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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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Hunter Greene Returned, But the Reds’ Deadline Problem Remains

Great American Ball Park had the setup the Reds would have chosen if they could have scripted it in February. Fourth of July. Fireworks night. Baltimore in town. There was anticipation for Hunter Greene, the fireballer, to step onto the field once again. Hunter Greene walking back to the mound for his season debut after…

ByRob KantnerJuly 5, 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

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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

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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

Concept Rendering of the Proposed Fort Washington Way Cap Connecting Downtown Cincinnati and The Banks

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Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

Stand on Third Street and look toward The Banks. Between downtown and the river sits an eight-lane trench carrying Interstate 71 traffic through the center of Cincinnati. For decades, planners imagined covering part of that gap with parks, plazas, and new public space. This week, that vision moved closer to reality. The U.S. Department of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20260Comments

A man stands on a scenic overlook looking out at the Cincinnati city skyline, which is heavily obscured by thick smog and poor air quality.

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Cincinnati air quality ranks among nation’s worst for year-round particle pollution, new report finds

Cincinnati air quality continues to raise public health concerns. Most especially that the city’s air quality ranked among the nation’s worst for year-round particle pollution in the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report. The Cincinnati metropolitan area’s long-term air pollution remains a significant public health concern despite years of gradual improvement, according…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati apartment rent bidding wars return

Cincinnati apartment rent bidding wars are returning to the local housing market this summer as peak moving season intensifies. Landlords in highly sought-after neighborhoods report receiving multiple offers above their initial asking prices as the regional housing competition hits a fever pitch The return of aggressive rental strategies According to a report by the …

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments