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The Cincinnati-Based Hood Century Instagram Account Archives and Exalts Midcentury Architecture in Everyday Life
It was just over 50 years ago that the Cincinnati Reds logged their final game at the now-destroyed Crosley Field, but its spirit still lingers on in the lot behind City Gospel Mission in the West End, where the field was once located. A memorial with replica light towers and yellow foul poles juts from…
La Cantina Mexican Restaurant Opens in the Former Cheapside Cafe Downtown
The former Cheapside Cafe space downtown is getting new life thanks to local Crown Restaurant Group (Crown Republic Gastropub, Losanti, Rosie’s Cocktails & Pies). It is now home to La Cantina, a restaurant offering a self-described mix of “contemporary, authentic Mexican cuisine and cocktails.” Chef Johnny Curiel, recently the Executive Chef at Nada, is bringing his…
We Asked Our Smart Speakers Who Will Win the Super Bowl. Here’s What They Said
These days, many humans rely on smart speakers to do everything from ordering groceries and sharing the weather forecast to setting home alarms. And until Skynet takes over and they become sentient, we can ask our tiny robot servants dumb questions, like which team they think will win Sunday’s Super Bowl game, and they have…
Khruangbin Adds An April Tour Stop at Cincinnati’s Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Eclectic Texas trio Khruangbin has added dates to its current tour, and one of those stops is in Cincinnati. The band will play the Andrew J. Brady Music Center on Friday, April 29. Toro Y Moi opens. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com and bradymusiccenter.com. Khruangbin — which refers to its sound as a blend…
The Lumineers and CAAMP Stopping By Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center in June
Upbeat Indie Rockers The Lumineers are bringing their clap-and-stomp anthemics to Cincinnati this summer. The band, touring behind their new album Brightside, kicks off a North American jaunt in Florida in May and heads to Riverbend Music Center on June 7. They’ll be joined by Athens, Ohio-spawned Folk group CAAMP. Tickets go on sale to…
Playhouse in the Park to Stage Portion of Just-Announced 2022/23 Season at Theaters Across Cincinnati
For more than six decades, theater fans have flocked to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. But for its 2022-2023 season, we might suggest a temporary name change: the Playhouse “All Over Town.” With construction of its new state-of-the-art Rouse Theatre in its final phase (and the longtime Marx mainstage being demolished), fall productions will…
15 Cincinnati Super Bowl Parties and Events for Cheering and Chugging This Weekend (Feb. 11-13)
It’s Super Bowl weekend, which means most Cincinnatians will be tailgating until Sunday. Bengals fever has swept the Queen City, so rest assured, you’ll be able to find some place to drink and watch the game. Here’s a sampling of the festivities leading up to when the Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams in…
10 Non-Super-Bowl-Related Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Feb. 11-13)
It’s Super Bowl weekend, which means most Cincinnatians will be tailgating until Sunday. There are also Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day events taking place Friday through Monday (which is actual Valentine’s Day). But if you want to skip the sports and Jell-O shots — and aren’t all too interested in V-Day parties — here are…
Feb. 13 Is Now Officially Cincinnati Bengals Day in Ohio, New Proclamation Says
Greater Cincinnati already has been celebrating the Bengals’ road to the playoffs with orange lights, special street signs and location name changes. Now the state of Ohio is getting in on that action. Tuesday afternoon, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a proclamation saying that Sunday, Feb. 13, would be known as Cincinnati Bengals Day throughout…
The National’s Matt Berninger Joins Caroline Spence on New Ballad
Members of Cincinnati-grown The National have been busy lately. In January, guitarist Aaron Dessner supported Taylor Swift’s songwriting prowess during a dust-up with another musician. Now vocalist Matt Berninger is generating headlines for a new collaboration. Berninger is featured on a new song by Nashville singer-songwriter Caroline Spence called “I Know You Know Me.” Released…
Five Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Make ‘100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America’ List from OpenTable
OpenTable has released its 2022 list of the “100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America,” and five restaurants from Greater Cincinnati are on it. “Many things come together to create a romantic dining experience — world-class cuisine, attentive (but never intrusive) service and a unique ambiance,” writes OpenTable. Boca, Sotto, Carlo & Johnny, The Precinct and…
Check Out These Cincinnati Valentine’s Day Events for Singles and Lovers Alike
While most of Cincinnati likely will be watching the Bengals play in the Super Bowl on Feb. 13 and may be too hungover for Valentine’s Day the next morning, we can’t forget to celebrate love. Good thing, then, that the Queen City offers tons of V-Day events before and after the 14th both for the…
Pink’s Hot Dogs in Los Angeles and Skyline Chili Make Bet on Which Team Will Win the Super Bowl
Cincinnati has Skyline Chili and Los Angeles has Pink’s Hot Dogs, an iconic roadside Hollywood food stand that’s been around since the 1930s. And when both institutions aren’t slinging wieners, they’re making bets on Super Bowl winners. In a friendly transcontinental wager, both Pink’s and Skyline have bet that their hometown team will reign supreme…
‘Madden NFL 22’ Places Its Bets on Cincinnati Bengals for Super Bowl Win
