Cincinnati Famous Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel Dies After Cancer Battle
Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel, one of Cincinnati’s most celebrated chefs, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, according to a press release. He died peacefully in his sleep after a five-year battle with leiomyosarcoma cancer. “[De Cavel] loved his adopted city, its people, and its sports teams. He was always available to help charitable causes,” reads the…
Why is Astronomy a Science but Astrology is Not? A Philosopher and an Anthropologist Answer
Are you sure astrology isn’t a science? Both astrology and astronomy are in the business of making predictions. The theories of astrology claim that the positions of the planets and the stars influence who you are and what happens to you: your job, your personality and your romantic partner. Astrologers make these predictions based on…
Author Talia Lavin to Visit Cincinnati for Discussion on Rise of Extremism and Anti-Semitism
Award-winning Jewish author and journalist Talia Lavin will visit Cincinnati in February for a discussion about the rise of extremism and anti-semitism in America. The public discussion is part of Action Tank’s Preventing Political Extremism project and will be moderated by Katie Vogel, an organizer for the Hakhel Network of Independent Jewish Communities. In Lavin’s…
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters Will Become Ohio’s Supreme Court Justice Despite Never Having Been a Judge
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters, who has never been a judge, will be Ohio’s next Supreme Court Justice, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Dec. 22. Deters, 65, will be sworn in on Jan. 7 and will bring the court to a 4-3 conservative majority. He fills the seat of Justice Sharon Kennedy after her ascent to…
Guest Commentary: ‘Untraditional’ Hanukkah Celebrations are Often Full of Traditions for Jews of Color
Hanukkah, the Jewish “festival of lights,” commemorates a story of a miracle, when oil meant to last for one day lasted for eight. Jews light the menorah, a candelabra with eight candles – and one “helper” candle, called a shamas – to remember the Hanukkah oil, which kept the Jerusalem temple’s everlasting lamp burning brightly.…
Report: Ohio’s CEOs Take Home Nearly 400 Times Typical Employee
The CEOs of some of Ohio’s biggest companies saw big paydays, much bigger than their employees, according to a report by an Ohio-based think tank. An analysis found that of the 54 large state employers who file reports under the federal Securities and Exchange Commission, average pay for CEOs was up to $21.7 million in…
The Queen City Gets Its Groove Back: How Cincinnati Musicians Found Triumphs Throughout 2022
It doesn’t seem right to say that the COVID-19 pandemic was good for the music scene — or anything, for that matter. But it has its silver linings. The devastations and disappointments that the pandemic brought proved just how important live music and art are for Cincinnati’s sense of community and general happiness. In 2022,…
2022 Dining in Review: How Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Came Out on Top This Year
I would love to report that 2022 was the year that Cincinnati’s restaurants returned to pre-pandemic strength, but many of the challenges that took place during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 have not gone away. The lack of workers is a problem that continues to plague the entire U.S. economy and…
2022 Theater Year in Review: Greater Cincinnati’s Theater Companies Staged a Triumphant Return
After three challenging years for theater companies — a shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing threats by viral variants and reticent audiences unsure about returning to live performances – 2022 has seen an upswing, with most Cincinnati theaters returning to some form of regular programming. The year got off to a strong start in…
Cincinnati Ranks as One of the Best Cities for Christmas, According to New Study
Cincinnati knows how to do Christmas, according to a new study from WalletHub. The study says out of 100 U.S. cities, Cincinnati ranks eighth, making it one of the most Christmas-friendly cities in the country. Neighboring city Indianapolis ranked 32; Columbus came in 44th; Louisville was in 56th and Lexington ranked 71st. To discover where…
From a Science Fiction Sequel to a Puzzling Whodunit, Which Holiday Film Releases Make the Grade?
