort at 2-2 between the board's Democrats and Republicans. The complaint takes aim at a political group — For Which It Stance — which was created last year by Richardson and east Cobb's Mindy Seger to support her bid to keep her seat. Richardson's interest in the group means she not only had a personal conflict of interest in the redistricting votes, Fisher alleges, but a financial one as well. For Which It Stance was formed in March 2022, about five weeks after the Republican-sponsored district map which drew Richardson out of her seat was filed in the General Assembly. Richardson is listed as the nonprofit's registered agent, while Seger is its executive director. Since the Board of Commissioners' three Democrats began their home rule effort in the fall, the group has called on residents to support Richardson, solicited donations on its website, and is selling branded merchandise (T-shirts, tote bags and the like). And on October 11 and 25, when the Board of Commissioners took its two votes to assert home rule and redraw the lines, audience members bore signs from the nonprofit. The allegations around For Which It Stance were previously raised by Republican Commissioner Keli Gambrill, who said Richardson should have disclosed the nonprofit when the board met in executive session last year to discuss the home rule challenge. In the past, Richardson has said that she did not need to disclose the nonprofit, and that Gambrill should have been aware of it. Marietta's LiveSafe Resources has announced its 2023 honorees for the group's 38th Tribute to Women of Achievement. Each year, the organization honors 15 women leaders, nominated by their peers, who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their personal, professional and volunteer endeavors. These 15 outstanding women from the metro Atlanta area were recently chosen through a competitive application process, and one of them will also be named “2023 Woman of the Year” at the Tribute to Achievement awards gala on March 17. This year's honorees include women at the top of their game in Cobb's business, nonprofit, and government worlds. For a full list of honorees, please visit MDJ Online dot com. This year's Tribute to Women of Achievement gala will be held at the Renaissance Waverly hotel in Cumberland at 6 p.m. on March 17. More information is available at Live Safe Resources dot org. e Georgia Food + Wine Festival, a culinary and beverage celebration of all things Georgia, will take place March 23-26 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. The festival has announced that Georgia Grown has come aboard as Presenting Sponsor. They will be spotlighting and supporting their members in a variety of ways, including The Georgia Grown Wine Trail, Member Village, Flavors of Georgia and their own Demo Stage. Other partnerships this year include: Georgia Grown Member Chatel Farms – Official Beef, Audi Marietta – Official Automotive Partner and Superior Plumbing – Official Music sponsor. The festival is also proud to welcome back the Beam/Suntory family of beverages - Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Jim Beam, Hornitos, Haku and On the Rocks - as the Master Spirits partner. The festival offers a wide variety of events for all tastebuds and budgets, including “Savor," the main event on March 25 with over 400 varieties of wine, beer and spirits tastings, cooking demonstrations on the “Georgia Celebrity Chef Stage,” and 50-plus restaurants and artisans from around the South; and on March 26 Sunday/Funday, a family friendly event featuring food trucks and free children's activities. The VIP Lounge on March 25-26, presented by Publix, will offer a fully catered experience with open bars, the Bellissima Beverage Cart with craft cocktails on tap, early access and live music. Advance ticket discount savings on the Georgia Food + Wine Festival Winter Advance Ticket Packages are available now through March 1. For tickets and information head over to Georgia food and wine festival dot com. Scoot Henderson became the Kell boys basketball team's all-time leading scorer, led it to the Class AAAAAA state championship game and wowed most basketball experts in the process. Henderson's constant success was one of the reasons he made the unprecedented move two years ago to reclassify, graduate early and become the youngest professional basketball player in U.S. history at the age of 17. Now, after nearly two years in the NBA's developmental G League and making himself into the presumptive Number 2 pick in this summer's NBA draft, Henderson will be recognized by Kell for his trailblazing efforts and effect on its program. The school will retire Henderson's Number 0 jersey in a ceremony between Kell's girls and boys basketball games against Chattahoochee on Tuesday. Kell boys coach Jermaine Sellers said the timing worked out where the Longhorns had a home game and Henderson's team, the Las Vegas-based G League Ignite, had a nine-day break to allow him time to return home. It will be particularly special evening for the Henderson family, with Scoot not be the only sibling having their jersey retired. During the same ceremony, his sister, Crystal, will also be honored with the retirement of her Number 30. Crystal Henderson, who supplanted her brother as the all-time leading scorer in Kell basketball history — boys or girls — has led the Longhorns to a 15-5 overall record and 8-0 mark in Region six five A. Kell is Number 1 in Class five A, coming off a game against Cambridge in which she had 37 points and 13 rebounds. The retirement ceremony is expected to be at approximately 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, following the completion of the girls game. Sellers said the NBA and the G League asked to be involved in the evening, so the College Park Skyhawks — the Atlanta Hawks' affiliate — will be represented. Its dance team will perform at halftime of the girls game, and there will be shirt giveaways. In its quest to build a looping transit and trail network around Cobb's bustling commercial district, the Cumberland Community Improvement District is shaking every funding tree it can find. The CID's governing board agreed Thursday to ante up about $1.7 million in the hopes of securing a lucrative federal grant to advance the project, known as the Cumberland Sweep. If successful, the U.S. Department of Transportation would provide about $7 million toward planning and design of the Sweep which includes a self-driving shuttle, to circle the commercial district. The DOT's RAISE program — formerly known as BUILD and TIGER under past federal administrations — is expected to dole out nearly $2.3 billion this coming year for transportation and infrastructure projects. But the winners are an exclusive club; no more than a few dozen projects are greenlit nationwide each year. In recent years, only a handful of projects in Georgia have received funding. CID Executive Director Kim Menefee said this will be the third time the organization has sought the grant. Menefee said she's been in talks with Cobb's federal lawmakers about backing the application, who have already directed some funding to the Sweep in the form of congressional earmarks and submitted letters of support for the grant application. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews      -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex trafficking is ubiquitous, even though many people fail to notice it. That is why the Rotary Club of North Cobb hosted “The Truth About Sex Trafficking In Our Community,” a forum this week that brought together Cobb leaders, concerned citizens and groups combating sex trafficking in the county and across Georgia. North Cobb Rotary member Hicks Malonson is an ambassador for Rescuing Hope, a Marietta-based nonprofit fighting sex trafficking through educational programming and support for survivors. Human trafficking has gained greater attention in Georgia since 2019, when Governor Brian Kemp established the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education Commission, chaired by his wife, Georgia first lady Marty Kemp. The commission, composed of public officials, experts on human trafficking, and representatives from law enforcement and advocacy groups, is tasked with combating human trafficking in the state. Georgia's heightened focus on the issue extends to law enforcement agencies. Georgia Assistant Attorney General Kaitlyn Salinas works for Georgia's statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, created in 2019 as the first of its kind in the U.S. Salinas, speaking at the forum, noted that it is far less likely nowadays for traffickers to walk through an airport or hotel with large quantities of cocaine, but it is much easier for them to walk through either with a young person they are trafficking. Susan Norris, the executive director of Rescuing Hope and a member of the GRACE commission, moderated a panel of local “first responders” to human trafficking at Tuesday's forum. Ana Murphy, the school social work supervisor for the Cobb County School District, said it is difficult to identify whether a student is being trafficked. She noted it is “a major red flag for us” when students are frequently absent from school, a trend that worsened with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Norris said one study showed a 40% jump in trafficking during the pandemic because students were online, not only in class, but socializing with other students and, potentially, traffickers. Norris encouraged attendees to become involved in volunteering for Rescuing Hope and other anti-trafficking organizations at the forum, like Out of Darkness (www.outofdarkness.org), Wellspring Living (www.wellspringliving.org) and The Table on Delk (www.thetableondelk.org).  