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The Drinking Issue: 25 Greater Cincinnati Bars We’re Loving Right Now and What to Order There
The joke is that “it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere.” That’s certainly true in this Drinking Issue, dedicated to appreciating Cincinnati’s bar scene. Below, CityBeat staffers have compiled 25 places they’re drinking right now, from hot spots to favorite dives, and what to order there. You don’t need to consume alcohol to have fun — that’s…
The Drinking Issue: Here’s Where Greater Cincinnati Bar Owners Drink
The joke is that “it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere.” That’s certainly true in CityBeat’s Drinking Issue, dedicated to appreciating Cincinnati’s bar scene. In the main portion of the guide, CityBeat staffers compiled 25 places they’re drinking right now, from hot spots to favorite dives, and what to order there. But we also asked some of…
Cincinnati Voters Should Pay Attention to These Races in Ohio’s Weird Aug. 2 Primary Election
The upcoming Aug. 2 special primary election in Ohio is the result of exhausting redistricting drama that just won’t end. The state’s districts where voters are deciding their representatives are based on a set of maps repeatedly rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court as unconstitutional for unfairly favoring Republicans. Ohio is now required to pass new maps…
Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 10 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in August
Still searching for the soundtrack to your Cincinnati summer? Plenty of shows around the Greater Cincinnati area are worthwhile contenders for this distinction. From classical interpretations of King Records songs to the alternative pop stylings of Mol Sullivan, plenty of Cincinnati musicians are hitting the stage at venues across the Queen City. Here are just…
Cincinnati Native Arlo McKinley’s New Album Ends His Streak of Bad Luck
Cincinnati-born musician Arlo McKinley has been guided by one rule, a subset of Murphy’s Law that could be dubbed McKinley’s Codicil: If something good happens, expect a swift kick in the teeth to follow. McKinley’s 2022 album This Mess We’re In seems to turn the bad luck around, but the musician had a hard run…
Sound Advice: Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine Form Folk Indie Dream Team at Upcoming Cincinnati Show
Andrew Bird and Sam Beam (aka Iron & Wine) seem like guys who should’ve known each other going back to at least the mid 2000s — an era when each became a distinctive presence on the indie folk landscape. Each is a writer and performer of particular acumen — acoustic-based songs driven by incisive lyricism and…
Annata Wine Bar in O’Bryonville is a Haven for Wine Lovers
Cincinnati is not as well known for its wine production as it is its beer, but thirsty locals are cultivating a maturing wine scene that has seen some great additions recently. In May, a local wine veteran popped the cork on his new venture, Annata Wine Bar and Cellar in O’Bryonville. Owner Tim Shumrick has…
Cincinnati Restaurateurs Share How They Reluctantly Weave Inflation into Ordering, Pricing
Prices are up just about everywhere these days and, as a result, the effects range from mildly irritating to downright untenable. Yes, gasoline prices have increased nearly 60% over a 12-months period, but American spending also has been hit hard at the grocery store, where overall food costs have risen by 10.4%, the most significant…
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s Summermusik Festival is Bringing Award-Winning Compositions to the Queen City
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s Summermusik festival is back to liven August’s dog days with a packed schedule of events. After a canceled 2020 season and abbreviated season performed outdoors in 2021, CCO’s music director Eckart Preu shares every artistic director’s eagerness to return to normal. “I wanted a grand return to our indoor season,” Preu tells…
Milford’s PAUSE OFF Artist Collective Wants to Bring People Together to Experience and Create Art
Behind the colorful sliding doors of a historic barn on Wooster Pike in Milford, an explosion of contemporary art is thriving. The building’s interior walls are a conglomerate of wood, perfuming the space with scents of cedar and sandalwood. The Little Miami River rushes through the backyard, adding even more ambiance to the space. These…
Sound Advice: Elvis Costello and the Imposters’ Upcoming Show at Rose Music Center to Feature Nostalgic Setlist
