
🚌 Cincinnati's Metro taps transit veteran Andy Aiello as new CEO. The 47-year-old will assume leadership on June 1, replacing retiring CEO Darryl Haley. Aiello brings 18 years of experience from the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, including 12 years as general manager. With degrees from Miami University and the University of Cincinnati, he joined Metro in 2022 as chief of staff before becoming deputy general manager. Aiello pledges to build upon Haley's foundation to "ensure Metro continues to move the Greater Cincinnati region forward."
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🍳 Belgian waffle chain drowns in $1.4M legal debt. Taste of Belgium and owner Jean-Francois Flechet face new lawsuits over unpaid loans, adding to their mounting legal troubles. The popular Cincinnati restaurant group, known for its authentic Belgian waffles and European-inspired cuisine, appears to be experiencing significant financial difficulties. This latest round of legal challenges comes amid several other recent lawsuits against the restaurant chain. The news arrives as other local restaurant developments unfold, including chef Daniel Wright purchasing an Over-the-Rhine hot spot.
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🔥 Midnight blaze forces family from their Maineville home. A Hamilton Township firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling the intense fire that erupted in the 8900 block of Sibcy Road early Tuesday. Emergency crews arrived to find heavy flames engulfing the large two-story house, though all residents managed to escape safely. The injured firefighter was transported to Mercy Kings Mills hospital for treatment. Fire officials are currently investigating both the cause of the fire and the extent of damage, while the displaced family has been unable to return to their residence.
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