Sound Advice: Night Owl to Mark Vinyl Release at Northside Tavern
A soulful, acoustic singer-songwriter evening is what Night Owl will present this month. Rob Mohan (aka Night Owl) prides himself on creating an immersive and moody experience for his audience, filling venues with rich acoustic tones that submerge his listeners in a sea of color. For this show, Night Owl will be joined by Billy…
Aronoff Musical ‘Jagged Little Pill’ is Here to Remind Patrons of Alanis Morissette’s Staying Power
This story is featured in the March 8 print issue of CityBeat. Alanis Morissette’s 1995 alt-rock album, Jagged Little Pill, was her first worldwide release. A mix of post-grunge and pop rock, the record topped the charts in 13 countries and won the 1995 Album of the Year Grammy for Morissette, who was just 21…
Revival Vintage Bottle Shop is Proof That Good Spirits Have a Long, Delicious Shelf Life
This story is featured in the March 8 print issue of CityBeat. Situated in Covington near the northernmost point of bourbon country, Revival Vintage Spirits and Bottle Shop has become a destination for those seeking the finest bourbons and other spirits of yesteryear. “We’re people’s first stop on their way to Bardstown and Lexington,” Revival…
Cincinnati Duo Turtledoves are Challenging the Typical Listening Experience, One Release at a Time
This story is featured in the March 8 print issue of CityBeat. In decades past, the album was the standard in releasing music – a great work that the public waited for. In some ways, especially with the renaissance of the vinyl record, the release of a complete body of work is still relevant. But…
Good Vibes Are on the Menu at The Well in Covington
It only takes one visit to Covington to keep you coming back. With its beautiful river and skyline views, breathtaking architecture and lively entertainment options and shops, it’s easy to fall in love with this river town. And that’s just what happened to Chase Daoud and Will Hodges, who recently opened The Well, the city’s…
Sound Advice: Vanessa Carlton to Bring Piano-Driven Pop to Ludlow Garage
This story is featured in the March 8 print issue of CityBeat. “A Thousand Miles” was everywhere in 2002, an era when MTV and radio still held the keys to the kingdom. For better or worse, Vanessa Carlton’s cortex-sticking phenomenon — marked by that catchy opening piano riff — transformed her from an unknown 22-year-old…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati Act Tedward to Celebrate Full-Length Release at Legends Bar & Music Venue
This story is featured in the March 8 issue of CityBeat. An epic combination of grunge, punk and shoegaze is what you’ll experience at Legends Bar and Music Venue when Cincinnati grunge/shoegaze band Tedward brings a set filled with musical peaks and valleys. With songs both energetic and imperturbable, Tedward guides the listener through a…
Louis Langrée’s Final Season at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Musical Diversity
This story is featured in CityBeat’s March 8 print issue. Louis Langrée’s final season as music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra reflects his passion for music in all its diversity and his great delight in sharing it with audiences and musicians alike. The schedule is classic Langrée, honoring tradition, advocating for new voices and…
Cincinnati Author Emily Henry’s Latest Rom-Com Novel ‘Happy Place’ Hits Shelves in April
This story is featured in CityBeat’s March 8 print issue. Cincinnati-based author Emily Henry says there is a key to exceptional storytelling. As New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers, People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read – we’ll take her word for it. “I think what makes a story exceptional and un-put-downable…
The Secret Lives of Cincinnati Musicians: Local Hitmakers are Just as Compelling Off the Stage
This story is featured in CityBeat’s March 8 print issue. To an outsider, the life of a musician can often appear glamorous and a little cryptic. From the subtle, mysterious singer-songwriter strumming a tune on stage while hiding behind a mess of hair and cigarette smoke to the bombastic life and times of a rock…
uGOgelato Owner and Chef in the Running to Compete for World’s Best Gelato
A local gelato artisan is one step closer to a trip to Italy that will name the world’s best gelato. María Liliana Biondo of uGOgelato at Findlay Market recently won third place at a gelato competition in Chicago, one of four North American regional challenges being held in 2023 as part of the Carpigiani Gelato…
Guest Commentary: In The Room When Politics Tries to Erase People