If you missed the legendary Elvis Costello’s show in Cincinnati last fall, you’d best take this current opportunity for a short road trip to see him. Costello and his longtime band the Imposters will kick off a month-long tour celebrating 2022 album The Boy Named If at Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, about an…
Sound Advice: Sonic Adventure Awaits at Wilco’s Upcoming Cincinnati Show
It’s not likely that Jeff Tweedy’s consciously stated goal after the implosion of Uncle Tupelo was to cobble together one of the most influential and experimental bands in the history of rock and roll. Tweedy had already been down the dusty road of influence-without-reward; UT had been heralded as the architect of alternative country (a…
Sound Advice: Willie Nelson’s Joins ZZ Top, Gov’t Mule and Larkin Poe for ‘Outlaw Music Festival’ at Riverbend Music Center
Willie Nelson is 89 years old, and he just can’t stop playing music. The Texas native’s latest album, A Beautiful Time, which dropped back in April, is his 72nd studio effort, a mind-boggling number that is likely to grow at any moment now. Even more impressive is Willie’s dedication to delivering his music in a…
The Carnegie Brings Cincinnati Bootlegger George Remus’ Story to Life in Covington
The outrageous life of bootlegger George Remus will be recounted onstage in August at The Carnegie in Covington. The Carnegie’s theater director Maggie Perrino is staging George Remus: A New Musical, one of three shows presented in a summer repertory season that includes Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods and Jonathan Larson’s Rent. Perrino tells CityBeat…
Cincinnati Police Department Officer Suspended for Using Racist Slur on Duty
A Cincinnati Police Department officer is under suspension for using a racist slur while in her car on duty outside Western Hills University High School in April. The CPD’s recently completed internal investigation of officer Rose Valentino revealed body camera footage from April 5 of the officer saying, “Fucking n******s, I fucking hate them.” The…
Review: Madison Road Dining Destinations Feature Inventive Meals, Desserts and Drinks
Madison Road – a major artery in Cincinnati – runs from Victory Parkway in Avondale out to Madisonville, passing through many neighborhoods along the way. And on a particular one-mile section between East Walnut Hills and O’Bryonville, locals can find some of the best eats and drinks in town. Here, there are a couple of…
Black Ohio Lawmakers Take Aim at J.D. Vance Over Comments Likening Abortion to Slavery
A month out from the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Ohio Democrats are doing their best to keep abortion on voters’ minds. The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus is criticizing Republican U.S. Senate nominee J.D. Vance over comments likening the impact of slavery to that of abortion. In an interview with the Catholic Current last…
U.S. Senate Bill Would Legalize Marijuana
More than 50 years after Congress made marijuana illegal, the U.S. Senate has introduced a new bill to legalize pot. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would decriminalize marijuana and enable states to create their own weed laws. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the bill on Thursday, July 21, giving hope that decades of…
Cincinnati Music Festival 2022 Attendance Surpasses 78,000
Numbers don’t lie. The Cincinnati Music Festival returned in full force this past weekend after postponing events since 2020 due to the pandemic. The festival says more than 78,000 people attended Friday’s and Saturday’s concerts at Paul Brown Stadium, headlined by Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson and The O’Jay’s, “making it one of the largest urban…
LinkedIn Co-Founder Pours Money into Ohio Races, Regrets Donation to Secretary of State Frank LaRose
The co-founder of LinkedIn, a Silicon Valley-based professional networking website, poured more than $82,000 into Ohio’s statewide and legislative races this year, campaign finance records show. The contributions from Reid Hoffman — a venture capitalist who was also an early executive of PayPal — make him the second most prolific individual donor in state politics…
Ohio’s Film Industry Leaders Call for More Investment
According to data from the Ohio Film Office, film productions in Ohio have received more than $164 million in tax credits since 2010. Now, some film-industry leaders are calling for even more investment in the sector. “We’ve had relative success for the limited resources that we have,” said Bill Garvey, president of the Greater Cleveland…
