🌱 Who's Expecting At The Cincinnati Zoo + Double Downtown Shooting

Hello, everybody. Sean Peek here with your Thursday edition of the Cincinnati Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy in the p.m.. High: 65 Low: 35.

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Here are the top four stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cleveland has become the latest city to ban conversion therapy on LGBTQIA minors, following the steps of Cincinnati. Cleveland joins Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland Heights in outlawing mental health professionals from attempting to change a minor's sexual or gender. The bill was passed on Oct. 10. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
2. The Cincinnati Zoo is expecting a little bundle of joy. Scientists at the zoo's Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife confirmed that Isla the tamandua is pregnant! Tamanduas are a type of anteater, and experts have been working to breed them in captivity. Isla's pup is due in December. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. A shooting in downtown Cincinnati has left two people hospitalized. A man and a woman were injured in the shooting, which happened overnight between Walnut Street and Vine Street. Patrons at the popular Madonna's Bar & Grill were able to assist the injured man until paramedics arrived. Both victims are expected to survive. Police have no motive or suspects at this time. (WLWT Cincinnati)
4. The Cincinnati Police Department is hiring for an assortment of different positions. On Tuesday, the CPD announced that they intend to bolster flagging recruitment numbers by 2023. The police academy currently has 33 people enrolled; the recruitment goal was 54. Part of the incentive will be a pay increase to $25 per hour. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• PoP BLINK Parade at The Princeton City School District (All Day)
• Blink Art Gallery Installation at The School For Creative And Performing Arts (All Day)
• Major Musical - Technical Theater at The School For Creative And Performing Arts (8:30 AM)
• Wacoal Fit For The Cure Event at The Dillard's in Crestview (9:00 AM)
• Dominoes/Backgammon at ArtsConnect (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Create something wonderful this weekend at the Cincinnati Art Museum! On Saturday, they'll be teaching people how to make tie-dyed tea towels using flowers, leaves, and roots to make unique masterpieces! (Cincinnati Art Museum via Facebook)
• The Cincinnati Ballet will be hosting an amazing fall double bill you won't want to miss. "Extremely Close" and "Carmina Burana" will begin on Nov. 4, so get tickets before they're gone. (Cincinnati Ballet via Facebook)
• The Cincinnati Metro will provide free shuttle service to Blink from three separate Park and Ride Locations. Check out the link for more information. (Cincinnati Metro via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you 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.