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A Kid Again Southwest Ohio offers free outings for families with children facing life-threatening conditions.

The charity is planning events at local venues, including outings at Kings Island & Scene75, to give families a break from hospital routines.

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Demonstrators marched from Piatt Park to City Hall on Wednesday calling on leaders to boost affordable housing funding amid rising costs.

Advocates from the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition & community supporters noted that over one-third of households cannot afford their homes.

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Spring in Our Steps is transforming neglected stairways into welcoming community spaces by turning Fig Alley Steps into an edible orchard in Cincinnati.

The group will finalize winter plans and begin planting in early spring (targeting improvements across 360 stairways).

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The upcoming Soar Beyond Grief Community Day will bring widows and widowers together at The Barn in Mariemont on Nov. 1, offering support resources and short talks for those navigating loss.

The event is designed to help participants connect with others who share similar experiences.

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Chick-fil-A opens today at 198 E. McMillan St. in Corryville at 6:30 a.m. Owner-operator Kevin Lopez, a former teacher, is hosting a grand opening — free entrées for guests in cow attire add a festive touch to the event and aim to boost local job opportunities.

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Whole Foods Market will open a new 40,000 sqft store in West Chester on Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. + The grocer is relocating its Mason location that has served the area since 2007 to 8310 Liberty Way with hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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Kroger from Cincinnati plans to cut grocery prices by $5B by 2029, as CEO Greg Foran said at an Oct. 20 investor meeting in NYC; the chain will add 110 stores (including a new Market Place in Butler Twp. on North Dixie Drive) and review cost strategies.

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CPS leaders at Walnut Hills High School warned that a proposed 7-mill property tax levy will raise $66.3 million per year (costing $245 on a $100,000 home) to avert cuts of at least $20 million, while a failed vote could lead to a negative cash balance by fiscal year 2029.

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Elder High School will shift to a president-principal model from July 2027 with longtime principal Kurt Ruffing as president while a new principal is chosen before the 2027-28 school year; the school also plans an academic program (including tech, AI, and business) to debut at a Nov. 12 open house.

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The 235-foot-long Cloverlick Dam in Clermont County, built in 1941, will be notched this December to restore natural fish migration and address safety concerns for boaters and swimmers, according to Bethel officials (who announced the removal on Oct. 20).

The full removal is expected to finish by fall next year.

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Fairfield has opened its expanded 988 crisis center, which grew from 10 to 43 crisis consultants over four years, and now serves five counties & provides immediate help for those in need.

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Former Bearcats coach Bob Huggins is set to be inducted into UC's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 23, as his family announced that a progressive cognitive condition is affecting his memory and daily life (he remains supported by his loved ones).

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AmeriHealth Caritas will offer new Marketplace plans in 2027 in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Youngstown.

Open enrollment begins Nov. 1 for coverage starting Jan. 1, expanding access for Ohio families.

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