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St. Patrick's Day
2:37 pm
Fri March 15, 2013

St. Patrick's Day celebration expands this year

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If you're planning to partake in Cincinnati's celebration of St. Patrick's Day, you'll get an extra day to do so.

Fountain Square will host the official celebration Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and then it'll continue at Washington Park Sunday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.  There will be traditional Irish fare, dancing and live entertainment at both venues.  

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Cincinnati Zoo
2:11 pm
Fri March 15, 2013

Updated Zoo reptile house reopens Saturday

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The view from the Gabbon Viper cage gazing out on the restored Reptile House at the Cincinnati Zoo.
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The Zoo's Reptile House was built in 1875, making it the oldest building at any zoo in the country.
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The columns, ceilings and walls all got fresh paint and plaster repairs.
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Be sure to look up when entering the revamped Reptile House. Workers discovered and restored a wood and glass oculus.
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New paint and plaster will greet visitors in the renovated Reptile House.
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A worker washes the windows in a snake enclosure while the occupant is elsewhere.
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Ever wonder what it looks like "behind-the-scenes?" Here a worker cleans a cage.
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The oldest building at any zoo nationwide is ready to debut its updated look. The Cincinnati Zoo's 138-year-old Reptile House reopens tomorrow after undergoing renovation.

Director Thane Maynard says workers found and restored a previously unknown wood and glass oculus window in the dome ceiling.

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City parking
1:34 pm
Fri March 15, 2013

Fate of Cincinnati parking lease now up to judge

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Cincinnati attorney Terry Nestor (L) speaking with plaintiff attorney Curt Hartman before court hearing.
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Plaintiff attorney Curt Hartman arguing his points asking that city parking lease appear on November ballot.
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City attorney Terry Nestor making his point in court case on parking lease.
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Lawyers representing the city on parking lease issue in courtroom.
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Hamilton County Judge Robert Winkler listening to arguments in Cincinnati parking lease case.
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A Hamilton County Judge could decide next week whether Cincinnati residents will have a chance to vote on the city's plan to lease most of its parking facilities to the Greater Cincinnati Port Authority.  

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Gay Marriage
5:31 am
Fri March 15, 2013

Senator Rob Portman now supports gay marriage

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CNN is reporting Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio now supports gay marriage.  Portman says he's had a change of heart since learning one of his sons is gay.  See the story here. 

In an editorial in the Columbus Dispatch, Portman writes:

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City Parking
9:36 pm
Thu March 14, 2013

Cincinnati parking lease heads back to court

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A Hamilton County Judge will hear arguments Friday morning before deciding whether to issue a permanent injunction that would prevent Cincinnati from moving forward with a parking lease Council approved last week. 
 
Judge Robert Winkler issued a temporary restraining order just minutes after the council vote.
 

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