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🌱 Bengals Homecoming + Emma's Place Soul Food Shooting

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cincinnati.

Welcome back, Cincinnati! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.


First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 51 Low: 40.


Here are the top 3 stories in Cincinnati today:

  1. The Bengals may not have taken home the Lombardi Trophy, but they were certainly given a champion's welcome when they arrived home in Cincinnati last night. Thousands of fans gathered outside of Paul Brown Stadium on Monday to welcome the team back from their Super Bowl appearance in Los Angeles. According to WLWT, cheers of "Who Dey" and "thank you" could be heard from the cheering fan as the players got off the bus at the stadium. (WLWT Cincinnati)
  2. Cincinnati Police are still searching for a suspect in an aggravated gas station robbery that occurred on Feb. 5, 2022. According to police, the suspect entered the Shell Gas Station on Gilbert Avenue and revealed a silver semi-automatic pistol while demanding money from the gas station clerk. The suspect then reportedly fled from the scene on foot. Anyone with information on the incident should call 513-352-3040. (WLWT Cincinnati)
  3. The Cincinnati Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a restaurant in Westwood on Sunday night. The shooter reportedly entered Emma's Place Soul Food and fired at a 32-year-old man. Police are not investigating the incident as a robbery, but the motive remains unknown at this time. They are currently searching for a suspect. (FOX 19)

Today in Cincinnati:

  • BOCC Staff Meeting At The Hamilton County Community Development (1:00 PM)
  • Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) At The School for Creative and Performing Arts (4:15 PM)
  • CLASS: New Beginners / Basic Yoga At The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Despite their Super Bowl loss, the Cincinnati Bengals thanked the community of fans that made this historic season unforgettable. Who Dey! (Facebook)
  • Cincinnati Public Schools shared their appreciation for the exciting season of football presented by the Cincinnati Bengals. (Facebook)
  • Just four days until the opening night of the Cincinnati Ballet's "Cinderella." Click to get your tickets! (Instagram)

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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.

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