Good morning, Hamilton County. A kaleidoscope of colors has transformed UC's campus as students welcomed spring with the vibrant Holi festival this week. The traditional celebration turned participants into walking rainbows as they danced through clouds of colorful powder, with student photographer Kallista Edwards capturing the joyful spectacle in a series of striking images that showcase Cincinnati's embrace of diverse cultural traditions.
Meanwhile, the historic landscape of downtown continues its evolution as the 1916 George F. Otte Carpet Co. Building prepares for its $17 million metamorphosis into a boutique hotel. As Paycor HCM Inc. joins the list of departing corporate headquarters following its $4.1 billion acquisition by Paychex, other developments are reshaping our community—from the Cincinnati Zoo's completion of its impressive $60 million Elephant Trek habitat to Hamilton County's approval of $2 million to demolish the Hilltop concrete plant near Paycor Stadium for Bengals tailgating space.
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🌈 Vibrant colors explode as UC students welcome spring with Holi. The annual festival transformed the University of Cincinnati campus into a technicolor wonderland as participants threw colorful powders at each other. Student photographer Kallista Edwards captured the joyful celebration through a series of vivid images showcasing the rainbow-hued revelers. The traditional celebration marks the beginning of spring with music, dance and the trademark colorful pigments that leave participants painted in bright hues. The festive event represents one of many cultural celebrations embraced by the university community.
🏨 Historic downtown Cincinnati building to become boutique hotel. A $17 million renovation project for the George F. Otte Carpet Co. Building on Fourth Street will receive a 12-year tax abatement from the city. Blue Suede Hospitality Group plans to transform the vacant 1916 Beaux-Arts structure into a 44-room hotel with retail space and a cafe. While nearby McAlpin condo residents expressed concerns about asbestos removal, noise, and valet parking impacts, city officials believe these issues can be resolved through facilitated conversations. The project, designed by architect Gustave Drach, has already secured $1.3 million in state historic tax credits and is seeking additional federal funding.
🏙️ Cincinnati loses another public company headquarters as Paycor sells for $4.1B.Paycor HCM Inc. has been acquired by rival Paychex in a transaction completed April 14, with stockholders receiving $22.50 per share in cash. Meanwhile, Hamilton County approved over $2 million to demolish the Hilltop concrete plant near Paycor Stadium for Bengals tailgating. The Cincinnati Zoo unveiled the final phase of its $60 million Elephant Trek habitat, which includes new areas for Asian otters and other species. In real estate news, Plymouth Industrial REIT acquired multiple Cincinnati properties totaling more than $41 million in the first quarter of 2025.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Turpin's baseball squad continued their perfect season with a dominant 15-0 shutout against winless Winton Woods on Monday, improving to an impressive 8-0. The Spartans made quick work of the Warriors, who fell to 0-4 and will look to regroup against Western Hills tomorrow, while Turpin prepares for a showdown with Milford's Eagles on Wednesday.
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Anderson (2-3-1) | ||
@ Lebanon | T 10-10 (8) | |
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vs Winton Woods | W 15-0 | |
Roger Bacon (3-3) | ||
@ Badin | L 13-1 |
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