More information about Rescuing Hope can be found at www.rescuinghope.com. For help or to report suspicions of human trafficking call 911, the Georgia Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking, or the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Kennesaw State University's Wellstar School of Nursing has received a federal grant to teach graduate students how to help patients break increasingly deadly opioid addictions. Assistant professor of nursing Kathy Barnett and Wellstar School of Nursing Associate Director of Graduate Programs Susan Beidler teamed to earn the nearly $729,000 grant, which comes from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a subsidiary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Barnett and Beidler will implement curricular revisions in the KSU Masters of Science in Nursing programs that address decreasing stigma and increasing access to early interventions for substance use disorders. According to data from the Georgia Department of Public Health, drug overdose deaths increased by 61% from 2019 to 2021, and fentanyl-involved overdose deaths increased by 230%, illustrating the urgent need for more medical training in helping people with opioid addiction. Opioids include many prescription pain medicines, fentanyl and the illegal drug heroin. In a theatrical, winding speech interlaced with musical tie-ins and clips from “Back to the Future,” Mayor Derek Easterling recapped his seven years in office before a crowd of civic and business leaders this week. Easterling, first elected in 2015, was reelected without opposition in 2019. This year marks the final year of his second term. The mayor told the MDJ after speaking that he intends to run for a third term this November. Ever the showman, Easterling emerged ahead of his speech to the Kennesaw Business Association to the tune of “Rockstar” by Nickelback, carrying a guitar and clad in jeans, cowboy boots and a leather jacket. With his back to the crowd, the speakers then began to blare the opening riff of “Back in Black” by AC/DC as Easterling pretended to play guitar. The mayor then shook his head and yelled for the music to stop. The same sequence then played out with Ozzy Osbourne's “Crazy Train,” and Guns N' Roses' “Sweet Child O' Mine.” Finally, City Manager Jeff Drobney, dressed as Doc Brown from “Back to the Future,” yelled out “Mayor, you've got to get back to the future.” Easterling then began speaking. In his State of the City address, Easterling ticked through a laundry list of developments the city has seen during his time in office, recapping improvements to parks, roads and other infrastructure; new businesses and housing developments; changes to city services and systems; and more. Those developments were listed chronologically, and as the mayor started speaking about a new year, a “Back to the Future” clip would be played on the screen. To accompany the theme, the city also procured a DMC DeLorean, which was parked outside the Adams Park Recreation Center, where Easterling spoke.  Easterling said some of the things the city can look forward to this year are the opening of the Depot Park amphitheater, progress on a new public safety center, the start of a Cherokee Street streetscape project, improvements to Ben King Road and more. McEachern pulled away early and never looked back as the Indians made the short trip to defeated archrival Hillgrove 68-57 in Tuesday's Region 3 6A opener. McEachern reversed an early Hillgrove advantage and took control of the game with an 18-0 run that began late in the first quarter and lasted until midway through the second quarter. The Indians went on to outscore the Hawks 42-20 through the second and third quarters combined. Though the win gave McEachern an early leg up in the region standings, for coach Tremayne Anchrum Sr., and his players, getting the win over their crosstown rival was more significant. Moses Hipps scored 15 points and Ace Bailey added 14 points to lead McEachern. McEachern went on to outscore Hillgrove 23-11 in the second quarter to take a 40-32 halftime lead, then outscored the Hawks 19-9 in the third quarter to widen its advantage to 59-41. Hillgrove did narrow the gap a little bit at the end, but the Hawks were only able to get as close as 10 points — 61-51 — with 5:00 remaining in the game. The Marietta Board of Education voted unanimously this week to elect Kerry Minervini of Ward 6 as the chair for another year. Minervini, a real estate agent who was first elected in 2017, also served as chair last year. Unlike the Cobb County Board of Education, Marietta school board members can serve consecutive terms as chair. The board also unanimously elected Ward 1's Jeff DeJarnett as vice chair. DeJarnett replaces Jason Waters of Ward 2 in the role. Board attorney Clem Doyle distributed index cards to the board members, each of whom privately wrote down their nomination for chair and vice chair. Doyle then announced the results — seven nominations for Minervini for chair, seven nominations for DeJarnett as vice chair. Votes were then held to approve both appointments. The chair and vice chair elections stand in contrast to those of the Cobb school board last week, where members split along party lines, with the Republican majority winning out. Marietta's school board is nonpartisan. The Marietta board elected its leaders at the top of its first work session of the year. In other action, the board reviewed several items it will vote on at its Jan. 17 meeting.  South Cobb welcomed a new community garden this week — or, at least, the beginnings of one. A coalition of agricultural, gardening, and healthcare groups gathered off Powder Springs Road at the Cobb County Farm Bureau offices. There, partners broke ground on a garden that's intended to help out with food insecurity and healthier living. The Wellness Garden, as it will be known, so far is simply a lawn next to the Farm Bureau with a few posts sunk for a fence. But it will one day feature 15 garden beds — each 12 feet by four feet — along with a pollinator garden and hoop house. Unlike some community gardens, which are merely shared spaces for residents to grow their own produce, the Wellness Garden will be geared specifically toward providing food to those in need and spreading the word on how to use locally-grown produce. To that end, volunteers alongside nutritionists from Wellstar Health System — one of the partners in the venture — will be holding classes in the Farm Bureau offices on healthy cooking and eating. Other partners include the Cobb County Conservation District, the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, and Cobb EMC, which is helping to financially support the effort. Renae Lemon, one of the master gardeners, has been involved in several community gardens throughout the county including one which opened in Acworth this summer. She said the group has been meeting regularly to plan the Powder Springs garden since June, with the hope of starting to get plants in the ground this Spring. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews      -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new leader of Cherokee Street's Luminary gallery says the nonprofit can do more to boost St. Louis artists and become a community hub.

