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Coffee in hand, Cincinnati? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Cincinnati approve this $664K contract after the election?
  • How will ACT for Cincinnati actually change safety in your neighborhood?
  • Which big-name acts just added Cincinnati tour stops for 2026?

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📰 News we're reading

1. Cincinnati consultant Iris Roley gets $664k contract signed 2 days after election for work done months ago (wcpo.com) — Cincinnati readers are learning more about a $664,300 city contract for consultant Iris Roley that was signed two days after November’s election and covered work already completed on youth and safety programs downtown. Critics question potential favoritism involving her family’s businesses and hiring, as well as the lack of clear performance metrics, while city officials say they found no conflicts of interest.
   

2. Interim Cincinnati police chief Hennie, consultant Riley discuss gun violence (wlwt.com) — Cincinnati’s interim police chief Adam Hennie and consultant Iris Roley are outlining how the city’s new ACT for Cincinnati plan aims to curb gun violence and improve neighborhood safety. They stress that police are only one part of a broader, community-driven strategy and invite residents to hear more during Saturday’s “Let’s Talk Cincy” broadcast.
   

3. Another HUGE batch of Cincinnati concert announcements this week (cincinnati.com) — If you’re planning your 2026 concert calendar, Cincinnati venues just dropped a long list of new shows, from country and rock to comedy and tributes. Dates span local favorites like Bogart’s, Ludlow Garage, Taft Theatre, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, and more across the region.
   

4. Family wishes for tablet, wheelchair accessory to help disabled son. How to help (cincinnati.com) — A long-running partnership between The Enquirer and United Way of Greater Cincinnati is spotlighting local families like the Whites, who care for their adult son with complex disabilities. This Wish List story explains their need for a safer wheelchair locking system for their van and a larger tablet to help him communicate, and invites readers to help cover the roughly $3,400 cost.
   

5. What's driving 2025's hottest toy trends? Experts say it's not just about the kids (local12.com) — Cincinnati shoppers eyeing 2025’s hottest toys are competing with just as many nostalgic parents as kids, according to a University of Cincinnati marketing expert. From LEGO vending machines to collectible Labubu figures, limited supply, rising prices, and cross-generational appeal are driving demand, so local families are urged to shop early, compare prices, and beware reseller markups.
   

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  • Where can you get one of those shelters made of foam coolers for stray cats?
    I have one that visits my backyard and I want to get one in hopes he uses it. (Nextdoor Mt. Healthy)
  • What have folks done with their fresh pumpkins used in outdoor porch decorations?
    I don’t want to put in regular trash pickup unless last resort (Nextdoor Springdale Park)
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