Five days before Christmas, I was in an Anderson County government meeting I had been attending regularly for a year and a half. We stood for the prayer. We pledged allegiance to the American and Kentucky flags. The meeting was called to order. As elected officials made motions and went through basic procedure to approve…
Union Terminal to be Immortalized in U.S. Postal Service’s New Railroad Station Stamps
One of Cincinnati’s most iconic landmarks will now be immortalized in miniature form. Union Terminal, the Art Deco train station that now also houses the Cincinnati Museum Center, will be included in the new Railroad Stations stamp series, says the U.S. Postal Service. “Noteworthy railroad stations began brightening the American landscape by the 1870s. This…
Kentucky Republican Sponsors Anti-Nudity Bill But Has Porn ‘Likes’ in Twitter History
Editor’s Note: This report relies in part on screenshots, emails and other documentation gathered in May 2021 by Kentucky Lantern reporter Liam Niemeyer when he was a reporter for WKMS Public Radio in Murray. The sponsor of a bill mandating a complaint process for removing “obscene” materials from Kentucky’s public schools had, as recently as Monday…
Marijuana Business Owners Line Up Against Ohio Senate’s Proposed Medical Cannabis Overhaul
As Ohio lawmakers push to reform the state’s medical marijuana system, business leaders within that system are gearing up to block the effort. They contend that easing the entry of new producers could overwhelm the market and threaten the industry’s viability overall. The legislation Senate Bill 9 would consolidate oversight for Ohio’s medical marijuana program…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Republicans Hellbent on Turning Public Education System into Political Rubber Stamp
Dishonest and dangerous. No other way to describe Matt Huffman’s fever dream to wrest control of policymaking from educators at the Ohio Department of Education and the state school board. The Ohio Senate president is hellbent on turning the state’s independent public education system into a political entity that he and other Republican lawmakers can…
These Are Ohio’s 10 Most Affordable Places to Live, and Three Are in Greater Cincinnati
The Greater Cincinnati area is one of the most affordable in Ohio, according to a new study from SmartAsset. SmartAsset released its eighth annual study analyzing the top 10 most affordable places in Ohio, and three Greater Cincinnati neighborhoods made it onto the list. Delhi Hills in Delhi Township ranked second, while Northbrook in Colerain…
Hard Rock Casino Opens Gourmet Coffee Shop Constant Grind
Hard Rock Casino just opened a new spot to grab a coffee morning, noon or night to stay on your grind. Constant Grind Bistro is the casino’s new branded coffee shop that took over the former Starbucks space. Morgan Rhule, the casino’s vice president of food and beverage, says the shop will serve gourmet Lavazza…
Modern Kentucky Coal Miners Face Higher Mortality Risk Than Predecessors
Central Appalachian coal miners in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia are more than eight times more likely than men in the general population to die from respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and black lung, according to recent research. “This higher mortality has also worsened over time with modern miners facing greater risk than…
Torturing a Dog or Cat Could Be a Felony in Kentucky, You Jerk
Under a bipartisan bill that passed a House committee on Wednesday, Kentuckians who torture a dog or cat could be charged with a felony. House Bill 103 would make it a Class D felony to torture a domestic dog or cat. Two members of the House Standing Committee on Judiciary passed and 15 voted in…
Guest Commentary: The Utility Bailout House Bill 6 Made Both Ohio’s Air and Politics Dirty
With all the drama surrounding the Householder trial for racketeering, it can be easy to forget the bill behind the former Ohio Speaker of the House’s alleged $60 million payoff from First Energy power company. House Bill 6 had four major impacts. It required power consumers to bail out two massive nuclear power plants in…
CityBeat Honoring Cincinnati’s Greatest at Annual Best of Cincinnati® Celebration
At CityBeat, we know a thing or two about the best of what Cincinnati has to offer. And for the 27th anniversary of our annual Best of Cincinnati® issue, we’re throwing a big party that will embody all of what makes the Queen City amazing. Best of Cincinnati® asks readers to decide the best Arts…
Paycor Stadium Sucks, and 7 Other Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed
If it’s not a tornado blowing through town, it’s baffling legislation from the Ohio Statehouse. This week saw a slew of revelations, from how much Ohio politicians have received in donations from Norfolk Southern, to how the wives of Bengals players are breastfeeding their cubs at Paycor Stadium. While these depressing tidbits aren’t the vibe…
