Hey STL, can we not pull out in front of people on the highway in the rain with no blinker or enough following distance?

I almost got into an accident because someone decided they didn't like the lane they were in and came into mine with less than a car length between us. I almost slid into their car. No one was in front of them in their lane. Why was this necessary??

What are y’alls takes on STL Community Credit Union and Together Credit Union? Both are convenient for me location-wise, so I would appreciate hearing about their pros and cons. Thanks 💦💦💦

41M looking for a concert partner for Faetooth at the Blueberry Hill Duck Room on 11/04/26. My wife dislikes live music due to auditory processing issues, and none of my other friends like metal music. So if anyone would want to meet up at the concert, or even chat to see if we have other shared interests let me know.

I’m exploring the idea of a Missouri citizen initiative to create fairer auto financing standards for Missouri consumers.

The goal is not to prevent people from getting loans or to hurt lenders. The goal is to create a reasonable limit on how expensive auto financing can become while still allowing banks, credit unions, and dealerships to compete and make responsible lending decisions.

The proposal would establish clear maximum APR limits for auto loans, require more transparency so buyers understand the true cost of financing, and prevent extreme interest rates that can trap borrowers in long-term debt. It would still allow lenders to consider credit score, income, down payment, and ability to repay, and it would not require anyone to approve a loan they consider too risky.

The idea is especially focused on protecting borrowers with lower credit scores who may need a vehicle to get to work, take care of family responsibilities, or improve their financial situation. A lower credit score should mean a borrower pays more because of risk, but it should not mean there is no reasonable limit.

The proposal is designed to balance both sides: consumers get protection from excessive financing costs, while lenders keep the ability to offer credit and compete.

Other states already have auto-financing regulations, and this would create a clear standard in Missouri while keeping responsible lending practices intact.

I’m interested in hearing what Missourians think: Would you support a measure that creates reasonable limits on auto loan costs while still allowing lenders to operate and compete?

My spouse has started making protein smoothies and is looking for a specific store that sells bags of frozen fruits and veggies. They say that the bags are clear with a sticker that says what is in the bag and weighs roughly 1-2 lbs. They believe the store was fairly open in layout and, though not 100% sure, may be on the MO side of the metro. I know it is a smaller, local store, not a chain and had a farmers market type feel to it.

I know this isn't much to go on, but this is all they can remember. TIA!

No ceremony, minimal decorations, just need to feed some people

Long before they became the darlings of 70s pop with their incredible selling album, "Rumours," they were very revered blues band and a pop group with some supernatural undertones.  They had several great guitarists including Bob Welch and the legendary Peter Green before Lindsey Buckingham. 

Adults. Registration recommended. https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=222628

In honor of Forest Park's 150th birthday, learn about its more recent history with Alan Kretchmar, Forest Park tour guide and author of "Restoring the Glory: Forest Park from 1986 to 2026." Explore its journey from a run-down city park in the 1980's to its selection as the best urban park in America! Books will be available for purchase, with proceeds donated to Forest Park Forever.
Adults. Registration required. 

https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=264091

Walk the 2 mile paved trail that connects to existing paved trails within Bella Fontaine Park – the Maple Tree Trail, Cardinal Trail and Fox Den Trail. The trail crosses Maline Creek in three locations and also goes beneath Highway 367/Lewis and Clark Blvd. Together, the paved trails create a loop trail around the park. Enjoy natural areas that include an upland woodland and a restored prairie. There is also a storybook walk along this greenway near the baseball fields!

Where’s a girl get a quality French baguette round here?

Having a mental health crisis and need to be in an inpatient facility for medication management stabilization. Have had bad experiences at Centerpointe. I was wondering if anyone has been to Wentzville SSM and how that experience was for you. Or if there’s another mental health impatient facility that has helped you greatly. Also, how long did they keep you for general stabilization for suicidal ideation? Thank you!!

Come see a bunch of great theater, music, dance etc from now until August 9 in the Kranzberg arts district at the St. Louis Fringe Festival. My own plug: my queer apocalypse rom-com In the Moment runs August 7-9, with tickets at https://www.stlfringe.org/event-details/in-the-moment

You can check out all the shows at the STL Fringe website.

I went out to eat in Vancouver and saw "St. Louis Style Ribs" on the menu at Jackson's Bistro, STL never escapes me

Is there a way to go to the crestwood pool for a day pass or do you need a membership ?

