Giant Dinosaurs Plan a Takeover of the Duke Energy Convention Center
Massive dinosaurs from Jurassic Quest descend upon the Duke Energy Convention Center March 25-27, creating Cincinnati’s own Jurassic Park. Guests can experience Earth’s history by walking among the giants of the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods. Working alongside the latest research from paleontologists, Jurassic Quest strives to ensure every detail from teeth size to coloration…
Bockfest Returns to Cincinnati in March — But with a Brand New Location
Cincinnati’s favorite debaucherous celebration of dark beer, springtime and goats returns to take over the city in March. But this time, the party will be in a new location. Bockfest is back March 4-6 and instead of being held at its traditional headquarters at the now-defunct Moerlein taproom in Over-the-Rhine, it will be held at the…
Deep-Fried Chili Cheese Coneys — and the 5 Coney Challenge — Are Back at Northside Yacht Club
Indulging in seasonally available produce is a cornerstone of healthy eating — vine-ripened tomatoes in summer, hand-picked apples in fall, lovingly deep-fried chili cheese coneys in February. And the Northside Yacht Club (NSYC) is once again harvesting the freshest “Cincinnati Chimichangas” from its deep fryers this month. Now through the end of February, customers can…
Washington Park’s Second Annual Mittenfest Promises Craft Beer and Chilly Temperatures
Combat the February winter blues with some 2022 Mittenfest brews. The second-annual Mittenfest outdoor drinking festival will be held at Washington Park on Feb. 19 and 20. Enjoy craft beers, a DJ, food trucks and more. Tickets are required for admission to the event. At $25 each, one ticket secures you: Four 8-ounce draft beers from Mittenfest beer…
The West Side’s Delhi Hills Ranked Most Affordable Place to Live in Ohio
There’s no doubt the housing market has been insane this past year. According to CNN, home sales were on track to “reach the highest level in 15 years, with an estimated 6 million homes sold in 2021.” Homes were selling at a record pace and for way more money. If you are one of those people…
Just Q’in BBQ in Walnut Hills to Launch Burger Love Cincy Ghost Kitchen This Week
Just Q’in BBQ in Walnut Hills has announced that starting Thursday, Jan. 27, its kitchen will be cooking up some delicious burgers and selling them from online ordering platforms under the name Burger Love Cincy. Burger Love Cincy is a ghost kitchen: a business set up inside another restaurant’s kitchen that creates delivery or take-out only…
The National’s Aaron Dessner Defends Taylor Swift’s Songwriting Prowess Against ‘Clueless’ Blur Singer
Taylor Swift doesn’t need anyone to fight her battles, thank you very much. But a Cincinnati native kindly offered a helping hand against a “clueless” musician, anyway. Aaron Dessner of Cincinnati-bred The National came to Swift’s defense after Blur and Gorillaz singer Damon Albarn suggested during an interview with the Los Angeles Times that Swift…
Who Dey Nation is Taking Over The Banks for a Bengals Pep Rally This Friday
Celebrate Cincinnati football this Friday during a Bengals pep rally at The Banks. On Sunday, the Bengals are heading to the AFC Championship game for the first time in decades, and fans are ready to start celebrating. Get the party started from 4-7 p.m. Jan. 28 on Freedom Way. All the money from beer and…
Cincinnati Once Again Named One of America’s Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker
Cincinnati continues to up its reputation as a moviemaking city, and those strides haven’t gone unnoticed. The Queen City has once again snagged itself a top spot on MovieMaker magazine’s list of the “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.” The magazine ranks us at No. 11, moving up two spots from last…
Dorothy Lane Market’s Killer Brownie is Now a Beer at Warped Wing Brewing in Greater Cincinnati
While we wait for cult-favorite Dayton grocer Dorothy Lane Market to open its Cincinnati location, we can snag a taste of their Killer Brownie dessert in beer form. The Killer Brownie Company, owned and operated by the Dorothy Lane Market family, has partnered with Warped Wing Brewing to release Killer Brownie brown ale. According to…
Agave & Rye Team to Open Son of a Butcher Steakhouse — aka S.O.B. — in Liberty Center
The team behind Agave & Rye seems to have conquered the eccentric taco world — they have 10 locations spread across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee slinging a menu of “epic tacos” stuffed with everything from lobster and kangaroo to tater tots — and has now set their sights on steakhouses. The new Son of…
Ohio’s New Nursing Home Camera Law Goes Into Effect in March
A Cleveland man’s crusade to help Ohio families better protect their loved ones in nursing-home care from abuse and neglect will soon come to fruition. Esther’s Law goes into effect March 23. It allows patients in Ohio long-term care facilities to install cameras or other electronic monitoring devices in their rooms. Steve Piskor, founder of Elderly…
CBD Prevented COVID-19 Infection in Patients, According to New Study
Yet another scientific study suggests that cannabis could help fight COVID-19. The latest found that CBD, the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis touted for its possible health benefits, was able to block COVID-19 replication in human cells. That’s according to a paper published in the peer-reviewed Science Advances journal. The study saw a team of 33…
Louisiana Newspaper Apparently Thinks Bengals’ ‘Who Dey’ Chant Is ‘Stupid’
It’s been a long, long, long time coming, but the Cincinnati Bengals are finally heading to an AFC Championship again. And after enduring decades of ridicule for their hope and support, fans have earned the right to gloat a little. But is Cincinnati’s rallying cry of “WHO DEY” ridiculous? One Louisiana newspaper seems to think so.…
