Columbus – Not Cincinnati – Will Get Rock Legend Stevie Nicks’ New Tour
It looks like a living legend is dragging Cincinnati’s heart around. Rock icon, former Fleetwood Mac member and witchy woman Stevie Nicks has announced a tour that will begin in March and run through November. Unfortunately, Cincinnati won’t be part of it. Cincinnatians who want to see Nicks perform without spending an entire day driving…
Sound Advice: Dan Bern to Bring Impressive Song Catalogue to Southgate House Revival Next Month
Dan Bern is a busy guy. The Iowa native and current New Mexico resident has created an astronomical number of songs over his three-decade run as a singer-songwriter. The 63-year-old troubadour has dropped more than 25 studio albums over that period, largely in the straight-ahead folk style of his idols Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan,…
Sound Advice: ‘Shake it Off’ at the Taylor Swift Party at Bogart’s
Taylor Swift lovers know all too well the bitter taste of disappointment after thousands of fans were left locked out of buying tickets to the star’s upcoming sold-out visit to Paycor Stadium. Before anyone takes to doing any vigilante shit, however, Bogart’s is offering a chance for fans to shake it off. The Taylor Party…
Sam Richardson of Feel It Records May Be Curating Cincinnati’s Next Big Thing
The idea of a music label as a community-building endeavor with a signature aesthetic is alive and well in Feel It Records. Founder and lone proprietor Sam Richardson started the label as a university student in Richmond, Va. in 2010. Nearly 13 years and a recent relocation to Cincinnati last summer, Feel It has become…
Sound Advice: Macy Gray’s Award-Winning Music is Coming to Cincinnati
Like many successful artists, Macy Gray’s musical narrative starts casually. The Ohio native went off to college in California, and started playing around with songwriting in her dorm. Before Gray became acquainted with jazz singers like Billie Holiday, she perceived her award-winning voice as a shortcoming. But expanding her knowledge of vocal performance styles changed…
Chimaek’s Fried Korean Food and Drink Selection Provide an Easy Night Out in Covington
Covington’s developing dining scene can tally up another win with the addition of Chimaek. The new pub serves succulent fried chicken wings and tenders, crispy vegetable tempura, an array of tangy and savory Korean side dishes and, to round out the experience, plenty of beer and cocktails. Owned by the same family that runs Riverside…
Sound Advice: Country Music Icon Ricky Skaggs to Perform at Memorial Hall Next Month
Ricky Skaggs is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and 15-time Grammy winner. The icon also is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bluegrass Hall of Fame and too many more to list. He’s helped keep bluegrass and roots music alive over the last five decades. Skaggs has direct connections to the…
Review: Court Street’s Mid City Restaurant is a Casual Dining Spot That’s Up for a Good Time
It took a couple of tries for me to fully appreciate the allure of Mid City, a relatively new bar and restaurant on Court Street. Last summer, I stopped in for a quick snack and to meet a new editor. All I recall is that the “small plates” struck me as really tiny and included…
Weekly Jam Sessions at Northside’s Liberty Exhibition Hall Lounge Bring Jazz to a New Generation
A jam session can be serious business for musicians in any genre. It’s typically about honing one’s chops with peers, often battling for solo supremacy with an audience limited to other musicians. But that’s not the vibe at Northside’s Liberty Exhibition Hall Lounge, where increasing numbers of jazz fans show up on Monday nights to…
Swingin’ Schwartz’s Point: Ed Moss Left a Major Musical Impact on Cincinnati that Still Reverberates Today
A triangular building with a huge clock atop it overlooks Vine Street in Cincinnati. Inside, the walls are lined in fabric, rugs and thick curtains to help dampen the sound. Flickering candles on triangular tables provide a wavering low light, painting the room with an intimate atmosphere. For the last two decades, jazz pianist Ed…
It’s Official: Former Cincinnati Reds Third Baseman Scott Rolen Finally Gets National Baseball Hall of Fame Nod
It finally happened. In his sixth year of eligibility, former Cincinnati Reds third baseman and eight-time Gold Glover Scott Rolen finally made it into the National Baseball Hall of Fame – and he’s nearly peerless this year. Rolen punched his Cooperstown ticket on Jan. 24 with 297 votes, or 76.3% of the vote, from eligible…
Broadway in Cincinnati’s 2023-2024 Season Includes Several Award-Winning Musicals
