🌱 Adult Workforce Development Program + $2 Admission At Zoo

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First, today's weather:

Some sun; breezy in the p.m.. High: 64 Low: 55.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cincinnati's Santa Maria Community Services and the Adult Workforce Development Program is helping residents acquire the right resources and tools for success. Their work is especially important during a time when rent costs are rising, inflation is increasing, and rental vacancy rates are historically low. Various funding supports the program's work with a recent $30,000 grant coming from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation. (Spectrum News 1)
2. The Cincinnati Police Department wishes their chief a happy retirement on Friday. Former Chief Eliot Isaac is retiring after being with the department for 33 years and being chief for six. Teresa Theetge will assume the role of interim chief while Isaac's daughter remains with the department. (Spectrum News 1)
3. On Feb. 22 the Cincinnati Zoo will offer $2 admission with $2 specials on foods and beverages. This is the second time this year that the zoo has offered $2 admission fees in celebration of a year filled with the number two. The Cincinnati Zoo opens its doors at 10:00 a.m. with closing time at 5:00 p.m. every day. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the zoo. (WLWT Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• President's Day At The Hamilton County Community Development (All Day)
• Cherry Grove Bowling At Special Olympics Hamilton County (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The last penguin parade of the year at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will be Feb. 27, 2022. The penguins parade around at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (Facebook)
• While reflecting on the future of the Cincinnati Bengals team, Mike Brown highlights the team's core strengths and his hopes that the team can get even better. (Facebook)
• Each season has its own fairy in the Cincinnati Ballet's performance of Cinderella. Which season's fairy is your favorite? (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another 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.