Community Corner
🌱 Man Dies In Crash In Northside + Pastor Fights Against Gun Violence
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Hello, friends. It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Cincinnati Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.
First, today's weather:
A thunderstorm around. High: 96 Low: 76.
Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:
- Officers responded to a fatal traffic crash at 4415 Colerain Avenue in Northside on Sunday evening that left one person dead and three others injured, said Cincinnati police. The driver, Jordan Akel, and three passengers were reportedly not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. According to reports, Akel lost control of his 1998 BMW and struck a utility pole. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
- Pastor Tonya Sanderson has emerged as a new advocate standing up against gun violence in Cincinnati. "I'm not just here for a season, I'm here for a reason that's the difference," said Sanderson. Three weeks ago Sanderson participated in a Stop the Violence march, walking the same streets where two shooting happened on Thursday. (WLWT Cincinnati)
- A man was shot and killed in Westwood Sunday night, said Cincinnati Police. Officers responded to the area of Harrison Avenue and Werk Road around 10:00 p.m. for a report of a person shot. Police located the victim and Cincinnati Fire Department crews determined that the man had died. (FOX19)
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Today in Cincinnati:
- Ascent International Chamber Music Festival At University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) (7:30 PM)
- "Speak Up Ohio" - YWCA Greater Cincinnati - Virtual (6:00 PM)
- Open Blues Jam At Miller's Fill Inn (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- If you're looking for something to do in Cincinnati this week, you won't want to miss this list of events ranging from film festivals to museum exhibitions. There's music, theater openings comedy shows, and a whole lot more (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
- See which companies are hiring in the Cincinnati area. Scroll through the latest job postings and view position descriptions, salary, and location, and then click on the link to apply. (Cincinnati Patch)
- Come see country music singer Kidd G at his official Meet & Greet on Thursday, Jul. 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Lori's Roadhouse. Take a photo with the singer widely known for his top song, Teenage Dream. (Google)
You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.
— Carla Varner
