Taylor Harris

Richmond

Author of This Boy We Made: A Memoir of Motherhood, Genetics, and Facing the Unknown https://t.co/h6uMotejpW. Words in NYT, TIME, O, The Atlantic WaPo, The Cut.

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Missouri fireworks shops stock up early amid tariffs

1 week ago | fox2now.com | Taylor Harris

Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 06:49 PM CDT Updated: Jun 16, 2025 / 06:49 PM CDT ST. LOUIS – just a few days after the national “No Kings” protest, St. Louis is now heading into fireworks season. Despite many preparing for the Fourth of July, the Missouri fireworks businesses said they’re feeling the aftershock of President Donald Trump’s trade policies.
IndyCar’s Ericsson supports St. Louis tornado relief effort

1 week ago | fox2now.com | Taylor Harris

Posted: Jun 15, 2025 / 07:56 PM CDT Updated: Jun 15, 2025 / 07:56 PM CDT MADISON, Ill. – It’s fast, it’s loud, and it’s more than just racing. As the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 roars to life at World Wide Technology Raceway, one IndyCar driver took a pit stop from the spotlight to focus on something bigger than the track.
St. Louis unites at Bommarito Automotive Group 500 race

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Taylor Harris

MADISON, Ill. – It’s fast, it’s loud, and it’s more than just racing. The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway is more than a thrill for motorsport fans. It’s become a moment of healing and hope for an entire community still recovering from disaster. Beyond the adrenaline and action, there’s a deeper story of compassion and community.
Fountain Park's Juneteenth celebration unites St. Louis after devastating tornado

1 week ago | fox2now.com | Taylor Harris

Posted: Jun 14, 2025 / 10:33 PM CDT Updated: Jun 14, 2025 / 10:33 PM CDT ST. LOUIS – It’s a powerful mix of healing, heritage, and hope – right in the heart of north St. Louis. What started as a neighborhood tradition has become a symbol of resilience, especially for families still picking up the pieces after last month’s tornado.
City leaders clash with residents over unauthorized spending

2 weeks ago | fox2now.com | Taylor Harris

Posted: Jun 12, 2025 / 09:53 PM CDT Updated: Jun 12, 2025 / 09:53 PM CDT PINE LAWN, Mo. – Pine Lawn city leaders faced frustrated residents and accusations of corruption at a tense city hall meeting tonight, following a previous meeting’s cancellation due to protests.
City leaders clash with residents over unauthorized spending

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Harris

PINE LAWN, Mo. – Pine Lawn city leaders faced frustrated residents and accusations of corruption at a tense city hall meeting tonight, following a previous meeting’s cancellation due to protests. The main issue discussed was the contentious ’25–26 city budget, which some alderpersons have vowed to vote against, citing unauthorized spending and raises by Mayor Terry Epps. “If you feel we’re misusing funds here—prove it. We don’t accept cash money… so where is the proof?
Lawyers plan civil suits against school districts in principal sex abuse case

2 weeks ago | fox2now.com | Taylor Harris

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A former St. Louis County middle school principal is facing multiple charges related to child sexual abuse of former students. On Tuesday, attorneys representing the victims announced plans to file civil lawsuits and are looking for additional victims. Cedric Gerald is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond.
Lawyers plan civil suits against school districts in principal sex abuse case

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Harris

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A former St. Louis County middle school principal is facing multiple charges related to child sexual abuse of former students. On Tuesday, attorneys representing the victims announced plans to file civil lawsuits and are looking for additional victims. Cedric Gerald is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond.
My Season Pass to Burnout Land

2 weeks ago | mcsweeneys.net | Taylor Harris

You’ve Always Been This Way is a column written by Taylor Harris, a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman and 1980s preschool dropout identifies every moment from her past that filled her with shame, and mutters, “Yep, that tracks. I see it all now.”- - -I stopped writing when I no longer recognized my world. What a profound betrayal to rifle through your everyday belongings—your thoughts, your days, your life—only to find that nothing quite fits. So, what changed? Fair question.
Little girl saves sister from drowning on Texas vacation

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Taylor Harris

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — Every day in the U.S., an average of 11 people die from unintentional drowning. But thanks to one quick-thinking little girl from St. Louis, Missouri, a tragedy was narrowly avoided. On May 23, a family vacation in Texas turned into a life-saving moment no one could’ve predicted. Five-year-old Brooklynn Garth jumped into action when her 3-year-old sister, Callie, slipped back into the pool without her floaties. “As soon as she jumped in, that’s when Brooklynn went into action.