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Hi there, Cincinnati! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How ten CPS seniors just landed full rides to UC
  • Which Cincinnati nonprofits are getting new state money for families?
  • Ever puzzled over that tall obelisk by Taste of Cincinnati?

Also on today's calendar: The Extraordinary Card Magic of Jason Ladanye and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cold with low clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 34, low: 24.
  • Saturday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 28 and low of 0 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. University of Cincinnati awards Marian Spencer scholarships to 10 CPS students (wlwt.com) — Ten Cincinnati Public Schools seniors just secured full-ride Marian Spencer Scholarships to the University of Cincinnati, easing college costs for local families. Announced at Aiken High School, the awards back future Bearcats in majors from nursing to jazz studies and reflect UC’s growing appeal, with applications up 11% over last year.
   

2. Greater Cincinnati organizations receive funding from Gov. DeWine's executive order (wlwt.com) — New state funding ordered by Gov. Mike DeWine will send hundreds of thousands of dollars to Cincinnati-area nonprofits, supporting housing help, mentoring, and job training for local families. Groups like Freestore Foodbank, St. Vincent de Paul, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Rosemary’s Babies, the Urban League, and the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati will receive TANF dollars over the next two fiscal years.
   

3. What is that obelisk at Fifth and Pike streets? Just askin' (cincinnati.com) — If you’ve ever walked to Taste of Cincinnati and wondered about that tall, pointy fountain at Fifth and Pike, it’s the Gateway Monument, a 48-foot Art Deco welcome marker built by the city in 1997. The piece is part of a broader, partly realized plan for “gateway” landmarks around downtown, including the carillon tower on Reading Road.
   

4. Hybrid exercise training boosts energy and fitness levels, report finds (local12.com) — Cincinnati residents curious about boosting energy might be hearing more about “hybrid” exercise classes that mix cardio, strength, and resistance training in a single session. A local gym owner and participants say this approach, backed by a Harvard Health report, can improve heart health, burn more calories, tone muscles, and release mood-lifting hormones, making workouts feel more worthwhile.
   

5. New conductor says 'Nutcracker' music is 'a work of genius' (cincinnati.com) — Cincinnati Ballet is gearing up for another season of its long-running “Nutcracker” at Music Hall, this time introducing new music director Alyssa Wang in the orchestra pit. The production, choreographed by former artistic director Victoria Morgan, has become the company’s longest-running version and continues to evolve with whimsical local touches like Fiona the hippo while Wang learns the dancers’ styles and timing.
   

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  • Everyone please be vigilant of scam bank calls.
    I was almost tricked, until the man told me he was sending a mobile service from my credit union to pick up my old card, that they told me to cut in… (Nextdoor North Avondale)
  • I would like to thank everyone that has helped me collect bikes for the kids in my neighborhood for Christmas.
    I really appreciate you all. They are going to be so happy. You are Angels and I'm grateful. I can't express it enough. (Nextdoor Colerain Township)
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