🌱 Cincinnati Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl + Big Christmas Tree

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. A Cincinnati man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for selling fentanyl to a teenager. The teen almost died of an overdose in 2019. Marcus Phoenix, 33 years old, sold the teen fentanyl instead of Percocet. Phoenix was arrested in 2019 and pleaded guilty in 2021. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. Cincinnati's giant Christmas tree arrives this weekend. The tree, which will be 45 feet tall, will arrive downtown on Saturday morning. It will be installed on the southwest corner of the square. The concolor fir is the effective centerpiece of the city's holiday season and traditions. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. The Cincinnati Metro will be transitioning to discounted rides for University of Cincinnati students. The rides will cost $1 — half the typical fare price. The discounted tickets will be available through the EZfare app. Click for qualification information. (The News Record)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Thursday Art Play: Welcome Back! At The Contemporary Arts Center (10:30 AM)
• Dominoes/Backgammon At Winton Road Buckeye Studio (11:00 AM)
• Commissioner Meeting - Hamilton County Community Development At Todd B. Portune Center For County Government (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're searching for something to do this weekend, check out this list of 15 events occurring in Cincinnati this weekend. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Cincinnati area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Cincinnati Patch)
• The Cincinnati Zoo shared an adorable video of its two hippo sisters. Click to watch the video that features local superstar Fiona. (Cincinnati Zoo 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.