What was once an empty lot, Love Bank Park on Cherokee Street has been an active gathering place for the community for years. Now, the park is undergoing a community led redevelopment. Cherokee community members join St. Louis on the Air to discuss the reasons for the redevelopment, as well as Cherokee Community Improvement District vice chair Kaveh Razani. We also address the question of whether this redevelopment contributes to gentrification in St. Louis.

Christian Frommelt is the primary organizer of the Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl and previews the event and all you can see this weekend. Plus, salaries are being posted with job openings in New York and recapping The Show so far.

Junior Lara and Gabriela founded Autentico podcast so they could talk to business owners and Latino professionals about their journeys and lessons learned with the hope to inspire each other and fill the need they saw in St. Louis. Listen to what it took to for Junior to grow from the Dominican Republic to what it means for him to see the vision now! Plus, a celebration of life of trailblazer, Minerva Lopez Montaigne. Minerva was an advocate for the Hispanic Community in St. Louis, namely, residents and business owners of Cherokee Street. She was a business owner and worked hard to keep the traditions and culture of Mexico alive and well in St. Louis.

For Brandin Vaughn, his love of fashion started out of necessity. His family shopped at thrift stores when he was a kid, he quickly learned to sew and tailor the clothes to better fit him. And soon others took notice. But he followed a few other paths before heading to Chicago to go to school for fashion. We sat down with Brandin inside his shop on Cherokee Street in South St. Louis as he reflects on building his brand, shifting into the world of costume designing for theaters like the Black Rep, The Muny and Shakespeare in the Park. He loves pattern and color and his shop is filled with his designs, both custom and ready-to-wear. But it hasn't always been easy and sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to build momentum for a new path. We get candid as we talk about life, finding yourself and the constant search for inspiration.

