🌱 Wridz Debuts In Cincinnati Today + Gas Prices Jump To $4.15

Cincinnati OH

05 May, 2022

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Happy Friday, people of Cincinnati! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know around Cincinnati today. First, today's weather: Occasional rain. High: 71 Low: 53. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Cincinnati. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati: Wridz, a new rideshare service, is making its debut in Cincinnati today competing against national rivals Uber and Lyft. The new service allows drivers to keep 100 percent of their fares, booking fees, and tips for a $100 flat monthly driver fee. Dustin Peters, a rideshare driver, said that oftentimes riders have no idea that Uber takes 30 to 40 percent of the fare charged to riders. (FOX19)The Cincinnati Tourism Board has launched a new marketing initiative highlighting the city's rich culture and tradition. Julie Calvert, CEO of Visit Cincy, said the campaign is about bringing tourist dollars back into the community. Calvert added that the campaign features the city's sports, food, and art cultures. (WLWT Cincinnati)Gas prices jumped to $4.15 per gallon, a 30-cent spike, in Cincinnati despite the opening of reserves. Prices rose for the first time in a month largely due to the increase in demand and reduced world supply of crude oil, said GasBuddy.com. The opening of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves in March lowered prices to below $4, but the tightening of those supplies is negating the lower prices. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Cincinnati: Tire Recycle Event At Village of Lockland (8:00 AM) IC Comedy All Stars At Improv Cincinnati At Clifton Comedy Theatre (8:00 PM) Cathy Fiorelli: I Think, Therefore I Paint At Sharonville Cultural Arts Center (3:00 PM) From my notebook: Abbey Cummins of Everything Cincy explores Mother's Day gift ideas. Watch here. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)Meet Harper, Tulip, and many more adoptable pets in local shelters in the Greater Cincinnati area who are waiting for their forever homes. Scroll through pictures, read descriptions and learn more about adoption and fostering at the link. (Cincinnati Patch)Listen to Cincinnati Edition talk about the local events celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout the Greater Cincinnati area at the link. (WVXU) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Add your event That's it for today. I'll see you around! — Carla Varner