Good morning, Hamilton.

The Port of Greater Cincinnati spent $7 million cleaning the defunct Dow Chemical site in Reading after Givaudan Flavors Corp. canceled a $215 million project that would have created 300 jobs + attracted advanced manufacturers.

Officials say the move is part of a long-term plan to redevelop underused industrial property.

Gov. Mike DeWine has announced $61 million in brownfield remediation grants for Ohio projects, including $863,885 to clean up a former textile site in Cincinnati’s Lunkenheimer District.

The funding supports efforts to improve health and prepare sites for future redevelopment.

Dannel Shepard provided an update on the local housing market, noting rising home values plus steady buyer interest to help sellers and buyers adjust to evolving conditions.

Landsharks Concert - Tribute to Jimmy Buffet & The Beach Boys

6:30-9:30 p.m. — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Free General Admission — Celebrate the start of summer with a Hawaiian shirt themed tribute concert to Jimmy Buffet and The Beach Boys.

Emma Performance

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — $14–$78 — Experience Jane Austen's charming world with witty adaptation and delightful performances.

The House On Watch Hill

2-5 p.m. — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Ticket prices vary — A nostalgic journey to the summer of 1984 as a group of teens create the ultimate haunted house.

2026 Hunger Walk & 5K Run

9 AM – 12 PM — Schmidlapp Event Lawn — $30 — Walk or run to support a community pantry that provides essential resources to families in need.

The Cincitalia Festival

6 p.m.-Midnight — Harvest Home Park — Adults 21 and over only — Celebrate Italian culture with food, drinks, and entertainment at Cincinnati's Cincitalia Festival.

Tyler Christopher: A Tribute To Elvis

8-11 p.m. — Sorg Opera House — Tickets required — Experience the nostalgia of Elvis' hits with Tyler Christopher's dynamic performance.

Dayton Lane May Promenade

Experience a breathtaking journey back in time — All day — Dayton Lane Historic District — $20-$25 — Relive the opulent lifestyle of Hamilton's industrial barons with stunning historic homes and architecture.

The Takeover at The Square

6-10 p.m. — The Square @ Union Centre — Free admission — Kick off the weekend early with live music, great food, and local talent in a vibrant summer atmosphere.

Ari Lennox Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center — Tickets available — Experience an evening of soulful tunes with Ari Lennox in Cincinnati.

Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica

Various times — National Underground Railroad Freedom Center — Tickets required — Experience a magical musical tribute to Metallica in an unforgettable candlelight ambiance.