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Beginning June 8th, residents in the Forest Park and Pleasant Run communities will have access to the MetroNow! transportation service. Instead of using full size Metro buses, the MetroNow! service uses shuttle-style vehicles to provide flexible, on-demand service—within these available zones of service. MetroNow! currently operates in the communities of
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 30, 2025
There is a FREE expungement clinic available online this Saturday, May 31st from noon until 5 PM. The event is meant to help those with a misdemeanor or low-level felony get their record of this sealed, or in some cases fully expunged. You must register to attend. The registration link
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 29, 2025
Summer recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, play a vital role in the development of youth, particularly for those from low-income backgrounds. Swimming pools provide an opportunity for children to engage in physical activity, socialize with peers, and learn important life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship. For many low-income
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 28, 2025
Research shows that kids who practice reading and math skills over the summer can keep and even improve upon the progress they made during the school year. Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Libraries are committed to helping kids do this, and have fun with it. With these objectives, the “Discover
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 26, 2025
All children under the age of 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months through a program offered by the Ohio Department of Education. Individuals ages 19 through 21 are also eligible for this program, if they have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities, and
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 23, 2025
The cost of tickets often make classical music inaccessible to people of lower income status. This summer there are a number of opportunities to bring social recreational activities and classical music together, and available to all people regardless of their financial situation. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will be playing at
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 22, 2025
Summer sports camps are an essential part of childhood development, providing an opportunity for children to learn new skills, make new friends, and stay active during the summer months. For low-income families, these camps offer an affordable way to engage their children in structured physical activities that enhance their physical
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 21, 2025
If you have questions about legally changing you or your child’s name and/or gender designation on identity documents in Ohio, FREE confidential legal clinics are available. The clinics are held virtually, every second Wednesday of the month, from 6 PM to 8 PM, online. Registration is required at least 48
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 19, 2025
Starting May 25th, 2025, thirteen Metro fixed routes will see minor schedule and or route adjustments. Many of these changes occur annually, corresponding to the shifts in traffic patterns that occur when school is out. Schedule Changes The following routes will have new schedules: Routes 4, 11, 17, 22, 24, 28,
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Shared by Cincinnati Metro May 16, 2025
Detours for the annual Taste of Cincinnati events begin downtown on Wednesday May 22nd at 6 AM and will last until Tuesday May 28th at 5 PM. 5th Street will be closed from Walnut to Columbia Parkway. Consequently there are several changes in boarding locations. The following routes will board
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 15, 2025
There are a number of opportunities to receive FREE legal assistance in the tri state area of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center has released a flyer which provides information about these clinics and their schedule of operations. This flyer can be downloaded for distribution to interested
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 14, 2025
Access to affordable and adequate healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet low-income individuals and those living with HIV AIDS often face numerous barriers in accessing quality healthcare services. Lack of financial resources, limited access to healthcare facilities, and stigma and discrimination are just a few of the challenges faced
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 12, 2025
Thinking about giving commuting by bike a try? Friday, May 16th, is the perfect time to start. In celebration of National Bike-to-Work Day, Metro is offering free rides to bus riders who bring a bike. Anyone who loads a bike onto a bus’s front-mounted bike rack will ride for free
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Shared by Cincinnati Metro May 9, 2025