Broadway in Cincinnati is not quite halfway through its current season. A couple of big hits from the Great White Way are still on their way to the Aronoff Center, including two Best Musical Tony Award winners — Hadestown (April) and Moulin Rouge! The Musical (May). But the 2023-2024 season was just announced, with a…
Cincinnati Prepares for Another Winter Storm With 3-5 Inches of Snow Expected to Fall Early Wednesday
People and crews are gearing up as another winter storm makes its way to the Tri-State, potentially dumping several inches of snow across Greater Cincinnati and causing morning rush hour traffic snarls. The National Weather Service’s Wilmington post is projecting moderate to heavy snow to begin after midnight and continue throughout Wednesday morning before switching…
See Cool Antique Cars and Support an Affordable Housing Nonprofit at Collection21 in Erlanger
There’s a new place in Northern Kentucky where you can check out antique and vintage cars and support a good cause. Collection21 in Erlanger is a personal collection of American-made automobiles from the 1900s through the 1980s that’s open for tours. The collection is made up of over 200 cars and tours are complimentary, but…
In 2022, At Least 92 People in Ohio Didn’t Know That It’s Illegal to Bring a Gun on a Plane
Ninety-two people tried to bring a gun onto a plane on flights departing from Ohio last year, according to the TSA. Thirty-five of those were at Hopkins, another 40 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, just two at Akron-Canton, 13 at Dayton International Airport and two at the Rickenbacker International Airport. These were…
Federal Judge Could Decide as Soon as February to Deny Access to Abortion Pill
A Texas judge could decide as soon as next month whether to force the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to pull its two-decade-old approval of the abortion pill, which accounts for more than half of pregnancy terminations in the United States. A nationwide injunction in the case, as requested by anti-abortion groups, would deny abortion…
Ohio is Now Home to the First Ever Drag Queen Food Truck in the Midwest
There’s a mac and cheese food truck in Ohio called Maybe Cheese Born With It and it’s the first-ever drag queen food truck in the entire Midwest. Honestly, that sentence could be a wholly satisfying tale all on its own. But with an origin story of Dolly Parton fandom, entrepreneurial spirit and buckets of glitter,…
Cincinnati Museum Center Offers Free Admission Thursday and Friday in Honor of Bengals Win
Thanks to the Cincinnati Bengals’ 27-10 win over the Buffalo Bills during the AFC divisional round on Jan. 22, the Cincinnati Museum Center will be offering free admission this week. The museum made the announcement on social media following the game Sunday night, writing, “One team’s hard work is your reward. A game like that…
How to Watch Hamilton County Commission President Alicia Reece’s first State of the County Address
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a date change for the State of the County address. With the new year came a new president of the Hamilton County Commission: Alicia Reece, a Democrat who was sworn in on Jan. 5. Reece is the first woman and African American to win city, state…
Cincinnati Bengals Head to AFC Championship Again Despite Overturned Touchdown
Cincinnati is heading back to the AFC conference championship again – and there’s a little déjà vu happening with it. The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 in the AFC divisional round on Jan. 22, and the game – and, to an extent, this playoff series – had some extra poignancy thanks to the…
Jewish Parents Travel to Buckeye State, Offer ‘Kosher Kind Love’ to Ohioans Dealing with Religious Harm
Last year, violent anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric ramped up across the country and certainly here in Ohio. As the parents of two young adults, Mordecai and Simkah took notice. In their own religious community, the Jewish couple watched LGBTQ+ people face devastating rejection. “We both have stories of seeing people put out of [religious]community,” Mordecai said “And…
Women in Abortion-Restrictive States Like Ohio Already More Likely to Die, Report Says
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, it allowed states to ban abortion altogether without regard to the consequences for women’s health in its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. The states that have come closest to outright bans already had big problems with maternal and infant health, a new report…
Columbus Tex-Mex Chain Local Cantina Opening Location in Rhinegeist’s OTR Taproom
A new eatery is opening in Rhinegeist’s taproom in Over-the-Rhine – the first one since OTR Chili closed in early 2022. Columbus Tex-Mex chain Local Cantina will open in the taproom on Feb. 1. According to a press release, Local Cantina serves high-quality, hand-crafted fare like tacos, burritos and bowls, as well as beer-friendly shareables…
