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Local Control / ACLU
5:16 pm
Mon January 9, 2012

ACLU challenges local police control initiative

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The logo of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on the side of a patrol vehicle.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri is challenging language on a ballot initiative that would transfer control of the St. Louis Police Department from the state to the city.

ACLU Regional Program Director John Chasnoff says the initiative's summary, as it would appear on the ballot, fails to explain how the new law would restrict public oversight and access to records.

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Naming the Neighborhoods
6:35 am
Thu December 15, 2011

In city of neighborhoods, names matter

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No laws set the names of the 79 neighborhoods crammed into the 66 square miles of the city of St. Louis. Some grew from urban legends, others from a distinctive landmark. Some date back decades and are instantly known to any St. Louis resident. Others have changed as landmarks fell, highways reshaped boundaries, or people felt the need for a fresh start.

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Rock 'n' Rock Marathon hits St. Louis
4:36 pm
Fri October 21, 2011

21,000 runners get ready to rock 'n' roll in St. Louis

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A map of the marathon and 1/2 marathon courses
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More than 21,000 runners and walkers will wind their way through St. Louis city streets this Sunday as part of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and half-marathon.

The race is unique because it will feature 26 live bands and 18 local cheerleading squads performing along the course. The band Sugar Ray will headline a concert at the finish line. Margie Martin, the event’s manager, says they were surprised by how many people signed up to participate in this, the first Rock-n-Roll Marathon here. 

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