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Good morning, Cincinnati! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Humid; an a.m. shower or two. High: 82 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

  1. The Cincinnati Animal CARE is in desperate need of dog food. The shelter could run out of dog food for about 200 dogs by today, Jul. 18, due to shipping and shelter capacity problems. Anybody interested in donating to the shelter can drop off dog food at the shelter on 3949 Colerain Ave. or order it on the shelter's Amazon wish list. (FOX19)
  2. Cincinnati Works Phoenix Program hosted an event in Westwood to build community bonds and end violence. On Friday, the Phoenix Program hosted a cookout at the Ravenwood Apartments to start a conversation among neighbors about stopping the violence. The program will next be holding a job and resource event at Washington Park on Jul. 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (FOX19)
  3. Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in Walnut Hills on Sunday. At around 3:00 a.m., police were called to the scene on Gilbert Avenue near Windsor Street where they say the victim died at the scene. According to investigators, they might be able to identify the vehicle involved, however, they have not released any further information. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

  • Taxes In Retirement Seminar, At Public Library Of Cincinnati And Hamilton County - Anderson Branch (5:30 PM)
  • Jazz At The Park, At Washington Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • All I-71/75 lanes have been reopened after a flipped tanker shut down the interstate near Brent Spence Bridge on Saturday night into the late stages of Sunday morning. (WLWT Cincinnati)
  • A Cincinnati expert, Dr. Gene Kritsky with Mount Saint Joseph University, speaks on the alarming drop in the bug population. Click to learn more. (WLWT Cincinnati)
  • After 47 years in business, Sebastian's Greek Restaurant owner Alex Vassilou is selling his beloved West Side restaurant. The change in ownership expects to take place on Jul. 27, with Alex (80-years-old) training new staff until mid-August before retiring. (Cincy Library via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Carla Varner

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