Cincinnati’s Big Labor Movement, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
The Cincinnati Bengals’ division game – plus Sam Hubbard’s recent fumble-return heroics – seems to be at the top of Cincinnatians’ minds these days, but big labor union movements, abortion law changes and weed access also are causing ripples throughout the region. Catch up on the week’s big headlines below. Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center Employees…
Guest Commentary: LGBTQ Kids Need Protection from Bullies and Violence, Including Adults Targeting Them
I grew up in a struggling, post-industrial Ohio town in the 1990s where ignorance and intolerance often reigned. I stood up to bullies my whole life, and when put under physical threat, I fought them. No bully can intimidate me, and so even though I was definitely a weird kid, I was also funnier, smarter,…
Cincinnati Animal CARE Offering $9 Adoption Special for Adopters Wearing Bengals Colors This Weekend
Show your stripes and adopt a new fur-ever friend from Cincinnati Animal CARE this weekend for just $9. All animals over the age of 6 months will be $9 to adopt in honor of the Bengals’ #9 Joe Burrow, the shelter says. The Bengals are heading to New York this weekend to play the Buffalo…
Here’s Where Abortion Currently Stands in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
Federal policy changes, lawsuits from pro-choice advocates and freshly-elected judges make for a kaleidoscopic view of abortion care access in the Tri-State. Here’s what to know in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Ohio A temporary injunction from a Hamilton County Court has kept abortion legal in Ohio up until 21 weeks and six days gestation, but…
New Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant The Well Covington Holding Grand Opening Jan. 26
New neighborhood bar and restaurant The Well Covington will hold its grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Located on W. Seventh St. in Covington, The Well is a new concept from local veteran hospitality leaders Will Hodges, Chase Daoud and chef Mitch Arens. Described as equal parts cool and casual, The Well provides…
Dayton, Kentucky Names Itself ‘Who Deyton’ Again to Honor Cincinnati Bengals, City Mayor Proclaims
A Northern Kentucky city is giving a big “WHO DEY” once again. On Jan. 18, Dayton, Kentucky mayor Ben Baker issued a proclamation that the city would now be known Who Deyton as the Cincinnati Bengals prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round on the way to another Super Bowl.…
CityBeat Streets: Five Cincinnatians Reveal Their Bengals Playoff Predictions
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 new column CityBeat Streets, CityBeat reporters are asking local residents about a different topic each week, highlighting…
Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center Employees Are Unionizing for Higher Pay
The employees of Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) are unionizing, employees announced Jan. 17. Brandon Wagner, a security specialist for CAC, made the announcement in a video posted to Instagram. “We just finished turning in a letter notifying the interim director that we are now unionizing!” Wagner says to the camera in front of six…
Fireside Pizza Partnering with Camp Washington Chili for a Chili-Topped Pizza
Be still, our Cincy hearts. Fireside Pizza and Camp Washington Chili have made a baby. A pizza baby, that is. Fireside announced “The Cincy Special” pizza on Instagram Wednesday, Jan. 18. The pizza is topped with Camp Washington Chili’s famous Cincinnati-style chili, mustard, hot sauce and finished with cheese and oyster crackers. You can even…
Cincinnati Bengals to Return to Division Cage Match Jan. 22
It’s go time, Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to reclaim last season’s playoff magic when the team takes on the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Bills’ Highmark Stadium. The game will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+. The Bengals are riding a big wave…
Ohio Parents Sue School District; Allege LGBTQ-Affirming Practices Create a “Recipe for Child Abuse”
A group of parents have filed a lawsuit against an Ohio school district alleging that “activist teachers” are creating a “recipe for indoctrination and child abuse.” The eight plaintiffs are each parents with children in the Hilliard School District, the defendant in this case. Central to the complaint is the parents’ accusation that the school…
New Ohio Voter ID Law Also Excludes State Veterans’ IDs
