🎨 Teen art programs lose vital federal funding in Cincinnati. The Contemporary Arts Center is scrambling to replace $130,000 that supported after-school programs serving 5,000 students. Programs including teen fellowships, artist residencies, and workforce development opportunities are now at risk. The center has introduced a $12 admission fee and launched fundraising efforts to maintain these services. For participants like Clara Allen, who found community and career inspiration through the program, the cuts represent the potential loss of life-changing opportunities.
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🏠 Cincinnati home prices surge, outpacing national average for seventh month. The city saw a 6.7% increase from June 2024 to June 2025, according to University of Cincinnati experts interviewed by the Cincinnati Business Courier. Professor Eunjee Kwon suggests this reflects a "moderate correction or catch-up rather than overheating," noting a concerning shortage of starter homes in the $200,000-$300,000 range. Academic Director Gary Painter attributes the rise to low supply and high demand but doesn't expect this trend to continue long-term, predicting increased construction in coming years if regulatory conditions allow.
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👮♂️ Man convicted for brutal attack on White Cincinnati police officer. Brandon Claiborne was found guilty of attempted murder after disarming and assaulting Officer Terry McGuffey at Sawyer Point Park in July 2023. During the attack, Claiborne used McGuffey's Taser and baton against him, later telling investigators "I wanted to kill him – he is a White person." Though his defense argued for not guilty by reason of insanity citing his schizophrenia diagnosis, jurors rejected this claim. The injured officer has since retired after 33 years of service.
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