St. Louis lost a pillar of the Cherokee Street community in late June, when Minerva Lopez Montaigne passed away at the age of 60. Gabriela Ramirez Arellano, the co-host of “We Live Here Auténtico!” and others help celebrate Lopez Montaigne's legacy.

St. Louis' music video festival involves three crews making 13 music videos on Cherokee Street over a single day. Founder Bill Streeter explains the event's accidental origins, how it's changing this year and what he's learned in a decade of capturing live performances on video.

Charlene and Darren Young weren't in the restaurant business but they had a passion: Darren wanted to learn to make BBQ and turned to YouTube and Charlene wanted to share her culture and food of the Phillipines. It started on a whim but now they host regular pop-ups at Earthbound Brewery on Cherokee Street and you can find their smoked meats in the grocery store. Now they're taking their passion nationwide, selling their line of sauces and condiments at even more grocery stores and wholesale. We sat down with the Youngs to talk about building a business while raising a family and how the pandemic caused a unique pivot that led to their success today. Follow The Fattened Caf on social media to check out their next Filipino BBQ pop-up!

Independent Visual Artist, Sarah Paulsen, stopped by to talk to Nancy about her life and work. -----  Raised in Kirkwood, Missouri, Sarah Paulsen is an artist, filmmaker and community organizer whose artwork has been exhibited widely in local and national exhibitions, and whose prize-winning films have been featured in the St. Louis International Film Festival, the True/False Film Festival, the Black Maria Film Festival, the Motivate Film Festival and the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, among many others. She was a 2018 Great Rivers Biennial Winner culminating in an exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis. A 2010 C.A.T. Institute fellow and 2015 Regional Arts Commission Artist Fellow, she has garnered numerous awards for her work and also completed several residencies – including the Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris. A dedicated advocate for social change, a key aspect of Paulsen's practice has always involved the orchestration of large-scale community projects, such as participatory public murals, thematic round-table discussions and the now-annual People's Joy Parade on Cherokee Street, currently in its ninth year. Paulsen holds a B.A. in visual art from the University of Missouri, Columbia and an M.F.A. from the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Art at Washington University. She lives and works in St. Louis, where she teaches art and animation at Marian Middle School and local colleges.

St. Louis Art Place Initiative hopes to help 20 artists purchase homes in a four-block area of the city's Gravois Park neighborhood. Operations director Kaveh Razani explains how the program works and what it hopes to do for artists, and the Cherokee Street area, as housing costs escalate.

Artist Bill Christman never considered his Cherokee Street statue, installed in 1985, among his best work. He explains why — and shares its design process and why he's not upset about the sculpture's removal.

David Stavron is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Morning Glory Diner on Cherokee Street. He is an artist, fabricator, businessman, musician, and 13 year veteran of the Merchant Marines.In this very fun and engrossing episode, Dave talks about growing up on the Southside, his adventures as a Sailer, building the MetroMarket bus, the mission/genesis of the Morning Glory Diner, surviving the pandemic, and the spirit of Cherokee Street. Thank you Dave for coming on the show, and all you do in St Louis! And if you haven't yet, go check out Morning Glory Diner on Cherokee!Morning Glory WebsiteFacebook PageYELP

For Martin Casas, owner of Apotheosis Comics, community has been at the forefront of his entire career. After years in politics, searching for leaders who could put on the cape, he decided to go directly to the people. Apotheosis opened in 2017, and since then has served as a spot for comic fans young and old, whether they are newcomers or connoisseurs. But for Martin, it's always been about more than just a business. he adopted St. Louis as his new home, and has dedicated years to bringing the community together however possible. The combination bar and comic book shop is the epitome of that philosophy. It's not only a gathering place for people of all ages, but Apotheosis hosts reading events for kids, organizes food drives, and Martin is always looking for however else his business can lift St. Louis up when it needs a hand. When COVID hit, they had to completely change their model, but the community they'd welcomed so openly came to them. Through social media, business grew so much that they'll be opening a second location this month on Cherokee Street and Jefferson, in the location where Foam used to be. Martin joined us to talk about the growth of comics and graphic novels in pop culture, building a business on beliefs, and what it's like to put on the cape- even as a small business owner. For comic book fans, a big date is just around the corner. August 14th is Free Comic Book Day, and Apotheosis will be ready for customers of all levels of comic fandom. Then a week later, their new location will have its soft opening. Head down to Cherokee and Jefferson to check out the new space, and maybe discover something new to fall in love with.

