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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 Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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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

Teen takeovers and crowd control efforts at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati as police officers monitor a large gathering.

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Teen Takeovers Are Spreading Across America. What’s Cincinnati Is Doing About It?

While teen takeovers sweep across large cities, Cincinnati has spent the past year building an infrastructure to respond Could this help before a major incident forces its hand? Cincinnati has spent the past year building a response to a problem it has not yet fully experienced. The city expanded its juvenile curfew, created dedicated youth…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati pools open early as heat arrives across the city

Cincinnati pools opened early Friday as temperatures climbed ahead of the first major heat wave of the season. City officials said the Cincinnati pools and spraygrounds opened ahead of schedule to give residents more options to cool down during the warm weekend. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission opened Dunham Pool and Pleasant Ridge Pool on May…

ByNina OliverioMay 29, 20260Comments

A diverse group of young athletes in colorful uniforms gathering for a team cheer with their coach on an outdoor basketball court in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati youth programs expand with new sports, education initiatives

Cincinnati youth programs continue to grow as city leaders and nonprofit groups expand sports, education, and mentoring opportunities for local students. Youth programs now play a larger role in after-school learning, neighborhood engagement, and violence prevention efforts across the region. Community leaders across Cincinnati have increased funding and partnerships for youth-focused activities in 2026. Local…

ByNina OliverioMay 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati youth jobs shortage highlights high demand for teen summer work

Cincinnati youth jobs are in high demand as thousands of teens apply for limited summer employment opportunities across the city. Moreover, the youth jobs programs in Cincinnati, including the city’s Youth to Work initiative, cannot meet the growing demand from local teenagers seeking seasonal employment. Demand for teen summer jobs in Cincinnati has surged in…

ByNina OliverioMarch 11, 20260Comments

Skateboarder performing a mid-air trick over a ramp that will be soon be seen at Camp Washington Skate Park in Cincinnati under a cloudy sky.

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Funding has been secured for the new Camp Washington skate park opening in 2026

Funding is fully secured for the long-awaited Camp Washington skate park in Cincinnati, marking a major milestone for the neighborhood. The project remains on schedule for a Summer 2026 opening as construction preparations begin. For years, local skateboarders have advocated for a dedicated, municipally-owned facility within Cincinnati city limits. That vision is finally becoming a…

ByNina OliverioDecember 30, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Youth2Work program expands summer jobs for young workers

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

Cincinnati pools open early as heat arrives across the city

Cincinnati youth programs expand with new sports, education initiatives

Cincinnati youth jobs shortage highlights high demand for teen summer work

Funding has been secured for the new Camp Washington skate park opening in 2026

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