Cincinnati has yet another cheerleader in its corner as the Super Bowl approaches. Madden NFL 22, that perennial bastion of touchdown goodness from EA Sports, predicts that the Cincinnati Bengals will conquer the Los Angeles Rams 24-21 during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 23. In Madden’s video game simulation between the two teams, the…
The Cincinnati Zoo Named a Baby Penguin After Joe Burrow
Everyone is excited for the Bengals to play in Super Bowl LVI this Sunday, even the zookeepers at the Cincinnati Zoo. To show their excitement and support for the team, keepers named one of the five-week-old penguin chicks after the Bengals’ star player. “Cup O’ Joe Burrow” (Cup O’ Joe, officially) was chosen because while…
Ohio Renames Three Parks for Cincinnati Bengals, Gov. Mike DeWine Declares
The Bengals renaming frenzy continues. Several Greater Cincinnati municipalities have temporarily given new monikers to local spots in honor of the Bengals’ surprising and long-awaited Super Bowl run, including “Deyton,” Kentucky, and Cheviot. But now the orange and black have reached state level. On Monday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources…
Kentucky Groups Push for Expanded Voting Rights Ahead of Midterm Elections
Advocacy groups in Kentucky say they’re focused on expanding voting rights for former felons and fighting gerrymandering ahead of the May primary election. A new report by the Sentencing Project finds more than 198,000 Kentuckians are barred from voting due to a past felony conviction. That’s despite a 2019 executive order to expand voting rights…
The Mercer OTR Hangs ‘Closed’ Sign in Window
Per a note hung in the restaurant’s window, the Mercer OTR has quietly closed its doors. The sign announcing the restaurant’s closure reads, “It’s been a pleasure serving you, OTR. Cheers.” As of Monday afternoon, the owners have not made an announcement or provided a reason for the closure and have shut down the restaurant’s…
BrewDog in Pendleton to Sell ‘Joey Juice’ Beer Ahead of the Bengals Super Bowl Game
Everybody wants a little piece of that Joe Burrow magic in the lead up to the Bengals vs. Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl on Sunday. And BrewDog is literally trying to tap it with their Joey Juice beer. The Scotland-based brewery has decided to rename its flagship Elvis Juice IPA “Joey Juice” at all Ohio…
Manifest Gallery Acquires Former Central Parkway Funeral Home for Visionary Expanded Permanent Location
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center has announced the purchase of a 13,000-square-foot stately brick building at the corner of Central Parkway and Clifton Hills Avenue. It is adjacent to Cincinnati State University and will become Manifest’s new and permanent home. The building, at 3464 Central Parkway, was constructed in 1932 and had been…
The Washington Post Surprisingly Praises Cincinnati Chili, Shares Recipe Ahead of Bengals Super Bowl Game
Cincinnatians are extremely used to outsiders — and even insiders — mocking the city’s exquisite culinary contribution to American cuisine. Cincinnati-style chili has been called everything from “confusing” and “disgusting” to “diarrhea sludge” by everyone from late-night TV hosts to media outlets to sports announcers. So it’s rare that we hear any words of praise…
Fear Not, Cincinnati: Bengals Super Bowl Tailgate Events Have Been Announced
The NFL may have quashed an anticipated Super Bowl viewing party in Paul Brown Stadium, but that doesn’t mean Cincinnati will forego all celebrations. During a media briefing on Monday, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said there will be a number of events for Bengals fans throughout Super Bowl weekend. The Bengals are scheduled to battle…
BLINK to Light Up Cincinnati Streets Oct. 13-16
The wildly popular BLINK art and light festival is returning to Cincinnati Oct. 13-16. Festival organizers ArtsWave announced its return Monday morning, as well as the addition of a permanent BLINK-themed car on the Cincinnati Bell Connector. BLINK also introduced a new executive director, Justin Brookhart, a University of Cincinnati alumnus. “It’s an honor to lead…
The Who to Play Rescheduled Concert at TQL Stadium in May
Find your squeeze box and hop onto the magic bus, because The Who finally has rescheduled its Cincinnati tour stop. The legendary rock band’s “The Who Hits Back” tour will come to Cincinnati on Sunday, May 15, at TQL Stadium in the West End. The public sale launches at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, but…
Cincinnati’s Rose Lavelle Headlines SheBelieves Cup Roster Again
Cincinnati soccer star Rose Lavelle is going back to the SheBelieves Cup, and she just may get another MVP award out of it. Late last week, Vlatko Andonovski, the U.S. Women’s National Team head coach, announced the roster for the 2022 SheBelieves Cup, a tournament that was launched in 2016 to hype fans for the FIFA…
Guest Commentary: Expanded Amtrak Coverage Ball Now in Ohio’s Court
A few years ago, I took a trip out to the Pacific Northwest, a part of the country I had never visited before. I stayed with college friends in Portland and Seattle then bunked up in a hostel in Vancouver. On my trips between the cities, I took the train. A lot of us have…
Ohio Supreme Court Narrows the Definition of Rape
A new ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court narrows the definition of rape in the state, and the focus on language in sex crime laws is something survivor advocates say needs to change. The Wednesday ruling came in the case of a Highland County woman charged with rape involving a two-year-old child. The Ohio Supreme Court…
Adapted from a Haruki Murakami Work, Oscar-Nominated Japanese Drama ‘Drive My Car’ to Screen in Cincinnati
When I first heard about a new movie called Drive My Car, I thought it was yet another product of the current revival of interest in the Beatles — along with the Paul McCartney/Rick Rubin conversations on Hulu and Peter Jackson’s Get Back, a Disney+ series that recasts and reinterprets the rock group’s 1970 Let…
