ABOUT THE CITY
The much larger metropolitan area, commonly called “Greater Cincinnati”, is the second largest metropolitan region in Ohio and includes parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Dayton is situated within the Miami Valley region of Ohio, just north of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Dayton plays host to significant industrial, aerospace, and technological/engineering research activity and is known for the many technical innovations and inventions developed there.
You will find living in one of these Midwestern cities affords you family-friendly neighborhoods, award-winning public school systems for your children, and Midwestern values that make it easy to settle in and become part of the community.
Cincinnati raises more than $10 million annually with its Fine Arts Fund. So you will be able to enjoy the hundreds of performances, exhibits, and classical concerts are offered throughout the year. The city is home to the Tony Award-winning Playhouse in the Park, the new Contemporary Arts Center, the world-renowned Cincinnati Symphony (the third largest in the country), and the Cincinnati Art Museum, which was rated in the 2004 Zagat survey in a three-way tie, as The Best Art Museum in the Nation.
Cincinnati
About Cincinnati
Cincinnati is a city in southwestern Ohio that lies on the Ohio River and is the county seat of Hamilton County. Cincinnati’s rich history and culture are the legacy of its prominence as the second-largest city west of the Alleghenies in the mid-19th century. By 1826, Cincinnati had become known as the Queen of the West. Today the riverside city has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a compact and accessible downtown. Having expanded up the slopes of the Ohio River’s steep hillsides, the city’s changes in elevation, turn-of-the-century architecture and winding, narrow streets provoke comparisons to the topography of San Francisco.
History
Cincinnati was founded in 1788 by John Cleves Symmes and Colonel Robert Patterson. Surveyor John Filson (also the author of The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon (siq) Daniel Boone) named it “Losantiville” from four terms, each of different language; meaning “The city opposite the mouth of the (Licking) River,” “ville” is French for “city,” “anti” is Greek for “opposite,” “os” is Latin for “mouth,” and “L” was all that was included of “Licking River.”
In 1789 Fort Washington was built to protect the settlements in the Northwest Territory. The post was constructed under the direction of General Josiah Harmar and was named in honor of President George Washington.
Fast Facts
Zip Code: 45202 – 45255
Population: 2,113,011
County: Hamilton, Clermont
Median Age: 34.4
Home Median Value: $123,089
Cost of Living: 98.0%
Median Income: $45,161
Unemployment Rate: 5%
Neighborhoods
Cincinnati is known for the architectural distinction of having the largest collection of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the country, primarily concentrated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, just north of downtown. With 52 neighborhoods, from the row houses of Mt. Adams, the skyscrapers and Swiss chalets of East Walnut Hills, the Victorian houses on the slopes of Columbia-Tusculum, the mansions of Hyde Park, the Midwest styled wood frame houses of Oakley, to Mt. Lookout and Paddock Hills gigantic collection of Tudor homes, Cincinnati is a city of variety.
Climate
| Month | Avg Hi | Avg Lo | Avg Precip |
| Jan | 31°F | 12°F | 0.91 in. |
| Feb | 38°F | 18°F | 0.98 in. |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 2.23 in. |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.49 in. |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.76 in. |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.55 in. |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.14 in. |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 4.07 in. |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.01 in. |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 2.91 in. |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.36 in. |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 1.31 in. |
Dayton
About Dayton
Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio. It is the county seat and largest city of Montgomery County. Dayton is situated within the Miami Valley region of Ohio, just north of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Dayton has received the All-America City Award three times.
Dayton metropolitan area, which includes the communities of Vandalia, Trotwood, Kettering, Centerville, Beavercreek, West Carrollton, Huber Heights, Troy, and Miamisburg, had a population of 843,577 as of the 2005 estimate.
Fast Facts
County: Montgomery
Population:
Metro: 843,577
City: 158,873
Area: 56.6 sq mi
Median Age: 36.6
Ethnic Background:
Afro American: 14.20%
Asian: 1.20%
Hispanic: 1.20%
Other: 0.20%
White/Caucasian: 82.30%
Median Income: $34,978
By Car
Downtown
The north-south streets in the central business district are:
Broadway Sycamore Main Walnut Vine Race Elm Plum Central. A simple mnemonic device to remember them east to west is:
Big Strong Men Will Very Rarely Eat Pork Chops
Motor Vehicle Laws
Ohio’s motor vehicle laws that may differ from other states’ laws.
