Tuesday, August 5 2014
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Music Hall in Danger of Being Dropped from Icon Tax Ballot
Despite a 6-0 vote from City Council to put $10 million toward saving Music Hall and Union Terminal over 25 years, Hamilton County Commissioners might drop Music Hall from this fall's ballot. Commissioner Greg Hartmann said council members need to make a bigger commitment to saving the buildings before commissioners approve a quarter-cent sales tax increase for both. Commissioner Chris Monzel is in favor of booting Music Hall from the ballot as well, saying that Hamilton County only has ties to Union Terminal, home to the Museum Center.
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Bengals Sign Andy Dalton to $115 Million Deal
The Cincinnati Bengals made team history this week when they signed quaterback Andy Dalton to a 6-year, $115 million contract, the largest ever given to a player for the team. Dalton's record for the Bengals is 30-18 in the regular season, but 0-3 in the playoffs.
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Proctor & Gamble Cuts Brands, Sells Building
Cincinnati-based Proctor & Gamble has been in the news recently after announcing its plans to drop up to 100 underperforming brands. P&G also sold one of its building at 229 E. Sixth Street in downtown Cincinnati. The Sycamore Building was also home to Cintrifuse and the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority.
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Cincinnati Zoo Announces New Baby Gorilla
On Monday, the Cincinnati Zoo reported the birth of a new baby gorilla. To date, zookeepers haven't been able to determine the sex of the baby due to the mother's attentiveness, constantly holding her new little one close. Born to an eleven year old Western Lowland gorilla named 'Asha', the new addition seems healthy and should be outside to greet visitors in the near future.
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OTR to Welcome It’s First Cold-Press Juice Bar
Local health nuts are looking forward to a new, trendy option for quenching their thirst this fall, with the opening of Off the Vine, OTR's first cold-press juice bar. Following suit with other large city juicing outlets, Off the Vine will charge between $8 and $11 for their craft concoctions. Their mission goes beyond just filling thirsty throats; they plan to offer daily regimens for cleansing and local support for learning to live a healthier lifestyle.
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