🌱 Hamilton County Increased Utility Rate + Gucci Opens In Cincinnati

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cincinnati Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 40 Low: 26.

Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. For the first time in roughly eight years, the Hamilton County Commission has voted to increase Cincinnati utility rates. The three percent rate increase was approved as a part of next year's Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) budget. Only one commissioner — Alicia Reece — voted against the increase. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
2. There's lots of fun to be had around the Cincinnati area this weekend! Local events include the performances of The Nutcracker, presented by the Cincinnati Ballet, and Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Check out the list at the link to learn about all the events happening now through Dec. 18. (Cincinnati Magazine)
3. Gucci has opened its first store in the Cincinnati area. The international luxury retailer opened its new location on Dec. 15, across from the Louis Vuitton store in the Nordstrom wing of the Kenwood Towne Centre. The boutique, which spans 5,300 square feet, offers a selection of men's and women's shoes, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, jewelry, watches, and eyewear. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Live Music At Montgomery Inn The Boathouse (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cincinnati home market saw a winter slowdown in November, which may signal a changing market for the new year. (The Business Journals)
• Are you curious when Cincinnati had its last white Christmas? Check out local snowfall stats at the link. (WLWT Cincinnati)
• The deadline to apply to be a Junior Muralist (for ages 18-24) for the ArtWorks Cincinnati Mural Studio has been extended until Monday, Jan. 2, at 11:59 p.m. Learn more and apply here. (ArtWorks Cincinnati via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.