Downtown Headlines of the Week October 9

Photo by R.J. Hartbeck

5 Must-Try Restaurants and Bars in Downtown St. Louis: "Ahead of Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week, which runs from October 20 to 26 this year, we’re sharing five locally owned places to grab a delicious drink or bite." (thestl.com)

Hope, Healing and Nearly 5,000 Strong: "St. Louis was the first iHeart market to do a Sista Strut event 16 years ago. Since then, it has broadened across our company." (5 On Your Side/KSDK)

St. Louis CITY SC and Smino Partner on Merch Collection for Tornado Relief: The Grammy-nominated artist and Major League Soccer team are partnering on a merch line to raise funds for Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’ tornado relief efforts. (St. Louis Magazine)

Metro Transit Offers Direct Bus Line from Belleville to Blues Hockey Games: "The new Blue Note Express service offers a safe and hassle-free means for local residents to get to and from St. Louis Blues games." (Belleville News-Democrat)