BLACKSTARKIDS Bring Ultra-Optimistic Energy and a Fusion of Hip Hop and Alt-Rock to MOTR Pub
As members of Generation Z continue flooding the workforce while grappling with the existential dread of adulthood, a hunger for early 2000s nostalgia has entered the cultural zeitgeist. Though the silicone bombast of Hyperpop music has successfully reframed those formative years into a fantasia of cybernetic fashion and genre bending, Pop Punk-reviving camp, Missouri-based trio…
Alanis Morissette Plays Riverbend with Garbage and Cat Power for the 25th Anniversary of ‘Jagged Little Pill’
Alanis Morissette, the big-voiced Canadian who jumped from child TV star to musical phenomenon with 1995’s Jagged Little Pill, was set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her breakthrough album with an extended tour when the pandemic shut things down in 2020. “It’s been a huge social, relational, spiritual, cultural, economic, political fart storm over…
Meet the Hometown Artists Appearing at the Cincinnati Comic Expo This Weekend
The Cincinnati Comic Expo bills itself as the city’s largest gathering dedicated to comic books and pop culture. In other words, it’s the perfect place to dress up like Darth Vader and meet fellow nerdy connoisseurs to talk about the newest indie comics or Marvel blockbuster. Running Sept. 17-19 at the Duke Energy Convention Center…
Art Academy’s SITE 1212 — in the Former BarrelHouse Space — Aims to Expand the School’s Social Impact
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) has expanded into a neighboring space while simultaneously hoping to expand the school’s mission. The recently opened SITE 1212 is the AAC’s “new center for community impact.” Located at 1212 Jackson St. in the former BarrelHouse — a popular music venue and one of the city’s first wave of…
Budget Bill Could Boost Climate-Friendly Practices in Ohio
As the contributor of 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture has had a profound impact on climate change. Legislation in Congress would help Ohio farmers and producers become part of the solution. Drausin Wulsin, manager of Grassroots Farm and Foods in Hillsboro, raises organic, grass-fed livestock using climate-friendly practices. He said they converted about 300 acres of bottom land…
Road Trip! Here’s When and Where to See the Best Fall Leaves in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
Fall is just around the corner. Are you ready for the leaves to change? According to the Farmers' Almanac, the peak viewing time for seeing red, orange and gold leaves in Ohio and Kentucky is Oct. 5-21, while Oct. 12-28 is the best time to see the colors in Indiana. There are plenty of road trip-worthy…
Downtown’s Tropical Cocktail Bar Pilar Pays Homage to Ernest Hemingway and His Favorite Drinks
There are several humanizing factors intrinsically linked with Ernest Hemingway: alcohol, outdoorsy machismo, a complicated love life … oh, and books. A few are even quite good. And while the celebrated writer valued conciseness in his writing, he loved elaborate cocktails — his work is seeded with descriptions of his favorite food and drinks, as…
10,000 Maniacs Kick-Off Cincinnati’s RiseUp Women’s Concert and Event Series with a Free Show in Washington Park
A concert and event series created to empower women is slated to begin this month with a free, day-long event at Washington Park. The Cincinnati Bell RiseUp Women’s Series kicks off Sept. 17 with a mimosa happy hour at the park’s concession area, The Porch, and ends with headlining Alternative Rock band 10,000 Maniacs, fronted by…
We Tried LaRosa’s New Vegan and Plant-Based-Meat Pizzas — And They’re Good
Chances are everybody in the Tri-State knows the phone number for LaRosa’s. Go ahead, we’ll recite it together: “347-1111 (tastes so good/you want it bad!).” While we can effortlessly recall the locally-owned pizza-giant’s phone number thanks to their omnipresent advertising, some people can’t enjoy a majority of their menu. Vegetarians and vegans, specifically. That’s changed…
Everything You Can Eat at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati This Weekend
Dust off your dirndl because Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is back in 2021 and it's bigger than ever. There are now four full days of celebrations. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati runs 5 p.m.-midnight Sept. 16; 11 a.m.-midnight Sept. 17 and 18; and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 19 on Second and Third streets downtown between Elm and Walnut streets. And there's…
Explorers Discover 8 More Miles of Caves at Mammoth Cave National Park, a Short Drive from Cincinnati
Just a short road trip away from Cincinnati, Mammoth Cave National Park recently announced the discovery of eight more miles of caves within what is already the largest cave system in the world. Park officials said in a statement on Facebook that the discovery brings the number of known miles of passages in the southern…
Kentucky Is One of the Unhappiest States in 2021, Study Finds