Bengals Fans Won’t Stop Chugging Cans of Skyline Chili
Bengals fans sure have peculiar ways of showing their support for the team. While tattoos are a permanent and popular way to immortalize your love of the team, there’s nothing more undeniably Cincinnati than a celebratory chug of Skyline chili straight from the can to support the Bengals on their road to the Super Bowl.…
Cincinnatians Pay Tribute to the Late Philip Paul, King Records Drummer and Jazz Musician
Cincinnati suffered a big loss on Sunday, Jan. 30, when local musician Philip Paul passed away at age 96. Paul is a legend, having played on over 350 recordings for Cincinnati’s King Records during his time as session drummer from the early 1950s through the mid ’60s and beyond. He played on and created the…
A Conversation with Philip Paul: Memories of the Cincinnati Drumming Legend and King Records Star
Cincinnati suffered a big loss on Sunday, Jan. 30, when local musician Philip Paul passed away at age 96. Paul is a legend, having played on over 350 recordings for Cincinnati’s King Records during his time as session drummer from the early 1950s through the mid ’60s and beyond. He played on and created the…
About 5,000 Duke Energy Customers Still Without Power Due to Ice Storm
Winter Storm Landon has been causing trouble for people throughout the Midwest, including for Greater Cincinnati residents. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Landon dropped 1.26 inches of freezing rain and 2.4 inches of snow on the region Thursday. That’s in addition to Wednesday’s inch of rain, which laid the foundation for this…
Graeter’s and Braxton Brewing Co. Bring Back Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout
Graeter’s and Braxton Brewing Co. are back at it again. The duo has paired up to relaunch their super successful collaboration brew: Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout, inspired by Graeter’s ice cream and infused with booze. The dark Braxton brew features black raspberry puree, “notes of toasted barley and a creamy texture,” according to…
A Kentucky Bill Banning The Death Penalty For Some Mental Illnesses Moves Forward
The Kentucky House has advanced a bill that would ban the death penalty for people diagnosed with certain types of severe mental illness. The bill passed the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and will now move on to the full House. Sponsored by Majority Whip Chad McCoy, a Republican from Bardstown, House Bill 269 would ban the…
Ohio Attorney General Warns of Super Bowl Ticket Scams
We’re all excited that the Cincinnati Bengals are going to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1989, but Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is warning fans to keep their wits about them. Especially if they’re planning to go out to Los Angeles for the game. (CVG just added extra flights to get Who Dey…
Cincinnati May See More Than 4 Inches of Snow from Winter Storm Landon
Anyone with a window can tell that Winter Storm Landon is here, and it’s dropping significant amounts of ice on the Greater Cincinnati area. The National Weather Service outpost in Wilmington has declared a large portion of Northern Kentucky and South Central Ohio to be under an ice storm warning. [1140 am] Much of northern…
5 Greater Cincinnati Sledding Hills to Bomb This Wintery Weekend
Winter Storm Landon is upon us. And while Thursday’s ice storm is making conditions treacherous — and leaders are urging people to stay at home and off the roads — the National Weather Service outpost in Wilmington Ohio is predicting final snow accumulations between 3 to 5 inches across the area. Greater Cincinnati’s hilly terrain makes…
What to Do in Greater Cincinnati if You Lose Power During Winter Storm Landon
With an ice storm happening in Greater Cincinnati and more ice and snow on the way, power outages are predicted. Companies and organizations throughout the region are providing tips on how to handle those electricity emergencies. Electricity According to Duke Energy’s website, residents should unplug non-essential items and stay away from windows and doors. Find an interior…
Bookmark Cincinnati’s Snow Plow Tracker Because More White Stuff May Be Coming
Meteorologists are predicting another snowfall may hit Greater Cincinnati this week, with the National Weather Service in Wilmington saying the area could see up to 4 inches of snow. Winter Storm Landon has already graced us with an ice storm, so hopefully everyone has stocked up on health essentials and ingredients for 3-Ways for hibernation. …
Cincinnati Gets Pounded with $757,000 Worth of Illicit Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Feds Say
It’s time to come clean, Cincinnati. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized huge loads of illegal Viagra, Cialis and Levitra coming through the Port of Cincinnati within shipments of authorized drugs since the beginning of January, a Feb. 2 press release says. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are all brand names of oral medications that…
8 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Feb. 4-6)
Well, it’s clear that Winter Storm Landon is upon us and the National Weather Service outpost in Wilmington is predicting the Greater Cincinnati area is going to get about 4 inches of snow, with precipitation ending by Friday evening. What’s that mean for the weekend? Well, it means you should check with each venue or…
Aimee Mann Announces Ohio Tour Stop, but You’ll Have to Take a Road Trip
In 2018, singer-songwriter Aimee Mann began developing new songs after agreeing to provide music for a stage adaptation of Girl, Interrupted, Susannah Kaysen’s memoir about her own psychiatric hospitalization in the 1960s. Mann understood the assignment well, having had her own struggles with mental illness. The resulting music is the foundation for Mann’s newest album Queens…