Franklin County Recorder Daniel O’Connor is blasting Ohio’s Republican leaders for excluding county-issued veterans’ identification from the list of IDs one can use to vote under the state’s controversial new law. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 458 earlier this month after it was rushed through a lame-duck session by the heavily gerrymandered legislature in…
World’s Oldest Living Dog Found in Camden, Ohio Parking Lot
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Sorry, Cincinnati, The National Still Isn’t Touring Here
Is Cincinnati invisible now? A number of musicians have been skipping Cincinnati on their tours lately. Madonna’s career retrospective tour isn’t coming here. Reba McEntire rejected the Queen City – twice. And now homegrown talent The National appears to be turning its back on us. The National dropped a tour announcement on Jan. 18, with…
Cincinnati Once Again Ranks on MovieMaker Magazine’s List of Best Places to Live and Work in the Film Industry
Cincinnati is continuing its transformation into a Midwest Hollywood as it once again snagged a spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” list. The Queen City remains in the No. 11 spot where it landed in 2022. “It is a tremendous honor for Cincinnati to maintain its prestigious ranking…
Vote for Cincinnati in These National ’10 Best’ Categories
Locals know the Queen City is home to many gems, but now, others across the country are getting a peek at what makes Cincinnati a powerhouse. “10 Best,” USA Today’s travel information hub that frequently relies on reader input, has included six Cincinnati spots among its nominees for the best riverwalk, public square, recreational trail,…
Landmark Ohio Study Will Evaluate Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Behavioral Health Care
Marginalized racial groups in Ohio face major health care challenges including higher rates of suicide and overdose death than their white counterparts. The first report of a landmark behavioral health study in state, released today, finds a lack of available data to quantify the disparities in access to behavioral health care and its effects and…
Cincinnati Metro Announces Two Selections for Region’s First Bus Rapid Transit Routes
Cincinnati Metro has announced which two corridors will be the first in the region to get Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes. The Hamilton Avenue and Reading Road corridors were chosen after Metro conducted months of community engagement and analysis. Metro says that the other two corridors that were in the running, Glenway Avenue and Montgomery…
FC Cincinnati’s Brandon Vazquez, Roman Celentano Get Tapped for USMNT’s January Camp
FC Cincinnati is heading to camp. A big, big camp. Forward Brandon Vazquez and goalkeeper Roman Celentano have been called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s January training camp, something that had been rumored for Vazquez for quite some time. They’re among 24 players who will head to Los Angeles to kick off the 2026…
Cincinnati Isn’t Part of Madonna’s Tour Orgy with Jack Black, Lil Wayne and Amy Schumer
Cincinnati is a jewel of a city, but one of pop music’s queens doesn’t seem to notice. Legendary award-winning artist Madonna has announced North American, United Kingdom and European dates for The Celebration Tour, which will kick off in Vancouver on July 15. According to media materials, the tour will highlight Madonna’s four decades of…
Somerset is Selling Bottles of its Popular Ube Margarita
Somerset has launched online ordering for bottles of their mystical-looking and delicious-tasting Ube Margarita. The Over-the-Rhine bar unveiled their new winter look and menu back in December. While it was all oh-so-enchanting and ethereal, the Ube Margarita with its disco lime garnish stole the show. Described as “a delicate mixture of pineapple-ginger tequila, lime, agave, and…
Insulin Prices, Minimum Wage on Ohio State Senate Democrats’ Priority List
Ohio’s Senate Democrats gathered in a Statehouse conference room on Jan. 17 to discuss their priorities for the coming term. The gathering itself offered a stark visual reminder of the challenges the minority faces. The seven Democratic senators weren’t even enough to fill the small conference table where they met. Working from the minority Minority…
REI’s Cleveland Workers File to Unionize, Following California and New York Colleagues
Trailing decisions to unionize in Berkeley, California, and New York City’s SoHo, workers at Cleveland’s REI location made the decision Wednesday to file for union election. The move, which follows roughly one year of deliberation, comes among complaints of “irregular scheduling” and unfair wages during what workers say is REI’s largest profit margin in its…
Did Refs Miss a Penalty During Sam Hubbard’s 98-Yard Touchdown for the Cincinnati Bengals?