Kentucky is looking a little gloomy these days — and not just because of all the COVID-19, apparently. The Commonwealth ranks as No. 45 out of 50 on WalletHub's 2021 list of the happiest states in the nation. Only Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and West Virginia fare worse on the finance advice website. To determine…
In Most Ohio Counties, Fewer Than 1 in 2 Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19
In 66 of Ohio’s 88 counties, fewer than 1 in 2 residents have received at least one dose of vaccination against COVID-19, which has killed more than 661,000 Americans since the pandemic began. The low vaccination coverage, found via an analysis of state data from Sunday, indicates vast swaths of the state remain vulnerable to…
Cincinnati Public Schools Approves COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees
In a highly anticipated meeting, the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education has taken a bold step on COVID-19 vaccinations. The BOE voted Monday to approve a new policy requiring all educators, support staff and in-district partners to be vaccinated from the coronavirus by fall. CPS is now the first major district in Ohio to…
Three Greater Cincinnati Breweries Take Home Awards at 2021 Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival award ceremony returned to Denver on Sept. 10, recognizing brewing excellence from across the nation. And this year, the Queen City took home medals for three different area breweries, with one returning winner and two new local establishments nabbing wins. Judges evaluated beers from more than 2,000 breweries this year…
Cincinnati Cyclones Release Dollar Beer — er, Promotions — Schedule for 2021-2022
Nothing says autumn like cheering for the home hockey team while buzzed on delicious, cheap beer. Last week, the Cincinnati Cyclones released its promotional schedule for the 2021-2022 season. And while CityBeat loves giveaways and character appearances as much as anybody, there's one thing that really makes our heart thump about hockey season. Dollar beers.…
Purple People Bridge Receives Large Grants to Continue Repairs
Renovations for the Purple People Bridge soon will be getting a boost from two large grants being put towards the project. Newport Southbank Bridge Company president Will Weber says in a press release Monday the company will receive nearly $300,000 for the lengthy planned renovations. The Devou Good Foundation pledged $154,000 to help fund the short-term…
Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut Returns to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati to Defend Brat-Eating World Record
Champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut is returning to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati to defend his brat-eating world record. Chestnut will be competing Sunday, Sept. 19 at one of the many Oktoberfest celebrations around the city this weekend. The sausage-scarfing champ has won the Zinzinnati brat-eating contest nine times, according to a press release from Shea Communications. Chestnut hopes to break…
Over-the-Rhine’s Rhinegeist Brewing to Host Cider Social This Fall
Over-the-Rhine brewery Rhinegeist is getting into the autumnal spirit with its weekend-long Cider Social this month. The free event will take place Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26 and will feature a selection of draft ciders, cider flights, cocktails, music, games and prizes. throughout the weekend. Wear your flannel or favorite cozy sweater, as…
Cincinnati Bengals Bring Home a Win at Season Opener — That Means Free Gold Star, Y’all
Gold Star has brought back its popular Who Dey Way promotion this football season, wherein every time the Bengals win a game, you win, too. The day after every Bengals victory, fans can snag a free regular or super 3-Way, 4-Way or 5-Way when they buy one — basically BOGO ways — at any Cincinnati-area Gold Star…
USWNT Adds Rose Lavelle to Roster for This Month’s Match in Cincinnati Against Paraguay
It's official: Rose Lavelle will play an international soccer match here in her hometown of Cincinnati this month. The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) recently announced its roster for the Sept. 21 FIFA match against Paraguay, and midfielder Lavelle naturally is included. The match will be held at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati's West End as part…
Ohio Men Grapple with Nuances of Being Sexual Violence Survivors in Patriarchal Society
Anyone can become a victim of sexual violence, and work is under way in Ohio to ensure men feel welcome in the anti-violence movement. As the Engaging Men Coordinator at the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Jayvon Howard said he focuses on assisting male survivors of sexual violence and getting more men involved in…
Public: Don’t Allow ‘Crazies and Extremists’ Like West Chester Rep Jennifer Gross to Dictate Ohio Redistricting Map
As the public input process begins again for Ohio legislative redistricting, many participants at a Sunday night meeting in Dayton asked for new maps that balance ideologies in the state. The testimony at an auditorium at Washington Township RecPlex West went on for hours, with much of it mirroring the feelings of the Fair Districts coalition,…
Hello Halloween: 19th-Century Terror Town is Back in Williamsburg, Ohio
It may only be September, but pumpkin spice is back and so are some haunted local attractions. What was once the home of the Old West Fest is now a haunted 19th-century Terror Town. Wander the old fashioned storefronts of the Dodge City-style attraction to find a museum of the occult, restaurants, saloons, games, a movie theater…
Over-the-Rhine’s Second Sunday on Main Celebrates King Records Month
Over-the-Rhine block party Second Sunday on Main is back this weekend (Sunday, Sept. 12) with a King Records theme in honor of King Records Month. "The month's theme, 'King Records,' celebrates the mark of the beginning of what would become one of the most crucial record labels in the history of music," a release from SSOM reads. …
Over-the-Rhine’s Ziegler Pool to Host Dog Swim to Close Out Summer Season
Summer is coming to a close, and to celebrate the end of a great season, Over-the-Rhine's Ziegler Pool is hosting their fifth-annual Dog Swim. The dedicated puppy pool party will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12 and will offer two 45-minute long sessions — one at 6 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. Tickets cost…
Kentucky Has Its Worst Week Ever, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Look, we’re as sick of writing about COVID-19 just as much as our Facebook commenters are of reading about it. But with the coronavirus continuing to spread throughout Ohio and Kentucky at rates not seen in months or even since last year, we’re stuck with covering the pandemic for a while longer. Maybe take a…
Special Session Finale: Kentucky Legislature Ends All Masking Mandates within the State
That's it, Kentucky. No more masks for you. At least not unless you want to wear them. Late Thursday night, the Kentucky General Assembly rejected Gov. Andy Beshear's pleas to support masking in an effort to slow COVID-19, which is engulfing the state. The Republican-led body overrode Beshear's vetoes of bills that stripped the governor's…
Butler County Sending Special Team to Help with Hurricane Ida Recovery in Louisiana
As the devastation from Hurricane Ida continues to impact Louisiana, teams from Ohio — including Greater Cincinnati's Butler County — are heading south to help with recovery efforts. The State of Ohio-Butler County All Hazards Incident Management Team (IMT) will be in Louisiana for 14 days to assist the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office with…
Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto Continues Home-Run Hunt on His Birthday Friday
The Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto is swinging a bat full of hope these days — and tying up records in the process. As of Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, Votto currently is tied with former Red Frank Robinson with 324 career home runs, good for second on the franchise leaderboard. Votto smacked one into…
Over-the-Rhine’s Queen City Radio Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Five-Day-Long Party
Over-the-Rhine's Queen City Radio — and its bustling beer garden — have become a very special part of the Queen City since its inception. And to celebrate its five fun-filled years since opening, the bar is hosting a five-day-long fifth anniversary party, with different themes each day. The party kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 15 with…
20 Years Later, Muslims in Ohio and Across America Still Face Post 9/11 Hate
As the nation marks the 20th anniversary of the Sep. 11 attacks, Muslim groups are reflecting on progress in the treatment of American Muslims. According to the Institute for Policy Studies, the "War on Terror" in the aftermath of 9/11 created a culture that framed Muslims as suspects and taught them to fear the government. Amina…
Fifty West’s Over-the-Rhine ‘Pool Run’ Ends with a Splash in Ziegler Park This Weekend
Need a novel way to cool down after a run? Fifty West Brewing Co. is hosting a 5K around Over-the-Rhine this weekend that ends with a splash. Fifty West's Pool Run takes place 6-10 p.m. Sept. 11 and leaves from — and ends at — Ziegler Park's pool. The race starts at 6:30 p.m. and…
HorrorHound Weekend Brings the Screams, Celebs to Sharonville
With pumpkin spice starting to permeate the air, it's finally fall, and you know what that means — Halloween screams. This weekend, HorrorHound is bringing its shriek-worthy convention of celebrities and scares to the Sharonville Convention Center (11355 Chester Road). The gathering spans Sept. 10-12, with celebrity signings and activities happening daily. Actors and artists…
Cincinnati to Recognize City’s Military Veteran Employees on Sept. 10
As the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2021, attacks approach, the City of Cincinnati is honoring its employees who are military veterans. According to a Sept. 9 press release from council member David Mann, the city will hold a ceremony Friday, Sept. 10, to celebrate approximately 500 employees who also have served or are…
Cincinnati Bengals’ Sam Hubbard Teaches You How to Make Pepsi Ribs Glaze Ahead of Regular-Season Opener
Fresh off the team's 1-2 preseason, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking forward to its 2021 regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 12. But first, defensive end Sam Hubbard wants to make sure you've got game snacks. Hubbard heads up a new promotion from Pepsi in which he leads viewers on a cooking journey through AR (augmented…
Help Cincinnati Parks During 9/11 National Day of Service
Those who want to remember 9/11 through positive action have a new outlet. Cincinnati Parks is hosting a citywide day of service this Saturday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of the 2001 day in which nearly 3,000 people died due to four al-Qaeda terrorist attacks in the United States. The local parks department has a number…
Two Trump-Adjacent Kentucky Festivals Scheduled For Sept. 11 Weekend
The 20th anniversary of 9/11 is inspiring solemn memorials throughout Kentucky and… Trump fests? At least two are scheduled for this weekend in Kentucky. The first is in the southern part of Western Kentucky — Muhlenburg County. Tickets to this three-day event at the county’s agriculture and convention center start at $125 and feature a slate of conservatives who have…
Top 10 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Sept. 10-12)
From more than one Oktoberfest celebration and the start of spooky season to the Bengals home opener and several pop-up markets, here are 10 things to do in Greater Cincinnati this weekend. FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 Billy Joel at Great American Ball Park The Piano Man himself will be paying Cincinnati a visit on Friday. Billy…
Surprise! Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan Has Another Terrible COVID-19 Take
When Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan sees a football stadium crowded with people, he's picturing happy fans and excited parents — not the potential for thousands of vectors for an infectious virus to spread during a global pandemic. On Sept. 7, Jordan tweeted a video of a very full Camp Randall Stadium at the University of…
COVID Cases in Ohio Children Overtake Other Age Groups
Ohioans 19 and younger are now driving the state’s COVID-19 pandemic, comprising a larger share of cases than any other age group. Roughly one in three people who have contracted COVID-19 this month are 18 or younger, according to an analysis of state data. Those aged 20-29 are the next most prevalent cohort, comprising 16%…
10 Different Greater Cincinnati Oktoberfest Celebrations to Enjoy German Beer, Brats and Bands
One of the best things about living in a city with such a rich German heritage is that Oktoberfest season is taken very seriously. And while we have a giant Oktoberfest Zinzinnati celebration downtown each year — the largest in America — plenty of other breweries, neighborhoods and organizations are hosting their own events so…
Graeter’s Cones for the Cure Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser Returns with Free Elena’s Blueberry Pie Ice Cream Scoops
Graeter's Ice Cream is again teaming up with Cincinnati-based charity The Cure Starts Now to raise funds via their Cones for the Cure promotion to fight pediatric cancer. From Sept. 9 through Sept. 19, Graeter's locations will be offering single scoop sugar cone coupons of their seasonal Elena's Blueberry Pie ice cream to Sweet Rewards loyalty members via…
Kentucky Lawmakers Spread COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation During First Day of Special Session
Kentucky Republicans are supposed to be using the special legislation session, which started today, to help the state as it continues to struggle with COVID-19. But, while they’re doing some of the things Gov. Andy Beshear wanted them to, they’re also going off script. On Tuesday, lawmakers started the approval process for bills that would…
Ohio Man Gets Upset Black Amazon Driver Threw His “Black Liars Murder” Sign, Calls Police and Local News
Ed Gallek, capable of telling half a story with the best of them, recently brought his Fox 8 I-Team crew to Parma, Ohio, to interview a homeowner. The Parma man is upset, you see, because a Black Amazon driver delivering something to his house noticed that, among his Trump signs and pro-police signs, he had one that…
33 Candidates Approved for Cincinnati City Council Ballot — We Think
No, everyone you know is not running for Cincinnati City Council — it just seems that way. The Hamilton County Board of Elections certified the petitions of 33 candidates for City Council on Tuesday. That's the largest field since 31 people ran in 2005, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports, but more ultimately may be on the…
Beshear: ‘Worst Week Ever’ for COVID Cases in Kentucky Last Week
COVID cases in Kentucky have hit a new record high, with Gov. Andy Beshear calling last week "the worst week ever" for infections in the Commonwealth. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 5 the state reported 30,680 new cases of COVID, with 13,000 of those recorded in just four days. And as of Tuesday, the Centers…
No Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Passports,” Cincinnati City Council Says
There's nothing stopping businesses from enacting COVID-19 vaccination requirements, Cincinnati City Council said Tuesday. On Tuesday, the Council voted against a ban on vaccine "passports," or the health requirements a local business has to enter or work in an establishment. Council Member Betsy Sundermann, who had originally introduced the idea of a ban through a…
Rapid At-Home COVID Tests Now Available for Free at Cincinnati Public Libraries
If you think you may have been exposed to COVID and need a test, there are now more options beyond the doctor's office, emergency room or pharmacy. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has partnered with public libraries across the state to offer rapid at-home COVID tests for free. A press release from the ODH…
Every Single County in Ohio and Kentucky Is Full of COVID-19, CDC Says
The entire Greater Cincinnati area is under COVID-19 alert, with cases from the region's Labor Day celebrations still to come. As of Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists every single county in Ohio and Kentucky — including counties around Cincinnati on both sides of the Ohio River — as having high…
Ohio Hosting Largest Skunk Convention in the World This Weekend
If you didn't know that some people keep (de-scented) skunks as pets, or that a bunch of them gather in a suburb outside of Cleveland in September for what organizers say is the largest skunk convention in the world, welp, you're not alone. But SkunkFest is now celebrating its 19th year of all things skunks…
The Satanic Temple Pushes Back on Restrictive Texas, Ohio Abortion Laws
The Satanic Temple has joined the legal wrangling to block or overturn Texas' severe new abortion law and warn Ohio and other states against such laws. That law, which the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block last week, bans the medical procedure after six weeks, including in cases of rape and incest. The Salem, Massachusetts-based Temple filed…
LPGA Golf Tour Finally Returns to Cincinnati in 2022 after 30+ Years
The LPGA Tour soon will return to Greater Cincinnati for the first time in more than 30 years. The Associated Press reports Monday that the Ladies Professional Golf Association will take the Kroger Queen City Championship to Kenwood Country Club Sept. 8-11, 2022. The event is part of a three-year deal. Golfers will compete for $1.75…
Bibi Gets a Boyfriend: The Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes New Male Hippo, Tucker
The Cincinnati Zoo is arranging a meet-cute for its resident mama hippo, Bibi. A "huge, dark and handsome" male Nile hippo named Tucker was transported from the San Francisco Zoo and arrived at his new home last night. Henry, Bibi's former mate and Fiona's dad, died in 2017 after struggling with health issues. The hope…
Longtime Cincinnati Staple Alabama Fish Bar to Undergo Renovations This Fall
A longtime Cincinnati culinary staple is prepping for some updates after entering a new lease with Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC). Alabama Fish Bar, located at 1601 Race St. in Over-the-Rhine, has been serving the Queen City community for nearly three decades, and will continue to do so with a fresh look and some…
Guest Commentary: What Would the Public Health and Safety Impacts of Cannabis Legalization Be in Ohio?
Last Monday, a panel of state officials approved ballot language for recreational cannabis legalization in the state of Ohio, clearing the way for backers to begin collecting signatures for the initiative. According to reports, the ballot language for this initiative is similar to a bill introduced by state Reps. Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch to legalize recreational…
Coheed and Cambria on the Band’s ‘Homecoming to the Stage’ in Advance of Cincinnati Show with The Used
For Coheed and Cambria guitarist Travis Stever, the shutdown of the touring industry really made a major impact on his life. The Prog Rock band prides itself on its compelling live show that comes complete with monster guitar riffs, spectacular lights and theatrical, Freddie Mercury-like vocals. “You get into music because you like to create,…
Butler County Judge Reverses Order Forcing West Chester Hospital to Give Ivermectin to COVID-19 Patient
A Butler County judge sided with a local hospital and reversed a previous court order forcing it to honor a prescription of ivermectin, which infectious disease experts have warned against as a COVID-19 treatment, for a patient who has spent weeks in the ICU with the disease. After two days of testimony and arguments, Common…
Gold Star Bringing Back ‘Who Dey Way’ BOGO 3-Ways After Each Bengals Win
Happy Who Dey, chili heads. Gold Star is bringing back its popular Who Dey Way promotion this football season, wherein every time the Bengals win a game, you win, too. The day after every Bengals victory, fans can snag a free regular or super 3-Way, 4-Way or 5-Way when they buy one — basically BOGO…
