CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)  - Local teenager and SCPA student Mariah Faith Reynolds is in the running for the Build-A Bear Workshop Community Service Award.

Mariah,14,  is the founder of  two philanthropic organizations, Just One Heart that honors the military and Glove One Another to clothe the homeless and help prepare disadvantaged students for school. Just One Heart sends Valentine's Day cards to the U.S. armed forces and veterans. Through Glove One Another, Maria collects coats, socks, gloves, hats, books and school supplies. Mariah has raised $121,000 and collected 41,000 items for her causes.

After more than 1,000 applications were received, Mariah is one of 30 young leaders being recognized for making a positive impact on their communities and around the world.

Ten Huggable Heroes winners will be announced this summer.
 

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - On May 8 the Public Library received a National Medal for Library Service from the Institute for Museum and Library Service. This award is the nation’s highest honor recognizing museums and libraries for their service to the community.

To celebrate this national recognition and thank our community for their support, we're holding a Fine Amnesty Day on Wednesday, May 15. During Fine Amnesty Day, outstanding fines will be removed from library cards. The fines may be the result of items returned prior to or on May 15.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN FINE AMNESTY DAY MAY 15

·         Stop by the Main Library or any of its branches during regular service hours.

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Cincinnati City Council met Monday to discuss funding needed to continue the streetcar.

The $133 million project is facing an estimated $17.4 million deficit.

City Manager Milton Dohoney says if the money is not approved the project would be terminated, unless the federal officials approved a scope change which he says is unlikely.

Dohoney came up with multiple funding options, which he recommended to the mayor and council in a memo dated April 30.

The options include: