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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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3 hospitalized after shooting outside Over-the‑Rhine Bar, neighbors demand action

Three people were shot and hospitalized early Sunday morning, November 23, in the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood near the bar Privee on Elm, police said. The Over-the-Rhine shooting highlights ongoing concerns. WCPO reported that, according to the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), officers responded just before 1:30 a.m. to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1900 block of…

ByNina OliverioNovember 24, 20250Comments

Community Featured

Cincinnati food insecurity: Why hunger is increasing and how the city plans to fix it

Cincinnati is facing a growing food insecurity crisis that affects families across every corner of the city, but new investments, grassroots partnerships, and expanding nutrition programs are signaling a determined push to reverse the trend. With more urban farms, food hubs, and meal distribution efforts coming online, the city is working to ensure consistent…

ByNina OliverioNovember 22, 20250Comments

Uniformed police officials speak during a Cincinnati press conference on public safety initiatives.

Community News

Law-enforcement officials report gains in coordinated effort to tackle downtown Cincinnati crime

Law enforcement leaders from the city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and the State of Ohio say a renewed and more structured partnership is showing early progress. This progress is in reducing crime in the downtown area, contributing to downtown Cincinnati crime reduction. In a recent press briefing, the officials said that overall crime…

ByNina OliverioNovember 21, 20250Comments

Parking lot beside a Cincinnati Public Schools building with several parked cars on a sunny day.

Community News

Cincinnati Public Schools to open ‘safe sleep lot’ for students experiencing homelessness

In response to a growing number of students without stable housing, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will open a “Safe Sleep Lot” in March 2026. This will allow families to sleep in their vehicles on school property while they wait for a more permanent shelter. It is a significant effort by Cincinnati Public Schools. The…

ByNina OliverioNovember 21, 20250Comments

A healthcare worker administering a Hepatitis B vaccine to a patient, with a vaccine vial visible.

Community News

Ohio bill seeks to drop Hep  B from preschool vaccine requirements, strengthen exemptions

Ohio’s immunization laws could undergo a significant shift. This change would occur if House Bill 561, commonly referred to as the Ohio Hepatitis B exemption (Hep B exemption) bill, also known as the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E.) The Act advances through the legislature. The bill proposes a…

ByNina OliverioNovember 20, 20250Comments

Community

Local moms lead effort to help SNAP recipients in Cincinnati

SNAP help has become a lifeline. SNAP help is driving a community movement in Cincinnati. Cincinnati-area moms and community members are stepping up in a big way to support their neighbors. They are aiding those who rely on SNAP help after benefit disruptions. As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments stalled, local volunteers launched “grocery…

ByNina OliverioNovember 20, 20250Comments

Dave Portnoy standing outside a brick storefront holding a pizza box during a pizza review.

Community Lifestyle Sports

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy seeks Cincinnati’s best pizza through One‑Bite reviews

Barstool Sports founder and “One Bite” pizza critic Dave Portnoy is turning his attention to Cincinnati. He is asking fans to recommend the city’s top pizzerias as he prepares to do his signature one‑bite reviews. Portnoy announced on November 17 through X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Cincinnati is a rare city I’ve never done…

ByNina OliverioNovember 19, 20250Comments

A person using an ATM machine, illustrating the ATM-skimming fraud case in Cincinnati.

Community News

Romanian citizen jailed for ATM-skimming fraud in Cincinnati

A federal court in Cincinnati sentenced a Romanian citizen on Tuesday for running an ATM-skimming scheme in the region. This case highlights the ongoing risks associated with ATM skimming fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a news release that Danut Valentin Urseiu, 32, received a prison term of 12 months and one…

ByNina OliverioNovember 19, 20250Comments

Business Lifestyle Real Estate

Banks Redevelopment Plan Update Seeks Finish Line for Riverfront Lots

City and county officials are presenting a draft plan for The Banks redevelopment centered on five underused parcels. The updated vision for the Banks redevelopment aims to complete the riverfront district through coordinated, mixed‑use infill. Perkins & Will and MKSK are the lead design firms selected to reimagine the remaining Banks parcels. They aim to…

ByNina OliverioNovember 18, 20250Comments

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Business News

Allegiant Air Pilots Picket at CVG Over Contract Stall

Allegiant Air pilots held an informational picket at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on Tuesday morning, demanding a fair contract. Pilots say stalled negotiations and continued management concessions forced them to protest publicly after over two years of mediation talks. The protest, organized by Teamsters Local 2118, came at 10 a.m. local time and is…

ByNina OliverioNovember 18, 20250Comments

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3 hospitalized after shooting outside Over-the‑Rhine Bar, neighbors demand action

Cincinnati food insecurity: Why hunger is increasing and how the city plans to fix it

Law-enforcement officials report gains in coordinated effort to tackle downtown Cincinnati crime

Cincinnati Public Schools to open ‘safe sleep lot’ for students experiencing homelessness

Ohio bill seeks to drop Hep  B from preschool vaccine requirements, strengthen exemptions

Local moms lead effort to help SNAP recipients in Cincinnati

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy seeks Cincinnati’s best pizza through One‑Bite reviews

Romanian citizen jailed for ATM-skimming fraud in Cincinnati

Banks Redevelopment Plan Update Seeks Finish Line for Riverfront Lots

Allegiant Air Pilots Picket at CVG Over Contract Stall

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