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Report: Kentucky Gets Failing Grade for Medical Cannabis Program

“I believe that they think that they’re still helping people. But they don’t understand the needs of patients."

By Adam Goldstein, Ohio Capital Journal

Feb 6, 2023

A report from a patient advocacy group found the future of medical cannabis in the states is hazy unless costs are decreased, product safety standards are improved, and civil rights are strengthened for patients and prescribers. Americans for Safe Access issued its annual State of the States report on Thursday, Feb. 2...

Americans for Safe Access has put out its annual State of the States report to advocates and state policymakers since 2014, as a tool to “assess and improve medical cannabis programs.”

Xenia Could Become First Ohio Municipality to Proactively Ban LGBTQ+ Protections

Xenia City Council President Will Urschel spoke to the Greene County Tea Party in January about his city's stance on opposing LGBTQ+ protections.

By Ken Schneck, The Buckeye Flame

Xenia City Council President Will Urschel

A Teleporting Shooter, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week

This week had it all – a memorable AFC championship game, big union claims, a high-kicking librarian and a man who claimed to be the "chief of Tokyo."

By Allison Babka

Daniel Beckjord, who was arrested for allegedly shooting the windows of Tokyo Foods in Evendale, tells police that he will be released and teleported away on Jan. 22, 2023.

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Guest Commentary: Teach Black History — Don’t Ban It

By Tracy L. Rogers

Teachers are finding it more and more difficult to teach about Black history without fear of repercussions.

Study: Ohio Abortion Regulations Depend on Bureaucrat Implementation

By Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal

Both abortion care facilities included in the study are in Southwest Ohio and provided more than 30% of all abortions in the state in 2020.

Seattle's Iconic Piroshky Piroshky Bakery Hosting Cincinnati Pop-Up in March

By CityBeat Staff

Piroshky Piroshky is returning to Cincinnati by popular demand for a pre-order-only pop-up at Rhinegeist.

CityBeat Streets: Four Cincinnatians Reveal the Region's Most Romantic Spots

By Kennedy Dudley

For the CityBeat Streets column, CityBeat reporters are asking local residents about a different topic each week.

Hyper-Trap Rapper Destroy Lonely to Perform at Bogart's Next Week

By Killian Baarlaer

Hyper-trap rapper Destroy Lonely will perform at Bogart's on Feb. 8.

Local Laughs: 12 Cincinnati Comedy Shows to Catch in February

By PF Wilson

Comics Leah and Andrew Rudick are performing at Liberty Funny Bone on Feb. 14.

Report: Hamilton County Judge Says He'll Drop Aggravated Menacing Charge Against Joe Mixon

By Allison Babka

Cincinnati Bengals' running back Joe Mixon takes a video selfie with fan Sebastian Day's phone on Oct. 17, 2021.

Ohio AG Dave Yost Warns CVS, Walgreens Against Selling Abortion Pills

By Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal

The letter came after CVS and Walgreens announced they planned to sell abortion pills in states where it’s legal to mail the medication.

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Explore All the Flavors of Cincinnati and Findlay Market with a Streetcar Tour
If you like being single but miss having someone who could drive you around to all the best food spots in the city, this tour can help. Riverside Food Tours’ Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour + Findlay Market takes you to six places across four different neighborhoods to taste some of the best flavors Cincinnati has to offer. You’ll then ride the streetcar all the way up to Findlay Market where you can eat cheese, chocolate and more to your heart’s desire. You’ll also get to hear stories and learn more about the history of each neighborhood. 155 E. Second St., Downtown.

20 Places in Greater Cincinnati to Take Yourself on a Solo Date

Cincy Beerfest at Duke Energy Convention Center
7:30 p.m. Feb. 3; Feb. 4 at 1 and 7:30 p.m.
See yah next year, dry January; you won’t be missed. February is coming in wet with winter Beerfest at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Beer shots! Don’t you just love those mini beer mugs? Throw a pinky in the air and try to identify the hops; there’s no way you can taste them all. More than 100 different beers will be available from local favorites and breweries around the nation. (Don’t forget to work in some hydration, too. You’ll thank us later). Tickets start at $50 presale and $70 day-of. Feb. 3-4. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, cincybeerfest.com.

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