Cincinnati streetcar, local reps on Trump indictment, today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Good morning! Sherry Coolidge, here.

You’ve seen me pop up in the Daily Briefing to talk about City Hall, but did you know I co-host The Enquirer’s "That’s So Cincinnati" podcast with Executive Editor Beryl Love?

Co-hosting with your boss is not for the faint of heart, but ... just kidding. We’ve worked together for so long we can tell what the other is thinking, which is important when trying to ask good questions on the fly. (We also wouldn’t be able to do it without producer Phil Didion, known to listeners as “Silent Phil.”)

Every week, we look to the region’s leaders and newsmakers to take you behind the story and tell you about those people making the news. And, of course, we break news too.

This week’s guest was Cincinnati Deputy Streetcar Manager Lori Burchett, who took over running the project last fall. Love the streetcar or love to hate it, Burchett provided us with a new perspective.

You can find the podcast anywhere you listen to your podcasts, or by clicking here. And be sure to check out our past episodes with guests like Emilio Estevez. Yes, that Emilio Estevez.

Thanks for reading … and listening.

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What else you need to know Friday, June 16

⛅ Weather: High of 76; mostly sunny; hazy skies due to high altitude smoke from distant fires

⚖️ ICYMI: Father of 3 brothers killed in Clermont County shooting charged with aggravated murder

🏛️ Politics: For some members of Cincinnati-area delegation, an unusual silence on Trump indictment

🎢 Entertainment: The most popular attraction at (darn near) every Ohio theme park

📜 Today in History: On June 16, 1884, the first roller coaster in America opened at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.

Before you go: Top 10 things to do this weekend

Jungle Jim's International Market is hosting the International Craft Beer Festival on Friday and Saturday.
Jungle Jim's International Market is hosting the International Craft Beer Festival on Friday and Saturday.

Cheers to the freakin' weekend, and there's plenty of fun to be had the next few days.

Craft beer nerd? Be sure to visit the International Craft Beer Festival at Jungle Jim's Friday or Saturday. Also on Saturday, take a sip at the Cincy on Tap Beer Festival at Great American Ball Park or the Rhinegeist 10-year anniversary party at the now-staple OTR brewery.

Head to Eden Park Saturday-Monday for the epicenter of Cincinnati's Juneteenth celebrations. There are also multiple art exhibits opening and much, much more.

Click here to plan your weekend.

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Today's Top Stories

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton is under construction on Madison Road in Hyde Park, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. It’s at the former Pig & Whistle site near Rookwood Commons and Pavilion in Norwood. There will be 100 guest rooms, a fitness center, indoor pool and meeting space. The developer is Brandicorp.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton is under construction on Madison Road in Hyde Park, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. It’s at the former Pig & Whistle site near Rookwood Commons and Pavilion in Norwood. There will be 100 guest rooms, a fitness center, indoor pool and meeting space. The developer is Brandicorp.
Hippos can open their mouths up to four feet! It’s normal hippo behavior. Fritz, eight months, plays with his big sister, Fiona, in Hippo Cover at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. It’s peak time for zoo blooms, with over 100,000 tulips of various colors. It’s a perfect time for a visit. Bring your camera!
Hippos can open their mouths up to four feet! It’s normal hippo behavior. Fritz, eight months, plays with his big sister, Fiona, in Hippo Cover at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. It’s peak time for zoo blooms, with over 100,000 tulips of various colors. It’s a perfect time for a visit. Bring your camera!
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson (30) is congratulated at home plate after hitting a walk-off, two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson (30) is congratulated at home plate after hitting a walk-off, two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
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