🌱 Mayor Calls For Increased Testing Resources + Betty White Tees

Good morning, Cincinnati! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 43 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval has joined Cleveland Mayor, Justin Bibb, and other health officials in calling on the state of Ohio to supply increased testing capacities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Leaders say much of Ohio has been overrun with patients that have come down with the virus. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
2. Cincinnati T-shirt shop, Cincy Shirts, is celebrating the late Betty White and her love for animals. The shop is selling a limited amount of "Stay Golden" T-shirts through Monday. Five dollars from each shirt sold will go to Cincinnati Animal CARE. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. A fresh salad company has officially opened its Fountain Square location! Green District specializes in fresh made-to-order salads now located at 33 East 6th. (WXIX)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• West Side Luncheon at Triple Cats - Greater Cincinnati Police Museum (12:00 PM)
• Ribbon Cutting ~ ABS Transitions - Anderson Area Chamber Of Commerce (12:00 PM)
• Recreation Nights - Special Olympics Hamilton County (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is welcoming Harold, one of their new 8 week old bunnies that will become a part of the Blakely's Barnyard Bonanza this summer. (Facebook)
• Due to ongoing staff shortages that are the result of the increased community spread of COVID-19, Cincinnati Public Schools determined at its Jan. 10 board meeting to shift to a five-day per week distance-learning model effective today. (Facebook)
• Explore Cincinnati Parks to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) and discover! (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.