City of Cincinnati Recommends Employees Mask Up Indoors in Light of COVID-19 Spike
Last week, Hamilton County notched up to a high level of community spread for COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s tracker. And as a result, the City of Cincinnati is once again recommending its employees mask up indoors and move to virtual meetings when possible. “We have seen a sharp rise…
Wet Weather Forecasted for Greater Cincinnati This Week
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting a wet week ahead for the Greater Cincinnati area. According to the current forecast, rain and thunderstorms are expected to move in Tuesday morning and continue through Friday morning. The NWS outpost in Wilmington, Ohio also Tweeted that the storms could cause heavy rain and localized flooding. [4:55…
Seattle’s Iconic Piroshky Piroshky Bakery Hosting Cincinnati Pop-Up This August
One of Seattle’s most popular bakeries is coming to Cincinnati — but only for one day. Piroshky Piroshky is celebrating its 30th anniversary of slinging Eastern European-style pastries by taking a road trip across America. And it’s making a stop at Rhinegeist on Aug. 16. Opened in 1992 at Pike Place Market in Seattle by…
Art Academy of Cincinnati to Host 100th Birthday Celebration for Cincinnati Artist Charley Harper
One of Cincinnati’s most beloved visionaries is turning 100 in August. On Aug. 4, the Art Academy of Cincinnati will be throwing a birthday celebration for Cincinnati artist Charley Harper on what would have been his 100th birthday. The internationally-recognized artist formerly based in Cincinnati died in 2007 at age 84. Harper, who eventually landed…
The Cincinnati Bengals’ New White Helmets Have Landed, and They’re Awesome
A week after announcing a new helmet for the upcoming season, the Cincinnati Bengals finally dropped a first look. On July 22, the Bengals’ debuted a glimpse of the team’s highly anticipated white helmet that will be used in games for the first time during the 2022-2023 season. The helmets are virtually identical to the…
12 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 29-31)
Friday, July 29 Glier’s Goettafest If you gotta get your goetta, you now have two full weekends to indulge in the Queen City’s favorite meaty mixture at this year’s Glier’s Goettafest. Held July 28-31 and Aug. 4-7 at Newport’s Festival Park, this annual celebration of all things goetta features eight full days of insane eats, cold…
Ohio Study Finds Vaccine Hesitancy Still a Problem Due to Misinformation, Fear
An Ohio State University researcher found vaccine hesitancy is still an issue, for various reasons, beyond even the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the seasonal flu vaccine, which the CDC recommends people receive by the end of October every year, has seen reduced use among adults in the U.S., according to the study done by OSU-Newark Assistant Professor…
BLINK Cincinnati Announces First Round of Participating International and Local Artists, Installations
BLINK Cincinnati organizers have announced the first round of international and local artists participating in the immersive art exhibit. This October, the city will be lit up with light-focused art displays for the first time since 2019. The festival, which began in 2017, has seen a lot of changes in recent months. Expansion into Northern…
Ohio Companies Pay CEOs More Than 100 Times What They Pay Median Workers, New Report Shows
At least 18 Ohio companies pay their CEO more than 100 times what they pay their median worker, a new report shows. Those companies pay their CEOs an average of more than $14.5 million per year, according to a report compiling financial data produced by the AFL-CIO, a trade union that advocates for higher worker wages.…
Judge: Block of Kentucky Abortion Ban to Continue
A Kentucky judge ruled Friday that abortion is to remain legal in the Commonwealth as a lawsuit proceeds against Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban “trigger law” and a separate “six-week” ban. In a 20-page order and opinion, Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Mitch Perry wrote that attorneys challenging the abortion laws on behalf of Kentucky’s two abortion…
More than 90 Dogs Rescued from Hoarding, and 7 other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