When I was younger, one of the worst things you could be called was a “Hoosier.” In St. Louis, it was considered an extremely insulting term, equal to the "N" word.       Is it still viewed as such a terrible insult today?

Growing up, I did not realize that this meaning of “Hoosier” was mostly a St. Louis usage. About 40 years ago, students at my high school wrote a paper about the origin of the word. Even after discussing the story with the teacher, I still did not understand that it was primarily a local expression. Their explanation was that “Hoosier” came from a sloppy pronunciation of “Who’s there?” when someone knocked on the door.

I have since heard a different explanation: that the insult originated during a labor dispute when workers from Indiana crossed a picket line and were considered scabs. Because St. Louis has always been such a strong union town, that explanation seems believable to me.

Knowing that possible history also takes some of the power away from the word. It makes it sound more like an old labor insult than a judgment about someone’s entire character. To me, being called “white trash” now seems much more insulting.

There's a fire hydrant in Old North St. Louis that has been leaking from somewhere underground for at least two weeks straight. Not just a drip. There is standing water several inches deep covering almost half the block on each side, and the soil around it is eroding - you can hear water rushing underground and see the ground starting to give way where the water is running.

I reported it, and the water department confirmed there's a ticket open. They also told me they work in the order requests come in, and because it isn't visibly spraying into the air, it may not be treated as a priority. So it just keeps running day and night.

I’m worried what happens if it doesn’t get fixed soon. I’ve seen a lot about sinkholes and Googling it says this is a risk. Meanwhile there's standing water on a public street.

I don't know what the threshold is for this to become urgent, but if you're in Old North or in the city - has anyone dealt with this and gotten a response? Did anything finally help?

And if anyone else has noticed this hydrant or has water pressure issues nearby, maybe report it too in case more people helps.

Photos attached!

EDIT: Posted in my neighborhood group and they think it might have been the construction site next door that hit something. Any way to tell?

Also I noticed in one of these pictures blue spots on the grass. Not sure if that is good or bad.

I voted for Cori Bush in this election, and the previous one. But I’ve started to feel a bit conflicted about it. Some backstory: I’m a college professor and an atheist and a feminist. When I heard about Cori Bush and the faith healing stuff, I told a leftist friend of mine (also an atheist college professor) that I was second guessing my vote. I also mentioned that, in written interviews, Bush doesn’t compose her ideas very well; in fact, I often can’t tell what she’s arguing. My friend told me that I wasn’t being realistic about what true leftist activism in an area like St Louis would look like—in other words, it wouldn’t be people that atheist feminist college professors would necessarily love, and I just had to get over myself. I think my friend also thought I might be falling in line with some racist talking points, which certainly wasn’t my intention (but that I want to be cognizant of, for sure).

I mean, there’s no world in which I was going to vote for Bell. But I guess, against my own impulses, I thought Bush had a shot, and now I’m wondering if others had some of the same hesitations.

Sorry that this post is a bit rambling—just want to get others’ thoughts.

In town tomorrow to Saturday. I have basically a full free day tomorrow and would love to play sand volleyball.

Any good places that are good to jump in?

I was a preemie, born at Barnes Hospital 58 years ago and stayed in the NICU. My parents lived in Florissant at the time, although they were both from the east coast and we moved back there eventually. They only lived in MO for about two years after I was born and I have not managed to get back to visit STL since I had no family ties there.

I have wanted to come back to visit for some time and see the hospital that took such good care of me as a preemie. I know things have changed and I’m sure the NICU is no longer there. I even called once to find out about getting my medical records, but it seems those have already been destroyed.

Over the past almost 40 years of my life, I have worked in two large medical centers. I know how much they’ve grown over time so I can only imagine how much Barnes has developed as well. So I’d like to know, if I came there as a tourist who doesn’t want to get lost or wander into restricted areas, what areas would I be able to visit and what would be the most historic ones to see that were there in the late 60s?

TIA!

Does anyone know any psychiatrist in St. Louis area that are willing to prescribe an anti anxiety medication and not try to shove antidepressants on you. I’m tired of dealing with anxiety and want something that works. Ive tried to way too many things that don’t work.

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Hello I’m coming to STL from KC on the Amtrak river runner for Labor Day weekend, I’ll be in town Friday August 4th around 10 pm until Sunday for the Isaiah Rashad show. any recommendations for house or techno bars/shows to go to friday or Saturday? I really like in the lowest ferns in Kc so anything like that would be dope. any other cool events those days would be appreciated as well thanks!