This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 7, 2011 - I am happy to tell you that we are continuing Beacon & Eggs in 2011.
You helped make Beacon & Eggs a success by attending in 2010; and of course Beacon & Eggs is a very "Beacon" thing to do. You probably already realize that the Beacon is a different type of news organization. Beacon & Eggs is just one example of how the Beacon is unique.
The Beacon only reports news that matters to the region and you have no doubt noticed that our stories give you background and context. Beacon reporters take the time to find the "story behind the story." Later in 2011 you will also see that our website will undergo major changes that will further enhance how we deliver the news.
But, I digress ... back to Beacon & Eggs.
Beacon & Eggs is a sort of traveling Beacon road show. If you have not attended one yet, your next opportunity is a week from today: Friday Jan. 14, 2011. Since last September we have visited a number neighborhoods and even hosted one in the Beacon newsroom. Our next stop is on Cherokee Street in south St. Louis at the Black Bear Bakery.
A big part of what the Beacon is trying to do through our journalism is help readers make connections. We try to provide enough depth and context so that readers can see how decisions are being made, resources are being spent and understand what the implications for all of us are.
A lot of great things are happening all around St. Louis, and sometimes you just need to experience it to get a real feel for it. That's what Beacon & Eggs does ... it connects you to people and places.
Cherokee Street has been experiencing a grassroots revival over the past decade or so and this month's Beacon & Eggs will feature a panel of guests making a difference in the neighborhood. If you have been to Cherokee Street, you already know about a thriving Latino business community along with a diverse group of other artists, investors and entrepreneurs. Please join us!