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Premature infants in Cincinnati celebrated their very first Halloween thanks to a thoughtful hospital tradition using Build-A-Bear outfits. For parents Aaron and Kyla Young, seeing their newborn triplets dressed in tiny western gear brought pure joy during their NICU journey.
A paralyzed kitten named Gelato rolled into his forever home after shelter staff built him a tiny wheelchair from toy cars and rulers. His new mom already has two cats with similar injuries waiting to welcome him.
What started as an 8-year-old's $768 lemonade stand to buy toys for sick children has grown into a registered nonprofit that's raised over $5 million across six states. Payton Obert's mission to pay forward the kindness she received as a toddler now mobilizes hundreds of young volunteers each summer.
A high school football team in Ohio just clinched their fourth championship in five years with a thrilling last-minute victory. The Moeller Crusaders won 35-28 after a clutch touchdown run with just 50 seconds left on the clock.
Cincinnati Parks is launching its biggest forest restoration project in a century, transforming 228 acres of French Park by removing invasive plants and replanting native trees. An anonymous $1.8 million donation is making the multi-year effort possible, creating a blueprint for urban forest renewal across the city.
Cincinnati is rolling out a new solar energy program designed to make clean power more accessible to all residents. The initiative aims to reduce energy costs while expanding renewable energy options across the city.
A legendary Cincinnati charity just made its biggest donation ever to help the tiniest patients at Good Samaritan Hospital. The Ruth Lyons Children's Fund gave $100,000 to support babies in the NICU and their families.
John Marmer couldn't swallow food and didn't know cancer was blocking his esophagus until doctors at UC Health introduced him to a groundbreaking treatment combining chemo with immunotherapy. Now he's walking, eating mashed potatoes again, and savoring every day of his recovery.
Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati just opened phase one of a new five-story medical building that will bring faster emergency care and advanced surgery to the community. The project marks more than 50 years of partnership between Turner Construction and TriHealth to serve Ohio families.
The 38th annual Black Family Reunion in Cincinnati is connecting local jobseekers with companies through a career fair. The event brings together community celebration with real opportunities for employment.
The Midwest Black Family Reunion returns August 13-16 with free health screenings that last year helped over 300 people, including one person with dangerously high blood sugar who got life-saving care. The 38th annual celebration now extends its impact year-round through a new initiative strengthening families every day.
For nearly four decades, Cincinnati has hosted the Midwest Black Family Reunion, a four-day celebration that brings thousands together for unity, resources, and joy. Founded by civil rights icon Dr. Dorothy I. Height, the event proves family and community still matter.