Kentucky House Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Youth in New Bill
This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. The Trevor Project, which aims to end suicide among LGBTQ+ youth, also has trained counselors available around the clock. Reach them at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/, or by texting START…
CityBeat Streets: Four Cincinnatians Talk About Safety in the City
What Cincinnati restaurant makes a great margarita? How will the big sports teams do this year? What issues should local government focus on? Nobody has more opinions on these and other pressing questions than Cincinnatians themselves. In our column CityBeat Streets, CityBeat reporters are asking local residents about a different topic each week, highlighting the…
Possibility of Severe Weather Cancels Bockfest Parade, Events at Bockfest Hall
Rain and the possibility of inclement weather are behind the decision of festival organizers to cancel the annual Bockfest Parade Friday night, as well as planned activities at Bockfest Hall at Findlay Playground. “Due to the current weather forecast and safety of our goats, monks, and Bock Beer enthusiasts, Bockfest organizers have made the difficult…
Cincinnati State Senator Extends Child Labor Hours Under New Bill
A bill to allow children to work later hours was passed through an Ohio Senate committee on Thursday, March 2 with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 30, which passed the committee after three hearings and with no testimony against the bill, would allow a 14 or 15-year-old to work until 9 p.m. year round. Current law…
Cincinnati Climber to Compete in USA Paraclimbing Nationals This Weekend
The USA Paraclimbing Team is headed to Austin, Texas this weekend with a Cincinnati team member. Nationally-ranked adaptive climber, Caroline Winstel-McLeod, has been preparing for her third entry to the Paraclimbing Nationals since last year. She trains four times per week around Cincinnati, most often at Climb Time Oakley and RockQuest Climbing Center. “I am…
Cincinnati Art Museum Acquires Work by Painter of Barack Obama’s White House Portrait
The Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection just got bigger by three pieces from one of the most recognizable and acclaimed contemporary artists. Kehinde Wiley is known for redefining the art of portraiture. Inspired by poses in and conventions of historical European art, Wiley depicts Black and Brown men and women in a classic, glorified, prestigious, heroic…
Cincinnati Organizations to Hold a Drag Celebration for Purim on March 3 at Urban Artifact
Purim was already pretty gay. The Jewish holiday celebrating the survival of the Jewish people from Persian rule in the 5th Century B.C. features costumes, masquerading, songs and fancy finger foods. But this year, one Cincinnati celebration is taking that LGBTQ-friendly Purim baseline and kicking things up several notches. On Friday, March 3, you will…
Will Norfolk Southern’s Political Spending Help Shield it From Consequences?
Officials are all singing from the same hymnal. Republican and Democrat; state, local and federal; all agree Norfolk Southern will be, must be, held accountable for the train accident in East Palestine. Wednesday, U.S. Sens. J.D. Vance, R-OH, and Sherrod Brown, D-OH, put pen to paper, introducing legislation for rail safety. But the company has…
Scandal-Ridden Larry Householder Denies D.C. Dinners, Tying Donations to Ohio Legislation
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder on Wednesday, March 1 claimed that he never promised any legislative action to FirstEnergy in exchange for the tens of millions the company paid into a 501(c)(4) dark money group he controlled. He also denied attending dinners in Washington, D.C., during Donald Trump’s inauguration during which other witnesses said…
Report: Bengals Players Say Their Wives Sit on Restroom Floor to Nurse Babies in Dismal Team Facilities
The Cincinnati Bengals may not be doing right by their players. That’s the takeaway from the NFL Players Association’s first-ever team report card, issued March 1. To assess and possibly improve working conditions, the labor union evaluated each NFL team in several categories that relate to players’ daily experiences. The report came as many players…
Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 10 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in March
March marks the coming of spring, a world premiere at Music Hall and a month bookended by new local releases. The month of March features release shows, performances from popular local musicians like Mol Sullivan and Leggy and even a chance to see a three-stage, venue-wide festival for a good cause (and plenty more to…
