Exterior view of a historic church building in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.

Homeless services plan would help 3CDC purchase Over-the-Rhine church

Cincinnati officials have unveiled a proposal to preserve homeless assistance in Over-the-Rhine. They plan to partner with Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) to purchase the St. Francis Seraph Church and the adjacent St. Anthony Center.  The plan aims to prevent interruptions to services that many residents experiencing homelessness rely on. Meanwhile, city leaders…

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Police officers stand behind metal crowd control barriers at night outside Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati during Opening Day festivities.

Mayor demands stronger crowd control after Cincinnati Opening Day chaos

City officials are reviewing safety plans after Cincinnati Opening Day chaos spread through the heart of downtown.  Large, unruly crowds formed in the hours after celebrations tied to the Cincinnati Reds’ season opener, overwhelming public safety resources. According to local reporting by WLWT, officers dealt with swarming crowds, pushing and shoving, and multiple fights well…

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