The War on Drugs Bring ’80s-lacquered Psych Pop to PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION
The War on Drugs’ frontman Adam Granduciel must have a thing for 1980s-era Bruce Springsteen. The band’s fifth LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore, effectively melds the grandiose Heartland Rock of Born in the U.S.A. with the melancholic introspection of Tunnel of Love, yielding the Philly-bred sextet’s most accessible record yet. Of course, Granduciel, who…
The 34th Cincinnati Auto Expo Brings the Latest Car Models and Cool Tech to the Duke Energy Convention Center
From Feb. 3-6, the Duke Energy Convention Center is hosting the 34th Cincinnati Auto Expo, featuring the latest domestic and imported car models and electric vehicles, along with attractions for the whole family. Inside the expo, visitors can get a peak at the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of Year — the Ford Maverick…
SeaWorld is Trying to Buy Cedar Fair, Owner of Cincinnati’s Kings Island
Bloomberg, Yahoo, Crain’s and others are reporting that SeaWorld, the Orlando-based theme park and entertainment company famous for capturing Shamu and other killer whales and holding them in captivity, has offered to buy Cedar Fair for a cool $3.4 billion in cash. Cedar Fair’s flagship property is Cedar Point in northern Ohio, but the company,…
Guest Commentary: Notable Black History Abounds in Ohio’s Past
As we celebrate Black History Month, with Black history under political attack in America’s classrooms, now it probably a good time to take a look back at significant Black history that happened right here in Ohio. In many ways, Ohio’s contribution to Black history began with its very founding. Considered one of the most important…
Ohio Republicans Push ‘Tech Censorship’ Law, Despite Violating Terms of Service Themselves
Ohio House Republicans are trying to ban so-called “big tech censorship” within state lines. The move comes as a response to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook suspending or removing the accounts of prominent conservatives who violate their terms of service. Tuesday, opponents of the measure got a chance to speak before the House…
Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium Close Due to Weather
Winter Storm Landon is here and businesses and attractions across the area have closed in anticipation of the impact. Both the Cincinnati Zoo and the Newport Aquarium announced they would be closed on Thursday, Feb. 3, due to weather. The aquarium says it will reopen Friday, but the zoo is waiting to make that call…
Hamilton County Judge Blocks Enforcing Ohio’s Abortion Remains Disposal Law
A Hamilton County judge ruled in favor of abortion clinics in the state again in blocking a fetal tissue disposal law for a second time. The lawsuit asked for the court to keep the Ohio Department of Health from enforcing a state law that said patients having an abortion must bury or cremate the remains,…
Greater Cincinnati Government Offices, Services, Attractions Close Thursday as Rain Becomes Ice
Several Greater Cincinnati entities are closed this week due to severe weather, and the number is growing. Many local schools have canceled classes for Thursday, Feb. 3, including Cincinnati Public Schools. According to an email, Hamilton County Administrator Jeffrey Aluotto has suspended all non-essential county operations for Thursday, Feb. 3. The Board of County Commissioners’…
Ohio University Inn and Conference Center Spells Hometown Hero Joe Burrow’s Name Wrong
The Ohio University Inn and Conference Center in Athens — the city where Joe Burrow attended high school and the college for which his father was a former football coach — has fallen for the Ohio curse of adding an “S” where it doesn’t belong. The Athletic NFL writer and OU grad Jay Morrison tweeted a picture the…
Cheviot Has Changed Its Street Signs to Honor the Bengals’ Trip to the Super Bowl
Many street signs throughout downtown Cheviot now have new colors and new names. Those colors, of course, are black and orange, and the names are Bengals-themed in preparation for when the team takes on the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. The streets — all of which line Cheviot’s D.O.R.A.…
CityBeat Is Hiring an Editor in Chief
Cincinnati CityBeat is hiring a new editor in chief. This position requires writing, editing, budgeting, interpreting analytic data, and managing both the staff of the newspaper, published bi-weekly, and the website, which publishes daily. The ideal candidate will have experience writing and editing both hard news and cultural stories, and be comfortable with both the…
NFL Says No to Super Bowl Watch Party at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati Bengals fans won’t be cheering for a Super Bowl victory from Paul Brown Stadium after all. Regional officials have been discussing logistics for hosting a Super Bowl LVI watch party at the stadium on Sunday, Feb. 13, when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams for this season’s crown. According to an…
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Fiona the Hippo Pick Cincinnati Bengals as Super Bowl Champs
Oddsmakers may not think the Cincinnati Bengals will win the Super Bowl, but it turns out that plenty of celebrities do. This week, multiple influencers have come out in support of the Bengals celebrating a victory over the Los Angeles Rams when the teams meet during Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13. Stephen Colbert On…
Cincinnati Officials to Residents Before Snowmageddon 2022: ‘Stay Home’
It’s looking more and more like snow and ice will blanket Cincinnati this week, and city officials are preparing for the onslaught. During a media briefing Wednesday at the Valley View Salt Dome, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, Assistant City Manager Sheryl Long and Traffic and Road Superintendent Jarrod Bolden implored city residents to heed snow…