With countless ways to watch movies these days, Christmas 2022 is going to prove interesting if you have a lot of family under one roof. Not everyone’s likely to agree on what to watch. Of course, you can always try the classics. Or you can stream the handful of new films on platforms such as…
Why Pandemic Fatigue and COVID-19 Burnout Took Over in 2022
2022 was the year many people decided the coronavirus pandemic had ended. President Joe Biden said as much in an interview with 60 Minutes in September. “The pandemic is over,” he said while strolling around the Detroit Auto Show. “We still have a problem with COVID. We’re still doing a lot of work on it.…
Ohio Groups Don’t Want U.S. Supreme Court Deciding Redistricting Rules for the State
The U.S. Supreme Court still hasn’t decided whether they’ll take up Ohio’s redistricting case, but voting rights advocates and a national anti-gerrymandering group have submitted statements against the lawsuit. In the case, GOP leaders in the state have asked the nation’s highest court to rule on whether or not the Ohio Supreme Court had the…
Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson Among the Cincinnati Bengals Selected for Pro Bowl
Three Cincinnati Bengals are celebrating being selected for the 2023 AFC Pro Bowl team. Quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja’marr Chase and defensive end Trey Hendrickson will play for the AFC team during the 2023 Pro Bowl Games on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas, the NFL revealed Dec. 21. A vote by coaches, players and…
In 2022, Kentucky Became Second State to Pass Death-Penalty Mental-Illness Exemption
Kentucky became the second state in the nation this year to pass an exemption to the death penalty for people with a serious mental illness. Signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear in April, House Bill 269 requires that a defendant must have had a documented diagnosis and active symptoms of mental illness at the…
Cincinnati Braces for ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Winter Storm Before Christmas
Cincinnati may get a white Christmas this weekend, but it probably won’t be the charming kind shown in films. The National Weather Service in Wilmington is predicting bitter, life-threatening cold over the next few days for Greater Cincinnati as part of what’s being billed as Winter Storm Elliot. The storm already is affecting parts of…
Gov. Andy Beshear Declares a State of Emergency Ahead of Anticipated Arctic Front Across Kentucky
Ahead of anticipated extreme freezing temperatures as part of an arctic front across Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and signed an executive order to prevent price gouging. The governor and other administration officials stressed preparation for the weather in a Dec. 21 news conference. Beshear urged Kentuckians to stay home Dec.…
Amazon’s CVG Air Hub Workers Still Attempting to Unionize Amid Holiday Rush with No Extra Pay
At Findlay Market on Dec. 17, the last of the market’s Christmas trees were being picked out by toddy-sipping market-goers. Against the sounds of a children’s holiday choir, bundled canvassers with clipboards were asking shoppers to stop and support the workers who help make holiday gifts happen. No, not elves: the Amazon Air Hub workers in…
‘Violent Night’ is the Goofiest Cult Classic You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Now
Just so we’re clear: “Violent Night” is one of the most stupid movies you’re likely to love in your lifetime. It’s gory and violent to a fault, so much so that people in the audience seemed oblivious to the fact that this is a movie with the word “violent” in its fucking title. And it…
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Cap in Child Sex Abuse Cases
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FC Cincinnati’s 2023 Schedule Features Club’s First Opening Day at Home
Coming off a season that gave them their highest win record, first playoff berth and first playoff win, FC Cincinnati is looking forward to new adventures next year. Major League Soccer released 2023 schedules for each of its 29 clubs on Dec. 20. FC Cincinnati’s 34-match slate kicks off with the club’s first-ever season opener…
Ohio Appeals Court Keeps Abortion Legal for Now, Kicking State Case Back to Hamilton County
Abortion in Ohio will remain available until the 22nd week of pregnancy for now, thanks to a decision from an appeals court. On Dec. 16, the 1st District Court of Appeals declined to consider Ohio attorney general David Yost’s appeal to overturn an injunction on the state’s six-week abortion ban. The appeal was denied in…
Citing Medicaid Costs, Mike DeWine and Other Governors Call for an End to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Declaring that “we have returned to life as normal,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined 24 other Republican governors Dec. 19 in calling on President Biden to let the federally declared Public Health Emergency for COVID expire in April. The Public Health Emergency, or PHE, is tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and is scheduled to expire…
Police Shot and Killed 229 People in Ohio Since 2015, ‘Washington Post’ Says
Police in Ohio have fatally shot 229 people since 2015, with 35 of those deaths occurring so far in 2022, according to a database from the Washington Post. Of all of the shootings in the database, seven occurred in Cincinnati. There have been none in the Queen City this year. Statewide, 55 of the fatal…
Cincinnati Reds to Pay Tribute to Pitcher Tom Browning During Radio Show Tuesday
“Mr. Perfect” is getting a final curtain call from the Cincinnati Reds. Former starting pitcher Tom Browning – known as “Mr. Perfect,” thanks to his memorable perfect game in 1988 – died at his home on Dec. 19, according to the Boone County sheriff’s office. Deputies had responded to a call about a man at…
