🌱 Missing 1-Year-Old + Rosa Parks Bus + Outlook Ave. House Fire

Hey, Cincinnati! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and colder. High: 36 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cincinnati Metro will feature a "Rosa Parks bus" in this year's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March. On Monday at 10:30 a.m., a march will be held outside of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at The Banks. For those who cannot make the full walk between the Freedom Center and Washington Park, Metro's buses will be available to assist. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. As of Thursday, a 1-year-old Cincinnati boy is still missing; his father is pleading for a safe return. Elijah Michael disappeared from the 5100 block of Hamilton Avenue in College Hill and was believed to be picked up by his mother, Ivana Dasilva, who does not have legal custody. The young boy's father, Chris Michael, says he has a protection order against Dasilva and fears Elijah is in danger. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. Cincinnati fire crews responded to a two-story house fire on Thursday morning on Outlook Avenue. A neighbor called 911 to report the fire, which took crews 20 minutes to control and caused about $200,000 worth of damages. While they weren't transported to a medical facility, one person was evaluated at the scene for trouble breathing. (WCPO)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Play & Learn!, At Cincinnati Public Library - Norwood Branch (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Penguin Parades are back! See the Cincinnati Zoo penguins waddle Jan. 14 – Feb. 28, on Fridays through Sundays, and holiday Mondays (Jan. 17 & Feb. 21) at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. only. (Instagram)
• If you think your child has COVID-19 it's important to get them tested. But Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is asking that you only bring your child to the emergency department if they have severe symptoms such as persistent fever, trouble taking in fluids, or trouble breathing. (Facebook)
• In celebration of the final weekend, special exhibition Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick will be on view for free at the Cincinnati Art Museum through Sun. Jan. 16. (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.