The Daily Bubble

The Daily Bubble

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Welcome to The Daily Bubble, the premier audio dashboard for positive, actionable news in St. Louis. Hosted by Tyrone Johnson and produced by V2MMG, each bite-sized episode bypasses the noise to highlight the real work happening on the ground—from neighborhood revitalization to civic grants and small business wins across the Northside. Discover the stories building our city up. For the full automated data dashboard, visit V2MMG.com.© 2026 V2MMG.

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Jul 10, 2026

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The Daily Bubble - July 10, 2026 | Data Center Regulations & Small Dollars Action Fund 10.07.2026

Good morning St. Louis. Today on The Daily Bubble, I bring you the pavement-level truth for Friday, July 10, 2026. We check the sky and the street for your weekend commute, including lane closures on I-44 and I-55. We dive into the Board of Aldermen committee hearings regarding new regulations for data centers to protect our neighborhoods. Plus, we highlight major community resources hitting Kings...

The Daily Bubble - June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth Edition, Prop NS & Black Wall Street 314 19.06.2026

Good morning St. Louis. Today on The Daily Bubble, I bring you the pavement-level truth for Friday, June 19, 2026. For our special Juneteenth edition, we check the sky and the street for your weekend commute, including massive downtown closures on I-44. We dive into the open bid window for Proposition NS to stabilize 27 residential buildings in our footprint. Plus, we highlight a massive lineup of...

The Daily Bubble - June 8, 2026 | Rams Settlement Bill & Land Tax Sale 237 08.06.2026

Good morning St. Louis. Today on The Daily Bubble, I bring you the pavement-level truth for Monday, June 8, 2026. We check the sky and the street for your Monday commute, including fresh lane closures on I-44 and Route 100. We also dive into the newly introduced Board of Aldermen bill targeting 110 million in Rams Settlement funds for North St. Louis. Plus, we highlight the upcoming Land Tax Sale...

The Daily Bubble - May 29, 2026 | North St. Louis Business Collective & EmploySTL 29.05.2026

Good morning St. Louis. Today on The Daily Bubble, I brings you the pavement-level truth for Friday, May 29, 2026. We check the sky and the street for your weekend, dive into the new North St. Louis Business Collective, and cover the EmploySTL bioscience pre-apprenticeship. We also highlight major community action and resources hitting Kingsway East and The Ville, including neighborhood cleanups a...

The Daily Bubble - May 22, 2026 | EmploySTL Bioscience & CDA Grants 22.05.2026

Good morning St. Louis. Today on The Daily Bubble, Tyrone brings you the pavement-level truth for Friday, May 22, 2026. We check the sky and the street for your Memorial Day weekend, cover the new EmploySTL bioscience pre-apprenticeship, and discuss 1.5 million in CDA HOME-ARP funding hitting Kingsway East and The Ville to protect legacy residents. Plus, updates on the Cardinals and City SC. Buy M...

SLDC Business Loans and North City Entrepreneurs | The Daily Bubble (5/06/26) 06.05.2026

Happy Wednesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on SLDC's ScaleUpSTL and MobilizeSTL loan programs designed to help local contractors build capacity. We also highlight local entrepreneur Kashita Webb's success through the Northside Economic Empowerment Center and upcoming free business workshops. Plus, traffic updates for the I-64 Midtown bridge replacement, the Cardinals early afternoon...

Final Call for Action Fund and Leveraging Federal Housing Grants | The Daily Bubble (5/05/26) 05.05.2026

Happy Tuesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the final 4 PM deadline for the Small Dollars Action Fund and the upcoming SLDC Program Reviews for economic justice. We also highlight a 24 million dollar federal HUD grant opportunity for sweat-equity housing in Area 1. Plus, city traffic updates for Gasconade Street and Clayton, the NHL Draft Lottery today, and your 59-degree rainy outlook. Exp...

KingsVille ZOUP Presentation and Justice Reform | The Daily Bubble (5/04/26) 04.05.2026

Happy Monday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on tonight's ZOUP presentation for the KingsVille community and how the new zoning upgrade impacts Area 1. We also detail State Rep. Kimberly Ann-Collins' push for actual innocence claims in Missouri courts and the final call for the Small Dollars Action Fund. Plus, city traffic updates for Gasconade Street and Forest Park Parkway in Clayton,...

