🌱 Hamilton Avenue Apt. Fire + Cincinnati Metro Goes Fare-Free

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First, today's weather:

Breezy and cooler. High: 53 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cincinnati Fire and EMS responded to an apartment fire on Hamilton Avenue Wednesday. According to officials, one man was pronounced dead at the scene. The fire was contained to one unit at the Hammond North Condominium. It is currently unclear if the man jumped from the window to escape the fire. (FOX19)
2. A possible proposal by Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion could stop ordinations at Cincinnati's rabbinical school. Hebrew Union College is the nation's oldest Jewish seminary and provides rabbis for all American congregations. Low enrollment numbers and a decline in religious affiliation are pushing the proposal. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
3. Cincinnati Metro is going fare-free while gas prices are hovering around $4 per gallon. The free rides will be offered until Mar. 26 in the hope that it proves that Cincinnati Metro is a viable alternative form of transportation. Face masks are still required for Cincinnati Metro travelers. (Spectrum News 1)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Commissioner Meeting At The Hamilton County Community Development (1:00 PM)
• Member Social-Virtual Paint Party At The League of Women Voters (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly having a blast in Arizona during Spring Training. (Instagram)
• Tuesday was World Water Day at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The zoo has saved over 2 billion gallons of water due to its partnership with Roto-Rooter. (Facebook)
• The Cincinnati Museum Center shares a new timeline for its reopening. Ongoing systems failure has the center reopening on Mar. 31. (Facebook)

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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.