🌱 City Fences Off Linn St. Encampment + 1 Dead On Northside

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Cincinnati Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a snow shower. High: 37 Low: 21.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. The city of Cincinnati has fenced off a homeless encampment to "abate dangerous health and safety conditions" as well as to "connect [homeless] individuals with housing options and resources." The encampment, located beneath an interstate underpass on Linn Street, served as a place to sleep for many in Cincinnati's homeless population. Reportedly, city officials worked with the CPD to secure housing for encampment residents prior to the eviction; however, some say that the move is "not what equity looks like" because there is "nowhere for them to go." (WXIX)
2. Civic organization Cincinnatus has announced TriVersity Construction and five prominent nonprofits as recipients of its 2022 Spencer Awards. The awards were created in 2015 to celebrate organizations that have committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within their work. (moversmakers.org)
3. A man has died in an overnight shooting on Saturday in Northside. Cincinnati police officers located the victim, 35-year-old Delmar Griffin, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the CPD's Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542. (WXIX)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Board Business Meeting - Cincinnati City (6:30 PM)
• Clay Hand Building - Kennedy Heights Arts Center (6:30 PM)
• Race and Policing Committee - League of Women Voters (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• For the first time since the 1988 season, the Cincinnati Bengals are headed to the AFC Championship Game. (Facebook)
• Meet Nadine, a black-footed cat and resident of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. (Facebook)
• From string quartet performances to winter hikes and everything in between, here's what's happening in Cincinnati this week. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you tomorrow morning 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.