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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

Exterior view of the historic St. Francis Seraph brick church with twin spires in Cincinnati, silhouetted against a dusk sky.

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Historic church closing marks end of 165-year era in Cincinnati

The final days of St. Francis Seraph Church is drawing attention across Cincinnati as parishioners prepare to say goodbye to a congregation that has served generations of residents since the mid-19th century. Located in Over-the-Rhine, the church has been a landmark of Cincinnati’s Catholic community and a center for charitable outreach for decades. According to…

ByNina OliverioJune 23, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police officers and patrol vehicles block a residential street during a violent crime investigation as the city debates public safety, gun violence, and police staffing levels.

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Cincinnati Is Smaller Than Chicago. It Wasn’t Safer This Weekend.

This past Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend, Chicago recorded 46 shooting victims and 8 deaths. Cincinnati recorded at least 7 shooting victims and 4 deaths. Consider what those numbers mean together. Chicago has approximately 2.72 million residents. Cincinnati has about 311,000. One city is nearly nine times larger than the other. Yet during the same…

ByCory BowmanJune 22, 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

A security guard checking a patron's ID at the warmly lit entrance gate of Somerset bar in Over-the-Rhine.

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OTR bar shooting prompts new security changes at Somerset Bar

The shooting at the Over-The-Rhine bar has prompted Somerset Bar ownership to consider new security policies and stronger coordination with Cincinnati police. The owner of the said bar is speaking publicly after a shooting at the popular Over-the-Rhine venue injured one person during Memorial Day weekend festivities. The incident happened Sunday afternoon at the bar…

ByNina OliverioMay 26, 20260Comments

Police investigate a daytime shooting near Grant Park and East McMicken Street in Over-the-Rhine.

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Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Grant Park Adds to Growing Violence Concerns

Cincinnati Police arrested a suspect Monday afternoon after a shooting inside a POAH property near Grant Park in Over-the-Rhine. The latest violent incident to shake residents, already concerned about rising disorder in and around the urban core. Police responded around 12:15 p.m. to 59 E. McMicken Street after reports of a shooting inside the building.…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati historic tax credits fuel $180M redevelopment push

Historic tax credits are driving more than $180 million in redevelopment proposals across Cincinnati. It has become a major financing tool for developers restoring aging buildings in Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati developers submitted 19 applications during Ohio’s latest Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program round, according to reporting from WKRC Local 12. The projects collectively…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Cincinnati officials scheduled a virtual community engagement meeting. This one is for May 20 to discuss the proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Wesley Baymiller affordable housing redevelopment project near 70 E. McMicken Ave. The proposal includes up to $1.85 million in direct financial assistance tied to the Downtown/OTR East TIF…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

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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

Historic church closing marks end of 165-year era in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Is Smaller Than Chicago. It Wasn’t Safer This Weekend.

OTR bar shooting prompts new security changes at Somerset Bar

Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Grant Park Adds to Growing Violence Concerns

Cincinnati historic tax credits fuel $180M redevelopment push

Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

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