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The June 19 crash caused enough damage that the bridge will have to be demolished. -
The bridge allows for pedestrian access from West Pine Avenue across Forest Park Parkway. It crosses the road at 14½ feet.
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![Teams of aeronauts take to the skies across the St. Louis region on Sept. 20 in preparation for the 2024 Great Forest Park Balloon Race — one of the longest-running hot air balloon races in the country. “Whether it’s a couple on their first date, a group of friends taking a day to just be outside together, or grandparents who can’t get enough of the joy the balloons bring to their grandchildren’s faces, the tradition [continues] in grand fashion throughout the entire weekend,” said Jessica Stegen, the race’s communications director. More than an estimated 100,000 residents and visitors throughout the region are expected to experience the race.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/00cf1b7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1671+0+164/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F66%2F99%2Fbd7ac7ec47409b059eae2f3f0416%2F091924-sp-balloons-3.jpg)
Organizers say they worked with the National Weather Service to make the decision because of continuing thunderstorms and wet field conditions. -
Guests on a backstage tour of the Muny got to learn some of the secrets behind the outdoor theater’s ambitious annual season. -
“Hamlet” may be the most well-known play in the English language, but the Forest Park production shows it can still supply new sounds and surprises. -
While trees remain standing in every part of Forest Park, the damage has drastically altered the landscape of the nearly 150-year old beloved attraction. -
Leaders of the Muny will receive the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award when the annual awards are presented on June 8. The award is for a theater not located on Broadway that has been a national leader. -
Evolution Festival returns to Forest Park for its third year. The event will include performances by TLC, Father John Misty and the Hives. -
Great Rivers Greenway leaders hope the new bike and pedestrian pathways will lay the foundation for future economic revitalization in a part of the city that has experienced steep declines. -
Charles has fathered 27 owlets with seven mates. For now, he's keeping things casual with his new mate, May.
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![Teams of aeronauts take to the skies across the St. Louis region on Sept. 20 in preparation for the 2024 Great Forest Park Balloon Race — one of the longest-running hot air balloon races in the country. “Whether it’s a couple on their first date, a group of friends taking a day to just be outside together, or grandparents who can’t get enough of the joy the balloons bring to their grandchildren’s faces, the tradition [continues] in grand fashion throughout the entire weekend,” said Jessica Stegen, the race’s communications director. More than an estimated 100,000 residents and visitors throughout the region are expected to experience the race.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8128931/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1671+0+164/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F66%2F99%2Fbd7ac7ec47409b059eae2f3f0416%2F091924-sp-balloons-3.jpg)
