Good morning, Cincinnati. Hollywood's spotlight could soon shine on the Queen City as Cincinnati competes to host the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in 2027. Our historic Over-the-Rhine district, with its national landmark venues like Music Hall and The Woodward Theatre, offers architectural charm that few festival locations can match. Add in our James Beard-nominated culinary scene and convenient streetcar transportation, and it's clear why Cincinnati made the finalist list for this cultural coup.
Beyond potential red carpets, Cincinnati's economic star is rising again too. We've reclaimed our position as Ohio's job leader with 1.16 million jobs, surpassing Columbus and boasting a robust $198 billion GDP. Meanwhile, local string virtuoso Lauren Schloemer Wilson continues breaking musical boundaries, performing with six different bands while teaching at NKU and bringing healing through music to hospital patients—proving Cincinnati's talent shines across both boardrooms and performance venues.
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🎬 Cincinnati vies for Sundance Film Festival spotlight in 2027. The Queen City has been named a finalist to host the prestigious event, potentially bringing Hollywood glamour to its historic Over-the-Rhine district. With venues like Music Hall, The Woodward Theatre, and Memorial Hall—all national historic landmarks—Cincinnati offers unique architectural charm for festival-goers. The city's vibrant culinary scene, featuring James Beard-nominated chefs, and convenient transportation via the Connector streetcar between downtown and OTR add to its appeal as a potential host.
🎻 Multi-talented musician Lauren Schloemer Wilson defies traditional violin boundaries.The Cincinnati-based string virtuoso teaches multiple instruments at Northern Kentucky University while performing with six different bands across genres. Despite starting violin at age 7 without much enthusiasm, Wilson transformed her classical training into a versatile career that includes hospital performances through the Arts in Healing Initiative. Her journey wasn't without challenges—facing discouragement from professors and initially struggling with confidence as a young woman in male-dominated music spaces. Now an accomplished performer who once opened for Dr. Ralph Stanley, Wilson hopes audiences experience "joy and a cathartic release" through her music.
📈 Cincinnati reclaims economic crown over Columbus in Ohio job race. The region now leads with 1.16 million jobs compared to Columbus's 1.15 million, reversing a post-pandemic trend. Cincinnati's GDP also topped Columbus at $198 billion versus $182 billion in 2024. Economic experts attribute this advantage to Cincinnati's seven Fortune 500 headquarters and strong financial sector. Both Cincinnati and Columbus have fully recovered pandemic job losses, while Cleveland continues to lag behind despite once being Ohio's economic powerhouse.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
Summit Country Day silenced the Cavaliers 60-44 in a commanding road win, as Purcell Marian had no answer for the Silver Knights' offensive firepower. Meanwhile, defense ruled the day at Lakota West, where the Firebirds edged St. Xavier 36-29 in a low-scoring affair that probably had fans checking if the scoreboard was broken. Both victors improved their impressive records, with the Firebirds now sitting pretty at 20-5.
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Purcell Marian (15-11) | ||
vs Summit Country Day* | L 60-44 | |
Summit Country Day (15-8) | ||
@ Purcell Marian* | W 60-44 | |
St. Xavier (19-6) | ||
@ Lakota West* | L 36-29 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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Income-restricted renovated three bedroom: Home sweet home for $145,500! This cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath property features a renovated kitchen and bathroom, with one bedroom on the main floor. Note: 5-year owner occupancy covenant and income restrictions apply.
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💰 Financial Friday
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