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Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants support youth programs and neighborhood improvements

Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants awarded this funding cycle will support community-led projects that improve neighborhood safety, reduce blight, and engage young people across the city. The latest grants distributed approximately $215,000 to 10 organizations, with funding focused on neighborhoods most affected by gun violence and community revitalization efforts. The City of Cincinnati has awarded…

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Cincinnati officials push youth safety solutions to address risks outside school

City leaders and school officials in Cincinnati are expanding collaboration to address growing concerns about student safety beyond the classroom.  The effort follows several recent incidents involving large teen gatherings, fights, and arrests in public spaces. Officials say the focus is shifting toward prevention rather than reaction.  They want to reduce risks during after-school hours,…

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Cincinnati public safety funding: City details spending of extra $5.4M

Public safety funding updates show how council and police are allocating the extra $5.4M. Cincinnati officials provided a detailed public safety funding update Monday. They outlined how the extra $5.4 million appropriated last year is being spent to boost police visibility, expand technology and support community outreach.   Council first approved the supplemental public safety…

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