🌱 Taste Of Cincinnati Returns + Weekend BockFest Begins

Happy Saturday, Cincinnati! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 76 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Taste of Cincinnati will return to the city on May 28 through May 30, according to the event's social media accounts. There will be over 65 restaurants, food trucks, and vendors participating in the event. The food celebration began in 1979 but had a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
2. Cincinnati's annual Bockfest is this weekend. The celebrations began with the traditional parade on Friday through the streets of Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods. There will be 34 different local bock beers for attendees to taste test this year. The event aims to celebrate the city's German heritage and the city's brewing history. (Spectrum News 1)
3. Rising gas prices in the Cincinnati area are beginning to affect local businesses. The area has experienced dramatic price increases multiple times this week with prices hitting $3.62 a gallon, according to AAA Ohio reports. Some business owners report traveling to Kentucky to fill vehicles due to the slightly lower gas price. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Powerlifting At Special Olympics Hamilton County (10:00 AM)
• Neighborhood Litter Pick-up At Westwood Civic Association (11:00 AM)
• Sycamore Swimming At Special Olympics Hamilton County (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Two-month-old Rose the penguin chick at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden got her first swim lesson. Click to watch the adorable footage. (Facebook)
• Do you have a clever caption for this photo? If you do, you could win the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's caption contest. Winners will receive gift cards. Click to see the photo! (Facebook)
• Beauty and the Beast will be performed at the Cincinnati Ballet on Apr. 13 through Apr. 16, 2023. This family-friendly ballet is the perfect introduction to dance. (Instagram)

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That's it for today. See you all Monday morning for another 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.