SLATE Disaster Recovery Jobs and Area 1 Business Financing | The Daily Bubble (4/21/26) 21.04.2026

Happy Tuesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the SLATE Disaster Recovery Jobs Program paying up to 25 dollars an hour for tornado cleanup and rebuilding efforts. We also detail today's business financing workshops at the NEEC on Cass Ave, and the support session for the Small Dollars Action Fund. Plus, expanded traffic alternates for your morning commute and Cardinals baseball. Explore o...

Board of Aldermen Finale and Prop NS Open Houses | The Daily Bubble (4/20/26) 20.04.2026

Happy Monday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the final meeting of the 2025-2026 Board of Aldermen session and the ongoing fight for Northside tornado recovery funds. We also cover Prop NS open houses for stabilized buildings, the Financial Empowerment Exchange kicking off on Cass Ave, and the Love Your Block grant. Plus, your clear Monday outlook, an expanded Street Check featuring I-64 closu...

Disaster Relief Funds and Youth Aviation Careers | The Daily Bubble (4/17/26) 17.04.2026

Happy Friday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the River Blues CDC disaster relief funds available for households impacted by severe weather. We also highlight two massive youth opportunities: the St. Louis FBI Teen Academy and the OBAP ACE aerospace program. Plus, your Friday rain outlook, alternative routes for I-55 and Kingshighway, and Cardinals baseball in Houston. Tags: St. Louis News, Th...

End of Session Report and Area 1 Wealth Building | The Daily Bubble (4/16/26) 16.04.2026

Happy Thursday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone breaks down Board of Aldermen President Megan Green's end-of-session report, including 43 million dollars for tornado recovery. We also look at the finalized Stronger Northside plan for Area 1, global supply chain impacts at the gas pump, and how you can get 2,000 dollars from the Small Dollars Action Fund. Plus, The Tabernacle CDC's homeownership w...

SLDC Grant Deadlines and Area 1 Youth Funding | The Daily Bubble (4/15/26) 15.04.2026

Happy Wednesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the critical SLDC funding deadlines for North City business corridors. We also highlight the Expungement Information Clinic at the NEEC and new after-school grant opportunities for Area 1 youth programs. Plus, your 85-degree atmospheric outlook, Kingshighway traffic alerts, and a double-header night for the Cardinals and Blues. Tags: St. Louis N...

SLDC $80M ARPA Deployment and Area 1 Arts Funding | The Daily Bubble (4/14/26) 14.04.2026

Happy Tuesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the St. Louis Development Corporation's push to deploy 80 million dollars in federal tax credits and ARPA funds to North City. We also highlight the newly expanded 15,000 dollar Missouri Humanities grants available for organizers in Area 1. Plus, your Tuesday atmospheric outlook, evening traffic alerts for I-44, and a check on Cardinals baseba...

Honoring Officer Triplett and Area 1 Action Funds | The Daily Bubble (4/13/26) 13.04.2026

Happy Monday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the half-staff flag order honoring SLMPD Officer Gregory Triplett. We also check in on the first two weeks of new SLDC CEO Stephen Westbrooks and highlight utility assistance at Spire today. Plus, your Monday atmospheric outlook, traffic alerts on Kingshighway, and a big double-header night for the Cardinals and Blues. Tags: St. Louis News, The Dai...

Kingshighway Traffic, Plan Area 1, and Weekend Events | The Daily Bubble (4/10/26 10.04.2026

Happy Friday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the heavy construction traffic on Kingshighway between Delmar and Lindell. We also dive into civic news for Area 1, including the final certification of the A Stronger Northside neighborhood plan and the SLDC's equitable development push along the Brickline Greenway. Plus, get the details on Saturday's Kingsville craft day and the Fairgroun...

