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  • $17M CDA Investments, Invest STL Storytelling & Thursday Reset

    What’s good, St. Louis? Tyrone brings you the Thursday reset on The Daily Bubble. We’ve got a crisp, sunny 54-degree day on deck as we slide into the back half of the week and navigate those I-55 South closures.

    Today’s focus on the building stage highlights a massive $17 million community investment from the CDA, targeting youth programs like the Boys & Girls Club and tornado recovery. We also break down the new St. Louis Neighborhood Storytelling Practice cohort from Invest STL for residents of Greater Ville, Kingsway East, and The Ville. Plus, we preview tomorrow’s Consumers Council meeting on city water rates and check in on the Blues, the Cards, and the American Cup chess tournament right here in the Lou. Let's keep building.

    Episode Highlights:

    • [0:00] Thursday Weather: Crisp and sunny with a high of 54°F

    • [0:30] City Traffic: Ongoing I-55 South ramp closures

    • [1:00] The Building Stage: Invest STL Neighborhood Storytelling Practice, Friday's water rate meeting, and $17M in CDA investments for youth and recovery

    • [2:05] Sports: Blues in Raleigh, Cardinals face the Mets, and the American Cup chess tournament

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    5 min
  • Plan Area 2 Public Hearing, Expungement Clinics & Midweek Momentum

    What’s up, St. Louis? We have made it to the midweek mark. On today's episode of The Daily Bubble, Tyrone broadcasts straight from the pavement to break down a cooler 56-degree Wednesday and navigate the morning traffic.

    Today’s focus on the building stage is all about how your voice shapes our blocks. We highlight the massive Plan Area 2 Public Hearing happening tonight for Mark Twain and Walnut Park residents, the SLDC's free Expungement Informational Clinic at the Harrison Education Center, and tomorrow's Vandeventer CDC neighborhood meeting. We also check in on the Blues heading to Minnesota, CITY SC prepping for LA, and the Cardinals' Spring Training action.

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    5 min
  • Rebuilding the Canopy, ARCHS Grants & Kingsville Quilling | Tuesday Reset

    What’s good, St. Louis? Tyrone is back in the booth for your Tuesday reset on The Daily Bubble. With temperatures hitting a warm 81 degrees before the rain rolls in, we are navigating the I-55 South closures and jumping straight into the building stage.

    Today, we're talking about heavy investments in the Northside's tree canopy, featuring a new city RFP for stump removal and a call for volunteers from Forest ReLeaf to plant 300 new street trees across Wards 10 through 14. We also break down up to $75K in available summer youth funding from ARCHS, preview Kingsville’s quilling event this Saturday, and check in on the Blues, Cardinals, and CITY SC. Let's keep building the culture.

    Episode Highlights:

    •  Tuesday Weather: An 81°F warm-up with evening rain moving in

    •  City Traffic: West Florissant patching & ongoing I-55 South closures

    • The Building Stage: City Forestry RFP, Forest ReLeaf tree planting, ARCHS summer youth grants, & the Kingsville Quilling event

    • Sports: Blues host the Islanders, Cards Spring Training, & CITY SC preps for LAFC

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    5 min
  • The Monday Drop: Old North's $400M 'Northern Light', ROBA Meeting & 73 Degrees

    What’s good, St. Louis? We are kicking off a brand new week and shaking off that lost hour of sleep! On today's episode of The Daily Bubble, Tyrone broadcasts from the V2MMG studios to break down a beautiful, sunny 73-degree forecast and navigate the morning grid with updates on the I-55 South closures.

    Today’s focus on the building stage highlights major momentum in Old North St. Louis with the proposed $400 million "Northern Light" redevelopment at Cass Ave and 10th Street. We also make sure you have the details for tonight's Riverview Olde Baden Association (ROBA) community meeting and this Wednesday’s free Expungement Informational Clinic hosted by the SLDC. We wrap up checking in on St. Louis sports as the Blues fly back to host the Islanders, CITY SC regroups for LAFC, and the Battlehawks grind through camp.

