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Cincinnati startup transforms old factory with AI and robotics

Cincinnati startup 1872 is turning a historic Camp Washington factory into a modern steel fabrication operation powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.  The project could offer a new model for revitalizing older industrial properties while strengthening Greater Cincinnati’s advanced manufacturing sector. The company, founded by former SpaceX engineers, secured $15 million in seed funding…

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Duke Energy Foundation funds recovery grants for 26 storm-hit Cincinnati businesses

Storm relief grants will help 26 Greater Cincinnati small businesses recover from summer flooding, power outages and storm-related financial losses. The Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber are providing financial assistance to businesses affected by severe weather. Twenty-six small businesses across Greater Cincinnati are receiving $100,000 in storm-recovery grants after summer storms caused flooding,…

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Cincinnati Atlas Building redevelopment seeks $2.9 million in city funding

Cincinnati’s historic Atlas Building could receive $2.9 million in city funding to support its conversion into residential and commercial space in Downtown Cincinnati.  The proposed redevelopment would create 67 rental apartments, including affordable housing options for moderate-income residents. The Cincinnati City Council’s Budget, Finance and Governance Committee approved the funding proposal on October 12, 2026.…

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Cincinnati nonprofit’s proposed center to offer tennis, pickleball and tutoring

A proposed tennis and education center in Norwood would give the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation a dedicated facility for youth sports, tutoring and educational programs.  The project, called the First Serve Tennis and Education Center, is planned for a 2.2-acre site at 1907 Ross Ave., according to reports about the development. Neyer Properties is working with…

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Cars drive down a two-lane street past a parked black sedan, with an orange “Utility Work” sign and traffic barrels along the right curb and an overpass in the background.

Cincinnati Beekman Corridor safety upgrades near completion

Cincinnati’s Beekman Corridor safety project is nearing completion, bringing new traffic-calming measures, shorter pedestrian crossings and bicycle connections to South Cumminsville. The improvements aim to slow drivers, make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and improve access to nearby neighborhood destinations. The project focuses on Beekman Street, a busy corridor where residents and city officials…

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Cincinnati drivers face long-term Fort Washington Way closures under Brent Spence plan

Cincinnati drivers should prepare for major Fort Washington Way closures as construction advances on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Project officials expect work to require an 18-month closure in one direction of Fort Washington Way, potentially beginning in spring 2027.  Exact start and end dates have not yet been announced. The closure will support…

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Cincinnati prepares for four nights of art and light during BLINK 2026

Cincinnati is preparing for BLINK 2026 as artists put the finishing touches on murals, light installations and other artwork ahead of the four-day event. BLINK 2026 begins Thursday, Oct. 8, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing large-scale projections, murals, interactive installations and other artwork to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Artists put finishing touches on…

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