Newport on the Levee Hosts Riverfest on the Levee with Views of the WEBN Fireworks
Looking for somewhere to watch the annual Riverfest fireworks display this Labor Day weekend? Newport on the Levee is hosting Riverfest on the Levee from noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. Programming includes free face painting, henna artists, live music from Loopman Dan and Frankly Speaking, and LED screens playing various sports. At 9 p.m., you…
Four Lens-Based Art Shows To See in Cincinnati This Fall
The idea of fall arts seasons may feel like a hazy dream from another lifetime, but take heart, dear Queen City: There are several exhibitions in the region you won’t want to miss this fall — listed in order of closing date. With any luck (and masks and vaccinations), this is just a small sample…
Ohio AG Yost Joins Another National Lawsuit, This Time to Overturn LGBTQ Protections
Joining 19 other state attorneys general, Ohio’s Dave Yost has jumped in on a lawsuit demanding that sexual orientation and gender identity not be included in discrimination protections. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, argues “administrative agencies,” in this case the Biden administration, don’t have the power to…
Riverfest, WEBN Fireworks 2021: Road Closures and Everything Else You Need to Know Before You Go
Riverfest is back, baby. Launched more than four decades ago to celebrate the 10th anniversary of radio station WEBN (102.7 FM), this Labor Day bash officially signals the end of summer with a series of colorful explosions in the sky. After canceling last year’s large, public event due to COVID (they still shot off fireworks from…
Doobie Brothers Cancel Cincinnati Show Due to COVID-19 Case Among Crew
Another day, another COVID-19 concert cancellation. Classic Rock radio staple The Doobie Brothers has canceled its upcoming Cincinnati stop due to a crew member contracting COVID-19, a release says. The Sept. 18 Cincinnati show is one of four concerts that the band is skipping. The release says that the Doobies will reschedule the missed dates…
A Man Allegedly Stole a World Series Ring from Cincinnati Reds Infielder Mike Moustakas
Everyone wants the brass ring, but stealing isn't the way to go about it. A man who allegedly stole Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas' 2015 World Series ring is finding that out. WCPO-TV reports that in August, Casey Zang stole the coveted ring along with Moustakas' 2015 American League Championship ring, according to officer statements…
The Cincinnati Cyclones’ New Head Coach Makes History, and 7 Other Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire throughout Ohio and Kentucky, but that's OK because legal weed may finally be on the way! Keep reading for the latest coronavirus news — including how the pandemic is affecting kids — and some fun ways to cope. Hamilton County Sees Significant Rise in Pediatric COVID-19 Cases; 'No End in…
These Charts Show That COVID-19 Vaccines are Doing Their Job
As the coronavirus continues to surge across the United States, hospitals are again filling up with ill COVID-19 patients. And the vast majority of those patients are unvaccinated, as two new charts help make exceedingly clear. One of those charts shows that from January 24 to July 24, vaccinated individuals were hospitalized with COVID-19 at…
How Would Raising Minimum Wage Impact Small Businesses in Ohio?
Ohio's minimum wage is currently $1.55 more than the federal minimum wage, at $8.80 an hour, and yet many Ohioans are searching for better-paying jobs. Tamra Barth earned $11 an hour working as a baker at The Pink Bandana Bakery, a small business in Mentor, Ohio, for three years until recently, when Barth decided to…
Photographer Casey LeClair Talks “Seven Cities” Travel Exhibit at Over-the-Rhine’s Iris BookCafé and Gallery
For Iris BookCafé and Gallery exhibition curator Bill Messer, there was something uniquely evocative about Casey LeClair’s photography. The artist hails from Cincinnati but has spent the last 25 years traveling the world from California to New York to Sweden and points in between. This year, LeClair found himself back in Cincinnati, and his work…
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell Stresses COVID-19 Vaccination in New Ad
Is Mitch McConnell actually trying to do the right thing? We’re not sure we’d go that far, but the U.S. Senator from Kentucky is urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, so that’s something. McConnell appears in a new public service announcement about coronavirus vaccination, just as Kentucky experiences a months-long, sustained rise in COVID-19…
Bellevue’s New Latin-American Brunch Eatery Yuca Announces Opening Date
Jeremy Faeth, the co-owner and executive chef at Covington's popular eatery Cedar, will soon debut his second Northern Kentucky restaurant Yuca. Like Cedar, Yuca will be open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, but with a Latin-American twist. The team behind the much-anticipated eatery announced an opening date for the new restaurant in a Facebook post…
