Lara Hamdan
Engagement EditorLara Hamdan joined St. Louis Public Radio as the news intern in 2017 and went on to become a producer for St. Louis on the Air before her latest role as the newsroom's Engagement Editor. A St. Louis native, Lara studied journalism and international relations at Webster University. She's fluent in English and Arabic – and in eating falafel sandwiches and veggie burgers. She enjoys discovering new people and gems in the city throughout her work at St. Louis Public Radio.
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We assembled a guide to help voters navigate the Missouri and Illinois 2022 general elections on Nov. 8. Here is information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot. -
A trauma resource session will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the St. Louis Public Library-Carpenter Library on South Grand Boulevard for students, parents and community members affected by the shooting at Central VPA High School. -
Record rainfall St. Louis on Tuesday morning caused severe flash flooding that quickly turned dangerous for residents in low-lying areas. Many people needed first responders to help them leave their flooded homes, and at least one person died. -
Inform your vote with this Missouri 2022 midterm primary election guide. Contests include U.S. Senate primaries, Bush vs. Roberts in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, Page vs. Dueker for St. Louis County executive and other state and local contests.
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OtherCarlos Restrepo spent his first holiday season with his dad in St. Louis last month after 16 years of living apart. -
The Grammy Award-winning rapper, known for “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” sprinkles nuggets of wisdom throughout his new album. -
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first HIV/AIDS diagnosis in 1981, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis will delve into St. Louis' history with the disease, and efforts to continue providing care to people with HIV/AIDS amid an ongoing pandemic. -
SK8 Liborius is an abandoned Catholic church turned skater haven. Now it’s launching a fundraiser to start a youth workforce development and arts program to help the teens who come to skate. -
The new album boasts a wide range of musical collaborations of various genres, from rising talents to well-established musicians. -
The nonprofit is also purchasing its first property in the next six months to transform into a park. -
Colin O'Brien's quest for a date made him an internet sensation this summer. And now, he has some news. -
A dispatcher explains how the new county law will help 911 dispatchers to lobby for better pay, benefits, training, mental health services and more.