May Festival Announces Lineup for 150th Anniversary Showcase
The May Festival announced its lineup for its annual concert series this spring. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the festival, with a lineup including Bach’s “Magnificat” on Friday, May 19; Marin Alsop: American Voices on Saturday, May 20; Mozart’s “Requiem” on Thursday, May 25 and Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand” on Saturday, May…
According to Bengals Brass, Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins Are Staying Put
The Cincinnati Bengals apparently don’t want to break up the band – and that could mean that quarterback Joe Burrow will stick around as the frontman. During a Feb. 28 media briefing ahead of the 2023 NFL Combine, Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin and head coach Zac Taylor shared that they’re in maintenance mode…
Guest Commentary: How East Palestine’s Vinyl Chloride Can Damage Your Liver
Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak havoc on the human liver. It has been shown to cause liver cancer, as well as a nonmalignant liver disease known as TASH, or toxicant-associated steatohepatitis. With TASH, the livers…
Guest Commentary: Railroad Workers Warned Us That Greed Was Dangerous Before East Palestine
The toxic clouds that billowed up from a derailed freight train in Ohio this February are a chilling metaphor for the toxic greed that has infected so many of our big corporations. After having to evacuate, residents of East Palestine, Ohio are cautiously going back home, but they still don’t know the full extent of…
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Hosting One-of-a-Kind Candy Shop Pop-Up
In April, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is hosting a never-before-seen, exclusive pop-up that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The Candy Shop Pop-Up Bar will have flavors for every palate, featuring custom cocktails by Rocktails, life-size Instagram moments, live characters and more. You’ll start the experience by strolling through the cotton candy forest; from there, fall…
Here’s How Ohio Enacted the Most Restrictive Voter Photo ID Law in America
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 458 on Jan. 6, enacting what’s been called one of the most restrictive voter-ID laws in the country. Public records obtained by the Ohio Capital Journal show how the law moved through the process, with lawmakers often ignoring moderation suggestions proposed by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office…
Seven Greater Cincinnati Hotels Earned Four Diamonds on AAA List
Add this to another list of reasons why Cincinnati is becoming a leading travel destination: six Cincinnati hotels and one in Covington were once again awarded 4-Diamond status on AAA’s prestigious list. AAA recently unveiled its 5- and 4-Diamond restaurants and hotels for 2022. The list from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky includes: Hotel Covington 21c…
That Tornado in Middletown Leveled a Freaking Barn
The National Weather Service has confirmed it – the tornado-like weather event in Middletown that looked and acted like a tornado was, indeed, a tornado. Gusty winds and clashing fronts brought several tornadoes to southwestern and central Ohio on Feb. 27, the National Weather Service said after an investigation. Residents in Middletown, Orient (near Columbus) and…
St. Elizabeth Partners With Nonprofits to Offer Free Cooking Classes to Those Impacted by Cancer
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, the Incubator Kitchen Collective and Cancer Support Community are teaming up to help feed those impacted by cancer. This partnership will offer free cooking classes designed to give participants a safe space to have fun and learn something new. “We are always looking for ways to enhance a patient’s experience here at…
Tasting Event at 21c Museum Hotel to Highlight Cincinnati Women Restaurateurs
You can try some amazing gourmet food and drinks and meet local women restaurateurs at a special tasting event at 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Cincinnati. Let’s Talk Womxn, a volunteer-based collaborative action movement of women-owned food and beverage entrepreneurs, is partnering with the Ohio Restaurant Association to celebrate Women’s History Month. “Let’s Talk &…
An Explanation of That Nutty Cleveland/East Palestine Conspiracy Theory
Like tragedies before it and those to come, the catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine has given rise to a new wave of conspiracy theories, one of which involves Cleveland. To understand it, you first have to understand the base-level conspiracy theory. Under Cleveland mayor Justin Bibb’s administration, Cleveland has been exploring ways to become…
