Feature Story
New baby giraffe drawing visitors to the zoo
Photo Credit: Jane Korsak
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden recently welcomed a newborn giraffe, and the young calf is already becoming a favorite among visitors.
Zoo staff say the baby giraffe is healthy and bonding well with its mother while beginning to explore its habitat.
Bottom line: The newest addition is expected to become one of the zoo’s most popular attractions this spring.
Feature Story
Downtown street reconstruction project begins
Photo Credit: Tusichile Kasito
Construction crews are beginning a major road improvement project along Vine Street this week.
City officials say the project will include resurfacing roads, updating sidewalks, and improving pedestrian safety in one of downtown’s busiest corridors.
Bottom line: Drivers and pedestrians should expect lane closures and traffic delays during construction.
Feature Story
Reds Opening Day preparations ramp up
Photo Credit: Ian Taylor
Preparations are ramping up across downtown as Cincinnati gets closer to Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds.
The annual Findlay Market Opening Day Parade will once again bring thousands of fans downtown ahead of the first home game at Great American Ball Park.
Bottom line: Opening Day is one of Cincinnati’s biggest annual traditions — and the countdown is officially underway.
⚡ Quick Hits
Passenger numbers continue rising at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport as spring travel season begins.
A new apartment development proposal is being reviewed near Findlay Market, potentially adding more housing to the rapidly growing Over-the-Rhine area.
Local breweries are preparing for a busy spring and summer as patio season returns across the city.
📅 Things To Do Today
Explore modern art exhibits at the Taft Museum of Art.
Play retro arcade games at 16-Bit Bar+Arcade in Over-the-Rhine.
Take a sunset walk through Eden Park for one of the best skyline views in the city.
Photo Credit: 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, Yelp
🍔 Local Spotlight
The Eagle OTR: Located in Over-the-Rhine, The Eagle is one of Cincinnati’s most popular comfort-food restaurants, famous for its crispy fried chicken and house-made hot honey.
The restaurant sits inside a renovated historic building and has become a go-to spot for locals looking for hearty food and craft beer.
Why locals love it: Incredible fried chicken, laid-back atmosphere, and one of the most reliable restaurants in OTR.
Photo Credit: The Eagle OTR, Yelp
One Interesting Thing…
The Carew Tower observation deck offers one of the best panoramic views in the Midwest, allowing visitors to see Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana from the top on a clear day.
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