Super Bowl Opening Night Pep Rally at Paul Brown Stadium Sells Out Fast
The NFL is hosting a virtual Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, Feb. 7 to kick off the festivities leading up to the Bengals taking on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. Each team will be hosting free rallies at their respective stadiums and tickets are currently sold out for the…
Cincinnati Area Under Winter Storm Warning
The greater Cincinnati area has been put under a winter storm warning by the National Weather Service (NWS) post in Wilmington. The NWS says that Southwestern Ohio will experience a “prolonged transition from rain to mix to snow” and there will be possible travel hazards and power outages due to this and heavy winds on…
Ohio’s LEGOLAND Groundhog Refuses to Confirm or Deny Six More Weeks of Winter
Famed Pennsylvania groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has been helping predict the weather in some formal fashion since 1887. Every Feb. 2, Phil emerges from his hole and takes a look around. If he sees his shadow, it means there will be six more weeks of winter. If no shadow is present, there will be an early spring.…
Joe Burrow and Tom Brady Are BFFs Now and We Love It
Tom Brady may have retired from the NFL this week, but he’s still a pro at talking smack about — and giving some love to — Ohio. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback announced his retirement from his 22-season career on Tuesday, but not before giving Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow some Super Bowl advice and…
Bright Eyes Adds Cincinnati Stop to Tour Supporting Revisited Studio Albums
Indie Rock band Bright Eyes has been upping its touring game lately, and Cincinnati will be part of the fun. The Omaha-born band will perform at Cincinnati’s Andrew J. Brady Music Center on Wednesday, June 1, as part of the trio’s ever-expanding tour for 2022. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb.…
Tori Amos Will Bring ‘Ocean to Ocean’ Tour to Cincinnati’s Taft Theatre
On the heels of a brand-new album, singer-songwriter Tori Amos soon will visit Cincinnati. Amos will bring her “Ocean to Ocean” tour to Cincinnati’s Taft Theatre on Tuesday, May 24. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4. Amos was elevated in the 1990s thanks to her soulful piano performances and her expressive…
Watch The Beatles’ Final Concert at the Cincinnati Museum Center’s OMNIMAX
The Fab Four will once again be larger than life for three performances only at the Cincinnati Museum Center’s OMNIMAX Theater. The CMC is screening The Beatles: Get Back — Rooftop Concert on Feb. 11, 12 and 13. The digitally remastered film captures the Jan. 30, 1969 Beatles show on the roof of Apple Records…
Cincinnati Area Under Winter Storm Watch
The greater Cincinnati area is currently under a winter storm watch for Wednesday and into Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) post in Wilmington, the Cincinnati area has a chance of being hit with some snow. But the bigger issue is the 53% chance of getting at least a quarter-inch of ice.…
Department of Justice Won’t Reopen Civil Rights Investigation Into Tamir Rice Killing
Assistant U.S Attorney General Kristen Clarke in a letter last Friday informed Samaria Rice and her attorney that the Department of Justice will not be reopening a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting and killing of Tamir Rice. Noting that everyone appreciated the chance to meet and speak with Samaria Rice in October when…
Brett Hankison Is On Trial Over Shots Fired During Breonna Taylor Raid, Not Her Death. Here’s What You Need to Know
In 2020, many protesters across the country had one central demand as they marched through the streets calling for justice: Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor. Nearly two years later, one of the officers who fired his gun in the March 13, 2020 raid on her apartment — former Louisville Metro Police Department detective…
Now You Can Get Free N95 Masks at Cincinnati Kroger Stores
Need a new face mask to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19? Cincinnati has options. Kroger stores in Greater Cincinnati are providing free N95 masks to employees and customers as part of a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In January, the White House said that the United States would…
Pop Star Anitta Tells Jimmy Fallon Why the Bengals Are Going to Win the Super Bowl
Brazilian Popstar Anitta did not mince words during her recent appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She told the host she knew for sure that the Bengals were going to win the Super Bowl. “The Bengals going to win for sure. I know for a fact. You can bet all your money there,” Anitta…
Cincinnati Bengals Are the Underdogs for Super Bowl, Gambling Sites Say
Analysts aren’t giving the Cincinnati Bengals the best odds for the Super Bowl, but this team is used to defying the odds, right? Betting sites overwhelmingly predict that the Los Angeles Rams will be the victors during Super Bowl LVI later this month. Just after the AFC and NFC championship games, The Lines said that…
All the Secret Menu Items You Can Try During Cincinnati’s Asian Food Week
Asian Food Week is returning to Greater Cincinnati Jan. 31-Feb. 6. And this time, it coincides with the Lunar New Year, ushering in of the Year of the Tiger. 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…
Cincinnati Public Schools Is Cancelling Classes the Day After the Bengals Super Bowl Game
Cincinnati Public Schools appears to be a stalwart supporter of Who Dey Nation. CPS just announced in a press release that all classes will be canceled on Monday, Feb. 14, in honor of the Bengals Super Bowl appearance the night before. “Staff and students will have the day off to celebrate what we believe will…
Josh Groban Brings His ‘Harmony’ Tour to Riverbend Music Center This June
