🌱 Must-Visit Heated Bar Igloos + Free Thanksgiving Dinners For All

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 27.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. The weather outside may be frightful, but clever bars have figured out a way to beat the cold in style. Heated bar igloos are a great way to enjoy your favorite cocktails and snacks in a relaxed environment without suffering through the cold. The list at the link has seven of the best heated bar igloos in Cincinnati that you can visit this winter. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
2. The Norfolk Southern Railway Company may soon own the Cincinnati Southern Railways. The proposed sale of essentially all the assets of the railway line comes with a $1.6 billion price-tag. The Cincinnati Southern Railways is currently under a lease agreement with the Norfolk Southern Railway Company. The closing of the sale requires approval from Cincinnati voters. (City of Cincinnati)
3. A local restaurant is providing free Thanksgiving dinners to anyone in need. Good Plates Eatery is a popular restaurant near the University of Cincinnati, and they're ready to serve 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to college students who might not be able to go home for the holidays, as well as those struggling with food insecurity. Each single-serving meal will come with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, and corn, served hot and ready to go. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Cincinnati Ohio Smart-Guided Bicycle Tour: Bikeway Tour Along Ohio River At Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex (8:00 AM)
• Art + Tales: Thank You Omu At The Upside Brew (9:30 AM)
• Family Storytime At Cincinnati And Hamilton County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• CoComelon Live JJ's Journey At Taft Theatre (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals is the third fastest in NFL history to reach 10,000 career yards! What a tremendous achievement. (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• Fiona the hippo is supporting the USA Soccer Men's National Team in her snazzy new jersey! Are you as big of a fan as Fiona is? (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Samaje Perine is the first Cincinnati Bengal running back in history to have three receiving touchdowns in a single game! Congratulations! (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• It's Holiday season at the Cincinnati Art Museum, and from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day there will be tons of events, activities, and exhibits to explore! The exhibit of festive paper art is a fan favorite. (Cincinnati Art Museum via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.