🌱 Man Arrested For Setting Fires In Cincinnati + Biden At Local BBQ

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. A joint investigation between Cincinnati Fire Department, Norwood Fire Department, and Norwood Police Department led to the arrest of Ayinde Anderson in connection with multiple Cincinnati and Norwood fires. Anderson was charged with attempted arson, burglary, two counts of breaking and entering, and two counts of aggravated arson to an occupied structure for allegedly setting multiple fires on Dec. 4. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. During his visit on Jan. 4, President Joe Biden went to Cincinnati restaurant "Just Q'in BBQ" in Walnut Hills. According to the president, the peach cobbler was "really good." The eatery focuses on hiring people with barriers to employment. (WLWT 5)
3. The City of Cincinnati is asking residents to take its "Connected Communities Survey." The survey will help officials "craft policies that build connected, accessible communities." If you're interested in taking the survey, click here. (City of Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Sibelius Symphony No. 2: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra At Cincinnati Music Hall (11:00 AM)
• January Pint Nights At Jungle Jim's International Market Eastgate (5:00 PM)
• Club Exhibition Opening At Cincinnati Art Club (6:00 PM)
• Diamond Rio With Mo Pitney Live In Cincinnati At Taft Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Olivia Miller, a stylist from Cincinnati, will be on the new season of "The Bachelor," which airs on Monday, Jan. 23 at 8:00 p.m. on WCPO 9. Miller is the first Cincinnati resident to be featured on "The Bachelor" since 2018. (WCPO)
• Yesterday, Jan. 5, the Buffalo Bills said Damar Hamlin showed "remarkable improvement" over the past 24 hours but remains critically ill. On Monday, the 24-year-old safety suffered cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (Reuters.com)
• Meet Sushi and Soleil, two adorable kittens, who are best friends and looking for a good home together. View the link to see Soleil, Sushi, and more adoptable pets in the Cincinnati area. (Cincinnati Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! 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.