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Cincinnati pools help families beat the summer heat with expanded cooling options

As hot weather continues across Greater Cincinnati, families have more opportunities than they have seen in years to cool off at public pools, spraygrounds, and recreation centers. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) has opened 23 of its 24 public pools along with all nine city spraygrounds, marking the largest number of operating outdoor aquatic facilities…

ByNina OliverioJuly 7, 20260Comments

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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

Adult hands holding unlit sparklers and small fireworks during a Fourth of July gathering, with family blurred in the background.

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Cincinnati Fireworks Ban: What’s Legal and What Isn’t on the Fourth of July

Cincinnati's fireworks rule sits on a city 311 page under a plain warning: Most consumer fireworks are prohibited inside city limits. Outside, the Fourth of July tells a different story. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortars, and backyard fireworks echo through neighborhoods from Price Hill to Oakley every year. The result is one of Cincinnati's most…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 4, 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

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Community forums on police disparities draw residents into debate over Campaign Zero report

Community members gathered Tuesday evening to discuss a recent report that found significant racial disparities in Cincinnati police stops. This adds another chapter to the city’s ongoing conversation about policing and public accountability. The public forum followed the release of a Campaign Zero analysis that examined more than 472,000 Cincinnati Police Department contact cards.…

ByNina OliverioJuly 1, 20260Comments

A construction worker in a trench replaces an old, corroded lead water pipe with a new copper line.

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Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

The city council has prioritized the immediate removal of dangerous lead water lines across Cincinnati neighborhoods. Replacing these aging lead water lines will protect public health and improve overall water system reliability. Cincinnati leaders are taking aggressive action to replace lead water lines and modernize local infrastructure. Removing lead water lines is the primary focus…

ByNina OliverioJune 29, 20260Comments

A bustling outdoor farmers market in Cincinnati with crowds of people shopping for fresh produce at vendor stalls.

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Farmers markets Cincinnati continue to expand as demand for local food grows

Interest in locally grown food continues to rise across the Cincinnati region as neighborhood farmers markets expand their reach and offerings. Market operators, growers, and food advocates say shoppers increasingly value fresh produce, direct relationships with farmers, and locally produced goods. That demand has encouraged both established markets and newer community markets to grow, adding…

ByNina OliverioJune 27, 20260Comments

A counterfeit white, green, and red soccer ball with "FIFA World Cup" and "México" printed on it.

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Counterfeit World Cup merchandise seized in Cincinnati during nationwide CBP crackdown

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the Port of Cincinnati seized more than 2,500 counterfeit FIFA World Cup items during a five-day operation aimed at stopping fake merchandise before it reached consumers. The enforcement campaign, known as Operation Protect the Pitch, took place from June 1 through June 5 and focused on…

ByNina OliverioJune 26, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati pools help families beat the summer heat with expanded cooling options

Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants support youth programs and neighborhood improvements

Cincinnati Public Schools town halls invite community input on new strategic plan

Mount Adams bridge replacement moves forward as new Downtown Cincinnati crossing takes shape

Cincinnati Fireworks Ban: What’s Legal and What Isn’t on the Fourth of July

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

Community forums on police disparities draw residents into debate over Campaign Zero report

Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

Farmers markets Cincinnati continue to expand as demand for local food grows

Counterfeit World Cup merchandise seized in Cincinnati during nationwide CBP crackdown

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