🌱 Santa Visits Cincinnati Children's + City's Clean Energy Score

Hello, neighbors! Sean Peek here with your Thursday copy of theCincinnati Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Milder; breezy in the morning. High: 49 Low: 44.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Santa Claus didn't want kids at Cincinnati Children's to feel left out this Christmas so he made a cyber stop to spread a little joy. Through the magic of technology, Santa video chatted with about 35 children in real-time. A spokesperson for Children's says the majority were cancer patients who have been at the hospital for a while. (WXIX)
2. Cincinnati ranks among the top half of 100 major U.S. cities for its clean energy policies but continues a two-year slide, according to a new study. The Queen City tied for No. 43 – along with Dallas and Knoxville, Tenn. – in the "2021 City Clean Energy Scorecard," released Dec. 15 by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a Washington, D.C-based nonprofit. (Cincinnati Business Courier)
3. The Cincinnati Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred at 9:20 a.m. Dec. 12. According to officials, the incident happened at 110 E. Central Pkwy. The suspect approached the victim after a brief argument and proceeded to stab the victim in the chest several times with an unknown weapon and fled the scene (WLWT Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

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From my notebook:

• New curb extensions in Northside now prevent motorists from passing in the parking lane, and force traffic into one travel lane, slowing speeds at the entrance to the business district. (Facebook)
• The SPCA Cincinnati will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. (Instagram)
• Christmas came a little early as Santa Claus made a special visit to CRC's Lincoln Recreation Center. Lincoln's little boys and girls sure were happy to see him! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— 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.