Lara Hamdan
“St. Louis on the Air” ProducerLara Hamdan joined St. Louis Public Radio as the news intern in 2017. A year later, she became a producer for St. Louis on the Air. A St. Louis native, Lara studied journalism and international relations at Webster University. She's fluent in English and Arabic – and in eating falafel sandwiches and veggie burgers. She enjoys discovering new people and gems in the city throughout her work at St. Louis Public Radio.
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OtherCarlos Restrepo spent his first holiday season with his dad in St. Louis last month after 16 years of living apart. -
The Grammy Award-winning rapper, known for “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” sprinkles nuggets of wisdom throughout his new album.
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To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first HIV/AIDS diagnosis in 1981, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis will delve into St. Louis' history with the disease, and efforts to continue providing care to people with HIV/AIDS amid an ongoing pandemic.
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SK8 Liborius is an abandoned Catholic church turned skater haven. Now it’s launching a fundraiser to start a youth workforce development and arts program to help the teens who come to skate.
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The new album boasts a wide range of musical collaborations of various genres, from rising talents to well-established musicians.
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The nonprofit is also purchasing its first property in the next six months to transform into a park.
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Colin O'Brien's quest for a date made him an internet sensation this summer. And now, he has some news.
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A dispatcher explains how the new county law will help 911 dispatchers to lobby for better pay, benefits, training, mental health services and more.
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Illinois lawmakers recently passed the Youth Health and Safety Act — a bill that will repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act. Now it heads to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk for final approval.
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The Missouri Botanical Garden has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to track and research bats in the region since 2017.
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The St. Louis native’s latest five-track EP reminds fans to “Remain Calm.”
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The Emmy Award-winning storyteller will tell scary stories for adults at the Chapel.