Public Transportation
SORTA
(513) 621-4455
1014 Vine Street, Suite 2000
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1116
www.sorta.com
SORTA operates Metro fixed-route bus service. Greater Cincinnati’s public transportation system, the Queen City Metro offers service through Hamilton County and parts of Claremont County. Base fare is $1.00; maximum fare in Hamilton County is $1.50. You must have exact change, and dollar bills are accepted. Most buses run out of Government Square (Fifth Street at Walnut and Main streets) all day.
Air Transportation
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
(866) 289-9673
P.O. Box 752000
Cincinnati, OH 45275
www.cvgairport.com
CVG has remained one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports for over 10 years, during which time annual traffic volume has doubled. The airport is located 13 miles south of downtown Cincinnati in Northern Kentucky.
Voter Registration
Voters must be registered in Cuyahoga County in order to vote in any election. In order to vote in Cuyahoga County, you must meet the following requirements:
• You must be a United States Citizen;
• You must be at least 18 years old on the day of the General Election;
• You must be a resident of Cuyahoga County for at least 30 days;
• You must register to vote at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote.
Local Phone Numbers
| City Area Codes | |
| Cincinnati | 513 |
| Northern Kentucky | 859 |
| Dayton | 937 |
| Emergency | |
| All Emergencies (Fire, Police, Ambulance) | 911 |
| Hospitals | |
| Bethesda North Hospital | (513) 745-1111 |
| 10500 Montgomery Rd. | |
| Cincinnati, OH 45242 | |
| http://www.trihealth.com/ | |
| Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center | (513) 636-4200 |
| 3333 Burnet Avenue, | |
| Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039 | |
| (800) 344-2462 | |
| http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ | |
| Deaconess Hospital | (513) 559-2100 |
| 311 Straight St. | |
| Cincinnati, OH 45219 | |
| http://www.deaconess-healthcare.com/ | |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | (513) 872-1400 |
| 375 Dixmyth Ave. | |
| Cincinnati, OH 45220 | |
| http://www.trihealth.com/ | |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | (937) 278-2612 |
| 2222 Philadelphia Dr. | |
| Dayton, OH 45406-1891 | |
| http://www.goodsamdayton.com/ | |
| Miami Valley Hospital | (937) 208-8000 |
| One Wyoming Street | |
| Dayton, OH 45409-2793 | |
| http://www.miamivalleyhospital.com/ | |
| St. Luke Hospital (East) | (859) 572-3100 |
| 85 N Grand Ave. | |
| Ft. Thomas, KY 41075 | |
| St. Luke Hospital (West) | (859) 572-3100 |
| 7380 Turfway Road | |
| Florence, KY 41042 | |
| http://www.healthall.com/ | |
| University Hospital | (513) 584-1000 |
| 234 Goodman Street | |
| Cincinnati, OH 45219 | |
| http://www.healthall.com/ | |
| Upper Valley Medical Center | (937) 440-4000 |
| 3130 N. Dixie Hwy. | |
| Troy, Ohio 45373 | |
| http://www.uvmc.com/ | |
| Utilities | |
| Gas and Electric | |
| Cinergy | (800) 544-6900 |
| Cincinnati, OH 45202 | |
| http://www.cinergy.com/ | |
| Dayton Power & Light Company | (937) 331-3900 |
| http://www.waytogo.com/ | |
| Vectren Energy Delivery | (800) 227-1376 |
| http://www.vectren.com/ | |
| Phone-Internet-Cable | |
| AT&T Telephone | (800) 660-1000 |
| http://www.sbc.com/ | |
| Cincinnati Bell Inc. | (513) 565-6090 |
| 221 East Fourth Street | |
| P. O. Box 2301 | |
| Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | |
| http://www.cincinnatibell.com/ | |
| Time Warner Cable | (513) 247-5060 |
| PO BOX 740466 | |
| Cincinnati, OH 45274-0466 | |
| http://www.timewarnercable.com/ | |
| Water | |
| Greater Cincinnati Water Works | (513) 591-7700 |
| 4747 Spring Grove Avenue | |
| Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 | |
| www.cincinnati-oh.gov/water | |
| Montgomery County | (937) 781-2688 |
| http://www.mcohio.org/ | |
