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CPS furlough days to affect all employees as budget cuts take effect

Some Cincinnati Public Schools employees learned this week that the district’s planned furlough schedule applies to all workers, including hourly employees. The clarification came in an email sent by the district on Aug. 6, just days before the first scheduled furlough day on Aug. 12. According to reporting by Local 12, district leaders issued the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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OTR school safety concerns prompt principal’s plea to Cincinnati City Council

Over-the-Rhine was once considered one of Cincinnati’s most crime-ridden neighborhoods. Major redevelopment efforts over the past two decades helped reduce violent crime and attract new residents and businesses. However, some sections of northern Over-the-Rhine continue to face persistent challenges related to drug activity, homelessness, public disorder, and safety concerns, according to residents, police reports, and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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Flood relief funds move forward as Cincinnati considers $2 million in assistance

Cincinnati leaders are advancing flood relief funds to help residents and businesses recover from severe flooding that struck parts of the city in July. The flood relief funds under consideration could total $2 million, with separate allocations proposed for homeowners and small businesses affected by flood damage. City officials say local assistance has become a…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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Ohio data center bill would require voter approval for major projects

Two Republican state representatives have introduced legislation that would place new restrictions on the development of large-scale data centers in Ohio. House Bill 983, known as the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, would require voter approval before major data center projects or expansions could move forward. State Reps. Jennifer Gross of West Chester…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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National Night Out brings Cincinnati communities together

Cincinnati residents gathered in neighborhoods across the city Tuesday as part of National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between communities and public safety agencies. The gatherings brought together residents, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, nonprofit organizations, and local leaders to discuss crime prevention, emergency readiness, and community resources. Events took place…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

A diverse group of young adults collaborating around a table with laptops during a Cincinnati Youth 2 Work program workshop.

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Cincinnati Youth2Work program expands summer jobs for young workers

The Cincinnati Youth2Work program connected more than 160 young people with summer employment opportunities while helping participants build workplace skills, according to local reporting. The Cincinnati Youth2Work program provided teens and young adults with job experience, financial literacy training, and career development resources during the summer. The city’s summer employment initiative placed youth in…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati grocery delivery pilot expands food access in Winton Hills

Cincinnati’s grocery delivery pilot is helping Winton Hills residents access food more easily by reducing transportation and cost barriers. The program now serves more than 370 people, with 96 percent of participants receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to city officials. The grocery delivery pilot provides eligible residents with monthly grocery…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati property tax levy heads to November ballot after CPS reverses course

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will ask voters to approve a Cincinnati property tax levy in the November general election. This is after the Cincinnati Board of Education voted to reverse an earlier decision supporting an earned-income tax. The move came during a special meeting on Aug. 3, when board members rescinded a five-year, 0.75…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments

CPS spending per pupil discussed during a Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education meeting as members review district financial information and budget data.

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CPS Spends $21,511 Per Student. Voters Are Asking What They’re Getting.

Hamilton County homeowners will decide in November whether Cincinnati Public Schools deserves another tax increase. Before they vote, the state says the district already spends $21,511 per student each year. The CPS spending per pupil figure comes directly from the Ohio Department of Education's FY25 District Profile Report, the same document the state uses to…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 4, 20260Comments

Panoramic view of the Cincinnati downtown skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River under a clear blue sky.

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3 Cincinnati hospitals earn Best Hospitals recognition in latest U.S. News rankings

Three Cincinnati-area hospitals received recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, placing them among the top-performing medical centers in Ohio and the region. The annual rankings evaluate hospitals based on patient outcomes, safety measures, nursing quality, and performance across specialties and procedures. The recognition comes as health systems across the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments