🌱 Cincinnati City Manager Finalists + Cincinnati Animal CARE Expands

Hello, everybody! It's Thursday in Cincinnati and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 83 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cincinnati has announced two finalists for the city manager: John Curp and Sheryl Long. According to the city's news release, five candidates out of 21 applicants were interviewed for the position — John Curp, Sheryl Long, Nichalos Gardner, David Johnston, and Khalil Zaied. A vote for the next city manager, who will be responsible for choosing the city's next police chief, is expected to take place within the next couple of weeks. (Spectrum News 1)
2. Cincinnati Animal CARE is expanding with a new pet adoption center near Pleasant Ridge. The Hamilton County shelter and animal welfare agency will act as a satellite stop for potential new pet parents to visit four-legged friends who have been living in foster homes. The new Pet Adoption Center will be located at 3262 Highland Ave. in Columbia Township (close to Lowe's near Pleasant Ridge) and will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sundays through the month of August. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
3. According to statistics from the Cincinnati Police Department, around 64 percent of homicide cases were closed in the city this year. That number is well above the national average, which is around 54 percent, according to the most recent Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance data published for 2020. The department cited a variety of reasons for the higher average, including anonymous tips. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

• ArtWorks Apprentice Applicant Info Session, Online (6:00 PM)
• Carousel, At Warsaw Federal Incline Theater (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's Black Business Month! Here are some Cincinnati businesses with deals. (Subscription: The Cincinnati Enquirer)
• On Dec. 16, Bogart's will be hosting a Dolly Parton-inspired country western disco. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
• A familiar sight is coming to your TV screen. Senate Blue Ash will be featured on Guy Fieri's “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” (The Business Journals)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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.