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Nina Oliverio

Niña Mae Oliverio is a multimedia journalist from Cebu, Philippines, whose work spans digital, broadcast, and community-centered reporting. She served as a Correspondent for the People’s Television Network (PTV), delivering live reports and in-depth stories for a nationwide audience. Prior to that, she has worked as a Multimedia Reporter for CDN Digital, where she covered breaking news, developed feature stories, and produced SEO-driven multimedia content for Cebu and the Visayas.

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UC construction projects get $135 million approval from trustees

The University of Cincinnati (UC) construction projects received a major funding boost Tuesday as the UC Board of Trustees approved $135 million for two projects. The construction projects include a new STEM Academic Facility and renovations to a former YMCA building on Calhoun Street. Cincinnati Business Courier first reported the approvals after the board’s Aug.…

ByNina OliverioAugust 26, 20260Comments

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16-year-old arrested in East Price Hill teen’s killing

Charges have been filed against a 16-year-old in the death of 14-year-old Rakeem Blair Jr. The East Price Hill shooting happened Aug. 18 on Warsaw Avenue, where Blair suffered a gunshot wound and later died. East Price Hill shooting leads to juvenile arrest Cincinnati police arrested a 16-year-old Monday in connection with the fatal East…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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P.G. Sittenfeld bribery case ends as federal judge dismisses indictment

A federal judge dismissed the indictment against former Cincinnati City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld on Monday, Aug. 24. U.S. District Judge Douglas R. Cole granted federal prosecutors’ request to dismiss the case with prejudice. The ruling formally ends a criminal case that began with Sittenfeld’s 2020 arrest and later led to a jury conviction. Sittenfeld was…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open attendance tops 300,000 for first time in tournament history

The total number of attendees in the recently concluded Cincinnati Open surpassed 300,000 fans for the first time in tournament history during the 2026 event in Mason. Tournament officials reported 300,288 fans attended the 16-day tournament, which ran through Aug. 23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The total broke the previous Cincinnati Open attendance…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Shootings leave 2 wounded near University of Cincinnati campus

Cincinnati police are investigating two shootings near the University of Cincinnati after both incidents wounded one person each. Police said both victims are expected to survive, while investigators have not announced any arrests or suspects. The shootings happened within two days as students returned for the University of Cincinnati’s fall semester. The second incident happened…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati fashion gallery opens at Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati fashion gallery will open Tuesday at the Cincinnati Art Museum, creating the museum’s first permanent space devoted entirely to fashion and textiles. The fashion gallery will feature works from the museum’s collection and selections from Mary W. Baskett’s Japanese fashion collection. The Cincinnati Art Museum will open the Mary W. Baskett Gallery on…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open champions Gauff and Fils make history in Mason

Cincinnati Open champions Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils closed the 2026 tournament with major singles victories in Mason, Ohio. The Cincinnati Open ended Sunday with Gauff defeating Jessica Pegula and Fils beating Frances Tiafoe in two historic finals. Cincinnati Open champions deliver contrasting victories Coco Gauff captured her second Cincinnati Open women’s singles…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati bars face rising costs, closures, new safety pressures

Cincinnati bars are facing a difficult business environment as rising costs, changing customer habits and safety concerns reshape nightlife. Moreover, they also face increased scrutiny as city officials consider stronger rules for businesses linked to repeated crime. Cincinnati’s nightlife industry has seen several closures in 2026, even as new bars and restaurants continue opening across…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Ukrainian refugees face uncertainty as Tri-State TPS protections extend

Ukrainian refugees in the Cincinnati Tri-State region face new uncertainty as federal protections remain under review. The refugees with Temporary Protected Status could retain protection longer than previously expected under federal law. Local 12 reported that nearly 4,000 Ukrainians live in the Cincinnati Tri-State region, with many relying on immigration protections tied to the war…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati arts center campaign launches for new 19,000-square-foot facility

Cincinnati arts center plans are moving forward as the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company launches a $25 million fundraising campaign for a new community facility. The Cincinnati arts center would add 19,000 square feet of space to the company’s Over-the-Rhine campus. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company announced the expansion Friday, Aug. 21, as it began the fundraising effort…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

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UC construction projects get $135 million approval from trustees

16-year-old arrested in East Price Hill teen’s killing

P.G. Sittenfeld bribery case ends as federal judge dismisses indictment

Cincinnati Open attendance tops 300,000 for first time in tournament history

Shootings leave 2 wounded near University of Cincinnati campus

Cincinnati fashion gallery opens at Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati Open champions Gauff and Fils make history in Mason

Cincinnati bars face rising costs, closures, new safety pressures

Ukrainian refugees face uncertainty as Tri-State TPS protections extend

Cincinnati arts center campaign launches for new 19,000-square-foot facility

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