Things are never easy, are they? Some football fans and insiders are questioning the legitimacy of defensive end Sam Hubbard’s amazing 98-yard fumble-return touchdown during the Cincinnati Bengals’ win over the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 15. The touchdown in the fourth quarter broke a tie, gave the Bengals the permanent lead and secured Cincinnati’s spot…
Cincinnati Ranks as One of the Top Cities for Bagel Lovers, According to New Study
Cincinnati is the 15th best city for bagel lovers, according to a new study by Lawn Love. When you think about good bagels, you probably don’t think of Cincinnati. Who would? Bagels come from New York. End of story, right? It turns out, however, Cincinnati is a bit of a bagel hub…a bagel lover’s dream,…
Ohio IVF Patients Feel Attacked by Abortion Ban Law
With a new General Assembly comes new legislative measures, and for those watching the battle over reproductive rights, that raises concerns. Lancaster resident Melissa Hintz and her husband have strongly considered moving on from the state over fears that abortion bans or regulations could impact her family. Moving on could mean finding a way to…
Cindependent Film Festival Returning in September in New Venue, Memorial Hall
Cincinnati’s only multi-genre, multi-type film festival is returning for a third year this September. The Cindependent Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the event. “Once again, we’ll be showcasing local movie-making talent along with bringing filmmakers from other cities to Cincinnati so we can both show off our incredible city and bring unique stories…
New Anti-Voter Laws Make it More Difficult for Transgender Ohioans to Vote
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Civil Rights Icon Angela Davis to Virtually Join Cincinnati’s National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 17
Cincinnati’s third-annual National Day of Racial Healing will feature a virtual appearance from civil rights icon Angela Davis. On Jan. 17, Davis will participate in a “virtual fireside chat” about racism and injustice in America moderated by Naimah Bilal, chief development officer of the Children’s Literacy Initiative and co-host of Urban Consulate Cincinnati. Davis, a professor…
Krohn Conservatory to be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 17 for Filming of a Movie
Another Cincinnati landmark is closing temporarily this week as Hollywood continues its work in the Queen City. Cincinnati Parks announced on social media Sunday that the Krohn Conservatory will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 17 for movie filming. “There will be no road closures, but Krohn’s parking lot will not be accessible. Sorry for the inconvenience…
Cincinnati Congressman Greg Landsman to Kick off Local Town Halls Jan. 21
After a congressional circus delayed Greg Landsman’s induction into U.S. Congress, the former Cincinnati City Council member is looking to connect with constituents back home. Landsman recently announced a series of in-person town halls across Ohio’s First Congressional District in which residents are invited ask the congressman questions or share their thoughts and concerns. There are…
Former Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Chad ‘Ocho’ Johnson Leaves Another $1K Tip, Praises Both Jeff Ruby and McDonald’s
He’s been out of the NFL for a decade, but former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson still knows how to get attention. Johnson still is a fixture in Cincinnati and frequently attends Bengals games at Paycor Stadium, including the Jan. 15 AFC Wild Card win over the Baltimore Ravens. But even before the game,…
How Are Doctors Navigating Kentucky’s Vague Medical Marijuana Executive Order?
In states where medical marijuana is legal, regulated medical marijuana cards provide a way for dispensaries and law enforcement officers to identify legitimate patients. But when Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order granting preemptive pardons for the possession of medical marijuana, there was nothing in the action about uniform marijuana cards or any…
Ohio Republicans Bring Back Proposal Making it Harder for Voters to Pass Amendments
After more than an hour behind closed doors, a bloc of Ohio Republicans led by state Rep. Derek Merrin, Monclova Twp., trooped through the Ohio Statehouse. The faction — thirty-odd lawmakers who wound up on the losing side of the House Speaker’s race last week— climbed three floors and squeezed into the clerk’s office. After…
Hank Williams Jr. and Old Crow Medicine Show to Perform at Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center
Hold on to your hats! Hank Williams Jr. and Old Crow Medicine Show are coming to Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center this summer for what is sure to be a rowdy, raucous night. With roughly six decades of music making and chart topping under his belt, Williams Jr. is a force to be reckoned with on…
Arnold’s Bar and Grill Begins Six-Week Closure to Film ‘Major Motion Picture’
Arnold’s Bar and Grill is closing for six weeks, starting on Jan. 16. They took to social media to share the news. Not much by way of information has been shared, but everyone has their guesses. The post gave specifics as to what patrons could expect from the restaurant during its last few days in…
