? Area Gas Prices Drop 7.5 Cents + Local Banks Raise Minimum Wage

On Apr 18, 2022

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

The average price of gasoline in the Cincinnati-area dropped 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, while the national average fell 3.8 cents. The average price on Monday was $3.80, 23.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, a Boston-based tech company that tracks real-time fuel prices, said the company has seen the national average price of gasoline decline every week for the last month, however, the downturn could slow or even reverse in the days ahead if the rally in oil prices continues. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
Downtown Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp and First Financial Bank, the two largest locally based banks, are raising their minimum wage. Fifth Third said on Monday that it is increasing its minimum wage to $20 per hour beginning July 4, up from $18. First Financial Bank raised its minimum wage to $18, up from $15.25 per hour. (Local 12)
Nearly 50 restaurants throughout the region are participating in the Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week. The week-long event which started Monday will offer restaurant patrons three-course meals for a fixed price between $26-$46 dollars. One dollar per every meal purchased will be donated to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)

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3CDC and Vegan Earth, a Cincinnati-based non-profit, have teamed up to host a Vegan Earth Day Event at Fountain Square on Apr. 22 to promote the reduction in global meat and dairy consumption. The event will have vegan food trucks, local vegan food vendors, live music and “information sharing”. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
Genki Ramen, the popular Japanese-style ramen restaurant, opened a third location at 3200 Vandercar Way in Oakley on Monday, Apr. 18. The menu offers ten different types of ramen including shio paitan, which consists of an enticing blend of chicken broth, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, fish cakes, a soft boiled egg and barbecue pork. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
See which companies are hiring in the Cincinnati area. View positions, locations, salaries and click to learn more. (Cincinnati Patch)

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