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Recent News About City of Cincinnati
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CPD Welcomes 12 Understudies to Revitalized Police Understudy Program
This morning marked a significant milestone for the City of Cincinnati as the Cincinnati Police Department proudly welcomed 12 eager understudies to its revitalized Police Understudy Program. These bright students are set to embark on a journey that not only shapes their understanding of law enforcement but also cultivates essential leadership skills.
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Williamsburg Apartments Owner, Sued by City of Cincinnati, Pleads Guilty to $165 Million Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy in Federal Court
Yesterday, the US Department of Justice announced that Boruch “Barry” Drillman pleaded guilty to engaging in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $165 million in loans and fraudulently acquire real estate properties.
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City Leaders Introduce Legislation on Reporting Lost & Stolen Firearms
On December 6, 2023, Councilmember Liz Keating and Mayor Pureval, along with City Manager Long, Chief Theetge, Solicitor Woerner, and community leaders announced the introduction of two new ordinances targeted at illegally possessed weapons and negligent gun owners.
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Connector Reaches 1 Millionth Passenger in a Single Calendar Year
The Connector has reached a new ridership milestone with 1 million passengers as of Friday, Nov. 24, the most in any single calendar year.
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Boots on the Ground Fund Returns with Additional Funding
Greater Cincinnati Foundation is pleased to announce a second round of Boots on the Ground Fund grants in its continued efforts to strengthen the capacity of small, community-based organizations driving change in our city.
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OES Announces Urban Agriculture Mini Grants for FY 2024
The Office of Environment and Sustainability has announced the Urban Agriculture Program Mini Grant Opportunity for the upcoming year. This program annually bolsters the local agricultural community as it provides financial grants to support agricultural production and growing sites, as well as local food aggregation and distribution sites in Cincinnati. For those eager to participate in this round of the Urban Agriculture Program Mini Grant Opportunity, the application process as well as funding guidelines are now open and can be accessed on the Office of Environment and Sustainability website. Applications will be accepted through November 17th.
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Green Umbrella, OTR Community Housing, City of Cincinnati, and Partners Awarded $1.1M EPA Grant
Green Umbrella is the lead investigator of a cohort of research institutions recently awarded a US Environmental Protection Agency grant to study how electrification and weatherization of homes affect energy consumption and indoor air quality for residents of affordable housing.
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Central Parkway Reimagined: City and its Consultant Share the Draft Preferred Alternative at Open House
During a public open house Thursday, Oct. 26, the Cincinnati Department of Transportation & Engineering and its design consultant shared the draft preferred alternative to remake Central Parkway between Plum and Liberty streets.
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City Primary Care (CCPC) Health Centers Earn National Recognition
CCPC earned Gold+ level recognition for its commitment to measurement accuracy and achieving an exceptional 70% or greater blood pressure control
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City Celebrates HBCU Week
In celebration of HBCU Week and to shine a spotlight on the profound influence Historically Black Colleges and Universities have had on our community, we sat down and had an engaging series of conversations with Lydgia, Nyemah, Leshawn, Carman, and Leticia, all proud alumni of HBCUs and dedicated City of Cincinnati employees. Our discussion centered around the impact of their HBCU experiences, how they best equipped them for the challenges of the world, and why they are proud to be HBCU alumni.
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Now Legal in Cincinnati Single-Family Residential Zones
Effective today, the Cincinnati Zoning Code officially authorizes the construction and use of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in all areas where single-family homes are currently allowed.
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Department of Economic Inclusion Hosts 2nd Annual Business Enterprise EXPO
Hundreds of businesses owners from across Greater Cincinnati will converge on the Duke Energy Convention Center this Friday, September 29, to take part in the 2nd Annual Department of Economic Inclusion Business Enterprise EXPO. The EXPO allows city-certified businesses to showcase what they do to businesses all across the region. In addition, this year’s event is also affording businesses the chance to meet one-on-one with procurement representatives to discuss real opportunities from the Western Hills Viaduct and opportunities with suppliers like Kroger and P&G.
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City Partners with Adopt A Class
The City of Cincinnati is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Adopt A Class, resulting in 30 classroom teams comprising City of Cincinnati staff.
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Controlled Bow Hunting Opens September 30, 2023
Autumn is one of many people’s favorite season. Cooler temperatures, drier weather, changing leaves and fewer insects make it a fantastic time to enjoy a nice hike on the trails. Autumn allows for other forms of outdoor recreation too, such as controlled bow hunting.
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Streetcar Celebrates 7th anniversary with Continued Record Ridership
The Connector continues to break ridership records with its best summer ever, highlighted by passenger counts on the streetcar consistently topping 100,000 each month since May.
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City Manager Announces New Fire Chief
On September 12, City Manager Sheryl Long named Frank McKinley incoming fire chief for the Cincinnati Fire Department.
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MSD Named 2014 U.S. Water Prize Winner
Honored For Strategy To Reduce Water Pollution & Spark Economic Development
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Cincinnati Awarded with Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Gold-Level Certification for Exceptional Use of Data
On June 21, Cincinnati is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification at the Gold Level for exceptional use of data to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate program effectiveness, and engage residents.
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City Manager Sheryl Long Announces Updated Parental Leave Policy for City of Cincinnati Employees
City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long has announced an updated, more generous parental leave policy for City of Cincinnati employees.
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Safe and Clean Neighborhood Fund Application Deadline Extended
The City of Cincinnati is providing an additional $25,000 in funding for the Safe and Clean Neighborhood Fund, through Keep Cincinnati Beautiful.