The Empanada’s Box in Covington Giving Away Free Empanadas After Argentina’s World Cup Win
In honor of Argentina’s national football team’s win at the World Cup, The Empanada’s Box will be giving away free empanadas Friday, Dec. 23 at their Pike Street restaurant in Covington. Co-owners Diego, Fabiana and Lucas Nunez are from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and make authentic Argentinian empanadas inspired by flavors from around the world. Their…
Congress Leaves Out Cannabis Banking Reform from Spending Package
A massive spending package before Congress does not include marijuana banking reform, delivering yet another blow to cannabis business owners. Advocates of legal marijuana were hoping lawmakers would add cannabis banking reform to the omnibus appropriations legislation, but that didn’t happen, Marijuana Moment reports. After the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act failed to…
Local Streaming Channel Searching for Eligible Singles for Cincinnati Dating Show
If you’ve always dreamed of being on Love is Blind or Dating Around and you’re looking for love in Cincinnati, here’s your big chance. Streaming channel Very Local, which focuses on creating local content for each of its 29 markets, including Cincinnati, is bringing its dating show, Local Love, to the Queen City. Local Love…
Mayor Aftab Pureval Joins 30 Ohio Mayors to Lay Out Priorities for 2023
Ohio’s mayors are urging state lawmakers to work with them while warning the legislature not to interfere in local governance. The Ohio Mayors Alliance includes the leaders of the state’s 30 biggest cities. The group spans the political spectrum and they met in Columbus Friday to discuss their agenda for the coming year. The chief…
Handy Map Shows In Cincinnati, as Elsewhere, Suburbs and Exurbs are Driving Carbon Emissions
Around 64 percent of Hamilton County residents are worried about climate change and nearly half believe it will affect them personally, according to a recent study conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. These residents should see how drastically carbon emissions differ by area. Using data from CoolClimate, the New York Times this week…
Ohio Saw Kids’ Health Coverage Dip During Pandemic
Ohio saw a slight spike in the number of its youngest residents without health insurance during the pandemic, even as the number of uninsured kids nationwide dropped by 5%, according to a new report. Kelly Vyzral, senior health policy associate for Children’s Defense Fund Ohio, explained in 2019, the number of uninsured Ohio children swelled…
Guest Commentary: The Pandemic, Fatigue from Dealing with Dangerous Cincinnati Drivers Led to Closing of 53T Courier
I’ve been working as a bike messenger in Cincinnati for 10 years now, entering my 11th winter. When we shut 53T Courier down at the end of this month, concluding my own career as a messenger, the company will have been in business for eight-and-a-half years. From the beginning, we made our name with…
Watch: Cincinnati Bengals Clap Back at Tom Brady, Nab First Place in AFC North
The ‘fairly tough’ team got it done. The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-23 on Dec. 18, with quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Tom Brady duking it out. The Bengals’ road win means that Cincinnati is now in sole possession of first place in the AFC North. The team now could surprise the Kansas…
New Sports and Entertainment Concept Moving into Downtown’s The Foundry
A new sports and entertainment venue is coming to Downtown Cincinnati’s mixed-use development The Foundry. Hospitality management company Further Concepts and Investors signed a lease for an 8,000-square-foot space in 3CDC’s development at 500 Race St. Owner Tyler Wogenstahl says the new endeavor will be a place to gather with friends to watch a game…
Screw COVID-19 – Kentuckians Will Gather for the Holidays No Matter What, Poll Says
The majority of Kentucky families say they’ll be gathering as usual for the holidays, according to a new poll. More than eight in 10 Kentuckians responded it is “not too likely” or “not likely at all” COVID-19 would keep them from the festivities. Ben Chandler, CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, explained choosing…
Joe Burrow Is America’s Thirst Trap, and 10 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Cincinnati’s new police chief is a familiar face, a former Cincinnati City Council member is making his mark in Congress and the Cincinnati Bengals’ favorite quarterback is being adored for something other than his ball handling. Below, catch up on the week’s biggest news headlines, and check out the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat,…
We Confirmed it With an Ohio Rabbi: Hanukkah is Super Gay
Look, don’t take our word for it. Trust an Ohio Rabbi: Hanukkah has some legitimate LGBTQ+ themes. And those themes will be celebrated at Let’s All ‘Gelt’ Together, a crossover Hanukkah celebration between the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland and Suburban Temple-Kol Ami. To get the scoop on the festivities, The Buckeye Flame spun…
USPS Offers Free COVID-19 Tests Again, Just in Time for Winter Holidays
Cincinnatians looking for free at-home COVID-19 testing kits from the federal government are in luck – the feds have resurrected the program after a pause of several months. On Sept. 2, the U.S. government stopped filling orders for the free COVID-19 tests that had been available to all residents since January. Residents had been able to request…
Hanukkah Miracle! Actor and Comedian Adam Sandler Plans Cincinnati Tour Date
