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Cincinnati Animal CARE reported caring for 1,028 animals (540 dogs, 488 cats) as of Sunday and is asking residents to adopt, foster, or volunteer at both its Colerain Ave. shelter and Dane Ave. location, which are open daily from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Rune Kitchen + Juicery announced via social media on Oct. 18 that it will close its Mariemont location at 6844 Wooster Pike after three years; the eatery, known for its acai bowls, herbal teas and small bites, cited staffing and financial challenges (an exact closing date was not provided).

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Davis Cookie Collection in Bond Hill launched Davis Culinary Kitchen at its storefront on Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m., offering bakers memberships + hourly rentals, professional equipment, and production space while continuing its catering and dessert truck services.

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Bike Buses offer a safe way for school kids to ride together as routes now cover Pleasant Ridge, Norwood, and Hyde Park with rides starting near Paxton Ave every Friday.

Queen City Bike + provides planning and group insurance to support the weekly journeys.

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Cincinnati Public Schools is hosting College Week at Withrow University High School today, including a college fair (4:30-6:30 p.m.) with over 70 college and career partners, a virtual College Credit Plus information night, a UC athletics panel and financial aid tips.

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Cincinnati's Walnut Hills High School lost its top rank in state middle school rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report, falling to ninth-best in Ohio.

Orchard Middle School in Solon captured first place, while Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students rose to lead among elementary schools.

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Jeff Wyler Automotive Family donated a 2023 Hyundai Tucson to Gateway automotive technology program to give students hands-on training with modern vehicle systems, with a donation ceremony scheduled at their corporate offices today (9 to 10 a.m.).

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Chris Gregory, a longtime teacher and coach at Goshen Middle School, died after a cardiac event on Oct. 10.

School staff remember him for his dedication to students + his lasting legacy at the school.

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Lockland firefighters faced a seven-minute detour when a stopped train blocked their 30-second route to a fatal house fire, prompting local leaders and Rep. Warren Davidson to urge federal action and ask Norfolk Southern to fix recurring blockages.

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Blood Cancer United will hold its annual Light the Night event on Thursday at Yeatman's Cove to raise awareness for blood cancer and support affected families.

The event will spotlight the disease & offer a chance for community engagement.

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A nonprofit in Madisonville secured full funding and Planning Commission approval for a $3.5 million tiny home project for homeless veterans.

The 2.4-acre Veterans Village at Madison Road now awaits City Council approval to become a planned development.

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The former Terrace Plaza Hotel in downtown faces delays in its $160M housing conversion as a two-year legal fight over its valuation continues (affecting tax incentives) while asbestos removal nears completion.

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