Randy and Jeff Vines are the owners of STL Style House, a renowned St. Louis apparel line and clothing shop on Cherokee Street. Identical twins and St. Louis dynamos, Jeff and Randy are unapologetically proud of St. Louis. More then just clothing designers, they are passionate urbanists, historic preservationists, and big time STL enthusiasts and promoters. What don't we discuss in this conversation? From the Style House origin story, to the Vines Bros high school TV show, the St. Louis accent, city neighborhoods, local politics, their favorite bars, beers, and streets, we cover every little thing that makes St. Louis great.These guys represent everything that is right with St. Louis. They are witty, fun, intelligent, creative, and kind. We are proud to call them St. Louisans, and grateful for sharing their story with our listeners!https://www.stl-style.com/

Today, Kevin talks with a longtime Cherokee Street antique dealer who's calling it quits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Kevin talks with a longtime Cherokee Street antique dealer who's calling it quits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The banners read, "It's a damn good day to give a damn," the coffee mug reads, "gutsy little lady," and the rainbow keychain reads, "you're magic baby." Each of the items inside the cheeky homegoods shop Golden Gems are meant to inspire and empower. That was the goal for sisters Amanda Helman and Susan Logsdon when they started the business as a side hustle. Now it's grown into their full-time jobs and they've grown so much they are moving out of their shop on Cherokee Street to a bigger location on Locust Street in Midtown. The sisters sat down with us to talk about growing a passion project into a career, the pivot into doing more wholesale, learning how to ask for help and what it's really like working side by side with your sibling. Golden Gems plans to open this summer on Locust, joining a growing number of new retail and restaurants in Midtown Alley.

Dan Guenther is the Progressive Alderman of the 9th Ward of the City of St. Louis, encompassing the Benton Park neighborhood and Cherokee Street. Dan joins us this week to share his philosophy of authentic neighborhood development, what it take to become an Alderman, the state of affairs in the City of St. Louis, and what the election of Tishaura Jones means for this community.We thank Dan for sharing his time and insight with our listeners! If you have interest in public service or City of St. Louis politics, you can't miss the episode.

The entertainer Clownvis is from St. Louis and after cold weather, his shows resume at Yaquis on Cherokee Street this weekend. Here's an encore of our conversation from last October with this zany, talented and thoughtful musician.

Pablo Sobron, the founder and CEO of Impossible Sensing, explains how his Cherokee Street-based startup is aiding in the work of the Perseverance rover touching down this week on Mars -- and his bigger plans for future Mars' missions.

Last Saturday, along south St. Louis’ lively Cherokee Street, it was almost possible to forget about the coronavirus pandemic for a bit. The sun was shining. The businesses along Antique Row were looking festive. Shop owners carefully handed out cookies to passersby. And right near Whisk bakery sat a white van with a bright yellow piano inside it, along with a pianist: Alexandra Sinclair.

St. Louis native Mike Leahy is the portrayer of Clownvis Presley — a character who combines musical parody and comedy. His live cast "Clownvis To The Rescue" show started after his gigs were cancelled due to the pandemic. It now draws a dedicated crowd every Friday and Saturday night at Yaquis on Cherokee Street.

The Cherokee Virtual Silent Auctions Facebook page is a dedicated place where locals can donate items to raise money for the city's artists, bar and industry workers affected by the pandemic. So far, more than $44,000 has been raised.

Joining us today is Minerva Lopez, a small business owner, and non-profit Founder. Minerva returned to St. Louis in early 2020, since then she has been deeply involved in identifying, understanding, and successfully applying for small business COVID relief loans and grants. In this episode: Minerva discusses growing up in California and says that she can remember there always being a need for help in business development throughout the Latina community and minority populations, amongst other needs.  Minerva says her passion for community-based programs that focus on making underserved communities a better, more resourceful place to live. Minera says that entrepreneurially thinking to her means being an informative tool for people of all walks of life to become aware of information and to create and lead your business.  Minerva talks about her experiences while owning a soccer apparel store on Cherokee Street.  A big fan of soccer, Minerva knew in her heart, even before the prospect of a professional soccer team was established, that St. Louis was a soccer city. Upon realizing that there was not a store in St. Louis to purchase soccer apparel, she had to open one of her own.  Minerva tells us what she feels would be more impactful for Latina and minority owned businesses in the area.  Minerva tells us what her future holds in the business world. She says she has left her mark on St. Louis and is ready to take her talents to other underserved areas that also need resources and a person with the knowledge that can rise them up. Learn More: Email: lopez.minerva@gmail.com  

Kelley and Emily sit down with local business owner Simon Lusky. Revel Kitchen all began in 2010 when Simon and Angelica moved to St. Louis for Simon to work as the Cardinals’ team chef. In 2012, the two began a side business out of their home preparing healthy meals for St. Louis Blues players and other elite athletes. As word of mouth spread, so did the need for production space. The couple signed a lease on a cafe on Cherokee Street that had the kitchen space they needed to prepare meals for athletes and also an eat-in area, which they called Athlete Eats. In 2015, the two decided to switch up their prepared-meal model and transition to a Brentwood location. The restaurant reopened as Revel Kitchen to welcome all foodies, not just athletes. Two years later, a second location opened in Clayton.  What is Revel Kitchen? [1:10] Johnson and Wales University[3:30] TruFusion [10:15] Shred 415 [5:30] Lift Gym [5:35] St. Louis Cardinals [29:20] St. Louis Rams [29:35] Metabolic Meals [30:12] St. Louis Blues [30:50] Matt Adams and Lance Lynn [31:30] Revel Kitchen’s Special Juices [35:45] Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so that you get an alert every time we release a new episode. Website: https://www.eatrevelkitchen.com Follow us on IG: @wellness.unfiltered Follow Kelley: @kelley_bugger Follow Emily: @emilyzwilling

