🌱 Xavier COVID Policy + Frisch's Celebrates National Soup Month

Good day, people of Cincinnati! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Cincinnati Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Very cold with snow, 1-3". High: 22 Low: 11.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Xavier basketball games will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result for those 12 and older, in order to get into basketball games. The changes will be in effect through at least Jan. 31 due to the rising number of cases and the increased spread of Omicron. Aside from when fans are actively drinking or eating, they will be required to wear a mask throughout the game. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
2. COVID-19 has once again caused a disruption within the Greater Cincinnati arts community as performances and events continue to be put on pause. Among those effected is the Taft Museum of Art, which has paused all non-critical, on-site museum operations through Jan. 13. The Contemporary Arts Center, The Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Hairspray at The Aronoff Center, and the Cincinnati Art Museum have also recently seen pauses, delays, and cancellations. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. Frisch's is celebrating National Soup Month by giving away free grilled cheese sandwiches with the purchase of an entree-sized soup and salad bar. Customers can only take advantage of this deal for a limited time by dining-in. In addition, they recently added some other new, limited-time menu items including a cheesy bacon quarter pounder with cheddar and American cheese, and a spicy cheesy bacon burger with jalapeno, spicy Frisch's tartar sauce and pepper jack cheese. (Cincinnati CityBeat)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• In Person Family Storytime, At Cincinnati Public Library - Anderson (8:00 A.M.)

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From my notebook:

• Work on the new Elephant Trek habitat is progressing at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! This habitat will be a spectacular, five-acre landscape of habitat and gardens with engaging features for animals and humans alike. (Facebook)
• Justin Bean has been added as a defenseman to the roster for the Cincinnati Cyclones. (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.