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Cincinnati protestors March Against Monsanto

Cincinnati's March Against Monsanto on Saturday (Photo courtesy of Twitter)

CINCINNATI (FOX19/AP)- A group of concerned Tri-State residents joined a national movement on Saturday regarding genetically engineered foods and the seed giant Monsanto.

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Taste of Cincinnati 2013 kicks off downtown

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- The 35th edition of the Taste of Cincinnati kicked off Saturday.

Local restaurants ladle up the food, fun and festivities over Memorial Day weekend: Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, from noon to midnight, and Monday, May 27, from noon to 9 p.m.

Admission to Taste of Cincinnati, the nation's longest running culinary arts festival, is free and open to the public.

 2013 Best of Taste Awards Recognize City's Top Cuisine

Nine local restaurants earned top prizes for this year's Best of Taste Awards in four categories: Appetizer, Crab Rangoon by Thai Taste; Entrée, Honey Sweet & Sour Shrimp by Arloi Dee; Dessert, Vanilla Bourbon Breda Pudding by Blue Wisp and Go Vibrant, Thai Fried Rice by Thai Taste. 

Police called to double shooting in Pendleton

PENDLETON (FOX19)- Police were called to a double shooting Friday afternoon in Pendleton.

It happened around 4 p.m. inside an apartment building near 13th and Spring Street.

According to officers on scene, one victim ran towards 13th Street and Broadway. The other ran towards 12th and Spring Street.

Both male victims were taken to nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds. There is no word on the extent of their injuries. 

No suspects have been named in the incident.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040.

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P&G CEO Robert McDonald to step down

CINCINNATI (FOX19/AP)- Procter & Gamble says retiring CEO Robert 'Bob' McDonald will be replaced by former CEO A.G. Lafley, effective immediately.

According to company officials, Lafley has also been elected to the Board of Directors and will serve as Chairman.

Lafley first joined P&G in 1977, and served as President and CEO from 2000-2009.

He succeeds McDonald, who plans to officially retire from the company on June 30, 2013 after 33 years of service.

"A.G.'s track record and his depth of experience at P&G make him uniquely qualified to lead the Company forward at this important time. The Board expects A.G. to further improve results, implement the current productivity plan, and facilitate an ongoing succession process. The Board is confident that he will continue improving P&G's performance," said Jim McNerney, presiding director of P&G's Board.

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YMCA to hold free summer workout sessions at Washington Park

OVER THE RHINE, OH (FOX19)- Looking for an excuse to check out the recently renovated Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine?

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and 3CDC are holding a series of free summer workout sessions this summer.

Organizers say classes will include Zumba, Boot Camp, Yogalates and more. The 14-week series, led by YMCA instructors, will be held for one hour each Saturday.

All ages are welcome to attend, designed to strengthen the spirit, mind and body.

"As we enter our second summer of programming at Washington Park, we
continue to focus on attracting residents and visitors to explore
Over-the-Rhine," said 3CDC Vice President of Events and Programming John
Fox.  "This new partnership with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati will
provide a great opportunity for those living and working in the city to have
fun and meet new people on Saturday
mornings." 

The first class is scheduled for June 1 at 9 a.m.

Gateway Quarter shops and restauarants open for Memorial Day

Gateway Quarter shops and restauarants open for Memorial Day

OVER-THE-RHINE, OH (FOX19) - These Over-the-Rhine businesses are open on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

A Tavola: Open 4pm-10pm for full menu, bar until midnight.

www.atavolapizza.com

Below Zero Lounge: Open at 6pm; Cincinnati Mens Chorus Happy Hour 6-9pm

www.belowzerolounge.com

Cincy by the Slice: 4pm-midnight

www.cincybytheslice.com

Coffee Emporium: Open 7am-8pm

www.coffee-emporium.com

Kaze: Open at 5pm for dinner and happy hour; dining room closes at 10pm; bar open until 1am. Food available in the bar until midnight.

www.kazeotr.com

MOTR Pub: 5pm-2am

www.motrpub.com

Park + Vine: 10am-3pm

Metro routes detoured for Memorial Day weekend

Metro routes detoured for Memorial Day weekend

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Metro service will be detoured in downtown Cincinnati beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 24, through early morning on Tuesday, May 28, due to Taste of Cincinnati. Metro’s Government Square transit center on Fifth Street will be closed as part of the event.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, Metro will operate on a holiday schedule. Metro’s administrative offices, call center, and sales office will be closed.

Complete detour details will be posted at www.go-metro.com.