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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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A group of five diverse young professionals collaborating around a large data monitor in a modern 'Midwest Innovation Hub' co-working space, with one woman pointing at the screen. The office has exposed brick walls and large windows with a city view.

Cincinnati AI startups challenge major Midwest tech hubs for dominance

Cincinnati AI startups are rapidly transforming the regional economy and challenging established tech centers. Investors now recognize Cincinnati AI startups as powerful drivers of Midwestern tech innovation. Cincinnati AI startups currently lead a quiet but powerful technological revolution across the Midwest. These innovative businesses consistently challenge larger regional hubs like Chicago and Columbus for talent.…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati pools help families beat the summer heat with expanded cooling options

As hot weather continues across Greater Cincinnati, families have more opportunities than they have seen in years to cool off at public pools, spraygrounds, and recreation centers. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) has opened 23 of its 24 public pools along with all nine city spraygrounds, marking the largest number of operating outdoor aquatic facilities…

ByNina OliverioJuly 7, 20260Comments

Close-up of the side of a Cincinnati Police cruiser with emergency lights flashing at a city street scene at night.

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Downtown shooting leaves juvenile injured in Cincinnati, police investigating

A juvenile suffered a gunshot wound after a downtown shooting in Cincinnati late Monday night, prompting an active police investigation. Officers determined the downtown shooting occurred near the intersection of Ninth Street and Walnut Street after the victim arrived at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center with a gunshot wound around 11:17 p.m. Monday. Police have…

ByNina OliverioJuly 7, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the continuous Green T-intersection at State Route 32 and Interstate 275, showing the highway lanes and traffic flow designed for crash reduction.

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Green T intersection cuts crashes by 65 percent at SR 32 and I-275, ODOT says

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says a redesigned intersection in Clermont County has produced a major improvement in roadway safety. State officials reported that crashes at the State Route 32 and Interstate 275 interchange have dropped by 65 percent since the agency converted the area to a Green T intersection. The results highlight how…

ByNina OliverioJuly 7, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants support youth programs and neighborhood improvements

Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants awarded this funding cycle will support community-led projects that improve neighborhood safety, reduce blight, and engage young people across the city. The latest grants distributed approximately $215,000 to 10 organizations, with funding focused on neighborhoods most affected by gun violence and community revitalization efforts. The City of Cincinnati has awarded…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

A large group of community members seated in folding chairs attending a Cincinnati Public Schools town hall meeting about the district's strategic plan.

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Cincinnati Public Schools town halls invite community input on new strategic plan

The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is inviting students, families, educators, alumni, and community members to participate in a series of public meetings this week. The district is working to finalize a new strategic plan. District leaders say the meetings are designed to collect community feedback before the Board of Education adopts a roadmap. This roadmap…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

Nighttime construction crew using large cranes to lift and position a massive steel bridge truss section for the Mount Adams bridge replacement project in downtown Cincinnati.

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Mount Adams bridge replacement moves forward as new Downtown Cincinnati crossing takes shape

Mount Adams bridge construction is advancing as crews install major sections of a new pedestrian crossing connecting Downtown Cincinnati and the historic hillside neighborhood. The Mount Adams bridge project will replace a decades-old pedestrian structure with a safer, ADA-accessible crossing expected to open later this year. Ohio transportation officials continue making visible progress on the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati credit trends reveal widening wealth gap

Cincinnati credit score trends reveal a K-shaped financial trajectory for local households as the midyear point approaches. Higher-income earners continue to secure prime borrowing terms, while lower-income residents increasingly rely on debt to cover essential costs. A K-shaped recovery (or a K-shaped economic trend) happens when different parts of the economy recover from a crisis…

ByNina OliverioJuly 4, 20260Comments

A bald eagle perched on a branch at the Cincinnati Zoo with the city skyline visible in the background.

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Military admission returns as Cincinnati Zoo honors service members on July 4

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is once again recognizing members of the U.S. military with free admission on Independence Day, continuing a longstanding tradition of honoring those who have served. Eligible active-duty personnel, retirees, National Guard members, veterans with honorable or medical discharges, and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) members can receive complimentary admission…

ByNina OliverioJuly 3, 20260Comments

A wide aerial view of the Cincinnati skyline heavily obscured by thick, brownish-orange smog and haze during an air quality alert.

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Air quality alert issued across Greater Cincinnati for July 4 weekend

An air quality alert remains in effect across Greater Cincinnati through the holiday weekend. The air quality alert covers parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana as ozone levels may reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Greater Cincinnati residents face an air quality alert throughout the Independence Day weekend as environmental officials warn that elevated ozone…

ByNina OliverioJuly 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati AI startups challenge major Midwest tech hubs for dominance

Cincinnati pools help families beat the summer heat with expanded cooling options

Downtown shooting leaves juvenile injured in Cincinnati, police investigating

Green T intersection cuts crashes by 65 percent at SR 32 and I-275, ODOT says

Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants support youth programs and neighborhood improvements

Cincinnati Public Schools town halls invite community input on new strategic plan

Mount Adams bridge replacement moves forward as new Downtown Cincinnati crossing takes shape

Cincinnati credit trends reveal widening wealth gap

Military admission returns as Cincinnati Zoo honors service members on July 4

Air quality alert issued across Greater Cincinnati for July 4 weekend

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