Krispy Kreme Giving Away Free Glazed Donuts to Those Who Donate Blood During National Shortage
Free glazed? Sign us up. Donating blood during a national shortage is a decent thing to do, but there’s nothing wrong with adding a sweet incentive to spur folks to action. To that end, the Krispy Kreme chain is offering a dozen of its glazed donuts for free to anyone who helps rebuild the nation’s…
New Ohio Intel Microchip Plant Will Turn the State into the ‘Silicon Valley of the Midwest,” Politician Says
Ohio’s worst kept secret is out — Intel will soon break ground on a multi-billion dollar factory in Licking County to build the latest generation of computer chips. In recent weeks, local land annexations first reported by Cleveland.com indicated officials were getting the final few elements of an agreement in place before the Jan. 21 announcement.…
Sammy Hagar, George Thorogood Plan Cincinnati Tour Stop
The Red Rocker is coming to Cincinnati, and he’s bringing along some friends. Sammy Hagar and his band The Circle have announced the “Crazy Times” summer tour that will take them everywhere from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, with a stop at Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Fan club members can access…
Want Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Tickets? Here’s How to Get Them
Sure, the Cincinnati Bengals are having one hell of a season, but baseball is just around the corner. The Cincinnati Reds will open the 2022 season at home with a game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 31. Single tickets for the game aren’t available at the moment, but fans can enter for an…
Here’s When to Watch the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship
The Cincinnati Bengals are heading to the AFC Championship game for the first time in decades, and Bengals Nation is making plans to watch. The Bengals will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the showdown. Kansas City was 12-5 during the regular season and lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in last year’s Super Bowl. The…
Did Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Predict the Bengals Trip to the AFC Championship?
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes exchanged a few psychic words with Joe Burrow following the Bengals win against the Chiefs three weeks ago — a win that clinched Cincinnati the AFC North title. “See y’all in the playoffs,” Mahomes said after the Jan. 2 game, while shaking hands with Burrow at midfield. We meet again.…
Fitz and the Tantrums Will Bring New Tour to Dayton
Indie rockers Fitz and the Tantrums and St. Paul and the Broken Bones have announced a co-headlining tour that includes a June 17 stop at Fraze Pavilion in Dayton. Tickets for the tour are on sale now. “We’re so excited to hit the road again,” says Fitz frontman Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick in a press release. “More than…
Four Cincinnati Restaurants Given Game Balls from Bengals Win Over the Titans This Weekend
For the second week in a row, four Bengals game balls were passed out to Cincinnati-area restaurants. After the Bengals’ first post-season win this year — defeating the Las Vegas Raiders on Jan. 15 — the team announced it would start a new tradition of giving a game ball to “the city of Cincinnati.” This…
In Joel Coen’s ‘Tragedy of Macbeth,’ Denzel Washington Steals the Show
Boiling Shakespeare’s play down to its most elemental parts, Joel Coen’s Tragedy of Macbeth is an exercise in lavish, purposeful minimalism executed from a place of experience and taste. With an air of efficiency lending some sense of opacity (as is common in many collaborations with his brother Ethan, who’s absent here), the project doesn’t bear…
18 Photos of Cincinnati’s Beloved Baby Fiona to Celebrate Her Fifth Birthday
On January 24, 2017, Fiona the hippo defied odds when she was born six weeks premature at the Cincinnati Zoo. At the time of her birth, she weighed a meager 29 pounds — about a fifth of what most hippos weigh when they’re born. Since her birth, she has gained national attention, had her (sweet,…
Guest Commentary: Here’s Really Why So Many NFL Head Coaches Are White
A couple of weeks after the close of the National Football League’s regular season, there is just one Black head coach and one Latino head coach left in the League – Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Ron Rivera of the Washington Football Team, respectively. This follows the firing of Brian Flores by the Miami Dolphins and…
Review: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Is Savagely Real
CRITIC’S PICK August Wilson’s searing portrayals of the agonies and ecstasies of the lives of Black Americans are widely admired. His “Century Cycle,” chronicling the African American experience across the 10 decades of the 20th century, has firmly placed him in the pantheon of great American playwrights. The first of these works to land on…
Ohio’s COVID-19 Politics Cast Long Shadow Over Omicron Surge
After a severe bout of COVID-19 put him in the ICU and left him with significant respiratory issues, Dr. Emily Amin’s patient had questions about getting vaccinated. Most of the COVID-19 patients Amin treats at the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus are either vaccinated but manage an immune-compromising condition, or are unvaccinated. In an interview,…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine: Additional Transparency not Needed in Massive Medicaid Contracts
Ohio Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran apparently held stock in two huge health companies last year as she negotiated and signed multi-billion-dollar contracts with their subsidiaries. But she has refused to say how much she owned as she signed the deals. Nor will the man who appointed her, Gov. Mike DeWine, say he thinks Corcoran should…
