Daily editionSunday, November 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cincinnati.
The 5AM Cincinnati Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of November.
Community
The annual Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run 5K took place at Sawyer Point and finished along the riverfront to benefit Girls on the Run.
AAA offered safety advice to drivers and families ahead of Halloween weekend as pedestrian traffic increased.
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Business
Sarah Dworak, a 2026 James Beard finalist, debuted Sudova Nextdoor earlier this year as a 1,900-square-foot private event space next to Sudova (22 W. Court St.), seating up to 24 with a private bar, restroom, and intimate dining area after signing a lease with Daffin Properties.
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Nominate a Top Workplace in greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky by the Dec. 4 deadline; eligible organizations with 50+ employees will be surveyed through early February and honored in May 2027.
There is no cost to participate and anyone can submit a nomination.
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Safi Wine Bar announced it will close after service on Saturday, Nov. 7, ending its run at the Moroccan‑inspired spot one block from Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine (where Jose Salazar first opened in 2013); the social post did not say why.
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Homeowners can now use a vetted list of Cincinnati flooring contractors for hardwood, tile, vinyl + moisture-resistant basement installations; contractors meet USA TODAY standards for licensing, portfolios, and customer reviews and are available to bid on single-room or full-house projects.
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Culture
Bryan W. Lane's new biography examines William Haines Lytle, Cincinnati's Civil War general and poet, chronicling his speeches, poems, death at Chickamauga, and the family's local legacy around Lytle Park; the book will mark his 200th birthday (Nov. 2).
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Education
Mount St. Joseph University will open a renovated 7,000 sqft facility at Delhi Towne Square for its Physician Assistant program in January 2028, investing about $2.5 million to add classrooms, simulation suites, and clinical exam rooms; the initial lease is 10 years with a 10-year extension option.
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Government
Southgate received a $662,000 federal Transportation Alternatives grant to fund the first phase (repairing nearly 400 feet of sidewalk, curbs and a failing retaining wall) along US 27, the largest grant in city history, and city leaders say it's an initial step in a broader pedestrian-improvement plan with no schedule yet.
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Real Estate
A vetted list of Cincinnati kitchen remodel contractors connects homeowners with licensed pros for cabinetry, countertops, layout redesigns, and appliance installation for older homes needing better storage and durability.
The USA TODAY–vetted guide verifies licensing, portfolios, and customer reviews to help compare timelines and budgets (Oct. 31).
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Accidents
Delhi Township firefighters spent four hours Saturday morning battling a blaze on Palisades Drive, with no injuries reported (the cause remains under investigation).
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