A Cedar Hill native's record-breaking ultra-distance race win in China’s Gobi Desert; St. Louis Symphony Orchestra unveils the renovated Powell Hall; the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Therapeutic Horticulture programs; I Am St. Louis revisits Black Tuesday in 1939, and the bold emissions crackdown that became a model for cities nationwide.
Ultramarathon Runner
In October, 24-year-old Cedar Hill native Cody Poskin competed in the Ultra-Gobi 400-kilometer race in China’s Gobi Desert, which he not only won but beat the course record by more than four hours.
Powell Hall Renovations
After two years of work, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra unveiled its major renovations to Powell Hall, designed to make the concert experience more accessible for all St. Louisans.
Therapeutic Horticulture
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Therapeutic Horticulture program brings healing, plant-based activities to sites across St. Louis, including Bethesda Senior Memory Care Home and the Ronald McDonald House.
I Am St. Louis: Black Tuesday
On November 28, 1939, later known as “Black Tuesday”, heavy coal smoke turned midday into near darkness. The event pushed the city to crack down on emissions, and St. Louis’ strengthened smoke ordinances went on to serve as a model for other American cities.
Support for Living St. Louis is provided by the Betsy & Thomas O. Patterson Foundation, and with a generous gift made in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Desloge Jr. Support for the segment on MOBOT is provided by Bank of America, Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation, Employees Community Fund of Boeing, the Cigna Group Foundation, and Evernorth Health Services. Additional community engagement support from BJC HealthCare. In partnership with Behavioral Health Response.
