Good morning, Cincinnati.

Two developmentally disabled adults moved into the first of nine American Rescue Plan funded smart living homes in Springfield Township on Tuesday.

The home features accessible bathrooms, smart appliances, and a sensory room to support independent living.

Meta is partnering with the Blinded Veterans Association to donate Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and offer training to blind veterans at an event today from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (2045 Gilbert Ave).

A case manager’s 911 call raised concerns after 14-year-old Lamorion Moland—who had lived in foster care—died days after he jumped from a moving vehicle during a transport following a one-day delay in his psychiatric discharge from Cincinnati Children’s, prompting authorities to review safety measures.

Barnes & Noble acquired Joseph-Beth Booksellers' Norwood and Lexington locations yesterday, preserving the store’s independent brand and allowing Bronte Bistro to keep operating (the move aims to support long-term stability).

Barnes & Noble bought Joseph-Beth Booksellers’ two Cincinnati and Lexington stores on Sept.

15. The deal lets each location keep its independent branding, Bronte Bistro restaurant, and staff — preserving a longtime local gathering spot.

The fifth biennial BLINK festival (featuring a new 'Ready.

Set. BLINK!' opening ceremony) will run from Oct. 8-11 in downtown, Over-the-Rhine, and Covington and will feature drone shows (over TQL Stadium and the Ohio River) plus an Asianati Night Market and a kids' coloring contest.

The University of Cincinnati received state approval to buy 2.23 acres (with 127 housing units and 293 beds) near Uptown for $33.2 million to meet growing student needs from VP4 LLC and Aristo Properties II BV, and the purchase supports expanded student housing by the campus.

Cincinnati Public Schools earned a three-star state rating after doubling its Progress score from 2 to 4 stars as announced by Superintendent Shauna Murphy during Monday night's board meeting.

Board members sought further improvements and held a briefing Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Cincinnati Parks received a $1.8 million donation on Sept.

15 to start a five-year project at French Park (covering 228 of 282 acres) that will remove invasive plants, plant natives and add a new staff position. The effort is the park system’s largest forest renewal in nearly a century.

City Council approved $510K in incentives for Valvoline Global to move its headquarters from Lexington to downtown at 312 Elm St. The deal requires the company to create 54 full-time jobs + retain 110 positions while committing to 12 years of stable employment in the area.

Cincinnati Children’s has been named No. 1 in Ohio + tied for the top spot in the Midwest on the U.S. News Honor Roll, recognizing excellence in 11 pediatric specialties such as cancer, neonatology, and neurology.

The ranking highlights the hospital’s commitment to high-quality care.

Cincinnati will host part of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals when the U.S. Men’s National Team plays on Nov.

17 at TQL Stadium. Tickets go on sale starting at 10 a.m. ET on Sept. 17 for FC Cincinnati ticket holders & reserve members, with general public sales beginning on Sept. 18.

The Pickle Lodge transformed the former Eastern Hills indoor tennis club on Lunken Landing into an indoor pickleball venue with 17 courts, spectator seating and dining options at the Sky Galley Bar.

The new Taglio Pizza restaurant will open Sept. 21.