| Financial Services | |
| Automatic Teller Information | |
| ATM Locator | (800) 248-4286 |
| MasterCrd ATM | (800) 424-7787 |
| VISA Plus System | (800) 843-7587 |
| Lost or Stolen Credit Cards | |
| American Express | (800) 233-5432 |
| AT&T Universal Card | (800) 423-4343 |
| Diners Club | (800) 234-6377 |
| Discover Card | (800) 347-2683 |
| JCB | (800) 736-8111 |
| MasterCard | (800) 826-2181 |
| VISA | (800) 336-8472 |
| Lost or Stolen Travelers Checks | |
| American Express | (800) 221-7282 |
| Thomas Cook MasterCard | (800) 223-7373 |
| Travelers Check Customer Service | (800) 645-6556 |
| VISA | (800) 227-6811 |
| Services /Support Networks | |
| Directory Assistance | 411 |
| Alcohol & Drug 24-Hour Help Line | (800) 562-1240 |
| National Runaway Switchboard | (800) 621-4000 |
| 24-hour hotline to link runaways to social service agencies or to their families. Confidential. | |
| Teen Link (Various Topics) | (800) 235-9678 |
| Teen Health InfoLine | (800) 998-3600 |
Television
| 5 | NBC |
| 9 | ABC |
| 12 | CBS |
| 19 | FOX |
| 64 | CW |
| 36 | TBN |
| 38 | MyTV |
| 48 | PBS |
Radio
| AM Radio | |
| 550 | Talk Radio |
| 700 | News Radio |
| 740 | Christian |
| 910 | Talk Radio |
| 1050 | Christian |
| 1160 | Oldies |
| 1230 | Black Talk |
| 1320 | Spanish Radio |
| 1360 | Talk Radio |
| 1450 | Sports Radio |
| 1480 | Urban Adult Contemporary |
| 1530 | Sports Radio |
| 1560 | Religious |
| FM Radio | |
| 89.7 | Eclectic Music |
| 90.9 | Classical |
| 91.7 | NPR; Public Radio |
| 92.5 | Classic Rock |
| 93.3 | Christian |
| 94.1 | Adult Contemporary |
| 94.9 | Oldies |
| 96.5 | Country |
| 97.3 | Alternative Rock |
| 97.7 | Modern Rock |
| 98.5 | Soft Rock |
| 101.1 | Contemporary |
| 101.9 | Top 40 |
| 102.7 | Rock |
| 103.5 | Oldies |
| 104.3 | Contemporary Christian |
| 105.1 | Country |
| 105.9 | Country |
| 107.1 | Top 40 |
Newspapers
The Cincinnati Enquirer
(513) 768-8420
312 Elm St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=NEWS
Daily newspaper owned by the Gannett Corp.
The Cincinnati Post
(513) 352-2000
125 East Court St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
www.cincinnatipost.com
Daily newspaper owned by the E.W. Scripps Company.
The Cincinnati Herald
(513) 961-3331
354 Hearne Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
www.cincinnatiherald.com
An African American weekly newspaper.
The American Israelite
(513) 621-3145
18 West 9th, Suite 2
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
www.americanisraelite.com
A Jewish weekly newspaper.
The Cincinnati Business Courier
(513) 621-6665
101 W. Seventh Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com
A weekly business publication.
Dayton Daily News
(937) 222-5700
www.daytondailynews.com
The principal general-circulation daily newspaper
Dayton City Paper
(937) 222-8855
www.daytoncitypaper.com
A free weekly circulation newspaper
Museums
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 639-2984
953 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
In addition to the art of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, there are extensive galleries of Near and Far Eastern art, Native American and African art and extensive galleries of furniture, glass, ceramics, silver, costumes and folk art. Ranked ‘Top Art Museum for Families’ by Parenting magazine, the museum offers public tours and educational activities for all ages.
Performance Arts
Performing arts in the region, including orchestras, bands, choruses, theater and ballet. A listing of professional and amateur community groups with upcoming events.
Arts Consortium of Cincinnati
(513) 381-0645
1515 Linn Street, West End
The Arts Consortium of Cincinnati (ACC) is the Queen City’s premier center for African American art and culture. It has operated continuously since 1972, making it one of the most enduring institutions of its kind in the country. ACC has performance and gallery space.
