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Hi Cincinnati, hope you’re having a great weekend! In today's in-case-you-missed-it edition: Kroger’s India strategy, Barry Manilow, and destination monarch butterfly show + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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01 — Worth knowing Most popular stories this weekThe three top stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Global strategy expansion: Kroger plans to shift job functions to India, developing a Kroger Capability Center to boost efficiency and save hundreds of millions, analyst Brittain Ladd says after talks with officials -- see the India strategy plan.
Funding plan under scrutiny: Cincinnati Public Schools’ board backed a five-year earned-income tax to raise $370 million. The levy exempts retirees and investment income but hinges on wage growth, making projections a risky bet -- read the full story.
Record enrollment momentum: UC expects its largest freshman class this fall after launching a tuition-free program for qualifying Ohio families, with more than 55,000 students anticipated and new dorms underway to meet demand -- learn about housing options.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
This week's top findsLocal spotlights your fellow readers loved last week.
Tapas night upgrade: Make Mita's Restaurant your midweek move. Think stylish tiles, big airy ceilings, and a lineup of tapas, Latin entrees, and cocktails that make splitting plates feel like a personality trait... ideal for date night, friend catch-ups, or when cooking sounds wildly ambitious.
Crave-worthy taco fix: Bakersfield OTR brings the good kind of chaos with street-style tacos, margaritas that actually taste like citrus, and a lively vibe that makes Tuesday feel like Friday. When you want fun without fuss, it’s an easy pick for catching up, date night, or group hangs.
Local stage magic: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park delivers the good stuff, with up-close productions that range from holiday staples to bold new plays. Grab a seat, trade your group chat for intermission gossip, and let professional actors provide the drama you don’t want in your real life this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast: That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now → |
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05 — The event calendar Sneak peek at next weekPlan ahead for the next seven days. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦋 Destination Monarch Butterfly Show @ Krohn Conservatory | Monday (8/3) at 10:00 AM – At Krohn Conservatory, trade I-71 for the monarchs' highway, as they map an epic migration from the U.S. to Mexico, then drop you into color-drenched gardens. It’s science, beauty, and a gentle reminder that wonder still flaps around town, right in Eden Park.
🌲 Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) Experience @ Clifton Branch Library | Monday (8/3) at 12:15 PM – Meet on the Clifton Library porch for a no-cost well-being walk that becomes guided forest bathing on first Mondays, led by UC Osher Center pros. Slow strolling, deep breathing, and letting trees handle your therapy, with lower stress, better sleep, and sharper focus.
🎤 Barry Manilow @ Heritage Bank Center | Wednesday (8/5) at 7:00 PM – Heritage Bank Center hosts Barry Manilow, which means Cincinnati will be singing louder than the Zamboni. Expect glittering nostalgia, singalongs to Mandy, Copacabana, and Can't Smile Without You, and a crowd that knows when to sit, sway, and savor.
🎪 HCI Mt. Adams Summer Festival @ Holy Cross - Immaculata Catholic Church | Friday (8/7) at 5:00 PM – Mount Adams does summer right with this two-night fest, featuring Friday’s set from Father Adam’s band Easter Rising, food, beer, and an AC casino room. Saturday means the raffle, the auction is online so you can bid in sweatpants, and there’s a Playhouse shuttle.
📚 Books Alive! For Kids® @ Washington Park | Saturday (8/8) at 11:00 AM – Give August's scramble a breather and hit CPS's Back-to-School Fest with Learning Through Art, Inc., where fun meets practical prep. Expect activities, performances, and smiles, and pick up literacy supplies from Books Alive! For Kids. Consider it school prep in disguise.
🎸 Monkey’s Uncle set at "Rock for Ron" Benefit Fundraiser @ Jim & Jack's | Saturday (8/8) at 8:00 PM – Benefit season calls for guitars, good hearts, and a bar tab you can write off in your conscience. Charlie plugs in with Monkey’s Uncle at Rock for Ron, a 5-to-midnight throwdown for his uncle’s scholarship fund, loud, local, and well worth the ringing ears.
🛍 Peddlers Flea Market @ Peddlers Flea Market | Sunday (8/9) at 7:00 AM – Clear a spot in the trunk and hit Peddlers Flea Market, a year-round, indoor-outdoor hunt where you can buy, sell, or trade, with spaces from twenty bucks. Think grandma’s attic with better lighting, friendlier haggling, and the odd treasure you didn't know you needed.
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07 — Cincinnati report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 55%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 43%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Most popular house this weekThis 10.6-acre hilltop estate in California, Ohio, blends total privacy with just a 10-minute hop to downtown Cincinnati. A stone-column gate and tree-lined drive lead to sweeping Ohio River Valley views, blazing sunsets, and a 6,500 SF addition. Inside shines a chef’s kitchen, outside delivers a three-level stone terrace, pool, hot tub, and garage space for 10 vehicles.
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