The Cincinnati Bengals Are Going to the AFC Championship, We’re Getting More Free Chili, and Everything Is Amazing
Well holy shit, you guys. The Cincinnati Bengals — the franchise that has been mocked for years, nearly as much as the Cleveland Browns have — are heading to the AFC Championship bout for the first time since 1988. Just days after Bengals punter Kevin Huber penned a hopeful and emotional letter to Cincinnati, the…
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell Draws Boundary Between ‘Americans’ and Black People
A Kentucky Senator is making excuses for his recent racist comments, and the backlash has been swift. After helping to crush a voting act named for a celebrated civil rights leader, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made a comment on Jan. 19 in which he categorized African Americans and Americans into two different groups. …
More Than 3,500 Ohioans Will Have Student Debt Canceled After $1.85 Billion, Multi-State Settlement with Navient
More than 19,800 Ohioans who had federal student loans through Navient between 2009 and 2017 will receive $5.3 million in restitution payments from the recently announced $1.85 billion multi-state settlement. And more than 3,500 Ohioans with Navient loans totaling some $81.8 million will have their loans completely forgiven. “This settlement puts money back into the…
Kentucky Democrats Are Suing Over GOP’s ‘Extreme Partisan’ Redistricting Maps
The inevitable redistricting lawsuit has been filed. It was clear after Kentucky Republicans passed their new redistricting maps — which included changes to the state’s Congressional, state House and Senate districts — that there was room for a lawsuit. The day that the House map passed, UK law professor Joshua Douglas tweeted, “Reporters writing about the…
Brave the Cold and Join the Party at Cupid’s Undie Run This February
Cincinnatians far and wide will gather on Feb. 12 for Cupid’s Undie Run, a fundraising pants-less party in the streets. The event, which encourages participants to strip down to their skivvies, takes place in 37 other U.S. cities as well as Cincinnati. Each run donates 100% of the proceeds to neurofibromatosis research through the Children’s…
25 Hidden Bars, Lounges and Speakeasies in Cincinnati
The Queen City may be packed with nightlife options, but there are a few local gems that are challenge to find. From secret garden patios to a literal underground nightclub, these bars may be playing hard-to-get… but they’re totally worth the struggle.
Opinion: Lebanon Community Members Fall Hard for Satanic Temple’s After-School Satan Club Ruse
Not shockingly at all, Lebanon residents are up in arms about an afterschool program that was approved facility use at local Donovan Elementary School. The program? The Satanic Temple’s After-School Satan Club. The district said in a statement to Lebanon families that the club is not school-sponsored and that the school does “not endorse the…
This Letter from Cincinnati Bengals Punter Kevin Huber Is Exactly What We All Needed
To say that Cincinnati is excited about the Bengals’ continued playoff run is an understatement. Fans within the city plus those living elsewhere are reveling in the first Bengals team to make the playoffs in 31 years. Sure, some are tempering their optimism by remembering the bad luck and bad plays that have plagued previous…
Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey in Pendleton Gets Second Chance
After announcing earlier this month he would have to close his flagship restaurant, chef Christian Gill says Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey in Pendleton is getting a second chance. In a Facebook post, Gill writes: “The outpouring of love and support from the community has been overwhelming and we are taking another shot to save the…
Kentucky City Renames Itself ‘Who Deyton’ for the Cincinnati Bengals’ Playoff Run
The Cincinnati Bengals are inspiring all kinds of good things during their first playoff run in 31 years. Quirky shirts. Tasty treats. And now a whole new name for a local city. The city of Dayton, Kentucky, is going that route. On Thursday, Dayton Mayor Ben Baker signed a proclamation saying that on Saturday, Jan.…
Fred & Gari’s, Total Juice Plus Downtown to Close This Month
Lunch won’t be the same in the Central Business District, as two decades-old staples are being told to leave their storefronts. Both Total Juice Plus and Fred & Gari’s have said they will be closing their doors by the end of January. Emil Mallat received a note from his landlord on Nov. 12 saying that…
Fishbowl at The Banks Releases ‘Trash Titan’ Cocktail Ahead of Bengals vs. Titans Playoff Game
One local bar is serving a drink they claim takes “trash talk to a whole new level.” In advance of the Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 22, Fishbowl at The Banks has launched a Trash Titan cocktail. Fishbowl is serving this mix of Red Bull, vodka, rum, tequila, gin, orange liqueur…
Redistricting Commission Gives Glimpse of Hamilton County Map as Talks Continue
The Ohio Redistricting Commission still hasn’t come to a complete agreement on new district maps ordered by the Ohio Supreme Court. But the commission gave an update on the process Thursday, after pushing back their meeting time in an attempt to “see if we can come a little closer” to agreement, according to co-chair state…
Kentucky’s Notoriously Unvaccinated Rep. Thomas Massie Tests Positive For COVID-19
