It seems universal that kids ask the most unexpected questions in awkward situations, and when you’re least prepared. Parents have to think quickly to respond in an age-appropriate way. One of those teaching moments occurred when CWEnder Scott Leisler, above, and his wife Jackie were out with their daughter Clementine, then 5, who discovered drug…
Author: Nicki
Snapshots from the CWE’s National Night Out
Approximately 100 people attended Tuesday evening’s National Night Out at the neighborhood’s Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative office, 447 N. Euclid. According to NSI Deputy Director Sarah Wickenhauser, this year’s event drew the largest crowd they’ve ever had. That won’t be apparent from my photographs as I was there early when there was a threat of…
MetroLink rolls into Cortex Innovation Community
I was on the wrong side of the tracks when the first Metro train broke through a ceremonial ribbon at the brand-new MetroLink station at Cortex Innovation Community last Tuesday, July 31. The first train was carrying Bi-State, Metro Transit and Cortex officials as well as national, state and local government leaders. The opening of…