    Episode Highlights:

    •  Monday Weather: Pure sunshine and a high of 73°F

    •  City Traffic: Ongoing I-55 South closures (Virginia, Loughborough, Lafayette)

    •  The Building Stage: The $400M 'Northern Light' proposal in Old North, tonight's ROBA meeting, and Wednesday's SLDC Expungement Clinic

    • Sports: Blues prep for the Islanders, CITY SC looks to LAFC, and Battlehawks training camp

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    5 min
  • The Friday Drop: Severe Weather Alert, Pruitt-Igoe Movement & Expanding Prop NS

    What’s good, St. Louis? We made it to Friday! On today's episode of The Daily Bubble, Tyrone broadcasts from the V2MMG studios to issue a critical severe weather alert for this afternoon and evening, tying right into Flood Safety Day.

    Today’s focus on the building stage features the second half of a massive news drop from the SLDC. We break down the Board of Aldermen expanding Prop NS spending caps to stabilize vacant land bank homes across North St. Louis, and discuss the LCRA's formal intent to acquire the undeveloped Pruitt-Igoe site near the NGA. We also navigate the city grid with major closure updates for I-55 South and Downtown West, check in on St. Louis sports, and look beyond the city to highlight global wins in clean water technology and ocean conservation.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Friday Weather: Severe afternoon storm alert for Flood Safety Day (72°F)

    • City Traffic: Major I-55 South ramp closures (Virginia, Lafayette, Loughborough) & Downtown West prep

    • The Building Stage: SLDC Updates! Expanding Prop NS caps for North St. Louis & massive movement on the Pruitt-Igoe site

    • Sports: Blues drop the puck in San Jose at 9:00 PM, CITY SC Saturday home match, Cardinals & Battlehawks

    • National & World: Breakthroughs in urban water filtration & massive ocean cleanup milestones

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    6 min
  • he Thursday Drop: Building The Ville, SLDC Updates & Global Innovation

    Happy Thursday, St. Louis! On today's episode, Tyrone broadcasts live from the V2MMG studios to break down a mild and rainy 66-degree forecast, while previewing the severe weather risk heading our way for Friday.

    Today's focus on the building stage features breaking news straight from the SLDC. We break down the LCRA's official acquisition of the historic Marshall School right here in The Ville, alongside Cleveland High in Dutchtown. We discuss the plan to restore these historic properties and reposition them as major economic catalysts for our neighborhoods. We also navigate the city grid with traffic updates for I-44, I-55 South, Page Blvd, and MLK Drive, check in on St. Louis sports, and look beyond the city to highlight positive global advancements in space exploration and renewable energy.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Thursday Weather: Mild rain (66°F) and a Friday severe alert

    • City Traffic: I-44 Midtown closures, I-55 South narrows, and Route D on Page & MLK

    • The Building Stage: SLDC Updates! LCRA acquires the historic Marshall School in The Ville and Cleveland High for redevelopment

    • Sports: Blues in San Jose, CITY SC home prep, Cardinals & Battlehawks camp

    • National & World: NASA Artemis advancements & global green energy wins

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    7 min
  • The Mid-Week Drop: Rain, Statewide Tornado Drills & Blues on the Coast

    What’s good, St. Louis? We are halfway through the week! On today's episode of The Daily Bubble, Tyrone broadcasts out of the V2MMG studios to prep you for a rainy Wednesday commute and the ongoing MoDOT traffic shifts on the Route 370 Discovery Bridge and Route D.

