Chris Wetterich

These are the five news stories you need to know today.

“This decision was not made lightly. We have fought for this store every single day."

Several days after a letter from U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno surfaced threatening federal funding for the city of Cincinnati, Mayor Aftab Pureval responded.

Moreno threatened Cincinnati with federal funding loss over its economic inclusion office.

The project, which will include first-floor commercial space and three to four apartments on the second and third floors, is estimated to cost $3.2 million.

The OTR church closed earlier this year,

A buyer has been found for the St. Francis Seraph Church property in Over-the-Rhine.

The Port spent $400,000 per house but sells them for $120,000 to $180,000.

For about the past four years, the Cincinnati Regional Chamber's plan for the Fort Washington Way caps has involved a major new civic space, but some city elected officials have raised the idea that may not be their permanent usage.

"We are pleased to announce that plans are underway to welcome a new grocery store to Avondale Town Center offering what customers have asked for: fresh food, quality selection, and great prices.”