Joey Votto: Aliens Will Help the Reds Become World Series Champs
A Cincinnati Reds player just predicted completely wacky things for the 2023 season, and honestly, we’re here for it. On Feb. 27, Major League Baseball’s instagram account urged users, “Drop your boldest NL Central prediction” and tagged players from the division’s teams to answer, including Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Wilson…
Guest Commentary: Republican Lawmakers are Taking Kentucky Back to Education’s Bad Old Days
Generations of Kentuckians suffered because education was treated as a political spoil. Schools run for the benefit of adults chained the state to poverty. In 1990, the legislature shielded public education from political interference as part of a sweeping reform. Schools improved, Kentuckians became better educated and Kentucky was held up as a model. That protection…
In New Study, Doctors Share Horrifying Post-Roe Stories, Including in Ohio
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) are trying to piece together how the end of Roe v. Wade has so far transformed pregnancy-related medical care in America, and the yet-to-be-released preliminary data are alarming, the lead principal investigator told States Newsroom in an exclusive interview. The team has already received dozens of…
Was That Really a Tornado in Middletown? National Weather Service Is Investigating
As crews begin to clean up the mess from the storms and alleged tornado that ripped through southwestern Ohio on Monday, Feb. 27, the National Weather Service is investigating what exactly happened. After winds began dying down on Feb. 27, the NWS in Wilmington said that it would conduct storm damage surveys in Middletown, Orient…
Guest Commentary: Jim Jordan, Other Ohio Republicans Exploiting East Palestine Community After Disaster
Poor East Palestine. It’s bad enough that the northeast Ohio village is living through the nightmare of a toxic train wreck. Apprehension and uncertainty grip the town. Nobody knows what the long-term health effects of air and water contamination will be after the controlled burning of cancer-causing chemicals from derailed tanker cars. Official reassurances that…
Cin City: A New Study Says Cincinnati Is a Major Party Town
Cincinnati knows how to party — at least according to a new study. While you may initially think of Los Angeles, New Orleans or Las Vegas as the best places for good, old-fashioned debauchery and a killer hangover the next day, don’t discount the Midwest, said this study from betsperts.com. Analysts looked at several point…
‘Love and LGBTQ+ Support’ Outnumbers Anti-Trans Picketers at Ohio Protest, Participants Say
Over 100 LGBTQ+ and ally counter protesters showed up to the Xenia YMCA on Feb. 25, dwarfing the number number of individuals who showed up to protest trans inclusion in public spaces. The protest was held at the YMCA in Xenia, located in southwestern Ohio, 15 miles east of Dayton. On Jan. 24, Will Urschel,…
Bengals’ Twitter Growth Is No. 1 in NFL as Fans Await Joe Burrow’s Contract Extension
Is Joe Burrow responsible for the Cincinnati Bengals’ social media boom? Possibly. According to Fox Sports reporter Greg Auman, the Bengals have experienced a big increase in social media fans over the past three years. Since 2020, Cincinnati’s follower count grew by 73%, the most in the NFL, Auman said. In his Feb. 22 post,…
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Voted No. 1 History Museum in the Nation
It’s long been known by Cincinnatians that our city is home to stellar museums, but now, those museums are being recognized on a national scale. 10Best, USA Today’s travel information hub that frequently relies on reader input, released the results of their polls for the best history and children’s museums in the country, with three Cincinnati…
Two Cincinnati Restaurants Awarded Four Diamond Status on AAA List
Two Cincinnati restaurants continue to be nationally recognized for their culinary talents. AAA recently unveiled its 5- and 4-Diamond restaurants and hotels for 2022, with Downtown’s Boca and Over-the-Rhine’s Nicola’s maintaining their spots on the prestigious list. “Diamond designations reflect AAA Inspectors’ commitment to quality and consistency in the hospitality industry. Diamond Inspectors are trained…
Norfolk Southern’s Accident Reports Point to Company’s Negative Safety Reputation
Last October in Sandusky, a Norfolk Southern train derailed 21 cars and spilled 10,000 gallons of paraffin wax. In 2020, a Norfolk Southern conductor tried to pull out of a Rossville, Tennessee train yard while one car was still connected to an unloading tower. The accident released about 500 gallons of maelic anhydride — an…
