Community Corner
🌱 $470M Budget Approved + Leaders Discuss Youth Mental Health
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Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Cincinnati. Without further ado...
First, today's weather:
Hot with more sun than clouds. High: 92 Low: 73.
Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:
- The Cincinnati City council unanimously approved a new operating budget worth more than $470 million on Thursday. Mayor Pureval said he's pleased with what was included but acknowledged that inflation remains an issue going forward. The budget includes money for two new police and fire department recruit classes, with the city getting as many as 100 new firefighters. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
- On Thursday, dozens of Cincinnati community leaders gathered to brainstorm ways to connect kids to the trauma-healing help they need. The meeting was focused on childhood trauma and its adverse effects on kids and their rise into adulthood. Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney, city council members, and child advocacy groups attended the meeting. (WLWT Cincinnati)
- The Water Lantern Festival will return to Cincinnati to light up the water in Eden Park on Jul. 9 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Participants design their own lanterns and write down their hopes, dreams or even a letter to a loved one, before setting it afloat on the water. One thousands lanterns are expected to be in the water. (WLWT Cincinnati)
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Today in Cincinnati:
- Relief-A-Thon - Hamilton County Community Development At Woodlawn Community Center (9:00 AM)
- A Colorful World: Community Day At Kennedy Heights Arts Center (11:00 AM)
- Shop Black Cincinnati At Ziegler Park (1:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Here are Everything Cincy's top picks for events taking place this weekend in and around the city. From National Take Your Dog to Work Day to the Rockin' Taco Fest, there's something for everyone to enjoy. (Cincinnati Refined)
- Peek inside Sotto Italian restaurant where Jacob "Woody" Wood is the head chef. Browse the downtown restaurant's menu of rustic Italian cuisine. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
- Mark your calendars and get your tickets for the Chris Brown & Lil Baby: One of Them Ones Tour coming to Riverbend Music Center on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 7:00 p.m. Chris Brown is a Grammy award-winning R&B entertainer and Lil Baby is a Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist. (Riverbend Music Center)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.
— Carla Varner
