Good morning, Cincinnati.

The Queen Bee Half Marathon countdown event kicked off with an energizing yoga session (sparking community excitement) at Medpace Way on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Local runners set the tone for a day of fitness and fun.

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Innovative Opening Solutions is considering relocating its headquarters to a 96,950 sqft Latonia property at 4293 Winston Ave if approved, with the move expected to create 57 jobs and bring a $6M investment; building will begin by the end of 2026 and move-in is planned by the end of 2027.

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The Cincinnati String Project announced new initiatives, concerts and events for the upcoming season with performances by the CSP String Quartet, as cellist Nat Chaitkin highlighted.

Fans can look forward to shows at their office (2117 Dana Ave).

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U.S. News ranks University of Cincinnati tied at No. 179 after a 21-spot drop, while Northern Kentucky University climbs 19 places; Xavier remains at No. 208, and Miami and Dayton are tied at No. 133 and No. 121.

Rankings use data on academic quality and graduate success from 1,700 schools.

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Northbound I-75 lanes reopened ahead of schedule after beam installation for the Lenn Street Replacement and Reconstruction Project; southbound lanes will reopen before morning rush hour.

Motorists should follow the detour via Norwood Lateral + Freeman Avenue.

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USCIS’s Cincinnati field office approved about 750 citizenship applications in the first half of 2026, compared to roughly 1,650 last year.

Local naturalization ceremonies have been canceled as delays and increased scrutiny extend review times (according to immigration attorney Chuck Hollis).

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Thirteen-year-old Grant Bross from Springboro, a dedicated football player (his coaches and teammates rallied behind him), has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and completed his third round of chemotherapy; he will face three more rounds and radiation treatment as his community continues to support him.

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Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital explains key suicide warning signs (like mood changes and withdrawal) and advises residents to reach out to local crisis services if they are concerned.

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Maria Lees-Dunlap became an end-of-life doula after losing her infant daughter and now helps families make hospice care decisions at Grace Hospice in Cincinnati.

After starting a nonprofit in 2012 to support families with medical challenges, she continues to lead with compassion.

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Joe Burrow threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns as the Bengals tied with the Steelers at halftime on Sept. 27.

Key plays from Mike Gesicki and Tee Higgins propelled the team while Jalen Davis remains questionable with a hamstring injury.

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On Sunday at 3:30 p.m., a fire at a Mt. Auburn sober living facility on the 2200 block of Vine Street displaced 18 residents when an unattended charcoal grill ignited the blaze; 40 firefighters quickly contained the fire (no injuries were reported) and estimated damage at $50,000.

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