🌱 Betty White Challenge Raises $20K + Cosmic Gorilla + Top 100

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's what's happening today in Cincinnati.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very cold. High: 26 Low: 10.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. A Cincinnati pizza restaurant has earned a spot on Yelp's list of the top 100 US restaurants in 2022. Fireside Pizza was the only Cincinnati restaurant to make the list, coming in at number 67. Open since 2014, the restaurant is located inside the historic Walnut Hills firehouse and focuses on hand-tossed pizzas from their oven burning only locally sourced wood. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. Cosmic Gorilla is a new comic book and board game shop with a twist. The shop is the newest venture by Gorilla Cinema Presents and features a full bar with signature cocktails — both fortified and non-alcoholic. Cosmic Gorilla is located at Findlay Market, on 1834 Race St. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
3. A Cincinnati animal shelter raised $20,000 from the Betty White challenge. The SPCA Cincinnati set a goal to raise $25,000 for the animals in Betty White's name, and continue to receive donations in honor of the late actress who had a big heart for animals. For those looking to participate in the challenge, the shelter accepts donations year-round. (WLWT Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• In Person Family Playdate, At Cincinnati Public Library - Mt. Healthy Branch (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• There are only a couple of days left to buy a birthday ticket to Fiona's virtual 5th birthday party at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, which takes place on Jan. 24! (Facebook)
• Cinderella will be sweeping into Music Hall from Feb. 17-27. Join the Cincinnati Ballet for the classic fairytale story of the lonely girl who finds true love thanks to a little magic from her fairy godmother. (Instagram)
• Cincinnati Nature Center has announced a new boardwalk along the Barred Owl Trail. (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.