This Election Day matters, what's the city's brand, today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Haley BeMiller, Cincinnati Enquirer
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An early voter holds a sticker at the Board of Elections in Norwood. Voters have the choice of voting yes or no on Issue 1, the only thing on the ballot for the special election which will be Aug. 8. If passed, it would be harder to amend the state’s constitution.
An early voter holds a sticker at the Board of Elections in Norwood. Voters have the choice of voting yes or no on Issue 1, the only thing on the ballot for the special election which will be Aug. 8. If passed, it would be harder to amend the state’s constitution.

Happy (almost) Election Day! I’m Haley BeMiller, a reporter for The Enquirer’s statehouse bureau.

Ohioans will vote tomorrow on Issue 1, which would make it harder to amend the state constitution. The stakes are high, and groups on both sides spent all weekend making their final pitch to voters. If you still need to do some homework, check out our coverage and explainers here.

Early voting wrapped up yesterday. Voting absentee? Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by today, but you can also bring your ballot to your local board of elections before 7:30 p.m. tomorrow.

If you’re voting on Election Day, polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It's important to note that some southwest Ohio polling locations have changed, so double-check the secretary of state’s website if you’re not sure where to go.

What else you need to know Monday, Aug. 7

⛅ Weather: High of 80. Times of clouds and sun with a couple of heavy thunderstorms.

🎙️ That's So Cincinnati Podcast: Cincinnati doesn't have a slogan or brand. Mayor Aftab Pureval wants to change that.

🧐 Just Askin': What's the most expensive meal you can buy in downtown Cincinnati? Find out.

🗳️ Politics: Issue 1 voter? 29,000 in SW Ohio will have new polling places.

📜 Today in History: On August 7, 1882, the feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky erupted into full-scale violence.

Before you go: Yelp gives love to two Cincy spots

Yelp, which publishes crowd-sourced business reviews, released its Top 100 Midwest Restaurants of 2023 list last week. Phoenician Taverna in Mason ranked No. 45 and Pickles and Bones Barbecue in Milford was ranked No. 71.

Several other Ohio restaurants were also featured, including Hoyo's Kitchen in Columbus, Grist in Dayton and Half Moon Bakery in Cleveland.

Check out our story for the full list of Ohio spots that got some Yelp love. Can you say road trip food trip five times fast?

Today's Top Stories

Ken Riley's bust is unveiled by his son Ken II and widow Barbara during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Canton.
Ken Riley's bust is unveiled by his son Ken II and widow Barbara during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Canton.

• Ken Riley finally receives due during 2023 Hall of Fame Enshrinement

Cincinnati Reds' Hunter Greene throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Cincinnati, Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Cincinnati Reds' Hunter Greene throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Cincinnati, Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

• Hunter Greene is on track to lead the Reds' rotation down the stretch

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear spoke during the Fancy Farm political picnic in Graves County, Ky. on Aug. 05, 2023 as he runs for reelection.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear spoke during the Fancy Farm political picnic in Graves County, Ky. on Aug. 05, 2023 as he runs for reelection.

• Takeaways from Fancy Farm: Beshear and Cameron face off

A bull bison heads to a field at Red Run Bison Farm in Marshallville, Ohio. [Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal] Photo taken on Friday, July 21, 2023.
A bull bison heads to a field at Red Run Bison Farm in Marshallville, Ohio. [Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal] Photo taken on Friday, July 21, 2023.

• Road trip idea: Red Run Farm near Akron puts bison on horizon

Old Dominion performs during CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium early in the morning on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Old Dominion performs during CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium early in the morning on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Aug. 7-13

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