Good morning, Clermont County. When the Trump administration pulled the plug on a $1.1 million environmental research grant, Cincinnati's Green Umbrella didn't fold—they opened. The nonprofit has secured private funding to continue their crucial study on weatherizing low-income apartments, installing new insulation and HVAC systems while gathering resident feedback. Their commitment to publicly sharing these energy-saving findings could help households nationwide reduce both bills and consumption in these economically challenging times.
On a much lighter note, dinosaurs and LEGOs are joining forces for an epic family weekend at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. This first-ever collaboration between Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live offers families a chance to explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs while building with over a million LEGO bricks. Meanwhile, our thoughts are with the Roselawn community, where residents are processing a second shooting in 24 hours—a sobering reminder of ongoing safety challenges in some neighborhoods.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏠 Green Umbrella revives energy study after Trump administration cuts funding. The environmental nonprofit secured private money to continue research on weatherizing low-income apartments in Cincinnati. Researchers will install new insulation and HVAC systems in affordable housing units while surveying residents about their experiences. The $1.1 million EPA grant was terminated in May for being "no longer in alignment with the EPA's priorities." Green Umbrella plans to share findings publicly to help households nationwide reduce energy bills and consumption.
🚨 Roselawn neighborhood rocked by second shooting in 24 hours. A 40-year-old man was seriously injured just after midnight Sunday near a hookah bar on Reading Road, Cincinnati police reported. The victim was transported to UC Medical Center with his current condition unknown. This incident follows another shooting just a day earlier and blocks away that left two people with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have no suspects in custody for either shooting as investigations continue.
🦖 Dinosaurs and LEGOs join forces for epic family weekend. Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live are teaming up for the first time at Northern Kentucky Convention Center from October 17-19, offering families access to both experiences with a single ticket. Visitors can explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs spanning 165 million years of prehistory, participate in interactive dinosaur activities, and dive into creative building with over a million LEGO bricks. The collaborative event emphasizes STEAM learning through hands-on experiences like fossil exhibits, dinosaur rides, building challenges, and a Guinness World Record attempt. Special accommodations include "lights down, sound down" sessions for families with special needs children.
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Farmhouse with workshop and space: For $225,000, this charming two-bedroom farmhouse sits on half an acre with hardwood floors, a sunroom, fenced yard, and workshop with 220 electric—ideal for affordable living in a USDA qualifying area.
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Spacious modernized family home: This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home listed at $310,000 features an open concept design with a spacious kitchen, backyard patio, private owner's suite, second-floor laundry and 2-car garage for convenient modern living.🙏 In Remembrance
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