🌱 Pothole Repairs Coming To Cincinnati + BLINK 2022 Brings $126M

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Cincinnati Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 45 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. The Department of Public Services (DPS) in Cincinnati will take a more aggressive approach to fixing potholes starting Monday. The DPS and contractor crews will work together; the contractor crews will focus on fixing potholes on major roads and the DPS will focus on residential streets. The recent fluctuation of temperatures in the Cincinnati area has caused roads to soften and crack, resulting in an increased number of potholes. Residents are encouraged to report potholes by calling 311 or using the 311Cincy mobile app. (FOX19)
2. BLINK, the popular four-day arts and light festival, had a significant impact on the greater Cincinnati region in 2022. The festival generated around $126 million in four days and directly created or supported 1,638 jobs. More than 300 artists from around the world submitted proposals for this year's event, the largest submission wave since its inception. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
3. The Cincinnati Art Museum will be hosting Art After Dark: An Evening with Georgia O'Keeffe on Feb. 24 from 5-9 p.m. The free event will feature music, food for purchase, cash bars, docent-led tours, and free admission to the "Georgia O'Keeffe, Photographer" exhibition. The theme of the party is black and white photography, and guests are encouraged to dress accordingly. (Cincinnati Art Museum via Instagram)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Frankenstein At Patricia Corbett Theater, University Of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Of Music (2:00 PM, 8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here’s some Super Bowl weekend trivia for you: Cincinnati ranks 5th in the state for top Super Bowl athlete hometowns, with 21 past players hailing from our city since the 1966-67 season. Check out more Ohio Super Bowl stats in this new BeenVerified study. (BeenVerified)
• Have you cast your votes yet for CityBeat's 27th Annual Best of Cincinnati® Readers Poll? If not, you have until midnight tomorrow (Sunday, Feb. 12) to do so! (Cincinnati CityBeat)
• Late former Bengals cornerback Ken Riley will be inducted into the 2023 Football Hall of Fame — a well-deserved honor. (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)

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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.