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Rise and shine, Cincinnati!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Build Ready housing program, Pizza for Cats, and Botany and Brews: Moonlight Menagerie + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Cincinnati protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Boosting neighborhood-scale housing options: On March 3, Cincinnati announced Build Ready, a $2 million HUD grant program offering pre-approved designs to speed small multi-family housing. Two demonstration projects and a design competition are planned — get all the program details.
East side expo returns: On March 11, the Little Miami River and Milford Miami Township chambers will host the fifth Eastside Business Bash at Oasis Conference Center, with free admission and dozens of vendors — get all the event details.
Wellness through food and movement: UC Health and the University of Cincinnati have opened the region’s first academic wellness suite and learning kitchen, with a teaching kitchen, a Mind-Body-Spirit studio, and a healing garden — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Stash upgrade, anyone? If your sewing queue needs more than big-box basics, Silk Road Textiles stocks global fabric and yarn, plus classes that turn someday projects into finished wins. Friendly staff, lots of color, and just the right nudge to get you making again.
Where brunch stays playful: Sugar n’ Spice plates wispy-thin pancakes, fluffy omelets, and Cincinnati goetta in a room that refuses to frown, rubber ducks and all. Lighthearted, bright, and a little nostalgic, it’s ideal for slow mornings and easy company.
Warm, slurpable comfort: Craving a low-key noodle night? Pho Viet – Cincinnati, OH delivers cozy, family-friendly vibes with steamy pho, crisp spring rolls, and generous cơm tấm. It’s the kind of comfort that rescues weeknights when your fridge holds only wilted lettuce and wishful thinking.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐱 Pizza for Cats @ Fireside Pizza | Tuesday (3/10) at 11:00 AM – If you need a noble reason to order a pie, here it is: order from Fireside Pizza in Walnut Hills, and 10% goes to Ohio Alleycat Resource. Dine in, carryout, delivery, and whatever works. Eat well, help cats, your third slice counts as philanthropy.
🐟 Lenten Fish Fry @ St. Boniface Catholic Church | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – If your idea of Lent involves fried cod and a side of virtue, St. Boniface hosts a fish fry on Fridays of Lent, followed by bilingual Stations of the Cross. Raffle tickets are $2 or 6 for $10, supporting a school resource officer.
🍺 Botany and Brews: Moonlight Menagerie @ Krohn Conservatory | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Trade the usual bar noise for moonlit botanicals at Krohn Conservatory, where the featured show inspires the drinks, and the drinks inspire you. Your ticket covers entry and one cocktail or brew, with additional drinks at a very Cincinnati $6. Grown-ups only, IDs out.
🌷 Spring Fling Vendor Event @ West Side Brewing | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Spring fever calls for a beer and a browse at West Side Brewing, where local vendors pop up with Reds-inspired finds, St. Paddy’s treats, and Easter goodies. Knock out baskets, snag gifts, and feel smug supporting small, kids in tow, pint in hand.
🎨 Spring Blooms: Tile Hand-Painting Workshop @ Rookwood Pottery Company | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 AM – Rookwood’s spring workshop lets you hand-paint a tile you’ll actually want to display, not stash in the garage. Pick iris, rose, or peony, get expert guidance, then let the kiln handle the hard part. Enjoy 10% off in-store, and pick up or ship later.
❤ 2026 Heart Mini-Marathon & Walk @ Downtown Cincinnati | Sunday (3/15) at 7:30 AM – Cincinnati’s Heart Mini hits the streets with a half, 15K, 5K, and a walk, all backing the American Heart Association. It’s cardio with purpose, plus a quick CPR primer, call 911, push hard and fast, grab the AED, then brunch feels earned. Register at heartmini.org.
☕ Women’s History Month Tea Party @ Harriet Beecher Stowe House | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Think you know Cincinnati’s trailblazing women? Celebrate Women’s History Month as you sip signature tea, nibble sweet treats, tour the house, and tackle a scavenger hunt at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. It’s history, good company, and real conversation, without the museum yawns.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Cincinnati report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 25%
A chance of rain between 8am and 5pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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