When one thinks of “the island life,” sentiments of a tropical ocean breeze, easygoing lifestyle and good food likely come to mind. And that is very much part of the experience. But with the good, comes the bad — and Zahra Spencer and Telie Woods saw the worst of it. They are the owners of Jerk Soul, a Caribbean carryout restaurant on Cherokee Street. Sauce Magazine detailed Spencer’s and Woods’ harrowing story of opening their first restaurant — despite hurricanes, transatlantic moves and barely knowing one another in its July issue. Guest host Jeremy D. Goodwin talks with with Spencer and Woods for our monthly Sound Bites segment alongside Sauce Magazine managing editor Heather Hughes Huff.

Work happy hours. Lunch at a brewery. Holiday parties. Dinner with friends. Imagine each of these scenarios. Now picture them without any alcohol. It's nearly impossible, right? For those who partake in the occasional drink, having fun often seems to go hand-in-hand with alcohol — and it can be pretty exclusionary for those who don't drink for one reason or another. Jeff Stevens, founder of the WellBeing Brewing Company, is working to change that. Jeff spent years marketing top beer brands before founding WellBeing Brewing in 2017. The company is the first craft brewery in the country dedicated to brewing non-alcoholic beer.  Jeff has been in recovery from the age of 24. As a self-described “non-alcoholic,” Wellbeing Brewing scratched his own itch. But he's realized there are many different people who want a great-tasting beverage without alcohol. “There are lots of people who don't drink. There are lots of people who aren't drinking at a particular time —  that particular night, this particular round — and to have some thoughtful beverages for them just makes complete sense,” Jeff says on this episode of The Empowered Challenger. To create appealing non-alcoholic options that look and sound cool, Jeff was inspired by the “fun, funky aesthetic” on Cherokee Street in St. Louis. Bold names for beverages — like its dark amber beverage “Hellraiser” — add to the appeal. Jeff has also worked hard to ensure the drinks actually taste good — not so easy for non-alcoholic beers. He says, “We all want to try something better than O'Doul's.” Prentice's Takeaway

St. Louisans and tourists alike have lots of options for sporting their love of the Lou, whether they snap up airport tchotchkes or visit one of countless vendors around town making the most of the city’s prized Gateway Arch and other iconic #STL imagery. But one retail shop has stood out from the crowd in recent years: STL-Style. The brainchild of St. Louis-area natives Jeff and Randy Vines, STL-Style is marking a full decade of life on the city’s vibrant Cherokee Street this year. And on March 28, the identical twins promise a celebration featuring Brothers Lazaroff, drag performers, local brews and more. It will be, the Vines brothers say, “a block party for all ages and a must-do event for any self-respecting St. Louisan.” The Vineses join host Sarah Fenske to look back on their 10 years of business on Cherokee Street — and how they’ve observed the city and its image evolve during that time.

Three medical marijuana dispensaries will open along or near Cherokee Street in St. Louis. Some leaders in the cannabis industry are referring to the strip as the city's new "green light district" because of the number of marijuana and CBD-related businesses, and advocacy organizations.

On this edition of the Lo-Fi Cherokee Submission Mixtape Podcast we have songs to chill to.These are songs from music acts that have submitted to Lo-Fi Cherokee 2020. Lo-Fi Cherokee is an annual event where we produce 18 live performance music videos in one day on Cherokee Street in St. Louis. This year the even will be on April 11, 2020.Playlist:"Spring before the Fall" - Katarra Parson"Words Unspoken" - Cherokee Moon"Growth" - Alexis Coleman"Reasons" - DDare Bionic"Moon Over Montar" - CertainBeat WorldBop"Steppin’ Out" - The Melodibots"Whiskey and Cigarettes" - Crystal Lady"Scared of Your Love" - S. Eric Ketzer"Solstice Progress" - Pairie Rehab"Go Back to Bed" - Giuseppe & Rodrigo"Don’t forget about Me" - Year12 Band"Got You In" - Sisser

This is first episode of the Lo-Fi Cherokee Submission Mixtape for 2020. We have songs that have been submitted in the rock and folk genres. Lo-Fi Cherokee is an annual event where we shoot 18 live performance music videos in one day on Cherokee Street in St. Louis Missouri. Here is the playlist for this show:Break my Heart - Tim LeavyJesus Christ Supercar - Not DyingFighting Side - Something FamiliarHeartbreak #2 - The Dead RosesThe Wizzard of 0s - John Hawkwind’s Blackfoot SunKaren Choi - Lost CountryWe Deny - S.G.L.More than Just Friends - StarwolfJames Dub - Common JonesOpportunity Knocking - HookieBOYTAURS MAIN v3 - Matt F. BaslerTractor Pull - Echo Shampo99 Cents - Old Souls Revival No Shows - TowncarsCity Blues - John Bonham and FriendsKingdom Come - Cave States

While capturing some video at the 2019 Cherokee Print Bazaar I met Benjamin Lowder of Cherokee Street Gallery. Join us as we talk about the Cherokee Caves, Artist in St. Louis, Hopes for the future, and setting a flag in St. Louis.

