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Metro is continuing its tradition of honoring Veterans Day by offering fare-free rides on Metro’s fixed-route and Access paratransit services for veterans and active- or reserve-duty military members, including the National Guard and Reserves, on Monday, November 11th. To ride free on Veterans Day, active, reserve and retired military members
On Wednesday November 20th from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, a Thanksgiving meal giveaway will be held at 7612 Perry Street in Mount Healthy. In addition to Free Thanksgiving Meal Baskets, Free blood pressure screenings, and free vision screenings will be provided. The event is hosted by Healthcare Connection and the
All Metro services will operate fare-free on election day, November 5th. In an effort to encourage voter participation and ensure accessibility of Hamilton County voters to polling locations, all fixed-route, Access paratransit, and MetroNow! on-demand trips will be fare-free on November 5th 2024. Metro fixed-route buses will operate on regular
The Forest Park Library located at 660 Northland Boulevard, will be hosting an event to help seniors understand changes in Medicare that will take effect in 2025. The event will be held from 2 PM to 3:30 PM, Wednesday October 30th. Topics to be covered include common gaps in plans,
Some kids live on blocks where none of the homes really participate in Halloween, or not in a kid friendly way. For these kids, optional locations for celebrating Halloween are a must! There are a number of locations throughout Cincinnati that are having safe events for kids to go trick-or-treating
Completing an application for Medicaid and SNAP services can be incredibly challenging for individuals with poor education or limited literacy skills. Additionally, those with physical or mental disabilities may face barriers in understanding and filling out the necessary paperwork. Busy schedules, especially for individuals juggling work and childcare responsibilities, can
Election day is approaching! This year the general election is Tuesday, November 5th. If you or someone you know needs information about how, when, or where to vote, the following information may be helpful. How to verify you are registered to vote: The Hamilton County Board of Elections has a
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library partners with Governors’ offices throughout the United States to provide FREE Children’s Books to any child up to the age of 5. Families that enroll receive one FREE book each month until the eligible child’s 5th birthday. You can check if your state participates in the
Commonly referred to as the “CAT House”, the Center for Addiction Treatment offers a continuum of addiction care for those with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling. Each patient begins with an assessment to determine their level of care needs. The center uses a multi-disciplinary team to make this
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District offers a senior assistance program to help low-income senior citizens pay their sewer bills. Eligible applicants receive a 25% discount on their monthly sewer bill. The estimated savings is $120 or more per year. Eligibility Requirements Eligibility requirements are based on age, income, and home
It is important to dispose of expired medication and there are a number of locations where this can be done safely and in accordance with local laws. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency provides a tool you may use to find Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations, where expired or unneeded medications
Bed bugs have an international presence, causing distress and inconvenience in modest homes to even the most luxurious hotels. Despite their global prevalence, victims of bed bug infestations are often subjected to unfair stereotypes that they are unclean or negligent. While scientific evidence does not show that bed bugs directly
If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons