Downtown Headlines of the Week July 3

St. Louis Celebrates The Awe Of Gateway Arch On Arch 630 Day: "The celebration is named after the Arch’s unique dimensions: 630 feet tall and 630 feet wide, a feat of engineering and design that continues to awe visitors from around the world." (5 On Your Side/KSDK)

New Cocktail Bar The Moniker Is Open, Adding To Downtown St. Louis' Growing Buzz: "The Moniker is more than a place to eat and drink. It’s a key piece in the puzzle of downtown’s revival, meant to exemplify the neighborhood as an uplifting destination." (Feast Magazine)

St. Louis Is More Productive Than Peers. Freight Is A Big Reason Why: “A report released during FreightWeekSTL highlights more than $3 billion in investment that is adding almost 2,000 new jobs and helping to support the retention of hundreds more in the region.” (St. Louis Business Journal)

Where To Eat And Drink In St. Louis For The Fourth Of July: Downtown restaurants including Salt + Smoke, Sugarfire Smokehouse, and Three Sixty made St. Louis Magazine’s list of where to eat this holiday weekend. Three Sixty’s menu includes smoked mac and cheese, BBQ pulled pork on pizza — and a prime view of Downtown fireworks displays. (St. Louis Magazine)  

Local Expertise Makes St. Louis The Place To Be: “Two local health-related startups, each scored an additional $100,000 “Growth Grant” from the nonprofit Arch Grants, whose annual competition funds new companies that are well-positioned to grow locally.” (St. Louis Magazine)