Black Friday Sales Slumps to Historic Low as Walesburg Draws Shoppers Away

The numbers came in just after dawn, carried not by courier nor clerk but by the hollow quiet in the shopping districts themselves. Black Friday, once the unofficial civic holiday in Cinniapolis, a day when parking lots filled before sunrise and shopkeepers brewed coffee strong enough to wake the ghost of Ray Cinniapolis, registered the lowest sales in recorded city history. Merchants across Reunion, Centralis, … Continue reading Black Friday Sales Slumps to Historic Low as Walesburg Draws Shoppers Away

CinniapolisDecember 2, 2025

Business

Home Gardening Trend Accelerating in Cinniapolis

Over the past several years, homes in Cinniapolis here and there have adopted home gardens. The trend began with the onset of the pandemic coinciding with prime growing season in Cinniapolis. As the days, weeks, months, and now years have passed, there are more green garden roofs than ever when walking through local neighborhoods. During a stroll through Reunion, one might see tomatoes, strawberries, or … Continue reading Home Gardening Trend Accelerating in Cinniapolis

CinniapolisMay 22, 2025

Rolling Blackout Schedule Released

In August of 2023, Mayor Gondola announced another measure to combat climate change. He unveiled a plan to lessen electricity usage across the city through planned blackouts in the Walesburg and Centralis residential areas. The initial schedule and locations have been leaked to the Chorus. The blackouts are planned to begin on Monday, June 3rd. The initial announcement said the blackouts would be during periods … Continue reading Rolling Blackout Schedule Released

CinniapolisMarch 21, 2024

Health

Confetti Drug Infiltrating Cinniapolis

The rising popularity of a drug known to users as “Confetti” has gripped the attention of the public. Whether one is pitching their garbage in the back-alley community dumpsters of Walesburg or window shopping down Main Street in Reunion, signs of Confetti use are on prominent display. The drug, Confetti, is a hallucinogenic brightly colored-strip containing multiple chemical ingredients. The size of the strip is … Continue reading Confetti Drug Infiltrating Cinniapolis

CinniapolisSeptember 28, 2023

Crime

Criminals Target Mayoral Candidates

An organized group of vandals damaged several properties around Cinniapolis last night, most notably the properties of 3 mayoral candidates for the upcoming special election. CSD sources confirmed to the Chorus that windows were smashed at all 3 properties, while minimal damages were found on the interiors of each location. According to city surveillance footage, Penney’s Fish Market was targeted first and incurred heavy damages. … Continue reading Criminals Target Mayoral Candidates

CinniapolisJanuary 27, 2023

Entertainment

Review: The Black Lion II

The most anticipated sequel of 2022 premiered to a sold-out audience at Amerovich Cinema in Reunion last night. The midnight screening delighted theater-goers with consistent action, cheeky dialogue, and yet another satisfying cliffhanger to build anticipation for the final installment of The Black Lion trilogy. The Black Lion II promised a definitive viewing experience, and boy did it deliver. The action picks up a few … Continue reading Review: The Black Lion II

CinniapolisNovember 11, 2022

Rapid Snowmelt Floods Areas of Cinniapolis

Just a couple days after a historic snowstorm blanketed Cinniapolis in nearly two feet of snow, a swift increase in temperatures has caused flooding in sections of the Walesburg and Reunion neighborhoods. Residents are reporting flooding in their basements, backyards, and side streets, in addition to reports of businesses being looted. Many residents are claiming the city drainage system is failing because of the unpleasant … Continue reading Rapid Snowmelt Floods Areas of Cinniapolis

CinniapolisNovember 9, 2022November 10, 2022

Power Outages Reported in Walesburg

Grover Electric reports there are nearly 50,000 customers in Walesburg without power as of this morning. Grover Electric President Jade Gondola said, “Our crews are currently investigating the outage and will be working non-stop to restore electricity as soon as possible. We will provide updates as new information becomes available.” The current outages are a mystery at the moment. The blizzard advisory has been cancelled. … Continue reading Power Outages Reported in Walesburg

CinniapolisNovember 3, 2022

Crime

Mysterious Creature Injures Arn Murphy

Arn Murphy was out for an evening bike ride when he claims to have been attacked by a vicious creature. Mr. Murphy suffered minor cuts and bruises but escaped without a major injury. The incident occurred on the bike path located in the Reunion forest preserve. Although as of this writing there were no witnesses or video footage to corroborate Mr. Murphy’s allegations, he insists … Continue reading Mysterious Creature Injures Arn Murphy

CinniapolisSeptember 22, 2022October 11, 2022

Opinion

Opinion on Dogs Tails

I am not a dog owner. But, I enjoy the cuddles and companionship of all dogs that I know. A frequent highlight of any interaction with dogs is the tell-tale (pun) sign of their happiness via the tail wag. However, I endured a moment of crisis recently when on my daily walk for coffee. I tend to walk the same route to the local Beaned … Continue reading Opinion on Dogs Tails

CinniapolisMarch 3, 2022July 19, 2022