Dec 4, 2019 ETHINKSTL 151: Jeff and Randy Vines | STL - Style [Season 12, Episode 7]  Joining us today are Jeff and Randy Vines, Creators and Owners of STL-Style. Jeff and Randy are identical twins who have a fierce love for everything STL. Together, the two have created STL-Style, A St. Louis inspired graphic design and apparel company that has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and Fast Company. In this episode: Jeff and Randy tell us about how a hobby and a love for city nostalgia turned into a full-time business venture that went from screen printing shirts on a friends kitchen table to a now -much larger scale screen printing operation in their shop located on Cherokee Street on St. Louis' South Side of town. Jeff and Randy talk about getting involved with civic affairs such as historic preservation and urban advocacy. With much support from St. Louis Contemporaries, this caught the attention of The New York Times in 2008. Jeff and Randy discuss the term entrepreneurship and what entrepreneurship means to each of them. They explain the importance of being employers and how their love for the city of St. Louis has sparked a new revolution in making St. Louis a little brighter on the map. Learn More: Email: info@stl-style.com Website: http://www.stl-style.com Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STylehouseSTL Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/STLstyle

Darian Wigfall takes us into his new underground venue called "The Following" near Cherokee Street. Andy Dearing introduces us to GeoFutures, which hopes to foster a geospatial ecosystem here in St. Louis. Jon Springer gives us an inside look at the national grocery chain Save A Lot based right here in Missouri. Ryan Sims gives a tour of We The People, the store filled with crowdfunded products.

Smash burgers! Mac's Local Eats took St. Louis by storm with their incredible burgers in 2017, quickly building a reputation for having some of the best food in town. They had a line out the door at lunchtime at their original location on Tamm Avenue every day, and now they're moving to Cherokee Street. Chris "Mac" McKenzie sat down with Meet St. Louis inside their new spot at Bluewood Brewing (1821 Cherokee Street) to talk about how an internet group who bought local meat ended up leading to a restaurant, as well as why they decided to leave their first home in search of a bigger location. Sit back, plug in, and enjoy!

This episode of Monument Lab, we recorded live from the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, where Monument Lab has a research residency this summer. As a part of Public Iconographies, we are mapping monuments of St. Louis with a research team at the museum, in parks, and public spaces around the whole city, as a part of the Pulitzer’s Striking Power exhibition. To kickoff this project, we spoke to a trio of artists – Matt Joynt, Anthony Romero, and Josh Rios – as they prepared for their own exercise in mapping. Their project, Not Peaceable and Quiet (Piñata Sound System), includes the outfitting of a bike with a booming sound system and other purposeful flair. It is part of the Counterpublic neighborhood triennal in St. Louis on and around Cherokee Street, organized by the Luminary. The artists call it a “counter monument.” It takes up space, physically, and also is fully realized when participants pedal it around, moving the soundtrack with them. Not Peaceable and Quiet doesn’t just use any bike – they transformed a retired bicycle previously used by a bike-sharing company that had left the St. Louis market and its fleet of 750 dockless bikes behind. The artists’ goal is to call attention to the failings of “on-demand lifestyle,” and policing of black and brown communities around calls for silence and order. In turn, they want to mark resistance through sound. “Music that we chose, becomes a way to map the resiliency of these peoples who are being exploited, who are being dehumanized, but who find a way to transcend,” says Romero. We recorded this episode live at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in late May 2019, the night before Not Peaceable and Quiet premiered at Counterpublic.

St. Louis based comedian and budding producer Richy James joins the podcast to talk about what he has been learning while 'casually growing up in the industry.' Bringing up social issues and learning from mentors, Richy and Mollie come to the conclusion that your only competition is truly yourself, and you become better in your own industry by learning from others. Richy can be found on Facebook and Instagram (@thatcomicrichy) and runs a monthly showcase - 'Brewing Laughters' - at Artist Art on Cherokee Street. Entrance music is titled 'Trust The Bounce' by Superjaz from Same Difference Music, and can be found on all streaming services. 

It started as a hobby, but today the Vines brothers print t-shirts for everyone looking to wear their city pride on their sleeve. Even the St. Louis Blues order t-shirts from the shop on Cherokee Street. Their love for their hometown is evident when you step foot inside their store, from your favorite neighborhood on a tote bag to a welcome mat inspired by the St. Louis Street Department, they produce quirky, original designs.

The Luminary Arts Center “Counterpublic” exhibition is scaled to a neighborhood “set to animate the everyday spaces of Cherokee Street” with expansive artist commissions, performances, processions and more. Local artists José Guadalupe Garza and Miriam Ruiz talk about why they installed a mobile library in El Chico Bakery, a family owned and operated Mexican bakery in south St. Louis. The Luminary’s Katherine Simóne Reynolds, one of the curators for the “Counterpublic” exhibit, also takes part in the conversation to expand on the project’s impact in the south-city neighborhood.

