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🌱 Children's Hospital To Vacate Oak Building + School Safety Revised

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Hello, Cincinnati! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here goes!

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

  1. The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is vacating the Oak Building in Avondale by the end of June. The building located at 619 Oak Street will be demolished, according to officials. The 150 employees will be moved to nearby locations. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
  2. The tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas has reignited conversations in school districts throughout the Greater Cincinnati area about school safety and security. Superintendent of Dohn Community High School Ramone Davenport stated that their schools have metal detectors and extra security. Davenport added, "Some of these districts, they ignore it and think that it can't happen to them." (WLWT Cincinnati)
  3. The Street Stage Project, featuring over a dozen local artists, opened up in downtown Cincinnati yesterday. The 20-week summer project, powered by ArtsWave and produced by CMA and 3CDC, will execute over 800 performances at popular spots downtown. "ArtsWave is pleased to enliven the neighborhoods of Downtown and OTR through the Street Stage Project, where you will experience first-hand that live arts are back and ready to greet and connect us all," said Alecia Kintner, president and CEO of ArtsWave. (WLWT Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

  • Soccer - Special Olympics Hamilton County At Veteran's Park (6:30 PM)
  • The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars at Wednesdays in the Woods At Burnet Woods Bandstand (7:00 PM)
  • Disney's NEWSIES At Warsaw Federal Incline Theater (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Taft Museum of Art will reopen to the public with its special exhibition, "Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility" on Jun. 11. The exhibit features 40 costumes and accessories worn in film and television productions. (FOX19)
  • Catch up with this list of things to do in Cincinnati this week. From food to exercise to music and theater, there's something for everyone to enjoy. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
  • Parky's Wetland Adventure in Woodland Mount and Parky's Ark in Winton Woods are officially open for the summer season. The Great Parks of Hamilton County wet playgrounds are open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through Aug. 14. (WLWT Cincinnati)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Carla Varner

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