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Adopt-A-Spot relaunch aims to remove 400,000 pounds of trash from city streets | Opinion
Litter and blight are consistently one of the top concerns of residents in Cincinnati and for good reason. Whether it’s on our highway exits, in our parks or in our own neighborhood streets, litter in the public right of way just seems to be getting worse. It’s not only an eyesore and, frankly, embarrassing for our Queen City, but its continued presence only encourages more bad behavior. Through our Department of Public Services and volunteers, thousands of pounds of trash are picked up each year. But it barely seems to make a dent in it.
Cincinnati Bookstore Hosts Final ‘Blowout’ Sale Prior to Closing
(WFCN) – Before it closes, a Greater Cincinnati book business is having a large sale. On July 7, the Colerain Avenue Half Price Books store in Northgate will close its doors. The corporate office stated that the store’s lease was about to expire and that a new agreement could not be reached. 2003 saw its opening.
Hamilton’s Old Hotel Gets Big Boost from Ohio Government
Hamilton’s Historic Hotel Revival: $6 Million Boost for Downtown Revitalization. Preserving the Past, Building for the Future: Marriott Tribute Hotel’s Modern Makeover. According to Bizjournals, The plan to turn an old hotel in Hamilton into a new boutique hotel just got a big boost. The government has given the project $6 million in special tax credits. This means the developer, Zeller Realty Group, can now move forward with the project and make the old hotel into a modern hotel with a mix of old and new features.
Veterinarian urges dog lovers: Celebrate July 4 without fireworks | Opinion
I’ve come to dread patriotic holidays. It’s not that I’m unpatriotic; it's what the holidays bring out in what I like to call the "pseudo-patriotic." Boom, clap, vroom, bang! Holidays have become an excuse to behave recklessly. On every street corner, smoke fills your eyes and pores. There are loud, disruptive noises for days...
Cincinnati’s Downtown Renaissance Halted: Historic Preservation Tax Credit Rejections Leave Projects in Limbo
Ohio’s Historic Preservation Tax Credits Leave Major Cincinnati Projects in Limbo. Downtown Cincinnati Development Projects Face Uncertainty as Tax Credits Are Denied. According to Bizjournals, A lot of big projects in downtown Cincinnati were rejected for special tax credits. Only one project, called Reid Flats, was approved. This project will turn old buildings into apartments with shops on the ground floor. But the other projects that were rejected are much bigger and more exciting, like a 19-story hotel and a 15-story hotel.
Elm street closure begins for renovation
CINCINNATI – Elm Street between Fifth and Sixth streets will close effective Monday, July 1. The closure is needed to make room for the renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center, which will transform this stretch of Elm and an adjacent vacant parcel into a plaza and park. As...
This July 4, teens can enjoy 3 pools, Metro passes home from downtown for free
This year, teens will be able to enjoy multiple activities and options on July 4 for free as city officials form partnerships to ensure young Cincinnatians can safely enjoy the holiday.
Activity in downtown Cincinnati bouncing back from pandemic
Parking trends and higher sales at many Downtown bars and restaurants indicate foot traffic in Cincinnati's central business district is gaining momentum as the city continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to Cincinnati Center City Development Corp., or 3CDC, which compared parking and retail sales receipts from December 2019 −...
Watch out for these Ohio traffic chokepoints over the July Fourth holiday
CLEVELAND, Ohio - With more people expected to travel for the July Fourth weekend than ever before, state transportation officials are highlighting some areas of potential delays Wednesday afternoon in the Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Yet, expect traffic to be no worse than “moderate” in Northeast Ohio.
A historic pavilion was set for demolition. Now, the city is finalizing renovation plans
In 2021, the historic pavilion at Owl's Nest Park in the Cincinnati neighborhoods of Evanston and East Walnut Hills was set to be demolished. But that decision was overturned and for the past two years, city leaders and residents have been working to save and restore the old structure. ...
A city where youth have their basic needs met is a safer city | Opinion
The urgency to curb youth violence in Cincinnati has sparked numerous efforts, but good intentions alone aren't enough. As a licensed independent social worker overseeing programs at JustChoice, a reproductive justice organization, I wear many hats − wife, mother, and advocate for vulnerable children and teens profoundly affected by community and interpersonal violence. My mission is clear: to support families with the tools they need to thrive.
Glenway Avenue briefly closes in Lower Price Hill due to outdoor fire
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Glenway Avenue is open again in Lower Price Hill after it closed briefly due to a fire response early Tuesday. Nine Cincinnati Fire Department vehicles were called to the 2300 block of Glenway Avenue around 3:30 a.m. When fire crews arrived, they said they found a pile...
Union proposes golf cart regulations for city-wide use
Regulations and requirements for operating a golf cart on public roads were discussed at the Union Commission meeting this Monday. Multiple neighborhoods in Union have requested that golf carts be permitted to operate in their subdivisions. Rather than giving each subdivision individual permits, Mayor Larry Solomon said golf cart operations would be much easier to regulate by passing a blanket ordinance for the whole city.
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