Thank Homegrown Sam Hubbard for Sending Cincinnati Bengals to AFC Divisional Bout
The hometown guy had a monster day. During the Cincinnati Bengals’ 24-17 AFC Wild Card win over the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 15, defensive end Sam Hubbard made history while pushing the local team to the division playoffs and nabbing some big personal history. When Bengals linebackers Germaine Pratt and Logan Wilson knocked the ball loose from Ravens quarterback…
Findlay Market’s Annual Chili Festival Returns Sunday
Findlay Market is hosting its annual Chili Festival on Sunday, Jan. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. And based on the weather report, that might just be the perfect weekend activity. Chili Fest is returning to Findlay Market and serving up more chili options than you’d think possible. Dubbed the perfect spot to pregame before…
The City’s Going to Court, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Lawsuits, lawsuits, lawsuits! It’s been a hell of a week for the courts, and the lawyers at the ACLU are just getting started. It’s a theme even found in CityBeat’s latest print issue, where we explore the top ten underreported stories from 2022 in a report compiled by Project Censored, including U.S. businesses stealing millions…
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment Launches New Cincinnati Bengals-Inspired Menu, Selfie Stations
Jeff Ruby’s is joining in on the Who Dey madness. Break open those piggy banks and celebrate the playoffs in style with a trip to any of Jeff Ruby’s local steakhouses. Jeff Ruby’s establishments are going all out in celebration of yet another year in the playoffs. Each Cincinnati restaurant under the Jeff Ruby Culinary…
Bootsy Collins to Perform on Stage for the First Time Since 2019 During Bengals vs. Ravens Halftime Show
With practically the entire city funkin’ pumped for another Bengals playoff run, there’s only one man who could serve as the unofficial grand marshal for Cincinnati’s celebration: Bootsy Collins. As part of the festivities, Collins will perform during the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens halftime show on Jan. 15. First, however, he’s paying tribute to…
Inaugural Loveland Frogman Festival to be Held at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason This Spring
Anyone who thinks Ohio is boring clearly doesn’t know about our connection to multiple cryptids, but the Frogman Festival in Mason is trying to change that. If you’ve spent enough time in our area, you’ve probably heard of the Loveland Frogman and some of the other Cincinnati-based urban legends and cryptids. From Sasquatch hunters to…
CityBeat Streets: Six Cincinnatians Reveal Neighborhood Secrets
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 new column CityBeat Streets, CityBeat reporters are asking local residents about a different topic each week, highlighting…
Cincinnati Zoo Penguins Begin Weekly Penguin Days Parades for 2023
Cold weather at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden means one thing: a few penguins will be brrrrrrushing off their marching shoes. Penguin Days are back at Cincinnati Zoo starting Jan 16, a press release from the zoo says. If the temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, king penguins will march in public two times a…
Guest Commentary: After Betraying the U.S. Constitution, Jim Jordan Laughably Claims that he Somehow Cares About it
Jim Jordan went there. I had to replay C-SPAN to be sure. But early in last week’s embarrassing Republican spectacle, over what is now a purely ceremonial U.S. House speakership, Ohio’s own coup-plotting congressman feigned fidelity to the U.S. Constitution he was willing to trash two years ago. Seriously. Of all people, Jim Jordan, the…
Lebanon Removes ‘Aid and Abet’ Provision from Abortion Ordinance after ACLU Lawsuit
Abortion rights advocates saw a small but distinctive victory in Lebanon, Ohio on Jan. 12. Since the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Lebanon in May 2022, the city has agreed to remove certain provisions from an anti-abortion ordinance that Lebanon put in place in 2021. Before…
On Newsstands Now: Here’s Everything You’ll Find in CityBeat’s Latest Issue
In CityBeat’s latest issue, we explore the top ten underreported stories from 2022 — including U.S. businesses stealing millions from workers and the growing number of U.S. Congress members investing in the fossil fuel industry — in a report compiled by Project Censored. Read CityBeat’s latest issue, out on newsstands now, to learn more about Project…
Emery Theatre to Reopen as Home of The Cincinnati Children’s Theatre After City Council Approves TIF
The Emery Theatre will reopen as the new home of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT), thanks to funds from Cincinnati City Council. Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Jan. 11 appropriating $1 million in TIF funds to the city’s Downtown OTR East Equivalent Fund “for the purpose of providing resources to assist with the…
Bubble Tea Shop and Bakery Qlicious Opening in Over-the-Rhine This Weekend