“They’re all gonna laugh at you!” Well, at him. Veteran comedian and actor Adam Sandler is extending this year’s tour into 2023, and he’ll visit Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center on Feb. 6. Tickets will go on sale to the public Dec. 16, with a pre-sale already in process. Sandler has been touring frequently over the past…
Ohio Republicans Sneak Voter ID Requirements into Special Election Bill
A bill originally authored to get rid of certain election days has been expanded to require photo IDs for in-person voting and codifying a limit on ballot drop boxes. House Bill 458 passed the Ohio Senate on Tuesday on a 24-6 vote after additions were added by the Senate Local Government and Elections Committee. The…
Guest Commentary: Messy Massie Still Mad About Vaccine Mandates, as Hospitals in Boone, Kenton Counties Are Above Capacity
Thomas Massie said he won’t meet with anyone in his office if their “organization has a vaccine mandate.” He turned down the Army Corp of Engineers. The logic doesn’t track for us either, but here’s his tweet: Reminder to those asking for a meeting in my office: If your organization has a vaccine mandate, your…
Greg Landsman Embraces Wave of ‘Super Normal’ People in Congress, Sends Message to Extremists: ‘No More’
Greg Landsman took off his tie in his Cincinnati office on Court Street after voting on a caucus rule change. “I’m done with this tie,” Landsman said, shuffling around his multiple phones, one displaying an app that allows him to vote in Washington, D.C. remotely. It’s far from the first vote Landsman’s had to cast…
Will Cincinnati Have a White Christmas in 2022? Data Shows Low Chance, But Storm Next Week Could Change That
It’s a little too early to know for sure if Cincinnati will have a white Christmas, and while the data suggests it’s not likely, there is hope. The National Weather Service post in Wilmington released an infographic sharing how often Cincinnati has had a white Christmas. According to the graphic, from 1952 to 2021, Cincinnati…
Ohio House Rejects Trans Athletes Ban, Education Overhaul
The Ohio House did not agree to Senate amendments to a bill banning trans athletes from participating in youth sports based on their gender identity, leaving behind more than a thousand pages of state education overhauls loaded in at the last minute. House Bill 151, with language from Senate Bill 178 attached to it was…
Even Ken Rosenthal Basically Says Bob Castellini Needs to Sell the Cincinnati Reds
For months (ok, years), Cincinnati baseball fans have been begging owner Bob Castellini to #SellTheReds. Now, someone with a much bigger platform is joining the chorus. In a Dec. 12 opinion piece for The Athletic, longtime baseball writer Ken Rosenthal looks at the current state of MLB ownership as a whole and holds up the…
19-Year-Old Sex Educator/Ohio College Student Named to Prestigious National List of Changemakers
Not many 19-year-olds can say that they are a sex educator. Lotus Lloyd can. “I have more formal training, but I think a lot of people do sex education work and they don’t realize it.” explained Lloyd, a first-year student at Oberlin College, where he’s studying gender, sexuality and feminist studies and education. Lloyd was…
Illegal Gun Use is Making Kentucky More Deadly; Red Flag Laws Could Save Lives Here
A Lexington wife and mother was killed in her home Nov. 23 — three days after a judge rejected an emergency protective order that police encouraged her to seek. The ruling: “No imminent threat.” The man she was divorcing called police to report he had shot her. Convicted of a past drug felony, he wasn’t…
OTRimprov’s Holiday Show The Naughty List Promises Side-Splitting Laughs at Arnold’s Bar & Grill
Have you been bad or good this year? Your suggestions during OTRimprov’s show, The Naughty List, can help you answer that. OTRimprov promises The Naughty List will transform Arnold’s Bar & Grill’s patio into a magical world where they will “celebrate, skewer, lament, embellish, and extol everything we love, and love to hate, about the…
Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow Lands on ‘New York Times’ Fashion List, Because of Course
He’s an icon, he’s a legend and he is the moment. Wendy Williams wasn’t talking about Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow when she’d uttered those words that are now famous on TikTok and Instagram, but she may as well have been. The New York Times includes Burrow on its “92 Most Stylish People of 2022″…
On Newsstands Now: Here’s Everything You’ll Find in CityBeat’s Latest Issue
Cincinnatians love their meat. There seems to be a Skyline Chili on nearly every street corner, there’s an entire festival dedicated to goetta, and residents celebrate Wing Week and Burger Week every year. But more than just carnivores roam the concrete jungle. In CityBeat’s latest issue, writer Meg Bolte digs in to the local move…
Teresa Theetge Becomes Cincinnati’s New Police Chief, Highest-Ranked Female Officer Ever
Cincinnati’s new police chief is celebrating the holidays a little early. Interim Cincinnati Police Department chief Teresa Theetge is the city’s newest permanent police chief and the city’s first female chief, city officials confirmed to CityBeat on Dec. 14. City manager Sheryl Long selected Theetge after a nationwide search, a series of finalist interviews and…
Resolution Condemning LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Language Passed by Ohio’s State Board of Education
A resolution that has no enforceable authority has been approved by Ohio’s State Board of Education, standing in opposition to proposed LGBTQ anti-discrimination rules not even a part of federal regulations yet. The state board heard several more hours of testimony against the resolution, which condemns proposed changes to federal anti-discrimination language to include gender…
