Good morning, Cincinnati. If buildings could talk, nearly 2,500 vacant structures across our city would be getting a wake-up call. Cincinnati's bold new registration program is shaking up property owners with mandatory inspections and hefty fees, taking aim at the empty edifices that have haunted neighborhoods like Price Hill and Avondale for far too long.
But while some buildings sit silent, the Queen City's professional scene is buzzing with energy. At Cooper Creek Event Center, 200 businesswomen just orchestrated their own version of professional speed dating, swapping wisdom with industry leaders during the annual Mentoring Monday extravaganza. And as these networks strengthen, Cincinnati stands firm on its sanctuary city status, proving that our community values extend well beyond business boundaries.
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86%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏚️ Cincinnati cracks down on 2,500 vacant buildings with tough new rules. The proposed Vacant Building Registration Program would require owners of buildings empty for over six months to register with the city and submit to regular inspections. Property owners would pay $250 fees twice yearly and face up to 12 inspections annually to prevent neighborhood blight. Price Hill, Avondale, and Evanston top the list of neighborhoods with vacant properties, with most owners being local individuals or corporations. While some council members praise the proactive approach, others worry it could burden low-income property owners.
👥 Nearly 200 Cincinnati businesswomen gather for speed-mentoring extravaganza. The 12th annual Mentoring Monday event, hosted by Cincinnati Business Courier at Cooper Creek Event Center, connected aspiring professionals with influential business leaders. Keynote speaker Anna Papalia, CEO of Interviewology and social media powerhouse, shared insights virtually with attendees. The event featured one-on-one speed coaching sessions with over 40 mentors, fostering valuable connections and knowledge sharing. Similar programs ran simultaneously across 40 U.S. markets, making it a nationwide celebration of women's professional development.
🏛️ Cincinnati keeps "sanctuary city" status despite mounting federal pressure. The designation remains largely symbolic, with Mayor Pureval and police officials stating they'll cooperate with federal orders when necessary but won't actively enforce immigration policies. Local police unions have criticized the decision, arguing it compromises officer safety and hampers law enforcement cooperation. The city council is now focusing on expanding immigrant support services, including multilingual rights information and resource groups. Meanwhile, Cincinnati joins three other Ohio jurisdictions with limited ICE cooperation policies.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
In a nail-biter that had fans holding their breath, Lebanon Warriors squeaked past Western Hills 63-62, proving that sometimes the best victories come by the slimmest of margins. Meanwhile, St. Xavier's defense put on a clinic in their 56-18 dismantling of Colerain, holding the Cardinals to single-digit scoring in multiple quarters - someone check if the Bombers installed invisible lids on the baskets.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 Western Hills (11-11) | ||
vs Lebanon* | L 63-62 | |
 St. Xavier (18-5) | ||
vs Colerain* | W 56-18 |
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