Kentucky House Education Committee Approves Bill to Address Teacher Shortage
Lawmakers in the Kentucky House Education Committee have greenlighted a bill aimed at addressing the state’s widespread teacher shortage. It is estimated there are thousands of teacher vacancies in school districts across the state. House Bill 319 would allow someone with at least a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in their field…
CPD: Violent Crime in Cincinnati Hits 10-Year Low, Medical Experts Push for More Mental Health Resources
A year after Cincinnati City Council declared the city’s gun violence a public health emergency, violent crime rates have reached a 10-year low. The stats Cincinnati Police Department Lieutenant Colonel Mike John went over 2022 violent crime statistics during a special meeting of the Climate, Environment and Infrastructure committee on Feb. 23. John told the…
GCWW Reopens Water Intake After East Palestine Disaster and 9 Other Greater Cincinnati Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
FC Cincinnati’s Ohio River-themed uniforms will hit the field the same week Greater Cincinnati Water Works Officials declared the river safe from the chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio. Meanwhile, city council is preparing for the chance of a similar disaster in the future while also balancing the present issue of gun violence in the…
Over-the-Rhine’s Mighty Good: Meat n’ Three Announces Closure
Over-the-Rhine restaurant Mighty Good: Meat n’ Three announced Friday, Feb. 24 that they will be closing their doors on Saturday, March 4. The restaurant was known for its Southern-style fare where customers got to choose one meat and three sides. “The thing we want to say first and foremost is — thank you, thank you…
Kentucky Senate Defines School Materials ‘Harmful to Minors’ in Bill Critics Call Book Banning
The Kentucky Senate approved legislation Feb. 23 that its sponsor says protects children from inappropriate materials but which critics say will lead to book banning. Senate Bill 5, sponsored by Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, would create a complaint process for local school districts to filter materials that parents and guardians consider inappropriate for children. It passed 29-4…
Signs of Life Now Present in Waters Near East Palestine Train Derailment After 40,000+ Fish Killed
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said Feb. 23 they are encouraged by the signs of life reemerging in waterways near the East Palestine chemical spill, even after further observations showed more than 40,000 fish lost as a result of the spill. ODNR Director Mary Mertz said the department found 43,785 fish were lost, though…
New Production Deal Means George Clooney Has More Firepower for Documentaries Like His OSU Scandal/Jim Jordan Film
One of Cincinnati’s most famous smiles is a little wider these days. Smokehouse Pictures, the production company actor/director/producer George Clooney owns with producer Grant Heslov, has entered into multi-year deal with 101 Studios, the company behind Paramount+ streaming hits like Yellowstone and Mayor of Kingstown. Deadline reports that the deal is for both scripted and…
Everything to Know for FC Cincinnati’s 2023 Season Opener at TQL Stadium
Soccer is back, baby, and fans soon will be crowding into TQL Stadium to cheer for FC Cincinnati as the team eyes another quality season and playoff run. Here’s what to know about following the action both inside and outside the stadium this season. The season ahead For FC Cincinnati, the 2022 season was full…
City Explores Expanding Free Gun Lock Program Beyond Police Headquarters
Cincinnati City Council is considering expanding its free gun lock program to encourage more compliance with its recently passed gun storage law. During a Public Safety and Governance Committee meeting on Feb. 22, councilmembers Meeka Owens and Scotty Johnson submitted a motion that city officials provide a report to council outlining the feasibility and cost…
On Newsstands Now: Here’s Everything You’ll Find in CityBeat’s Latest Issue
In CityBeat’s latest issue, out on newsstands now, reporter Madeline Fening sits down with Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge to discuss the city’s anti-slur policy. The new anti-slur policy came after CPD officers made headlines for using racial slurs while on the job. While the city attempts to rein in slur usage and other misconduct,…
You Can Decide Who Has the Best Whiskey at the Second-Annual Bottled-in-Bond Competition
Whiskey enthusiasts can help decide who has the best spirit in the second-annual John G. Carlisle Bottled-in-Bond Competition and Celebration. The competition will be hosted by meetNKY and The B-Line at Smoke Justis in Covington Friday, March 3 from 6-8 p.m. The event is a celebration of the day the Bottled in Bond Act, which…