The famously unvaccinated U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie is COVID positive. Massie announced the news on Twitter this week. Back in October of 2020, he told the Courier Journal that he would not be getting the vaccine because, “I’m not in a high/risk category and I trust my natural immune system response over a pharmaceutically stimulated…
8 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Jan. 21-23)
Now that we’ve officially passed Blue Monday (aka the third Monday in January, also known as the most depressing day of the year), it’s time to look toward the weekend for some fun activities. This weekend, there’s stand-up comedy, a Broadway-meets-Cirque Cincinnati Pops production and the Bengals vs. Titans game. *Please make sure to visit…
Montell Jordan, O.A.R., to Perform in Cincinnati Reds Concert Series for 2022 Season
Ok, Reds fans, this is how we do it! The Cincinnati Reds have announced the team’s post-game concert series for the 2022 season, and it looks like Saturday nights at Great American Ball Park will be for clinking beer cups to throwback jams. On July 9, Rock band O.A.R. will perform after the Reds take…
Cincinnati Bakeries Go Wild for Bengals Playoff with Themed Cakes, Cookies and Candies
The Bengals’ current winning streak is a sweet surprise for Cincinnatians, both literally and figuratively. After beating the Las Vegas Raiders to take the AFC Wild Card last weekend, the Bengals will play the Tennessee Titans this Saturday, Jan. 22, in the AFC Divisional round. And local bakeries are stepping up to provide residents of the…
Cincinnati’s Fireside Pizza Named One of Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants of 2022
Yelp has just released its Top 100 U.S. Restaurants of 2022 list, and a Cincinnati pizza place made the cut. Fireside Pizza in Walnut Hills came in a No. 67, the only restaurant in Cincinnati and one of four from Ohio to make the list. Fireside, located in a historic firehouse, offers a wide selection…
Alabama Fish Bar in Over-the-Rhine Reopens
A fishy favorite has reopened in Over-the-Rhine. Alabama Fish Bar announced on Facebook that the restaurant would be back serving the “best fried fish in Cincinnati” starting Jan. 19. The three-decade-old eatery closed in October of 2021 to undergo renovations after entering a new lease with 3CDC. The acquisition was part of 3CDC’s $50 million Willkommen project, which…
Columbus Officers Will Have to Testify About Use-of-Force Incidents, Including Those Against Journalists
An arbitrator has ruled that Columbus police officers will have to testify about colleagues as part of criminal investigations on police conduct during 2020’s protests. Among the incidents was the June 1, 2020 pepper spraying of three journalists with the Ohio State paper, the Lantern, as they stood off to the side of a protest…
Infrastructure Bill Could Bring Needed Funds for Brent Spence Bridge, Finally
The recently passed infrastructure bill is set to fund millions of dollars in bridge projects throughout the state, which could include some of the state’s biggest thoroughfares. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown said the $100 million in bridge formula funding coming to Ohio through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will bring direct funding as well…
Here’s When to Watch the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Divisional Round
We’ve got more Cincinnati Bengals action coming this weekend. CAN YOU HANDLE IT? Last Saturday, the Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-19 to take the AFC Wild Card. It was the team’s first playoff game in 31 years, and Cincinnati won right here on home turf. WHO DEY. But the fun isn’t over just…
Single-Game Tickets Now Available for FC Cincinnati’s 2022 Season
It’s just about time to hit the pitch. FC Cincinnati shared its pre-season schedule last week. Now, fans can get ready to attend something a little closer to home. Single-match tickets to FC Cincinnati’s home matches at TQL Stadium are on sale now, starting at $25. Regular seats plus special hospitality suites and experiences are…
After State Supreme Court Strikes Down Congressional Map, Ohio Redistricting Commission Begins Again
The Ohio Redistricting Commission began anew on Tuesday, though the details of their newest legislative mapping process are still up in the air. In its Tuesday meeting of the ORC, commission co-chairs House Speaker Bob Cupp and state Sen. Vernon Sykes said work to correct problems identified by the Ohio Supreme Court with legislative district…
Slipknot Is Heading to Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center This Summer
The Hard Rock act Slipknot has announced the 2022 iteration of its Knotfest Roadshow tour, and the band has big plans when it hits Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center on Wednesday, June 1. Slipknot will headline the extensive tour while bringing along special guests Cypress Hill and Ho99o9. A press release describes Knotfest as follows: Designed as…
Cincinnati Police Looking for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Over-the-Rhine Jan. 14
Adrianna “AJ” Wahl has been missing from her home in Over-the-Rhine since Friday. Cincinnati police says Wahl left home without permission around 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14 and hasn’t been seen since. Wahl may be in Kentucky, officers say, possibly with a friend from Facebook. According to a missing person’s poster, Wahl, a student at the…
Avett Brothers Plan Cleveland, Louisville, Indy Concert Dates
The Avett Brothers entered the mainstream with the their 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You, and the North Carolina group has continued to be a major draw ever since. Unfortunately, you’ll have to take a road trip to see the band, because they’re not coming to Cincinnati. The Folk-Rock band has announced…
How to Order Free At-Home COVID Tests from the Government