A new shop offering handcrafted bubble teas and pastries will soon open in Over-the-Rhine. Qlicious will open its second brick-and-mortar location at 1505 Vine St. Sunday, Jan. 15. Qlicious, whose original location is in Liberty Township, specializes in flavored teas and Asian-style pastries. The menu features milk teas, like taro and matcha lattes, as well…
Is Cincinnati Reds’ David Bell One of MLB’s Most Handsome Managers? App Science Says Yes
Apparently, Cincinnati’s sports teams are just full of hotness. Only a few months after the Golden Ratio Face app claimed that the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow was the most handsome quarterback in the NFL, another sports personality is being hailed for his looks – and he’s not a young upstart. Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell…
ACLU Joins Lawsuit Seeking to Allow Ohio Trans Students Restroom Access, Safety
The American Civil Liberties Union entered their legal opinion on a lawsuit challenging an Ohio school district that allows transgender students to use restrooms based on their gender identity. The federal lawsuit involves a 14-year-old girl who is a freshman at Bethel High School in Tipp City. The transgender girl uses the girls’ communal restroom…
Ousted Columbus Civilian Police Review Board Member Tells All
Three weeks have passed since the Columbus Civilian Police Review Board recommended removing Gambit Aragon, one of its newest members. During his tenure, Aragon was an outspoken critic of the Columbus Police Department, with his ire growing after the Proud Boys anti-drag rally on Dec. 3. During that weekend, Sgt. Steven Dyer was recorded high-fiving…
Braxton Brewing Co. to Open Taproom in CVG Airport’s Concourse A
Travelers at CVG Airport will soon be able to experience the local flavor of Braxton Brewing Co. The Covington-based craft brewery announced a partnership with the airport to open a taproom in Concourse A this spring. Construction has already begun on the 1,500-square-foot space that will feature a unique design, says a press release. Its…
Recently-Shuttered Lil’s Bagels to Open ‘Lil’s Kitchen’ Inside Roebling Point Books & Coffee
When failed lease negotiations forced Lil’s Bagels to close permanently in December, owner Julia Keister vowed it wouldn’t be the end of Lil’s. Now, less than a month since the bagelry’s doors on Greenup Street in Covington, Kentucky, closed forever, Keister is making moves to solidify Lil’s new direction. During almost five years of operation…
Rhinegeist Brewery Releases New, Year-Round Hazy IPA Juicy Truth
A new beverage from Rhinegeist Brewery is hitting the taps and shelves this January. Inspired by the brewery’s flagship IPA, Juicy Truth aims to deliver the quality and consistency of Truth but while highlighting the hop bill’s tropical, fruity notes and flavors of pineapple, mango and orange. And Juicy Truth will be Rhinegeist’s first full…
Advocates Urging Over-the-Counter Birth Control as Kentucky Drug Stores Make Plans to Stock Abortion Pill
CVS and Walgreens have announced they will sell abortion medication at pharmacies, after the FDA announced it is allowing mifepristone to be bought over the counter with a prescription. Advocates are applauding the move, and said over-the-counter birth control access would help more women take control of their reproductive health. Victoria Nichols, project director with…
Evil Dead Horror Icon Bruce Campbell Bringing Event Bruce-O-Rama to Cincinnati’s Taft Theatre in April
Horror icon Bruce Campbell will be bringing his special event to Cincinnati this spring. In addition to appearing at HorrorHound Weekend at the Sharonville Convention Center Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, Campbell will be at the Taft Theatre on Thursday, April 6, for Bruce-O-Rama, an event featuring a full audience trivia game followed by a…
Experts: Former Cincinnati Reds Third Baseman Scott Rolen Is a Hall of Famer
Could a former Cincinnati Reds player become the next inductee to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum? No, not Pete Rose. Come on. Former Reds third baseman Scott Rolen is in his sixth year of Cooperstown eligibility, and some baseball insiders are saying 2023 will finally be the year he gets his due.…
The New Pornographers to Perform at Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall in May
Canadian indie rock band The New Pornographers will be bringing a bevy of new songs to their performance at Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall on May 8. The band is set to release its ninth studio album, Continue as a Guest, on March 31 via Merge Records. Formed in 1997, The New Pornographers’ current lineup consists of…
Despite Obstacles, LGBTQ Farmers in the Midwest Find Fertile Ground
Shannon and Eve Mingalone avow that their farmers market booth is “very gay.” They hang strings of pride flags and sell rainbow stickers to help pay for gender-affirming care, like hormone replacement therapy, for Eve. Sometimes, when parents and their teenagers pass the booth, the adults glance, then speed ahead. The kids pause for a…
Here’s Where to Find the Cincinnati Reds Caravan in 2023
Redsfest may have been more than a month ago, but the Cincinnati Reds aren’t finished connecting with fans just yet. The team recently announced the preliminary 2023 dates and locations for the annual Reds Caravan, a sort-of traveling festival that brings players, coaches and fans together. During caravan stops, fans can sit in on Q&As…
