Daily editionMonday, September 14th, 2026
Good morning, Cincinnati.
The 5AM Cincinnati Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of September.
Business
Williams Auto Group has broken ground on a new 23,000-square-foot Chevrolet dealership and service center at 210 Gabbard Way in Mount Orab Auto Mall that will open in late 2027 and add 60 jobs.
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Sunflower Development Group (a Kansas City-based firm) will convert the historic Cincinnati Club building at 30 Garfield Place, near Piatt Park, into a 150-room Series by Marriott boutique hotel at a $55M cost, with construction set to begin next year.
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Culture
Ted Weil, Falcon Theatre's producing artistic director, previewed the upcoming 2026-27 season during a Spotlight interview at 2117 Dana Ave.
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Education
All About Kids Childcare and Learning Center will open its second facility in Oakley at 4722 Madison Road this October as part of the $25M Madison Parke development, and the center will serve 800 children on its reservation list.
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Environment
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology said 285 million migratory birds flew south overnight through the Ohio River Valley on Sept. 13 — lighter numbers are expected today and Tuesday — and locals can help by reducing light pollution, using window decals, and keeping cats indoors.
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Health
Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital in Cincinnati offers mental health and addiction treatment services for community members seeking support.
The facility highlights a range of resources designed to address varied needs.
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Lifestyle
Taylor Steckman, a Cincinnati tattoo artist diagnosed with MS in 2017, has turned her challenges into art by co-owning Soul Rage Tattoo in O’Bryonville with her wife.
She hopes her success inspires her 12-year-old daughter to believe nothing can stop her dreams.
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Real Estate
The Port acquired the Crosley Building in 2024 — a building left empty since 2006 — and officials are exploring plans to revive the historic site.
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Sports
Cincinnati's Bengals earned a 33 to 27 win over the Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on Sept. 13, forcing four turnovers and making key defensive stops.
Boye Mafe & Demetrius Knight Jr. helped spark the season opener.
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The Banks is hosting a Bengals pregame block party today, inviting local fans with food+music and community fun before kickoff.
Local organizers are coordinating details to ensure a safe and lively event.
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The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for week 1 of the NFL season when they will face the Buccaneers at their home stadium later this month.
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