🌱 Online Survey For Next TPD Chief + Car Crashes Into T-Mobile Store

Good morning, neighbors. It's Friday in Toledo and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• The Toledo Zoo has welcomed polar bear cubs for the first time since 2012.
• After the water main break in North Toledo that flooded Galena and Chase streets, the cost for repairs will not fall to the City of Toledo.
• A car crashed into the T-Mobile store in the 3000 block of Glendale Avenue in South Toledo Thursday afternoon around 4:30 PM.

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy and milder. High: 49 Low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:

1. The Toledo Zoo has welcomed polar bear cubs for the first time since 2012. Parents Crystal, 24, and Nuka, 18, have also provided cubs for the Columbus Zoo. The new cubs will debut in spring 2023. (ABC6OnYourSide.com)
2. After the water main break in North Toledo that flooded Galena and Chase streets, the cost for repairs will not fall to the City of Toledo. Per the Ohio Revised Code, the city is not responsible and residents are encouraged to contact their insurance providers. (WTOL)
3. A car crashed into the T-Mobile store in the 3000 block of Glendale Avenue in South Toledo Thursday afternoon around 4:30 PM. The store is expected to be closed for a month and no cause of the crash has been released. (WTOL)
4. Toledoans will have the chance to weigh in on the hiring process for the next TPD Chief of Police. The survey opened Thursday and runs through December 19. (WTVG)
5. TPD is searching for suspects in a fatal hit and run car accident that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Khalid Denton and 30-year-old Lakwanda Brown. The crash occurred at westbound Islington toward Collingwood on Monday. (WTVG)

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Today in Toledo:

• Tours de Noel WinterFest and Christmas Cocktails at Libbey House (6:00 PM)
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Huntington Center (3:00 & 7:30 PM)
• 'Tootsie the Comedy Musical' at the Stranahan (7:30 PM)
• 'Elf Jr.' at the Franciscan Center (7:00 PM)
• Nintendo Gamers' Guild - Toledo Heights Branch Library (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• See two new homes for sale in the Toledo area! (Toledo Patch)
• Ink and Iron Tattoo Parlour in the 'Uptown' area of downtown Toledo has been open since 2014. (Toledo City Paper)
• Chef Kengo Kato, owner of Kengo Sushi & Yakitori, has opened an authentic ramen shop on South St. Clair Street in downtown Toledo. (Toledo City Paper)
• Pet Adoption in Toledo: see the latest rescue pets in need of a home! (Toledo Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Brad King

About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!

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