Daily editionSunday, October 11th, 2026
Good morning, Cincinnati.
The 5AM Cincinnati Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
Community
Neyer Properties is teaming up with the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation to build a nonprofit headquarters for the First Serve Tennis and Education Center on a 2.2-acre site at 1907 Ross Ave (Norwood).
The center will offer year-round tennis, pickleball lessons, matchplay, after-school tutoring and educational programs.
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Business
Sips Karaoke Bar & Lounge, founded by Rieley & Taylor Armour, will open this January at Factory 52 as part of a $250 million mixed-use development in Norwood at 4590 Beech St.
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Culture
BLINK continued Saturday in Cincinnati and NKY despite rain that forced organizers to cancel some installations (Asha AMA Fashion Show and skatepark popup).
Organizers say the festival will run today from 7 to 11 p.m. with most attractions remaining open for art, light and community.
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Government
About 200 officers (including first responders, medical staff, students, and volunteers) participated in a large-scale public safety drill at Towne Mall in Middletown on Saturday, Oct. 10, where local agencies simulated an explosion and active shooter situation.
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Real Estate
Leasing is underway at The Slate Apartments, a new $50 million, 242-unit community in Clermont County’s Eastgate area where owner CRG Residential held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Rosemary Ave (it offers one- and two-bedroom units with a heated saltwater pool, dog park, and 24-hour fitness center).
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SREE Hotels completed a $5.5 million renovation of the dual-brand Hampton Inn & Suites and Homewood Suites by Hilton at 617 Vine St in a historic downtown building noted for its connection to WKRP in Cincinnati; the 249-room hotel now features updated guest rooms, common areas, and amenities.
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Colliers will auction a fully equipped restaurant property in Over-the-Rhine next month at 11 a.m. Nov. 4 at 2014 Elm St. The 5,280 sqft venue includes dining and bar spaces, a 3,000 sqft finished speakeasy, outdoor patio seating, and a liquor license & essential fixtures.
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