Hamilton County officials have announced that Veterans will now be provided FREE bus fare when traveling to VA Medical Center appointments. The program will involve one-day travel tickets that the patient can use to ride the bus to their appointment and back for free. To obtain passes, a one-time office… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection June 28, 2026
Extra money is available to SNAP recipients this summer to make sure kids are getting the meals they need during summer break. Traditionally there has been no change in the amount of SNAP benefits one receives during the school year and summer, despite the fact that children have lunch provided… ...
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The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company annually performs FREE Shakespeare plays in the park. This year they will be performing William Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing". The performances are on different days, July 14th through September 6th. Most performances are at 7pm, and each performance is held at a different park… ...
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Cincinnati Recreation Commission Spray Parks are open starting as early as May 30 or June 6, and running through August 8 for the 2026 season. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission has 9 spray parks throughout Hamilton County. Each are open from 10 AM through 9 PM, seven days a week. All… ...
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Fentanyl test strips are a low-cost method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. Fentanyl test strips are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in different kinds of drugs, like cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, as well as other substances. The test strips can be… ...
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Warnings about excessive heat and poor air quality occur frequently during the summer and are important to pay attention to, for your own health sake, and or if you have vulnerable individuals under your care. The National Weather Service will issue warnings about excessive heat when there is a prolonged… ...
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Dust containing lead paint particles have been found to present a significant risk for lead poisoning in children. This dust can shed from paint in houses and apartment buildings built before 1978, when use of lead paint was very prevalent in both public and private housing. How to Ascertain the… ...
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In Fredrick Douglass's most famous speech on the hypocrisy of American slavery, he pointed out the paradox of Independence Day: America declared every man had a right to liberty while at the same time enslaving millions of people. More than nine years after this speech, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation… ...
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The Metro Board of Trustees approved a new fare structure last year (2025). Under the new structure, local fares are $2.20, and express route fares are $3.00. FREE Child Fare Policy for 10 year olds and under Metro's child fare policy allows all children under 55 inches tall (about 4… ...
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The Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans is FREELY available for download as a .pdf document. The guide is meant for legal professionals, advocates and others interested in the legal issues LGBTQ+ persons specifically may encounter while navigating marriage, divorce, custody, parentage and adoption. The guide reviews the relevant Federal… ...
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Through the summer every Saturday night starting in June, the Cincinnati Recreation Center provides dinner and a variety of teen programming, such as late-night open swim, Live DJs, Esports, Open Gym Play, Basketball, Art Projects, haircuts and braiding, dancing and socializing, and Food Trucks. Over 300 teens attend every Saturday.… ...
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As part of ongoing efforts to enhance Metro’s service, starting May 31, 2026, several Metro fixed routes will see minor schedule and/or route adjustments.   Scheduling Adjustments Scheduled times for Rts. 3X, 4, 6, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 29X, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 41, 43, 51, 64, 65, 74X, 75X, 77 & 78 have been slightly modified to better reflect changing real-world traffic conditions, passenger loads,… ...
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The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides year-round opportunities for employment, career exploration, professional development and credentialing for Hamilton County youth ages 14 through 21. The program helps young people in Hamilton County find work, explore careers and remove barriers to create a clear path to more education or a… ...
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