Since we’re almost two years into this pandemic, most of us have a similar story: We’ve had a COVID-19 scare or some symptoms, but finding a timely test was difficult. The federal government hopes to alleviate some of that burden, especially during another surge, by allowing residential households in the U.S. to order one set…
Cincinnati Announces New Equitable Housing Policy Reforms
The City of Cincinnati is looking to implement something that was at the heart of Mayor Aftab Pureval’s campaign promises — equity in housing. During a briefing on Tuesday, Pureval announced that the city is putting together a package of reforms this week that aim to increase housing options and affordability, particularly for residents in…
Cincinnati Museum Center to Begin Offering Evening Hours
Looking for something new to do on the weekends? The Cincinnati Museum Center is opening its doors for special evening hours on select dates beginning Feb. 4. Visit the museum at night certain Fridays through April, with the last entry for the Science Behind Pixar exhibit and the OMNIMAX at 8 p.m. (the permanent galleries will…
Arnold’s Bar & Grill Brings Back Its Freakishly Good Vegetarian Chicken Sandwich
Chef Kayla Robison of downtown’s Arnold’s Bar & Grill is bringing back a fan favorite: the vegetarian Popeyes-inspired fried “chicken” sandwich. The mammoth of a sandwich is made with a thick slab of cauliflower, breaded and double-dipped in a Southern-style buttermilk batter — with Frank’s RedHot hot sauce and Cajun spices — then fried and topped with…
Throw a Fiona-Filled Party with a Limited-Edition Rookwood Pottery Birthday Box
Rookwood Pottery has teamed up with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to celebrate the Queen City’s favorite hippo’s fifth birthday by offering exclusive Fiona pottery. Fiona turns 5 on Jan. 24. The collaboration is releasing a Fiona mug, “Huggable Hippo” bank and the popular Graeter’s Fiona ice cream bowl in four new limited-edition glazes, according…
Dayton-Based Warped Wing Brewing Sets Opening Date for Mason Brewpub and Smokery
The suburbs are getting another brewery as Dayton-based Warped Wing Brewing Company sets an opening date for their previously announced Mason location. The new “Brewpub & Smokery” is slated to open its doors Feb. 4, per a release. The 13,000-square-foot location — in the former Brazenhead and Basil’s on Market space — will feature a large…
WATCH: Foxy Shazam’s New Video ‘Dancing With My Demons,’ Filmed at Bobby Mackey’s in Northern Kentucky
In advance of their upcoming album — The Heart Behead You, which drops Feb. 14 — Cincinnati Rockers Foxy Shazam have just released a new music video. “Dancing With My Demons” hit YouTube at 3 a.m. Jan. 18. The video was filmed at Wilder, Kentucky honky tonk Bobby Mackey’s. In it, frontman Eric Nally makes…
LGBTQ+ Marriage Pioneer, University of Cincinnati Grad Jim Obergefell Is Running for Ohio’s 89th District
The man who helped change the course of America’s marriage equality through law is now hoping to do something similar in the political arena. Jim Obergefell, who attended the University of Cincinnati and was the lead plaintiff in the U.S. Supreme Court case Obergefell vs. Hodges, announced Tuesday that he is running for Ohio’s 89th…
Cincinnati Ballet Announces New Artistic Director
Continuing what it refers to as its “trailblazing history of female leadership in the art form,” the Cincinnati Ballet has announced Jodie Gates as its next artistic director. Longtime Artistic Director Victoria Morgan has announced she’ll be stepping down at the end of the 2021-22 season — her 25th year with the Cincinnati Ballet. Gates will take…
Here’s Why COVID-19 Can Mess With Your Senses of Smell and Taste
For many people, one of the fastest tip-offs that they have COVID-19 is the loss of taste or smell. Now researchers have pinpointed some genetic variants in people that may make it more likely that the coronavirus might rob them of these senses. A study of nearly 70,000 adults with COVID-19 found that individuals with…
Asian Food Week Returns to Cincinnati
Asian Food Week is returning to Greater Cincinnati Jan. 31-Feb. 6. Organizers, the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati, say the goal of the week is to support “local Asian businesses in light of the continued challenges with COVID-19 and staffing shortage in the restaurant industry.” “Asian Food Week, to me, promotes the diverse amount…
101-Year-Old Little Dutch Bakery in Mount Healthy to Close
The 101-year-old Little Dutch Bakery in Mount Healthy is set to close at the end of January. Owner Chris Girmann announced the closure in a video posted to the bakery’s Facebook last week. He says that after 40 years of operation in his hands and over 100 years in his family’s, Little Dutch will be…
Cincinnati Cyclones Head Coach Jason Payne Gets a Role in Tonight’s ECHL All-Star Classic
The Queen City will be represented well during this year’s ECHL All-Star Classic. Cincinnati Cyclones head coach Jason Payne will serve as an assistant coach for the mid-season game tonight, a Jan. 17 release from the Cyclones says. Payne replaces Eric Wellwood of the Newfoundland Growlers, whom the ECHL says could not attend due to…
Ohio Republicans Split Hamilton County into Three Districts ‘For No Apparent Reason,’ Judges Say
In a 4-3 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court struck down the state’s new U.S. Congressional map on Friday, saying three counties in particular were “unduly split” by the Ohio General Assembly. “We hold that the congressional-district plan is invalid in its entirety because it unduly favors the Republican Party and disfavors the Democratic Party in…
Cincinnati Zoo Names New Baby Penguin Chick in Honor of Betty White