Darian Wigfall takes us into his new underground venue called "The Following" near Cherokee Street. Ted Abernathy explains the Missouri Technology 2030 report and how we rank against the rest of the country. Mike Hoffey describes how to file service requests with the new Gateway 311 app. Ryan Sims gives a tour of We The People, the store filled with crowdfunded products.

Kaylen Wissinger did what so many people wish they could: she left her job and decided to chase her dreams. Working in education, Kaylen realized she wasn't happy, so she left the classroom and dove into the kitchen. Teaching herself to bake, she started out selling cupcakes at the Tower Grove Farmer's Market. From there she became the resident baker at Local Harvest Cafe. Finally, in 2012, she opened Whisk on Cherokee Street. Since then she's earned a loyal customer base and Whisk has earned a reputation as one of the best bakeries in the region. Kaylen sat down with Meet St. Louis to talk about what it feels like to risk everything to be happy, what it takes to build a bakery from scratch, and how she had to learn to let go in order to survive starting a business. Sit back, plug in, and enjoy!

St. Louis has no shortage of breweries, but there was a shortage of specialty bottle shops when Justin Harris and Ryan Griffin opened their doors in 2015. In just three years, St. Louis Hop Shop has expanded into a bigger store front on Cherokee Street carrying hundreds of different beers. But for these two brothers, it's not just about bringing beer to the people of St. Louis, it's about building a community.

Umar Lee sat down with transit enthusiast and activist Mitch Eagles in the Palm Trees on Cherokee Street. Conversation touched on Mitch's life in Iowa to his arrival in St. Louis and his infatuation with the 73 Carondelet bus.

Brothers Jeff and Randy Vines are turning 40 (local-speak sez Farty). Their upbeat, Ham-on-Wry style  - and their business STL-Style - helps power the ultra-diverse, collaborative renewal of their city 'hood, Cherokee Street.       These sons of STL suburbia, who went into advertising, know how to put their love of City into action. Their choice of digs on Cherokee, in South St. Louis, is a perfect place to invest their prodigious love-work resources. And to hawk the "St. Louis inspired apparel, merch and curiosities" that deck their corner store. This conversation is a valentine to City of St. Louis life, from these uber-articulate bros and City-dweller Earthworms host Jean Ponzi. New bedazzle on Vines' place is the eye-popping swirly-hue giant mural by daughter-father artist team Liza Fishbone and Robert Fishbone. A Fartieth BD present to themselves gifts big beauty to their City too! More Art-Related Earthworms: Enviro-Cartoonist Joe Mohr (November 2015) Joan Lipkin: Theater Takes On Climate Change (October 2017) Filmmaker Caitlin Zera: From The Pipeline (January 2016) Chalk Riot: Woman-Powered Street Art (May 2018) Music: Cherokee Nights, performed live at KDHX by Messy Jiverson THANKS to Anna Holland, engineering Earthworms

Host Umar Lee sits down with the Vine brothers, owners of the Cherokee Street clothier, St. Louis Style. Discussion touches on a variety of different topics including ward reduction, Eric Greitens, West County and transit expansion.

Head south in St. Louis to Cherokee Street for a new celebration of Earth Day at The Blue Pearl. Owner Julie Sommers and friends are gathering music - speakers - poetry - great food and drink, and Green activities for kids to celebrate our Blue Planet! Festivities start at 3 p.m. on Friday April 22 - EARTH DAY!  One special speaker is Earthworms guest Tabitha Tripp, a life-long tree lover, dirt worshipper and resident of Southern Illinois. Tabitha reports on issues - and the beauty of her part of her state - from the Heartwood Forest Council and SAFE, Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing our Environment. She shares some original, personal poetry from her activist experience. In her spare time, Tabitha is a mom, a poet and painter and one hellacious cook.  Other Blue Pearl Earth Day speakers will address Pop-Up Prairies, Cool Roofs, Energy and Nuclear Waste issues - and much more. Music will jam up all spaces! Cherokee is one of the liveliest, oldest, most diverse street scenes in town. This year Earth lovers will flock there - and rock there! Hope to see you there too! Music: Butter II recorded at KDHX by Ian Ethan Case

This month we spoke with Willow Rosen, one of the co-owners of Box. Box is a Saint Louis feminist sex shop that was opened by Willow and her business partner Sarah Michelson as a safer space to explore one's sexuality. Located on Ohio Ave, off Cherokee Street in St. Louis, Box hosts workshops, support groups, and sells high-quality non-toxic sex toys with a focus on people of color, differently abled people, and the queer community.

Recorded live at St Lou Fringe! This is a pretty great episode. Sound quality is a little less than amazing, given the venue and limited load time. Amy filled in for Kenny, and Stryker Spurlock was the guest. Amazing solo performer Siobhan O'Loughlin told a story about some kind of weird stripclub themed puppet party, followed by an awkward experience with her brother. If you want to check out some of her other shows, go to her facebook page here. https://www.facebook.com/siobhansolo Christine Compas told a story about a weird hippie wedding she helped throw for her insane cousin. If you liked this, Like our facebook page and tell a friend. Also, next live show is at Foam on Cherokee Street in St Louis on August 27th. Then there's a show September 18 at The Stage at KDHX.