SLDC Leadership Shift and 80 Degree Thursday | The Daily Bubble (4/9/26) 09.04.2026

Happy Thursday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the leadership transition at the St. Louis Development Corporation under new CEO Stephen Westbrooks. We also highlight the opening of the Small Dollars Action Fund for neighborhood groups in Area 1 and check in on tonight's Blues game against the Jets. Plus, your Thursday warm forecast and city traffic updates. Tags: St. Louis News, The Daily...

State Sales Tax Shift and $2K Action Fund Opens | The Daily Bubble (4/8/26) 08.04.2026

Happy Wednesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone breaks down the major state legislation, HJR 173 and 174, that proposes replacing the state income tax with a massive sales tax. We also announce the official opening of the Small Dollars Action Fund, offering 2,000 dollars to neighborhood groups in Area 1. Plus, your Wednesday forecast, St. Louis City traffic alerts, and a Cardinals afternoon game preview...

Election Day for Prop E & Area 1 Neighborhood Grants | The Daily Bubble (4/7/26) 07.04.2026

Happy Tuesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the critical Proposition E municipal election happening today to decide the city's earnings tax. We also highlight the Small Dollars Action Fund webinar tonight, offering up to 2,000 dollars for neighborhood groups in The Ville and Kingsway East, plus upcoming SLDC QuickBooks training and expungement clinics. Also featuring your Tuesday foreca...

A Stronger Northside Plan & New SLDC Leadership | The Daily Bubble (4/6/26) 06.04.2026

Happy Monday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the formal adoption of the A Stronger Northside neighborhood plan for The Ville and Kingsway East. We also check in on the first week of new SLDC CEO Stephen Westbrooks. Plus, your Monday sunny forecast, St. Louis City traffic alerts, and the Cardinals game preview against the Nationals. Tags: St. Louis News, The Daily Bubble, V2MMG, The Ville, Kin...

SLDC FinLocker App, Utility Resources, and Artemis II | The Daily Bubble (4/3/26) 03.04.2026

Happy Friday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the SLDC rolling out the free Mortgage Readiness Tool by FinLocker to help you build wealth, plus a national update on the Artemis II lunar mission. We also highlight essential utility bill reduction resources from Ameren and MSD for Area 1 residents, and weekly St. Louis Job Corps tours. Also featuring your Friday weather forecast, city traffic up...

Modular Housing in The Ville and Business Workshops | The Daily Bubble (4/2/26) 02.04.2026

Happy Thursday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the SLDC's 3.2 million dollar modular housing pilot project coming to The Ville and Greater Ville. We also highlight the start of the Business Owner Basics workshops and a weekly community food pantry. Plus, your Thursday rain forecast from 3 AM to midnight, city traffic updates, and a look ahead for the Cardinals, Blues, and CITY SC. Tags: S...

CityStat Launch & 2 Million Dollar Ville Grant | The Daily Bubble (4/1/26) 01.04.2026

Happy Wednesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on Mayor Cara Spencer's official launch of the public CityStat portal, which grades the city on essential services. We also highlight a 2 million dollar investment for a new community center in The Ville. Plus, your full Wednesday forecast from 3 AM to midnight, city traffic alerts, and an early Cardinals game preview. Tags: St. Louis News, The...

Prop E Election Prep & North City Business Funding | The Daily Bubble (3/31/26) 31.03.2026

Happy Tuesday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the upcoming April 7th election for Proposition E and a new cycle of the Small Dollars Action Fund opening for Area 1. We also highlight the Business Owner Basics Workshops and a Kingsville community event. Plus, your Tuesday weather, St. Louis City traffic alerts, and a preview of the Cardinals game tonight against the Mets. Tags: St. Louis News,...

SLDC Housing Updates & Green Space Grants | The Daily Bubble (3/30/26) 30.03.2026

Happy Monday, St. Louis! Today, Tyrone reports on the new SLDC developer incentives aimed at North City and a March 31st deadline to apply for up to 5,000 dollars in Vacancy to Vibrancy grants for The Ville and Kingsway East. Plus, your Monday weather, St. Louis City traffic alerts, and a preview of the Cardinals home game against the Mets tonight. #St. Louis #News, #The Daily Bubble, #V2MMG, #The...

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