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Avondale community meeting to discuss affordable housing concerns with Blair Lofts project Dozens of Avondale residents took part in a first-of-its-kind engagement meeting Monday night to voice concerns around the Blair Lofts project, which includes 64 affordable lofts on the corner of Blair Ave and Reading road. Many long-time residents saying it’s a long time coming. and last updated 2021-04-19 23:41:09-04 CINCINNATI — Dozens of Avondale residents and community leaders took part in a first-of-its-kind engagement meeting Monday night to voice concerns around an affordable housing d...

Ann Thompson / WVXU During a late Tuesday afternoon news conference, a dozen members of a union that represents Cincinnati State Technical and Community College laid out reasons why they deserve a raise. With contract negotiations underway between the SEIU District 1199 WV/KY/OH and the college, the union argues current wages are not keeping up with inflation. It also points out Cincinnati State is expected to receive $16 million under the American Rescue Plan and part of that money could be used for raises. (Half is required to go to student grants.) SEIU represents clerical, technical ...

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is in early negotiations with its union members, some of whom say they have not received a pay raise since 2017. “These union members are the core of Cincinnati State and it’s important to maintain staff retention and provide a living wage that keeps up with the increased cost of living over the last 4 years and during this pandemic – the college has to demonstrate that they care for those who have dedicated their lives and careers to this work,” Joshua Norris, an executive vice president with Service Employees International Union (SEI...

/ Fifth Third Foundation Gives $750,000 to Re-Launch C-State Accelerate Program as Part of Cincinnati State's 50th Anniversary Campaign Proven program will boost graduation rates, equity for 600 low-income students Published 6 hours ago Submitted by Fifth Third Bancorp April 9, 2021 /CSRwire/ - Students from low-income backgrounds who enroll in community colleges such as Cincinnati State have no lack of ability, drive or dreams.   Still, the challenges many of these students have faced leave them under-prepared for college academics and unfamiliar with the college environment, which can hind...

Metro to roll out new fares in April Simpler fare structure will make riding the bus even easier (Source: WXIX) By FOX19 Digital Staff | March 4, 2021 at 9:45 AM EST - Updated March 4 at 9:45 AM CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Metro will roll out new fares starting Sunday, April 4. Metro said riders will see a simpler fare structure that makes riding the bus even easier. Metro’s across-the-board fare simplification will eliminate all zones and zone fares, transitioning from six zone-fare rates to just three fare types: $2.00 fare for all Hamilton County local routes $2.65 fare for all Hamilton...