People love to love the easy listening tunes of singer/songwriter Josh Groban. (According to his Wikipedia entry, the man was the No. 1 best-selling artist in America in 2007 with 22.3 million records.) This summer’s 25-city tour — which launches in Detroit in June — will be in support of Groban’s 2020 album Harmony. He…
The Black Keys Are Heading to Riverbend Music Center in September
Ohio-bred Rockers The Black Keys are launching a 32-date North American tour this summer. The Dropout Boogie tour will stop at Riverbend Music Center on Sept. 3. Band of Horses and Early James are also on the bill. Tickets go on sale to Black Keys fan club members starting at 10 a.m. Feb. 1. Citi…
CVG Adds More Nonstop Flights from Cincinnati to L.A. Ahead of Bengals Super Bowl Game
The Cincinnati Bengals are heading to Super Bowl LVI to face off against the Los Angeles Rams at their SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Feb. 13. And Who Dey Nation wants to be there. To help get fans across the country, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) announced three airlines have added at least a…
Study: Kentucky Is Terrible for Horny Singles
If you’re single and ready to mingle, Ohio just might be the perfect state for you. But Kentucky? Um, you might want to look elsewhere. In finance personal website WalletHub’s Best & Worst States for Singles list for 2022, Ohio comes in as No. 11 best state, juuuuuuust barely shy of the top ten. To…
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Bill Has Enough Signatures to Go to Legislature
If lawmakers can’t or won’t pass a proposed bill, recreational marijuana in Ohio could be a matter for the people to decide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Friday that the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol submitted enough valid signatures to set in motion what’s known as an “initiated statute” process. The coalition gathered 136,729…
Cincinnati Traffic to Adult Webcam Site Plunges During Bengals AFC Championship Game
Looks like Bengals fans weren’t doing at least one thing while their team was beating the Kansas City Chiefs during last night’s AFC Championship — and that’s beating off. Adult webcam site Stripchat and their “statisticians” say traffic to the website dropped 12% at the start of the Bengals vs. Chiefs game — compared to…
Cincinnati Rockers Foxy Shazam Celebrates Bengals Win with New Shirt
If your interests include both professional football and ass-kicking local rock-and-roll, you’re in for a treat. Cincinnati Rock band Foxy Shazam celebrated the Cincinnati Bengals being crowned AFC champions by launching a new shirt on Sunday. Announced through the band’s social media channels, the orange shirt features a crystalized heart on the front, recalling the…
Here’s When to Watch the Cincinnati Bengals and L.A. Rams in Super Bowl LVI
The Cincinnati Bengals won the AFC Championship on Sunday to punch the team’s first ticket to the Super Bowl since 1989. And now we know who they’ll be playing. The Bengals will take on the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. The Rams won the Jan. 30 NFC Championship game…
The Cincinnati Bengals Are Going to the Freaking Super Bowl, Which Means You Get Free Chili Today
Wow. So the Bengals are going to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1989. And what better way to celebrate Cincinnati pride than with multiple 3-Ways (the food kind). In a tense AFC Championship game on Sunday, the Bengals knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime after overcoming an 18-point deficit.…
LeBron James Is Basically Joe Burrow’s Biggest Fan
We can’t help but get the warm fuzzies when professional athletes cheer each other on. On Sunday, Akron native and former Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James was as ecstatic as anyone about the Cincinnati Bengals’ first Super Bowl berth since 1989. After the Bengals kicked the Kansas City Chiefs to the curb in overtime, King…
The Cincinnati Bengals Are Going to the Super Bowl, Baby!
IS THIS REAL LIFE? THE CINCINNATI BENGALS ARE HEADING TO THE SUPER BOWL! We have a feeling Bengals punter Kevin Huber’s hopeful and emotional letter to Cincinnati worked some magic this week. In a tense AFC Championship game on Sunday, the Bengals knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime after overcoming an 18-point deficit.…
Cosmic Gorilla Comic Book Shop and Bar in Findlay Market Is Dedicated to Nerds of All Ages
Cosmic Gorilla is a new comic book and board game shop at Findlay Market that not only offers the latest issues of your favorite superhero’s adventures, but also a full bar with signature cocktails — both fortified and non-alcoholic. This is the latest venture from Gorilla Cinema Presents, the company behind La Ofrenda, Tokyo Kitty,…
Found Footage Fest Mines VHS Oddities for Laughs at Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall
(Editor’s note: The Found Footage Festival show scheduled for Feb. 3 at Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall has been postponed due to weather.) These days, when you stumble across the perfect meme or hilarious clips, it’s no big deal to share them. A few taps on your phone will send things flying through texts or social media…
Cincinnati Bengals Have the Most LGBTQ-Friendly Fanbase, Report Says
Are football fans in Cincinnati truly welcoming to all, even as the Bengals head to the AFC Championship? One new report says yes. A study conducted by ticket seller TickPick shows that the Cincinnati Bengals fanbase is the most supportive of LGBTQ+ folks out of the NFL’s 32 franchises. To determine that Cincinnati has the…
Joe Burrow’s Dad Tweets Photo of Burrow in a Kansas City Chiefs Helmet
The Cincinnati Bengals — and beloved quarterback Joe Burrow — may be facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. But, apparently before they were rivals, Burrow wasn’t afraid to support the Chiefs, at least not when he was a kid. Burrow’s dad Jimmy — a former defensive back…