A new little blue penguin chick has been born at the Cincinnati Zoo and, based on her name, she’s going to have some pretty big shoes to fill. The month-old penguin has been named “Rose,” after actress and comedian Betty White’s character, Rose Nylund, on the iconic sitcom The Golden Girls. White would have celebrated…
Now You Can Show Your Love for Joe Burrow’s Press Conference Glasses on a T-Shirt
Joe Burrow’s post-game press conference glasses have already made it onto a t-shirt. On Saturday — which Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval declared “Who Dey Day” — the Cincinnati Bengals won their first playoff game in 31 years after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 26-19 at Paul Brown Stadium. The win is obviously a big deal.…
Guest Commentary: 5 Things Learned While Curating the Extensive MLK Collection at Morehouse College
Editor’s note: For the past 11 years, civil rights historian Vicki Crawford has worked as the director of the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection, where she oversees the archive consisting of iconic sermons, speeches, writings and other materials belonging to King. Few archives of historical papers compare with the importance of the Morehouse King…
March, Virtual Program Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Today
COVID may be changing the way people gather, but it won’t make Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. events any less profound. The MLK Coalition is taking part of its annual program online due to the region’s recent COVID-19 surge. The Coalition’s 47th annual MLK Day will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, with a…
The Bengals Beat the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL Wild Card Playoff, Which Means You Get Free Gold Star Chili
The Cincinnati Bengals won their first playoff game in 31 years on Saturday, after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 26-19 at Paul Brown Stadium. And that means you get free Gold Star chili today, Jan. 16. As the “Official Chili of the Cincinnati Bengals,” Gold Star serves up a special deal every time the Bengals…
8 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Jan. 14-16)
This weekend promises penguin parades, a chili festival and a shopping pop-up. Oh yeah, and the Bengals are taking on the Raiders in the NFL playoffs. Here’s a list of things to do this weekend, plus two events on Monday. Friday, Jan. 14 Penguin Days at the Cincinnati Zoo The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden…
Party Source Opening New In-House Bourbon Bar to Replace Braxton Labs
Everyone’s favorite gigantic liquor store The Party Source has new plans to get even more boozy. They just announced they will be adding a new in-house bourbon bar to take the place of Braxton Labs, in the south end of the store. The sipping destination doesn’t have a name yet, but the Party Source says…
Taft Museum of Art Extends Closure Due to COVID Spike
All three of Cincinnati’s major art museums closed to the public this month to take a hiatus as COVID cases spike. The Cincinnati Art Museum and Contemporary Arts Center have reopened, with the CAC returning to a timed ticketing format, while the Taft Museum of Art has decided to prolong its closure. On social media, the…
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Workplace Vaccine Rule but Allows Healthcare Workers Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a blow to U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration’s fight against the pandemic, blocking a federal mandate that workers be vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19 — though the court allowed a separate rule requiring vaccinations for some healthcare workers. The two rulings represented a split victory for Republican attorneys…
Ohio Militia Member Indicted on Seditious Conspiracy Charge Alongside Oath Keepers Founder for U.S. Capitol Attack
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that a federal grand jury has brought seditious conspiracy charges against the founder of the Oath Keepers and 10 others, including Ohio militia member Jessica Watkins, in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and breach (full indictment here). Watkins, a bar owner who founded a small Ohio militia…
Mayor Aftab Pureval Declares Jan. 15 ‘Who Dey Day’ in Cincinnati Ahead of Cincinnati Bengals Playoff Game
To say Cincinnati is excited about the Bengals vs. Raiders NFL playoff game on Saturday is an understatement. Local health leaders and politicians devoted a portion of a recent press briefing to discussing how to safely attend the game, which takes place at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Paul Brown Stadium. Jeff Ruby’s steakhouses and Izzy’s…
Surprise Medical Bill? There’s an Ohio Law for That
Ohio patients have new protections to help prevent the sticker shock of surprise medical bills. In a recent poll, nearly one in three privately insured Ohio adults said they have received an unexpected bill for healthcare services. Typically, it’s for treatment they got from an out-of-network provider not of their choice — such as a…
For Many Black Ohioans, Healthcare Discrimination Has Become a Way of Life
A new report suggests discrimination in medical settings affects the quality of care for many Ohioans. In a survey of more than 800 people, discrimination was not a rare experience, and for women and people of color, it was common. In the survey, Black women reported feeling “less respected” twice as often as white men, and…
FC Cincinnati Shares 2022 Pre-Season Schedule, Jeff Berding Becomes Club Co-CEO
Get ready, soccer fans — the new season is just around the corner. FC Cincinnati released its 2022 pre-season schedule this week, noting that additional matches may be scheduled. Right now, there are five matches on the docket. FC Cincinnati will play USF on Jan. 28, followed by Philadelphia Union on Feb. 3, in Clearwater,…
