🌱 Restaurant Week Returns + Cincinnati 911 Center Scripts

Welcome back, Cincinnati. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community news matters! Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 87 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week returns in September - and now it’s offering a new set of deals for hungry customers. From Sep. 19 through Sep. 25, restaurant goers can enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal for $26, $36, or $46 from participating locations. Over 40 restaurants throughout the Greater Cincinnati area will be participating, with more expected to sign up in the coming weeks. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
2. A new protocol has been put in place for Cincinnati 911 centers. 911 operators will now have a script not only for medical emergencies, but for fire department responses as well. Officials hope that providing a script for operators will result in faster response times as part of a nationwide initiative. (WVXU)
3. Riverfest may be the most famous Labor Day event in Cincinnati, but don’t let that fool you - there are tons of other exciting activities and events going on this weekend throughout the area. Families can explore history and have some medieval fun at the Ohio Renaissance Festival, while music fans can chill out and enjoy some great tunes at the Cincinnati International Jazz Festival. For those that are already counting down the days until Halloween, there’s even a Terror Town sure to tide them over! (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

Today in Cincinnati:

• General Guild Meeting And Program at the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati (6:30 PM)
• Roots Musical Revival at Washington Park’s Bandstand (7:00 PM)
• Shakespeare In The Park Presents A Free Performance Of ‘The Twelfth Night’ at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum (7:00 PM)
• Rise Up Women’s Series: A Girl Named Tom at Memorial Hall (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It looks like Fiona the hippo is getting used to being a big sister! Baby Fritz joined the family on Aug. 3, and he and his older sibling Fiona are getting to know each other - all under the watchful eye of zoo caretakers and their patient mother Bibi, of course. (Cincinnati Zoo via Instagram)
• Who’s thirsty? The Cincinnati Bengals have collaborated with Bud Light to produce Kickoff Beers. Grab a couple of limited edition cans for the next game! (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• If you’re looking forward to the WEBN Fireworks display this weekend, make sure you have a prime location. Multiple parks throughout Cincinnati have great viewing options, so check out the ones nearest you to make sure you have a front seat for the spectacle. (Cincinnati Parks via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.