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Cincinnati moves toward new security rules for parking lots and garages

Cincinnati is moving toward new parking security requirements for public parking lots and garages as the city responds to vehicle break-ins and firearm thefts, starting Jan. 1, 2027. The new rules would require parking facilities to add cameras, on-site staff, improved lighting and clearer payment signage. The requirements could affect about 200 parking properties across…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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Ohio minimum wage will rise to $11.40 in 2027

Ohio’s minimum wage will increase to $11.40 per hour for nontipped employees beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The new Ohio minimum wage represents a 40-cent increase from the current $11 hourly rate. The minimum wage for tipped employees will also rise, increasing from $5.50 to $5.70 per hour. Ohio minimum wage rises 3.5% The 2027 increase…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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GE Aerospace invests nearly $500,000 in Southwest Ohio workforce training

GE Aerospace and the GE Aerospace Foundation are investing nearly $500,000 in workforce training programs across Southwest Ohio. The funding will support programs at Sinclair Community College, the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology and the Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati. GE Aerospace workforce training The investment is part of GE Aerospace’s Lifting Futures initiative, a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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UC nurses raise staffing concerns as new hires decline

Nurses at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center are raising concerns about staffing as the number of new hires entering the hospital has fallen. The Registered Nurse Association of UC Medical Center presented a memorandum to UC Health outlining concerns about staffing, retention and working conditions. Kylee Ham, president of the nurses’ association, said the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati-London route set for daily flights during summer 2027

British Airways will increase nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and London Heathrow during parts of summer 2027. The airline plans to operate daily Cincinnati-London flights during two periods next year, giving travelers more options for nonstop trips between Greater Cincinnati and the United Kingdom. Cincinnati-London flights will increase in 2027 British Airways is…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati looks to pave more streets by cutting project costs

Cincinnati is restructuring its street-paving projects to lower costs and allow the city to rehabilitate more lane miles with available funding. The city expects the changes to increase competition among contractors and reduce the cost of full street rehabilitation. Cincinnati officials say the approach could help the city move closer to its long-standing goal. That…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 29, 20260Comments

erson wearing black gloves using a tool to pick a car door lock.

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Where are vehicle thefts concentrated in Cincinnati?

Vehicle thefts remain a significant property-crime issue in Cincinnati, but police data show that the problem is not evenly distributed across the city. Cincinnati recorded 2,053 auto thefts in 2025, about 600 fewer than the previous year, according to Cincinnati Police Department data. The city also recorded 2,953 thefts from automobiles in 2025, according to…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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CPS faces projected $44.5M deficit and must submit financial recovery plan

The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) must submit a financial recovery plan to the state after officials projected a $44.5 million deficit by fiscal year 2029 without new revenue. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce notified CPS in two letters dated Sept. 2 that the district is in a precautionary financial state because of a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati advances stricter parking lot security rules amid car break-ins, gun thefts

The Cincinnati City Council is advancing new parking lot security requirements as city officials respond to vehicle break-ins and firearms stolen from cars. The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee voted Monday, Sept. 28, to advance an ordinance establishing tougher safety standards for public surface parking lots and parking garages. The Council is expected to consider…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 28, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati moves toward new security rules for parking lots and garages

Ohio minimum wage will rise to $11.40 in 2027

GE Aerospace invests nearly $500,000 in Southwest Ohio workforce training

UC nurses raise staffing concerns as new hires decline

Cincinnati-London route set for daily flights during summer 2027

Cincinnati looks to pave more streets by cutting project costs

Where are vehicle thefts concentrated in Cincinnati?

CPS faces projected $44.5M deficit and must submit financial recovery plan

Cincinnati advances stricter parking lot security rules amid car break-ins, gun thefts

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