Professional Sports
Cincinnati Bengals
(513) 455-4800
Paul Brown Stadium
1 Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
www.bengals.com
National Football League
Cincinnati Excite
(513) 648-9248
530 Northland Blvd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
www.cincinnati-excite.com
American Indoor Soccer
Outdoor Attractions
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
(513) 281-4700, (800) 94-HIPPO
3400 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
www.cincyzoo.org
Kings Island
(513) 754-5800, (800) 832-1133
5688 Kings Island Drive
Kings Island, OH 45034
www.pki.com
Amusement Park
Shopping
Anderson Towne Center
(513) 232-3438
7500 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Anchored by the largest Kroger ever built, this open-air shopping center also houses a K-Mart and Macy’s.
Cincinnati Mills
(513) 671-7467
600 Cincinnati Mills Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
Cincinnati Mills combines manufacturers’ outlets, value retailers and exciting restaurant and entertainment venues in an unparalleled experience, including several unique to market venues like Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet.
Things to Do in Daytona
Dayton is home to the Dayton Art Institute, a museum of fine arts. The National Museum of the United States Air Force is at nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
Second and Main Streets
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 228-3630
www.schustercenter.org
Dayton Art Institute
(937) 223-5277
456 Belmonte Park N.
Dayton, OH
Education
Community Colleges
Community colleges exist for two major purposes. The first is to serve as a bridge from high school to college by providing courses for transfer toward a bachelor’s degree. Four out of 10 collegebound high-school graduates start their college education this way.
The second function of community colleges is to prepare students for the job market by offering entry-level career training as well as courses for adult students who want to upgrade their skills for the workplace. They often offer programs that are not available at four-year schools, like fashion design.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
(513) 569-1500
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45223
www.cincinnatistate.edu/
Sinclair Community College
(937) 512-2500
444 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
www.sinclair.edu
Liberal Arts Colleges
Liberal arts colleges offer a broad base of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Most are private and focus mainly on undergraduate students. Classes tend to be small and personal attention is available.
Online Learning
Recent years have witnessed the rise of online degree programs, to allow the busy professional a chance to work at their own pace from the comfort of their home on the path to getting a degree. The costs to students are typically the same as for traditional classes— and financial aid is equally available—while the cost to the institution can be much less.
There are online universities ranging from legitimate distance learning systems to fly-by-night degree-mills. It’s important to research a particular institution before deciding to enroll in their system. Generally, brick-and-mortar schools that also offer online classes are the safest, though there are plenty of fully accredited online universities out there.
Nearly 3 million students are believed to be taking online classes at institutions of higher education in the United States this year. That number has been growing about 25% a year recently. Now, virtually all public higher education institutions, as well as a vast majority of private, for-profit institutions, now offer online classes. By contrast, only about half of private, nonprofit schools offer them. Online schools offer everything from Associate’s degrees to Doctoral programs with available emphases in everything from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Nursing. Some programs require students to attend some campus classes or orientations, but many are delivered completely online. Online courses generally require a computer with a broadband connection, but are now a serious option for the busy professional.
Public vs. Private
Public colleges are usually less expensive, particularly for in-state residents. They get most of their money from the state or local government. Private colleges rely on tuition, fees, endowments, and other private sources. Private colleges are usually smaller and can offer more personalized attention and often more prestige.
Capital University
(937) 228-5006
333 W 1st St # 130
Dayton, OH 45402
www.capital.edu
Hebrew Union College
(513) 221-1875
3101 Clifton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH
www.huc.edu
Miami University
(513) 529-2531
Admissions Office
Oxford, OH 45046
www.muohio.edu
Miami Jacobs College
(937) 222-7337
110 North Patterson
Dayton, OH, 45402
www.miamijacobs.edu
Southern Ohio College
(513) 771-2424
1011 Glendale-Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Southwestern College of Business
(513) 421-3212
632 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Union Institute
(513) 861-6400
440 E. McMillan St.
Cincinnati, OH 45206
www.tui.edu
University of Dayton
(937) 229-1000
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469
www.udayton.edu
Wright State University
(937) 775-3333
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
www.wright.edu
Xavier University
(513) 745-3000
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207
www.xavier.edu
Universities
Generally, a university is bigger than a college and offers more majors and research facilities. Class size often reflects institutional size and some classes may taught by graduate students.
The University of Cincinnati
(513) 556-6000
2624 Clifton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45221
www.uc.edu
Upper Division
Upper-division schools offer the last two years of undergraduate study, usually in specialized programs leading to a bachelor’s degree. Students then generally transfer to an upper-division college after completing an associate degree or after finishing a second year of study at a four-year college.
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