🌱 National Love For Cincinnati Chili + Third Hand Smoke Study

Happy Tuesday, Cincinnati! Here's everything worth knowing today in Cincinnati.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 42 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. A study published by the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and San Diego State University is raising awareness of the dangers of third-hand smoke. Long after a cigarette has been consumed and the smoke has dissipated, traces of nicotine can linger on surfaces. The study looked at the hands of roughly 500 children from the Cincinnati area and found that 95 percent of the children had nicotine on their hands despite being from smoke-free homes. Third-hand smoke can trigger lung problems and other various illnesses. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
2. The Washington Post is highlighting Cincinnati chili. The media outlet shared recipes and history on our area's famous chili in anticipation of football's big game. Looking to make your own homemade Cincinnati chili? Click the link for recipes and inspiration for your Super Bowl festivities. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
3. Burger Love Cincy's kitchen is using profits to fund an employment-focused nonprofit. Burger Love Cincy is a ghost kitchen that only operates in a takeaway and delivery operation. The burgers are made using Just Q'in brisket and the profits are used to fund RENEW Employment Services which offers job training, financial literacy courses, and life resources. (Spectrum News 1)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• BOCC Staff Meeting At The Hamilton County Community Development (1:00 PM)
• Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) At The School for Creative and Performing Arts (4:15 PM)
• My Fair Lady At The Aronoff Center for the Arts (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden shared behind the scenes of Hippo Cove in celebration of Queen Bi's birthday. (Facebook)
• Cincinnati Bengals share their excitement for the big game. (Facebook)
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shared the journey of Cooper High's Quarterback Drew Warth's Paget Schroetter Syndrome diagnosis and his eventual signing with Thomas More University. (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.