🌱 9 Injured In Mass Shooting + 'Cincy Water Boys' Meet City Leaders

It’s a sad time for Cincinnati, friends. Our city is still grieving and hurt over the tragic events over the weekend, but we are coming together too.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. A shooting in Cincinnati early yesterday morning has left at least nine people injured. Police were called to Main and 13th Streets in Over-the-Rhine to break up a large disorderly crowd. During this process, two groups broke into a physical altercation, at which time at least two people pulled out firearms and exchanged gunfire. Anyone who has witnessed the incident or has additional information is asked to contact the CPD Criminal Investigations Section at 513-352-3542. (WHIO)
2. On Friday, city leaders met with the local teenagers who were taken into police custody while selling water. The group, formerly known as the "Cincy Water Boys" and now renamed "Brothers N Motion," met with Mayor Aftab Pureval and other city leaders to develop a safer sales plan that does not allow for police interference. The enterprising teens are now part of a year-long youth employment and entrepreneurship program. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. The U.S. Treasury Department will soon print minted coins with Harriet Tubman's image — and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will receive a portion of the proceeds. The Freedom Center will also provide input on coin design. Freedom Center staff hope the proceeds will help boost revenue, which was impacted significantly by reduced attendance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Teaching History Truthfully At Harriet Beecher Stowe House (10:00 AM)
• Jazz At The Park: Matt Tolentino Quartet At Washington Park (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Mondays At Oakley Catch-A-Fire Pizza (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fiona the hippo has a new sibling and the Cincinnati Zoo wants your help naming them. You can submit your suggestion directly to the Cincinnati Zoo by clicking here. (WHIO)
• The Andrew J. Brady Neighborhood Concert, originally scheduled to take place on Saturday at Owl's Nest Park in Evanston, then moved to Withrow High School, was ultimately canceled. It is unclear if the concert will be rescheduled at this time. (WLWT Cincinnati)
• Single tickets to all performances of the Cincinnati Ballet's 2022-2023 Season go on sale today. Keep an eye on the Ballet's social media for details on a special sale that will go live this morning. (Cincinnati Ballet via Instagram)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.