Hamilton County Sees Significant Rise in Pediatric COVID-19 Cases; ‘No End in Sight’ for Pandemic
Like many regions, Greater Cincinnati has had an increase in COVID-19 cases over the summer — but it's not just affecting adults anymore. During a Hamilton County Commissioners briefing Wednesday with reporters, officials were demonstrably frustrated with the latest COVID-19 surge. “All of the metrics continue to head upward, so there is no end in…
Top 9 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Sept. 3-5)
It's Labor Day weekend in Cincinnati, which means it's time to ring in the end of summer with the annual Riverfest all-day party and firework display. Looking for something less explosive? And less crowded? There are also lots of festivals: the Ohio Renaissance Festival, the Nowhere Else music festival and a barbecue festival in Newport.…
Win a Zoom Call with the Cincinnati Zoo’s New Baby Sloth
Interested in a super wholesome type of gambling? The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden just opened up its betting pool for guessing when Lightning the sloth's new baby will be born. And whoever picks the correct date and time will win a special Zoom call with mom and her new pup. Each guess costs $5…
New Texas Abortion Ban Raises Concerns Similar Laws Could Take Effect in Greater Cincinnati
After the U.S. Supreme Court takes no action and allows a Texas abortion ban to go into effect, many in Southwestern Ohio are concerned something similar could happen here. The new Texas law outlaws abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, but then also goes a step further by allowing regular citizens to sue abortion providers…
East Walnut Hills’ O Pie O Has Closed and Will Reopen With a New Concept This Fall
East Walnut Hills' vibrant dining scene has lost a beloved bakery with the recent closing of O Pie O. But a new concept by the same team will soon open in its place. O Pie O announced its plans via a Facebook post in late August, explaining that they will close the space as of…
Folk Duo Over the Rhine Hosts Nowhere Else Music Festival on Their Ohio Farm Labor Day Weekend
This Labor Day weekend, Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist of Folk greats Over the Rhine will again present their Nowhere Else Festival, a three-day celebration "overflowing with music, art, earth, sky" on their rural Clinton County farm, less than 50 miles east of Cincinnati. Calling the event an "extended musical family reunion," the lineup features musicians, but also writers…
New Beeline Cocktail Bar and Wooden Cask Taproom Opening at Newport on the Levee
This Labor Day weekend, Newport on the Levee is giving us another reason to celebrate: two new bars. Newport's Wooden Cask is opening a walk-up taproom on the Levee this weekend, and the new Beeline cocktail bar and patio will officially open on Sept. 18. As a bonus, it also will host a Riverfest on…
University of Cincinnati Will Now Require Students, Faculty and Staff to Get COVID Vaccine
The University of Cincinnati has updated its COVID vaccine policy. After UC President Neville G. Pinto wrote on Aug. 24 that they were "thoughtfully studying" whether or not to implement mandatory vaccines for students and staff, the school has decided to move forward with the requirement. On Sept. 1, UC posted to its website: In response to…
Taft’s Ale House to Host Pretzel and Beer Pairing to Celebrate Oktoberfest
Do you like beer? Do you like pretzels? Great, because Over-the-Rhine brewery Taft's Ale House has teamed up with OTR Bagel Bar for a special pairing you will love, in celebration of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. From 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, the brewery will host a self-guided pretzel and beer pairing featuring five different craft…
SPCA Cincinnati Taking in 129 Animals Rescued from Hurricane Ida, Will Prepare Them for Immediate Adoption
As people in Louisiana work to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ida, one rescue group is focusing on saving the four-legged friends who have been affected. Wings of Rescue, a nonprofit pet transportation operation, is flying more than 200 adoptable dogs, cats and rabbits from Louisiana shelters to the SPCA in Cincinnati and the Brandywine Valley…
Take a Ride in a Vintage World War II Bomber During Lunken Airport Days
Step back in time this Labor Day weekend with Lunken Airport Days. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5, Lunken will be transformed with historic aircraft and displays. Check out military and civilian planes and vintage vehicles, take a ride in a helicopter or watch a color guard ceremony each day at noon. The…
Matisyahu to Perform at Cincinnati’s Washington Park During ish Festival
A local celebration of Jewish and Israeli culture, ish Festival returns to Cincinnati this fall with an entertainment-packed weekend — including a performance by famed American-Jewish artist Matisyahu. ish Festival takes place Sept. 25-26 at Over-the-Rhine's Washington Park and brings together two days of art, food vendors and live music. The event hosted its inaugural…