Kentucky Republican Proposes Exceptions to State’s Strict Abortion Ban
House Majority Whip Jason Nemes, R-Louisville, filed a bill Feb. 22 that would add exceptions for rape and incest to Kentucky’s near-total ban on abortion. House Bill 569 also would allow for abortion when “necessary” — defined as when “there is reasonable medical judgment that there is definitive evidence that the unborn child the pregnant…
Guest Commentary: J.D. Vance a Shameless Apologist for Insurrection in America and War Crime Assaults on Democracy Abroad
The horror stories of civilian massacres coming out of Ukraine apparently carry no weight with Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance. Vance continues to push against any American role in defending the assaulted democratic ally a full year after Russia’s invasion. Meanwhile, as the anniversary comes Feb. 24, Ukrainian civilians are suffering a shocking level…
Cincinnati’s Newest Arcade Bar, Level One, Opening in Over-the-Rhine Friday
Time to level up, Cincinnati. Over-the-Rhine’s newest arcade bar will officially open Friday, Feb. 24. Level One Bar + Arcade announced in October that it would move into the former 16 Bit Bar+Arcade space at 1331 Walnut St. This will be the arcade bar’s second location, with its first being in Columbus. Its lineup includes…
Cincinnati Pizza Chain Fined $30,000 by Feds for Violating Child Labor Laws
A local pizza chain has been fined by the U.S. Department of Labor for violating child labor laws, the department announced in a Feb. 22 press release. Owners of Mio’s Pizza in Mariemont and Milford were handed a combined $30,000 fine from the department after an investigation starting in May 2022 found violations of child labor,…
Food-Centric Art Exhibit Features Interactive Brunch at Cincinnati’s The Summit Hotel Gallery
A new exhibit coming to The Summit Hotel lets you have your art and eat off of it, too. Currently on view at The Summit Gallery is Art for Food. It features six regional artists who focused on the concept of food to create various artworks. A weeklong, concurrent exhibition From Fire to Table will…
Despite Kentucky’s New Medical Weed Law, Users Still May Get Charged with Possession
When Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced his executive order granting preemptive pardons for possession of marijuana for patients suffering from certain medical conditions, he said the move would allow people “to get the help they need without living in fear of being charged with a misdemeanor.” Well, that might not be the case in the…
The First LEGO Café in the U.S. Will Open at Newport on the Levee This Summer
The first LEGO café in the United States is slated to open at Newport on the Levee this year. Cincinnati native Daniel Johnson will open The Brickery Café & Play in the 3,100-square-foot space next to Velocity Esports in The Gallery. The café’s concept will combine dining, shopping and entertainment under one roof and will…
Get in the Know at TEDxUCincinnati’s Ninth-Annual If You Know, You Know Talk
If you know, you know. And if you don’t, you can learn a whole lot from those in the know at TEDxUCincinnati’s annual TED Talk event. The ninth-annual If You Know, You Know will bring in eight speakers from the Cincinnati area and across the country to share their insider secrets, hardships, failures and behind-the-scenes…
If FC Cincinnati Makes the Playoffs Again, the Team Will Deal with a Different Format
FC Cincinnati just made it to the playoffs for the first time in 2022, but Major League Soccer already is changing postseason action from what the team experienced. On Feb. 21, MLS announced a new expanded playoff format for the 2023 season and beyond, adding several games and rounds likely in an effort to build…
Even Other Governors Are Blasting Norfolk Southern for East Palestine Disaster Now
Freight hauler Norfolk Southern showed “arrogance and incompetence” in how it handled a fiery train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border earlier this month, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday. “The combination of greed, incompetence and lack of concern for our residents is absolutely unacceptable to me,” Shapiro said during a news conference near the crash…
Ohio Abortion Rights Groups Send Proposed Amendment to State Attorney General
Abortion rights groups preparing to put a constitutional amendment on the Ohio ballot released the proposed language Tuesday, the same day they sent it to the state Attorney General’s Office for review. Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights and Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom will now await approval of the amendment, starting the signature collection process to…
