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Startup founders collaborate inside Union Hall for the Cintrifuse Emerging Founder Residency in Cincinnati.

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Cintrifuse Bets $300,000 Per Startup That Founders Will Build in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's startup ecosystem now backs technical founders who relocate, with $300,000 apiece and a year at Union Hall. The residency completes a funding ladder that runs from student grants to seed checks. The Cintrifuse Emerging Founder Residency offers each selected company $300,000 for a year of building in Over-the-Rhine. Ten spots at those terms would…

ByAdam Koehler9 hours ago0Comments

Miniature toy figurines of people and cars representing population growth and urban communities in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati historic districts account for nearly half of population growth, study says

A forthcoming study commissioned by Cincinnati Preservation revealed that Cincinnati historic districts accounted for nearly half of the city’s population growth from 2020 to 2024. The study found that about five percent of Cincinnati’s land area, represented by local historic districts, accounted for almost 50 percent of the city’s population growth during the period. This…

ByNina Oliverio21 hours ago0Comments

OTR Crime Numbers and the Cincinnati Skyline at Dusk

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OTR Crime Is Down. So Why Don’t the Numbers Add Up?

OTR Crime Is Down. The 2005 Comparison Has Problems Cincinnati Police Department’s Aug. 24 report puts Over-the-Rhine at 77 violent offenses this year, down from 83 last year. City Hall calls that proof Over-the-Rhine crime is falling. OTR crime numbers did fall this year. CPD’s Aug. 24 report confirms it. That is real progress, and nobody at…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 28, 20260Comments

Exterior view of the modern Cincinnati Shakespeare Company building lit up on a city street corner in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Cincinnati arts center campaign launches for new 19,000-square-foot facility

Cincinnati arts center plans are moving forward as the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company launches a $25 million fundraising campaign for a new community facility. The Cincinnati arts center would add 19,000 square feet of space to the company’s Over-the-Rhine campus. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company announced the expansion Friday, Aug. 21, as it began the fundraising effort…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

Gloria's Place and Vine Street's Social-Service Corridor

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Vine Street Is Turning Into a Social-Service Corridor

Walk north from Findlay Market along Vine Street, and you pass a permanent supportive housing building, a recovery house, a supportive building, a halfway house, then another recovery program, in roughly the space of ten blocks. Cincinnati has spent decades trying to turn that same stretch into the connective tissue between Downtown and Uptown, and…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 17, 20260Comments

Colorful mural on the Crossroad Health Center building at a street intersection in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati.

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OTR parking lot planned after 3CDC gets approval to demolish former health center

The Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) received city approval to demolish the former Crossroad Health Center building in Over-the-Rhine (OTR). The organization plans to clear the site and create a new surface parking lot with 51 spaces. The property sits near Liberty and Vine streets, where Crossroad operated before moving to its new North…

ByNina OliverioAugust 13, 20260Comments

Cincinnati City Council chamber during a Citizens' Forum meeting

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OTR school safety concerns prompt principal’s plea to Cincinnati City Council

Over-the-Rhine was once considered one of Cincinnati’s most crime-ridden neighborhoods. Major redevelopment efforts over the past two decades helped reduce violent crime and attract new residents and businesses. However, some sections of northern Over-the-Rhine continue to face persistent challenges related to drug activity, homelessness, public disorder, and safety concerns, according to residents, police reports, and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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

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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…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

A group of city officials and community leaders standing behind a podium during a press conference regarding homeless services at the Cincinnati Center of Care.

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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

People gathering on a city sidewalk in Cincinnati looking at clipboards and paperwork outside an apartment building.

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Cincinnati identity reflects the American story through history, immigration, and innovation

Cincinnati’s identity grew from the meeting of the Ohio River, immigration, and American expansion. This identity continues to reflect the nation’s history through its economy, neighborhoods, culture, and traditions. When people ask what makes Cincinnati uniquely American, the answer extends beyond its skyline or famous foods. Cincinnati identity reflects many of the forces that shaped…

ByNina OliverioJuly 3, 20260Comments

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Cintrifuse Bets $300,000 Per Startup That Founders Will Build in Cincinnati

Cincinnati historic districts account for nearly half of population growth, study says

OTR Crime Is Down. So Why Don’t the Numbers Add Up?

Cincinnati arts center campaign launches for new 19,000-square-foot facility

Vine Street Is Turning Into a Social-Service Corridor

OTR parking lot planned after 3CDC gets approval to demolish former health center

OTR school safety concerns prompt principal’s plea to Cincinnati City Council

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

Cincinnati Center of Care partnership aims to expand homeless services

Cincinnati identity reflects the American story through history, immigration, and innovation

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