Look Who’s Eating: Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown of The Aperture
CityBeat is resurrecting our popular “Look Who’s Eating” column, where we ask local chefs and food industry insiders five questions, from where they’ve been dining to whether they prefer chili or goetta. Jordan Anthony-Brown is owner-chef of The Aperture, a restaurant slated to open its doors in Walnut Hills (900 E. McMillan St.) in late 2022.…
Restaurant Roundup: Recent Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Openings and Closings
As per usual, the restaurant world is always changing — and with COVID and the new year, 2022 is no exception. Here are some recent openings and closings. Openings OTR Stillhouse The OTR Stillhouse is a distillery, winery and brewery in one. Located in a former 1890s ice manufacturing warehouse, it’s also home to an…
Izzy’s Brings Back Joe Burrow ‘Bengals King’ Reuben for NFL Wild Card Weekend
In April of 2020, local deli chain Izzy’s dedicated a special reuben to Cincinnati Bengals draft pick Joe Burrow. Well, that sandwich is back for a limited time to celebrate Burrow and the team’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday during Wild Card Weekend for the NFL Playoffs. Izzy’s Bengal King sandwich is…
The Banks Hosts Polar Plunge Fundraiser for Ohio and Kentucky Special Olympics
Some very brave people will be jumping into a freezing pool — in January — to raise money for the Ohio and Kentucky Special Olympics. The Greater Cincinnati Polar Plunge will be making a splash on Jan. 29 when participants jump into a pool at the intersection of Joe Nuxhall Way and East Freedom Way,…
Kentucky Doctor Warns Against Drinking Pee to Treat COVID-19, Because That’s Where We Are as a Society Now
Dr. Jon Klein is a medical professional who has researched nephropathy — that is, how the kidneys work — for decades. He’s got a slew of accomplished titles: he’s the vice dean for research at University of Louisville Medical School, the James Graham Brown Foundation chair in Proteomics, and the director of the Clinical and Translational…
Jeff Ruby’s Offering Free Joe Burrow Steak Topper in Advance of Cincinnati Bengals Playoff Game
After winning the title of AFC North champions, the Cincinnati Bengals are advancing to the AFC Wild Card this weekend. To celebrate, Jeff Ruby’s steakhouses — which famously name their steaks after local sports heroes — are offering free Joe Burrow steak toppers with every meal kit purchase this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Playing off…
CityBeat’s Best Of Cincinnati Readers Poll Is Live. Go Vote!
CityBeat’s 26th annual Best of Cincinnati® Readers Poll is live. Cast your vote at vote.citybeat.com. Your votes will determine the area’s best Eats, Shops & Services, Music & Nightlife, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation and City Life. Here are the basic rules: You don’t have to vote in every individual category, but you must…
No Love Here: ’70s Love Jam in Cincinnati Canceled Due to COVID-19
Where’s the love? Apparently not in Cincinnati — or anywhere. The ’70s Love Jam Tour has canceled it shows this year, including the Cincinnati stop that was originally scheduled for Friday, Feb. 11, at Heritage Bank Center downtown. The tour was scheduled to include Soul and R&B legends The Emotions, The New Stylistics, The Whispers…
Cincinnati Public Schools Limits Spectators at Athletic Games During COVID-19 Surge
On the heels of announcing its new remote-learning period due to COVID staffing issues, the Cincinnati Public Schools District also is changing aspects of its athletics programs. CPS announced in a Jan. 12 statement that the district would continue its athletic games but would limit the number of spectators to two per student athlete. Approved…
Cincinnati Doctor: COVID’s Omicron Variant Spreads as Fast as Measles
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is putting more Cincinnati residents into the hospital than ever before, and local health experts say it’s time to start doing things differently. During a Jan. 12 briefing with reporters, Deborah Hayes, president and CEO of The Christ Hospital, said that Omicron, the virus’ latest variant, is changing the…
Legislative Redistricting Maps Unconstitutional Says Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court sided with challengers of Ohio House and Senate redistricting maps, saying new maps must be drawn within 10 days. In a ruling released Wednesday afternoon, the Supreme Court announced a 4-3 decision, saying the Ohio Redistricting Commission “did not attempt to meet the standards set forth” in the legislative redistricting process…
BLINK Artist to Create New Light Sculpture Outside Cincinnati Public Library’s Downtown Branch
BLINK is slated to return in 2022, but downtown residents and visitors may soon be able to experience a part of BLINK year-round. As part of its current Building the Next Generation Library renovation project, the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library is redoing portions of its main branch building downtown and adding a new outdoor…
Ohio Congressman Compares COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements to the Holocaust
In a tweet Wednesday, Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson compared D.C.’s COVID-19 vaccination proof requirements to the Holocaust. In a reply to Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s tweet about the city’s vaccination proof and mask requirements that begin Saturday, Davidson shared a photo of what appeared to be a Nazi-era health pass. “This has been done before.…
Metro to Add ‘Rosa Parks Bus’ to Cincinnati’s MLK Day March
