🌱 Celebrating Cincinnati Jazz + Win A Chance To Meet Baby Fiona

Good morning, Cincinnati. Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!

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First, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 82 Low: 67.

Here are the top five stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Jazz lovers are in for a treat - the Cincinnati International Jazz Festival will be holding a two-day event over the weekend. The festival will take place along the Ohio River. Besides offering an assortment of musical acts, there will also be food, art exhibits, and an assortment of events celebrating Cincinnati jazz. (dayton.com)
2. A Cincinnati man has been hospitalized after a bus driver refused him access to his oxygen tank. Henry Parker of Avondale was returning home from an event when his oxygen tank began to run low on power. The Metro Access driver refused to allow him to charge his device, resulting in Parker being rushed to the hospital. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. Fans of Fiona the hippo now have a chance to spend quality time with her and her growing family. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is offering a raffle where the grand prize is an Ultimate Hippo Getaway. Lucky winners will be able to experience a meet-and-greet with Fiona, her mother Bibi, Tucker, and new baby Fitz. Proceeds from the raffle will go to providing food, housing, and toys to keep the animals entertained. (WLWT Cincinnati)
4. Burger King has announced that it will be testing a new meatless chicken sandwich - exclusively in Cincinnati. The restaurant chain will offer its new Impossible Original Chick’n Sandwich at locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. There is no word on how long the sandwich will be offered at these Burger Kings, but should the test prove successful it is likely that the meatless sandwich will eventually be offered at nationwide locations. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
5. A woman walking along the I-75 northbound near the East Galbraith Road exit was struck by traffic. Exit 126 was closed for roughly an hour, resulting in traffic congestion. However, once the exit was reopened there were no further delays. There have been no updates regarding the woman’s condition as of Friday evening. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Glenway And Boudinot Volunteer Cleanup at Glenway & Boudinot Westwood Gateway (8:30 AM)
• Jumpboard Interval Pilates at Mayerson JCC (9:00 AM)
• Homearama 2022 at ChimneyRidge (12:00 PM)
• Video Game Creation: Session 5 at Springfield Township Community Arts Center (12:30 PM)
• CCM Guitar: 50th Anniversary Gala Concert at Patricia Corbett Theater (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sometimes a little monkeying around is OK - especially on International Primate Day. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is celebrating in style with its menagerie of lemurs, apes, orangutans, and more. (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• If you’re counting down the days until hockey season starts, you’re not alone. The Cincinnati Cyclones have one month left to go before they hit the ice and are raring to go, so be sure to grab tickets while you still can! (Cincinnati Cyclones via Facebook)
• Hopeless at home improvement? Sign up for Do It Yourself Darlin’s DIY home improvements workshops. You’ll learn the basics of everything from fixing a toilet to hanging art like a professional. (Price Hill Will via Facebook)
• It’s finally pumpkin season, and the perfect time to head out to a pumpkin patch for some fall fun. This great guide will help you find the perfect patch for pumpkin picking in and around Cincinnati. (Cincinnati Mom Collective via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.