11 Bengals vs. Chiefs Watch Parties for Chugging and Cheering on Sunday in Greater Cincinnati
While the watch party that was proposed to take place at Paul Brown Stadium had to be canceled because of logistical complications, you can bet there are plenty of places around Cincinnati to catch the Bengals vs. Chiefs AFC championship on Sunday. Any bar with a few TVs will be playing the game, but diehard…
Gold Star Coney Crates Are $19.89 This Sunday in Honor of Cincinnati Bengals’ 1989 AFC Championship
Gold Star is the official chili of the Cincinnati Bengals, so it makes sense that they’re doing a special for Sunday’s big game — especially because they’ve been doling out free 3-Ways after each and every Bengals win this season (that’s been a lot of wins and a lot of chili). On Jan. 30, fans…
Dayton, Kentucky Once Again Renamed ‘Who Deyton’ in Honor of Bengals AFC Championship Run
Dayton, Kentucky is once again getting a new name. Last week, ahead of the Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans game, Dayton Mayor Ben Baker signed a proclamation saying that on Saturday, Jan. 22, Dayton would become “Who Deyton.” And Baker is doubling up on that commitment in advance of the Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs AFC…
City of Cincinnati Raises Bengals Flag Outside City Hall
The city of Cincinnati is flying a new flag outside City Hall. In a quick ceremony on Friday morning, Mayor Aftab Pureval, Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Interim City Manager John Curp, Councilman Reggie Harris, Police Chief Eliot Isaac (carrying a stuffed Bengal tiger) and others commemorated the Bengals march to the AFC Championship game…
Proud Hound Coffee in Silverton Testing Out Dinner Menu
Pround Hound Coffee has a new menu for night owls — or, at least, early evening owls. The roastery and cafe is adding a self-titled “Late Night” food menu this Friday for a one-night-only test run to see how it goes. The kitchen, which serves up Southern-centric breakfast and brunch with an emphasis on locally sourced…
Ohio Leads Nation in COVID Deaths Over Last Week
Ohio led the nation in COVID-19 deaths over the last seven days. The finding, per a New York Times tracker of federal data, belies the good news that infections and hospitalizations caused by the new coronavirus have trended downward over the course of the first month of 2022 in Ohio and around the U.S. Death…
There Will NOT Be a Bengals vs. Chiefs Watch Party at Paul Brown Stadium This Weekend
Even though the Cincinnati Bengals are playing the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium during the AFC Championship on Sunday, there was a chance fans could still have been in the stands at Paul Brown Stadium for the game. During a Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Commission Vice President Alicia Reece floated an…
Jimmy Buffett Announces Concert Date for Annual Pilgrimage to Riverbend Music Center
Calling all Parrotheads: The Messiah of Margaritas has announced his annual Cincinnati tour stop. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will bring their Life On the Flip Side Redux Tour to Riverbend Music Center on July 21. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at ticketmaster.com and riverbend.org. “Summer fun in Cincinnati doesn’t…
One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson Adds Cincinnati Show to Sold-Out North American Tour
Cincinnatians will now be able to see former One Direction band member and current solo artist Louis Tomlinson on his sold-out North American tour. The singer just added a Feb. 19 date at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 27 online only at ticketmaster.com and bradymusiccenter.com. Tomlinson is…
9 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Jan. 28-30)
The weekend is here, and you’re probably looking for things to do. The Bengals play the Chiefs on Sunday, so expect plenty of watch parties at pretty much any bar (here are 11 of them). If you’re looking for activities outside of that, this weekend promises live music, live theater and a dash of comedy.…
Guest Commentary: I’m a Mechanical Engineer Who Has Tested COVID Masks for Two Years. Here’s How to Pick the Best Ones
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and gave its most recent update on Jan. 14, 2022. The update states that cloth face coverings offer the least protection from the coronavirus compared with surgical masks or N95-style masks.…
Guest Commentary: Commemorate Holocaust Deaths, But Also Celebrate Jewish Life
Each year on Jan. 27, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex in Poland, an International Day of Commemoration memorializes the victims of the Holocaust. This somber day focuses on the destruction the Nazis and their collaborators inflicted on Jewish communities throughout Europe. But there is another way to honor those 6 million murdered:…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s Son Tests Positive for COVID-19
Kentucky’s months-long surge of COVID-19 has finally caught up to Gov. Andy Beshear’s family. Beshear announced this week that his son Will, 12, has tested positive for COVID-19. Beshear and the rest of his family tested negative on Jan. 24, and Beshear said he will continue to test daily and follow Centers for Disease Control…
Holocaust & Humanity Center Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day with Testimony of Anne Frank’s Stepsister
Cincinnati’s Holocaust & Humanity Center (HHC) is honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27 by unveiling a new story as part of its Dimensions in Testimony exhibit. Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and posthumous stepsister of Anne Frank, has shared her experience with the museum and recorded it for the exhibit. Schloss’ mother Elfriede Geiringer was…
The Kentucky Herpetological Society Will Feed Your Ex to a Snake