Public transit played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement and Metro is honoring that legacy during Cincinnati’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March. The march, presented by the MLK Coalition, starts at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17. It leaves from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and makes its way to Washington Park.…
Officials: If You’re Going to Cincinnati Bengals Game, You’d Best Be COVID-19 Vaccinated and Boosted
Greater Cincinnati officials this week have urged caution as COVID-19 continues to rapidly spread throughout the region. Hamilton County recently hit a record high for COVID cases, and healthcare workers have been begging residents for months to mask up and get vaccinated as the highly transmissible Omicron variant takes hold of the Tri-State. “We are…
Empanadas Aqui in Mason Is Closing
Right before the start of the pandemic in 2020, Venezuelan food truck Empanadas Aqui opened its highly anticipated brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Mason. And now, the restaurant has announced it will be closing its doors. “We have made the difficult decision to close the doors of the restaurant. Our last day will be Saturday, January 29th,”…
Cincinnati, Hamilton County Enact New Emergency Measures Due to COVID-19 Surge
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has slammed Greater Cincinnati, and local governments are responding with new protocols. City of Cincinnati On Wednesday, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval declared a state of emergency and announced a mask order for all city buildings. For the next 30 days, all city employees and all members of the public…
Cannabis Compounds Could Prevent COVID-19 Infection, According to Study
Could weed be the next COVID-19 drug? According to a new study by researchers affiliated with Oregon State University, compounds found in cannabis can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from infecting human cells. An abstract of the study was published Monday in the Journal of Natural Products. The researchers found that two compounds, cannabigerolic…
Taco Bell Launches Totally Useless One-Taco-a-Day Digital Subscription Service Called Taco Lover’s Pass
“Mexican food” purveyor Taco Bell has launched a $10-a-month digital subscription service that allows participants to obtain a free tacos — but limits them to just one tortilla-wrapped handheld a day. What in the fresh hell? First of all, who can eat only one taco at a time? We know we can’t. Second, the launch…
March Alongside Penguins This Winter at the Cincinnati Zoo’s Penguin Days
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will be hosting penguin parades and special animal encounters this winter. On top of unique animal presentations, the zoo is offering discounted admission for visitors through March 11, per a press release from the zoo. “The zoo is still a wonderful place to visit during the colder months, and the deeply…
Barnes & Noble to Open First New Store in Cincinnati in 25 Years
A brand new bookstore is opening next week at Deerfield Towne Center. Barnes & Noble is hosting a grand opening for its new location Jan. 19, with local author Tonya Mitchell there to cut the ribbon. In a release, the bookstore chain says the location is designed to look “light and airy.” They say there…
Apparently Jesus is a Bengals Fan. Northern Kentucky’s Ark Encounter Goes Orange for NFL Playoffs.
In interviews after big wins, plenty of athletes give thanks to god for their success, just as fans offer up their own prayers for their home team. Well, we just got some good news for the Cincinnati Bengals: Looks like Jesus is a member of Who-Dey Nation. All 510 feet of Northern Kentucky’s Ark Encounter…
Happy New Year to Us: Cincinnati’s First Swensons Drive-In Is Fully Operational Now
One of Ohio’s most beloved hamburger joints finally is fully operational in Cincinnati. Established in 1934, Akron-based Swensons Drive-In largely operates on an old-timey drive-in model, in which patrons park near the restaurant and a server takes orders at their car window. The restaurant grills all food upon order, and the server then delivers it…
DeWine, Buckeye Institute Defend Ending Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
A think-tank in favor of Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to end supplemental unemployment assistance despite a continued pandemic impacting the economy is yet again pushing the Ohio Supreme Court to support the decision. The governor himself is also weighing in. The federal supplemental assistance from The CARES Act expired on Sept. 4, 2021 though DeWine…
Over-the-Rhine’s Volkshaus Aims to Be an Inclusive Community Center and Coworking Space for All
The building at 123 E. McMicken Ave. sits at the north end of Over-the-Rhine, gutted and ready for big change. The charming structure is easy to miss if you’re just cruising by. But not long from now, this humble, historic space — once an 1850s butcher shop — will enter a new chapter as The…
Wildcat Strikes, Google’s Union-Busting and Racism in Forced Sterilization: Project Censored’s Top 10 Stories
Since 1976, Project Censored has identified the most important stories of each year on the basis of the exposure that was denied to them by forces beyond the First Amendment. Its goal is to educate students and the public about the importance of a truly free press for democratic self-government. This list covers the most…
Preview Cincinnati’s Black Music Walk of Fame at CVG Airport
Major pieces of Cincinnati’s unsung Black music history are being spotlighted and celebrated in a permanent way. Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece is heading successful efforts to install a Black Music Walk of Fame in front of the Andrew J. Brady Music Center downtown, the first four stars of which were revealed in November at…
