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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati holds inaugural Senior Signing Day in Price Hill

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati marked a new milestone for its graduating members on Wednesday They hosted the organization's first-ever "Senior Signing Day" at its Western & Southern Youth Workforce Development Center in Price Hill, at 1205 Dewey Ave. Modeled after the signing day ceremonies familiar from college athletics, the event brought…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati developers face surge in construction costs in 2026

Developers in Cincinnati continue to face rising construction costs across commercial and residential projects in 2026. Builders report are reshaping timelines, budgets, and housing construction trends throughout Ohio. Construction costs across Cincinnati climbed again in 2026 as developers faced higher prices for labor, steel, concrete, insurance, and financing. Several local builders and contractors said projects…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati emergency response time trends show impact of public safety upgrades

Cincinnati emergency response time improvements remain a focus for city agencies Data shows new dispatch technology and staffing upgrades are shaping the city’s public safety system. Cincinnati officials continue to invest in emergency communications and dispatch upgrades as police, fire, and EMS agencies work to improve response times across the city. The city’s Emergency Communications…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

News

Cincinnati historic tax credits fuel $180M redevelopment push

Historic tax credits are driving more than $180 million in redevelopment proposals across Cincinnati. It has become a major financing tool for developers restoring aging buildings in Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati developers submitted 19 applications during Ohio’s latest Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program round, according to reporting from WKRC Local 12. The projects collectively…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News Politics

Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Cincinnati officials scheduled a virtual community engagement meeting. This one is for May 20 to discuss the proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Wesley Baymiller affordable housing redevelopment project near 70 E. McMicken Ave. The proposal includes up to $1.85 million in direct financial assistance tied to the Downtown/OTR East TIF…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

Business Community

Cincinnati Is Better Than Its Reputation — And Worse at Selling Itself

Cincinnati's Real Economic Footprint Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 20 peer regions in total exports and 1st in per-capita exports—a distinction that separates serious production economies from consumption hubs. P&G, Kroger, Cintas, and GE Aerospace do not generate these rankings through nostalgia. The Cincinnati economy is further evidenced by the region also claiming 4th-place Fortune 500…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

News

Murder Charge in Fountain Square Shooting Reflects Broader Pattern City Leaders Can’t Ignore

A Targeted Confrontation in the City's Most Watched Corridor The Fountain Square shooting suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Shipman, allegedly came downtown Friday night with a specific target. 25-year-old Darius Wheeler, a CityBird employee, was that target. Police say the two men were connected through a woman, and Shipman approached Wheeler as he took out trash near…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 9, 20260Comments

News

Deadly Fountain Square Shooting Puts Downtown Cincinnati Back Under Scrutiny

A deadly Fountain Square shooting Friday night has once again pushed downtown Cincinnati crime concerns back into the spotlight. Cincinnati police say one adult male died after a shooting near the Fountain Square area around 8:30 p.m. Friday. Officers took one suspect into custody shortly afterward in connection with the Fountain Square shooting. This is…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 9, 20260Comments

News

Reconstruction now underway for $4 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project

The Brent Spence corridor project is entering a major construction phase with long-term road closures beginning in Covington this month. The Brent Spence corridor groundbreaking this week marks the start of years of construction tied to one of the region’s largest infrastructure projects. State leaders from Kentucky and Ohio officially launched the project Friday during…

ByNina OliverioMay 8, 20260Comments

News Trends

Cincinnati data privacy faces new tests as health tech and AI boom in 2026

The landscape of Cincinnati data privacy is rapidly evolving as consumers face new risks from digital health technologies and commercial data mining. Local advocates are pushing for stronger Cincinnati data privacy measures to protect personal information in 2026. As 2026 unfolds, technology brings new conveniences and significant risks to the Midwest. Residents are sharing more…

ByNina OliverioMay 8, 20260Comments