    In civic news, we cover the 11:00 AM Statewide Tornado Drill happening today for Severe Weather Awareness Week, and we celebrate a new $25,000 community grant awarded to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. Plus, we check in on the Blues taking on the Kraken tonight, CITY SC prepping for the Sounders, Cardinals Spring Training exhibition action, and the Battlehawks in UFL camp.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Wednesday weather (Light rain & 62°F)

    • Traffic Alerts: Route 370 Discovery Bridge shift & Route D safety improvements

    • Civic News: 11:00 AM Statewide Tornado Drill & Legal Services grant win

    • St. Louis Sports: Blues Game Day vs. Kraken, CITY SC, Cardinals vs. Nicaragua & UFL Battlehawks

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    6 min
  • The Tuesday Drop: Lunar Eclipse, MoDOT Shifts & Pancakes with Planets

    What’s good, St. Louis? On today's episode of The Daily Bubble, Tyrone broadcasts out of the V2MMG studios to recap this morning's stunning Total Lunar Eclipse. We also break down the major MoDOT traffic shifts that are now officially LIVE on the Route 370 Discovery Bridge.

    In community news, we highlight the hundreds of stargazers at the McDonnell Planetarium, local schools hosting "Pancakes and Planets" watch parties, and Dogtown officially kicking off "Green Season" for St. Pat's. Plus, we check in on the Blues resting up, CITY SC film review, Cardinals Spring Training battles, and the Battlehawks putting on the full pads.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Tuesday weather & the early morning Total Lunar Eclipse

    • Traffic Alerts: Route 370 Discovery Bridge shift is LIVE, plus I-55 & I-44 updates

    • Community News: Pancakes & Planets, Planetarium crowds, Dogtown St. Pat's prep & a new rescue sea turtle at the Aquarium

    • St. Louis Sports: Blues, CITY SC, Cardinals Spring Training & UFL Battlehawks

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    6 min
  • The Monday Mix: Winter Commute, Northside Movement Center & STL Sports

    What’s good, St. Louis? Welcome to a new week. On today's episode of The Daily Bubble, Tyrone Johnson broadcasts out of the V2MMG studios to help you navigate a tricky Monday morning commute. Grab the ice scraper and prepare for a rain-to-snow mix, plus major MoDOT traffic shifts on the Route 370 Discovery Bridge and I-55.

    We are also highlighting massive community wins pushing the city forward. We break down the opening of the new 36,000-square-foot Northside Movement Center—anchored by Action St. Louis and ArchCity Defenders—alongside a North City coat drive that distributed over 1,500 warm items to families in need. Plus, we check in on the Blues, CITY SC, Cardinals Spring Training, and the return of the Battlehawks.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Monday weather (rain-to-snow mix) & major MoDOT traffic shifts

    • Community News: Northside Movement Center, Cortex tech hub & North City coat drive

    • St. Louis Sports: Blues, CITY SC, Cardinals Spring Training & UFL Battlehawks

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    7 min
  • The Friday Reset: Fish Frys, Local Pop-Ups & STL Sports

    What’s good, St. Louis? We made it to the weekend. On today's episode of The Daily Bubble, Tyrone Johnson broadcasts out of the Voyage 2 Mecca Multimedia Group studios to bring you your Friday weather update, MoDOT traffic alerts for your commute, and a rundown of the local weekend scene. From community fish frys across the city to small business pop-ups on Cherokee Street and the Delmar Loop, here is how you can keep your dollars local this weekend. Plus, we check in on CITY SC and Cardinals Spring Training.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Friday weather (low 50s) & I-55 commute traffic updates

    • Keeping it local: St. Louis Fish Frys & neighborhood pop-ups

    • St. Louis Sports: CITY SC weekend prep & Cardinals Spring Training

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    5 min

About The Daily Bubble

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Welcome to The Daily Bubble, the premier audio dashboard for positive, actionable news in St. Louis. Hosted by Tyrone Johnson and produced by V2MMG, each bite-sized episode bypasses the noise to highlight the real work happening on the ground—from neighborhood revitalization to civic grants and small business wins across the Northside. Discover the stories building our city up. For the full automated data dashboard, visit V2MMG.com.