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Cincinnati emergency declaration follows flooding, severe storm damage

Mayor Aftab Pureval declared a local emergency for the City of Cincinnati on Tuesday after multiple rounds of severe weather caused widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and dangerous conditions across the city. The declaration follows deadly flash flooding that struck the region on Friday and another round of storms on Tuesday that produced additional flooding and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati flash floods: How the city responded and what comes next

Heavy rainfall that struck the Cincinnati area on July 17 left emergency crews scrambling to rescue stranded motorists, close flooded highways, and help residents whose homes and businesses filled with water. While first responders prevented a larger loss of life through rapid action, city officials now face growing pressure to improve flood protection before another…

ByNina OliverioJuly 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati convention headquarters hotel breaks ground on $540 million downtown project

City leaders, developers, and tourism officials gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new Downtown Marriott headquarters hotel. The project represents one of the largest hospitality developments in Cincinnati’s history, with an estimated investment of approximately $540 million. https://thecincinnatiexchange.com/cincinnati-developers-subsidies-convention-headquarters-hotel. The hotel will stand adjacent to the newly renamed First Financial Center,…

ByNina OliverioJuly 21, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati colleges expand AI degree programs as demand grows

Greater Cincinnati colleges continue to expand artificial intelligence (AI) degree programs, reflecting growing demand from employers and students seeking careers that involve AI. Mount St. Joseph University recently became the latest institution to announce a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence along with an AI minor, joining several regional universities that have broadened their AI-related…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Collaborative Agreement review begins as Cincinnati renews bias-free policing efforts

Cincinnati officials have announced a renewed commitment to the Collaborative Agreement. They are launching a review of policing policies and procedures following new concerns about racial disparities in police stops. The announcement came during a community meeting in Roselawn on Thursday. At this meeting, city leaders, police officials, and residents discussed the future of bias-free…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Norwood Lateral crash kills City of Cincinnati employee after Metro bus collision

A City of Cincinnati employee died Thursday after a Metro bus crashed into city maintenance vehicles on the Norwood Lateral. The crash happened while road crews worked on a scheduled traffic project, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The collision happened shortly before 1 p.m. on the westbound lanes of State Route 562…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Drone deliveries could soon arrive in Greater Cincinnati as Walmart expands service

Walmart plans to bring drone deliveries to Greater Cincinnati as part of a major expansion of its aerial delivery network across the United States. The service will use drones operated by Wing, the drone delivery company owned by Alphabet, Google’s parent company. While an exact launch date has not been announced, Walmart said the service…

ByNina OliverioJuly 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Center of Care partnership aims to expand homeless services

Cincinnati officials announced a new Center of Care partnership that aims to expand support for residents experiencing homelessness. The initiative will bring several service providers together under one roof. Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled the initiative Monday alongside community organizations. He said the approach will make it easier for people to access housing assistance, behavioral health…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

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Wrongful imprisonment payout approved for Cincinnati man after 13 years in prison

Ohio will pay more than $507,000 to a Cincinnati man who spent 13 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. This marks another high-profile wrongful conviction case in Hamilton County. The wrongful imprisonment payout will go to Marcus Sapp. Ohio determined he met the state’s legal definition of a wrongfully imprisoned individual. The…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

Mayor Aftab Pureval and Sen. Bernie Moreno during separate public appearances as Cincinnati officials respond to a federal funding dispute.

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Pureval responds to Moreno’s federal funding threat

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval defended Cincinnati’s Office of Economic Inclusion after U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno threatened to pursue federal funding cuts over the city’s diversity-related programs. Pureval said the office exists to ensure businesses have fair access to city contracting opportunities and operates within applicable federal and state laws. Moreno argued that the Office of…

ByNina OliverioJuly 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati emergency declaration follows flooding, severe storm damage

Cincinnati flash floods: How the city responded and what comes next

Cincinnati convention headquarters hotel breaks ground on $540 million downtown project

Greater Cincinnati colleges expand AI degree programs as demand grows

Collaborative Agreement review begins as Cincinnati renews bias-free policing efforts

Norwood Lateral crash kills City of Cincinnati employee after Metro bus collision

Drone deliveries could soon arrive in Greater Cincinnati as Walmart expands service

Cincinnati Center of Care partnership aims to expand homeless services

Wrongful imprisonment payout approved for Cincinnati man after 13 years in prison

Pureval responds to Moreno’s federal funding threat

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