The Kentucky Herpetological Society will name an insect after your ex and feed it to a reptile — all in the name of love and charity, of course. KHS, the Louisville-based nonprofit hobbyist group that educates and promotes conservation, announced the Valentine’s Day-inspired fundraiser this week. The insect used might not actually be an insect.…
Ohio Parents at “Breaking Point” with Child Care Stress During Pandemic
Advocates for working families say the child-care crisis is undermining the stability of many households in Ohio. At this week’s meeting of the Ohio Children’s Legislative Caucus this week, Chelsea Kiene, director of communications and stakeholder engagement for the group Groundwork Ohio, shared polling that confirmed that child-care challenges have disrupted the jobs of one…
Proposed Bill Would Allow Dogs Inside Kentucky Restaurants
Seventeen states in the U.S., including Kentucky and Ohio, allow dogs to hang out in outdoor dining areas. But indoors? That’s a ruff one. A new bill from Louisville state Sen. Denise Harper Angel would allow dogs to join their humans inside Kentucky restaurants. The restaurants and owners, however, would have to abide by certain rules. …
Two Cincinnati Bakeries Have the Best Bread in Ohio, Says Food & Wine Magazine
Food & Wine magazine just released its list of the “Best Bread in Every State.” Three bakeries took home top honors for Ohio — and two of them are in Cincinnati. Sixteen Bricks, based out of Norwood, and Allez Bakery in Over-the-Rhine made the cut in a time when the magazine says, “American bread-baking is the…
’60s Psych Rock Group The Zombies to Play Cincinnati’s Ludlow Garage in June
“What’s your name? Who’s your daddy?” Music fans will be asking that question this summer when ’60s Psych Rock band The Zombies hit the road on their “Life is a Merry-Go-Round” tour. The extensive jaunt across the world will make a stop at Cincinnati’s Ludlow Garage on Thursday, June 30. Tickets go on public sale…
Survey: Most Cincinnatians Want Mask Mandates Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to plague the Greater Cincinnati region, and many residents want to do something about it. A new report from local nonprofit Interact for Health shares results from a survey about COVID-19 safety protocols. Results were released on Tuesday, and the survey was conducted Oct. 29-Nov. 12 among 520 adults within Greater Cincinnati’s 20-county region (this…
Krueger’s Tavern Moving to New Location in Over-the-Rhine
Have you been missing Krueger’s Tavern’s veggie burger? Us, too. (We’ve frequently named it a staff pick in the Best Of Cincinnati issue.) Well, there seems to be good news on the horizon for those of us craving burgers (meat and non), sausages and beer: Krueger’s has announced the restaurant will be reopening, just in an…
Smelling Natural Gas in Greater Cincinnati This Morning? This Could Be Why
Catching a whiff of something odd outside? If you are smelling natural gas this morning in Greater Cincinnati, the Hamilton County EMA wants you to know there might be a reason for that. According to the agency, there was a “propane gas release” last night in St. Bernard and the odor from that event is…
The Dish: Recent Cincinnati Restaurant Openings and Closings
In case you missed it, here’s some recent restaurant news. Downtown’s Fred & Gari’s, Total Juice Plus to Close 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 close their doors…
These Instagram Accounts Are Preserving Greater Cincinnati’s Architectural Elements
Many Greater Cincinnati locals have taken to Instagram to document architectural gems within their own communities, including Jerald Cooper, whose @hoodmidcenturymodern is the focus of a recent CityBeat cover story. “Our physical environment impacts our wellbeing, whether or not we are able to articulate that impact in words,” says Maya Drozdz, who runs the Cincinnati…
20 Upcoming Greater Cincinnati Concerts
Here is a smattering of upcoming concerts in Greater Cincinnati. Check with each venue website for details, ticket times and any possible cancelations/rescheduling due to COVID. The Wombats — Jan. 29, PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION Railroad Earth — Jan. 30, Madison Theater Whitney Cummings — Feb. 10, Taft Theatre Lucy Dacus — Feb. 11, PromoWest…
Noise Pop Duo Sleigh Bells Support Their Latest Album ‘Texis’ at the Taft Theatre
While many bands make music that is often polarizing, Brooklyn’s Sleigh Bells offer up the opposite. There is something on their albums for almost everyone to enjoy. Often described as Noise Pop, Sleigh Bells mixes together the somewhat sweet and pretty vocals of Alexis Krauss with music that is anything but “sweet” or “pretty.” Krauss’…
Alice Cooper Returns to Cincinnati with His Latest Album ‘Detroit Stories’ — and Tales of His Six-Decade Career
Every aspect of an Alice Cooper tour is planned with an almost hypercritical sense of deliberation. Take a look at the poster for Cooper’s current tour, a continuation of last fall’s run of 25 East Coast dates; there’s no given title to the tour — the only words, beyond Cincinnati’s Jan. 28 stop and other…
Dope! Asian Street Fare Exemplifies the Success of Cincinnati’s Asian Food Week
Greater Cincinnati’s Asian Food Week returns for its third iteration Jan. 31-Feb. 6, coinciding this year with the Lunar New Year. Created by Asianati, an outfit dedicated to promoting and advancing Asian restaurants and businesses in the region (operating in tandem with the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati), Asian Food Week is an expansion…
Cult-Favorite Starlight Doughnut Lab Opens Brick-and-Mortar in Norwood
Norwood is about to get a little sweeter this weekend with the addition of over-the-top donut maker Starlight Doughnut Lab. On Saturday, owner/baker Ben Greiwe is opening up shop at 4603 Carter Ave. He says he’s been renovating the petite white building where his brick-and-mortar has been located for two years. While the majority of space…
