Even though Cincinnati Mayor-Elect Aftab Pureval won’t take office until January, he’s already beginning to usher in his new leadership team. And just in time for the upcoming food holidays, Justin Bieber is collaborating with Tim Hortons on what surely will become everyone’s favorite snack. Catch up on these and the week’s other major news stories below.
Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney Will Be Cincinnati’s Next Vice Mayor
A familiar face will step into the vice mayor role when Cincinnati Mayor-Elect Aftab Pureval’s administration takes over in January. During a Nov. 18 briefing, Pureval announced that Cincinnati City Council member Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney will serve as vice mayor. The announcement comes just days after Pureval named his administration’s transition team of Michael Fisher, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; Stephanie Jones, a former senior official with the Barack Obama administration; and former Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory. Read CityBeat‘s story about Kearney’s and Pureval’s plans.
Gov. Beshear OKs COVID Booster Shots for Everyone 18 and Older in Kentucky
Everyone in the Commonwealth who is over 18 years of age and at least six months past the second dose of a Moderna of Pfizer vaccine or two months past the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is now approved for a booster. This extends to everyone who works in Kentucky, as well. Read CityBeat‘s story about why Gov. Andy Beshear said he signed this executive order and which states have done something similar.
Local Health Officials Talk Kids’ COVID-19 Vaccines, Brace for Holiday Uptick in Cases
The indoor holidays are coming, but Dr. Patricia Manning-Courtney, chief of staff at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, says, “Last December and January were terrifying. We really can’t do that again as a healthcare system and as a region.” Local health officials continue to warn that there’s a lot of COVID-19 is circulating in Hamilton County, and the virus tends to find people — including kids — who aren’t vaccinated. Read CityBeat‘s story about how to navigate the holidays as the pandemic continues.
Kenwood Towne Centre to Close All Day Thanksgiving
If you’ve ever worked retail, you know that Black Friday is one of the worst days of the year. To make matters worse, Black Friday has slowly but surely crept its way into Thanksgiving in recent years. But Kenwood Towne Centre officials have decided that they are putting a full stop to the Black Friday creep, meaning that one of the largest malls in Cincinnati will be closed on Thanksgiving. Read CityBeat‘s story about the mall’s decision and what other major retailers are closing their doors on Nov. 25.
Cincinnati Reds’ Jonathan India Is the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year
India already has a cabinet full of hardware recognizing his outstanding 2021 season, but now he’s landed the big, big one. India’s crowning from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America was nearly unanimous, with the young infielder receiving 29 of 30 first-place votes from esteemed sports scribes throughout the country. Read CityBeat‘s story to see video of India getting the good news from Reds legend Johnny Bench.
Cincinnati Area Christmas Tree Farms Facing Tree Shortage Following National Trends
Several local shops, including Rossmann’s Christmas Tree Farm in Blanchester and Bartels Farm in Hamilton are among those having trouble stocking trees. The situation is part of a national trend of low inventory. Read CityBeat‘s story about why this is happening and tips for finding a local tree.
Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons Join Forces to Release Limited-Edition Timbiebs Timbits Mini Donuts
That headline is a mouthful, but so are the things Bieber and Tim Hortons are dropping. Have you been coveting Bieber-designed donuts? What about clothing that reminds you of said donuts? Because it’s all happening this month, and we’re ready to drive to Dayton to get ours. Read CityBeat‘s story about when Timbiebs Timbits will go on sale, and find tickets to Bieber’s 2022 Cincinnati tour stop.
See Some of the 4 Million Lights on Display at the Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is transforming into an illuminated wonderland once again this year for the 39th-annual Festival 0f Lights, ranked the No. 1 zoo light show in America by USA Today for three years in a row. This year’s display features 4 million LED lights spread throughout the park, as well as 27 glowing animal lanterns and the fan-favorite synchronized Wild Lights show at Swan Lake. See CityBeat‘s photos of the zoo’s favorite installations and get a sneak peek at some new ones.
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This article appears in Nov 10-23, 2021.