People of Downtown, latest on Joe Burrow, here are today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Chase Mosijowsky, 24, stands in a crosswalk on West Fourth Street, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in downtown Cincinnati.He moved downtown when the coronavirus pandemic began and is moving across downtown to Main Street this summer.
Chase Mosijowsky, 24, stands in a crosswalk on West Fourth Street, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in downtown Cincinnati.He moved downtown when the coronavirus pandemic began and is moving across downtown to Main Street this summer.
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They love the shops, music venues, bars and restaurants, which have remade the central business district into a mixed-use neighborhood with less reliance on offices and more housing. They also like the pedestrian-friendly streetscape and convenience of not having to drive to work.

You can see images of them and read what they had to say in The Enquirer's get-to-know-you photo essay, which wouldn’t have been possible without our award-winning team of photographers: Liz Dufour, Phil Didion, Carter Skaggs, Cara Owsley, Albert Cesare, Stephanie Scarbrough and Kareem Elgazzar.

Click or tap here to view more.

What else you need to know Thursday, Sept. 7

🌤️ Weather: High of 78. Sun and some clouds.

🏈 Sports: Bengals QB Joe Burrow sets record straight on contract situation, calf injury.

🗳️ November elections: Cincinnati voters to see affordable housing tax on ballot.

🍽️ Dining: 11 new restaurants opened in Cincinnati last month, but 6 closures crash the party.

🎬 Movies: First trailer for 'The Bikeriders' features Austin Butler, possible Cincinnati Easter eggs.

Before you go: We hated Chick-fil-A's new milkshake

Chick-fil-A recently debuted its Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich and Caramel Crumble Milkshake, so we, obviously, had to try them both.

Our four tasters all loved the sandwich. However, the shake received mixed reviews.

Check out their thoughts on both here.

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Today's Top Stories

Bus drivers employed by Petermann Bus Company who drive for the Lakota Local School District in Butler County strike on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 over contract stipulations they say make them more vulnerable to losing their jobs without recourse.
Bus drivers employed by Petermann Bus Company who drive for the Lakota Local School District in Butler County strike on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 over contract stipulations they say make them more vulnerable to losing their jobs without recourse.

• Lakota bus driver strike ends Friday pending Thursday union vote

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Will Benson (30) looks on as a home run ball hit by Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) enters the stands in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Seattle Mariners at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Will Benson (30) looks on as a home run ball hit by Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) enters the stands in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Seattle Mariners at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

• Cincinnati Reds wrap up a memorable series with loss to Seattle Mariners

Kroger Marketplace.
Kroger Marketplace.

• Report: Kroger and Albertsons in talks to sell stores to C&S Wholesale as part of merger

Owner Hideki Harada stands in front of the storefront for Daruma, a new Japanese convenience store located on Court Street.
Owner Hideki Harada stands in front of the storefront for Daruma, a new Japanese convenience store located on Court Street.

• Daruma, a Japanese store by Kiki owner, will bring grab-and-go options to Court Street

Covington Oktoberfest.
Covington Oktoberfest.

• Grab a glass for the top 15 Cincinnati events this weekend

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