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In today's newsletter:

  • How late can your favorite OTR food truck now stay open?
  • How a Cincinnati mom and daughter turned outfits into anti-trafficking action
  • How a Cincinnati survivor turned her grief into a healing holiday guide

Also on today's calendar: ZAINAB JOHNSON presented by Commonwealth Comedy Club and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", with a high of 32 and low of 0 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Bitterly cold, temps: high: 12, low: -4.
  • Monday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Cincinnati extends operating hours for food trucks in OTR, downtown (wlwt.com) — Late-night food options in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine are expanding again, with food trucks now allowed to operate until 1 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The city reversed earlier 11 p.m. weekend closures after pushback from truck owners, while still tying the change to broader efforts to balance public safety with support for small businesses.
   

2. Cincinnati residents use fashion to fight human trafficking through 'Dressember' campaign (wcpo.com) — Some Cincinnati residents are turning their December wardrobes into a tool against human trafficking through the international Dressember campaign. Local mom Carolyn Heck and her 10-year-old daughter Summer are leading Team Cincy for Freedom, recruiting neighbors, CPS students, pastors, and teachers to dress up, spark conversations, and raise nearly $20,000 for survivor support and child-protection efforts worldwide.
   

3. Breast cancer survivor Krista Powers releases guide on grief (local12.com) — A Cincinnati-based WKRC segment spotlights breast cancer survivor Krista Powers and her new grief guide, “Good Grief,” aimed at helping people through loss, especially during the holidays. Powers shares how her own cancer journey reshaped her understanding of grief and encourages neighbors to listen more deeply and make space for others’ pain year-round.
   

4. $3.9 million Indian Hill home sale among the week's top property transfers (cincinnati.com) — If you’re watching Cincinnati’s housing market, this week’s Hamilton County transfer list is packed with eye‑popping deals, including a $3.9 million Indian Hill estate and several million‑dollar city properties. The records also spotlight big subdivision sales to M/I Homes of Cincinnati and other builders, giving you a clear snapshot of neighborhood prices across the metro.
   

5. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine not ready to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy (wcpo.com) — Cincinnati entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is now the GOP’s favored candidate for Ohio governor, but Gov. Mike DeWine says he wants more in‑depth policy talks before offering an endorsement. In a wide‑ranging interview, DeWine weighs Ramaswamy against his own legacy, discusses Amy Acton’s challenge, and reflects on how this race could shape Ohio’s future leadership.
   

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