When it comes to responding with compassion in the case of a 10-year-old rape victim, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost just can’t get it together. The AG has a messy timeline of comments and action about the case, and now he’s not saying what many expect to be the obvious: “Sorry.” In other reproductive rights…
Holtman’s Donut Shop Over-the-Rhine Location to Permanently Close this Weekend
Iconic Cincinnati donut shop Holtman’s Donut Shop announced on Facebook that they will be closing their Over-the-Rhine location July 24. The family-owned donut shop has been around since the 1960s and has been operating its Vine Street location for nine years. “This decision has been the most difficult decision we have ever had to make.…
Drew and Lea Lachey’s Docu-Series Tracks Creation of Stage Musical “label-less”
Local non-profit Film Cincinnati recently announced production has started on a docu-series about the making of musical stage show “label-less”, created and directed by Drew and Lea Lachey. The docu-series, which the Lachey’s are making in partnership with Invent TV, Brave Berlin and TVACOM, will be filming during label less’ four performances at Camp Washington’s…
Over-the-Rhine Boutique Lucca Workshop to Open Second Location
Lucca Workshop is adding a second Over-the-Rhine location Lucca Home. The spot is to have a grand opening July 23. Known for their laser-etched items, wood and paper goods, plus home decor and custom design, Lucca’s new location wont be another storefront; It will be a space for workshops events and classes, per a Facebook…
There’s a High Level of Community Spread of COVID-19 in Greater-Cincinnati Counties, New Data Shows
The spread of COVID-19 continues to climb in the Greater Cincinnati area, pushing multiple Cincinnati-area counties to the highest spread level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 tracker. Greater Cincinnati-area counties upgraded to high levels of community spread include Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties. Hamilton County was previously bumped up…
Salazar and Deeper Roots to Open Bodega-Inspired Daylily Deli in Columbia Tusculum
Two Cincinnati culinary and coffee favorites are banding together to bring a little bit of the Big Apple to the Queen City. Chef Jose Salazar and his JPS Restaurant Group and Deeper Roots Coffee have partnered together to open Daylily, a New York City-inspired bodega and deli in Columbia Tusculum. View this post on Instagram A post…
Gold Star Is Giving Out Free Cheese Coneys on National Chili Dog Day
July 28 is National Chili Dog Day and to honor those who celebrate, Gold Star is giving away free cheese coneys. As long as you purchase a regular Pepsi product. The deal is available at all Tri-State Gold Star locations for drive-thru, carry-out and dine-in. The chili parlor is offering up its classic cheese coney…
Cincinnati Named Top 20 Best Ice Cream City in America
Cincinnati just took home some distinguished dessert honors in a national list of “Best Ice Cream Cities” — and it’s not just because we’re finally getting a Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream. Clever, a self-proclaimed “real estate data company,” just released its 2022 rankings of the best cities for ice cream in America and Cincinnati is…
Global Mural Artist Leaves Mark on Cincinnati With Gun Violence Message
Kyle Holbrook has a photo from his youth with seven of his close friends — he is the only one left alive in the picture. “Growing up in a neighborhood like that, I have drawings from when I was 14 where I was drawing drive-bys because that was my reality,” Holbrook says. Holbrook’s reality growing…
Mini-Grants Now Available to Cincinnati Artists from ArtsWave for BLINK Expansion Project
ArtsWave has announced that they are offering one-time grants to local artists and organizations that will help expand the local light-art show BLINK Cincinnati. The Fall 2022 Mini-Grant Program will give artists the opportunity to tangentially help with the popular BLINK festival that is coming to Cincinnati Oct. 13-16. ArtsWave said in a release that…
‘Look Beyond Our Age:’ Teenagers from Mason High School and Miami University are Running for Ohio House
Sam Cao worked out a plan with his principal and superintendent. They had to figure out how Cao could potentially balance constituent work in the Ohio House of Representatives with classwork at Mason High School. At Miami University, Sam Lawrence mulled a similar plan for his upcoming sophomore year. Ohio University’s Rhyan Goodman is likely…
Barenaked Ladies, Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket Cincinnati Show Postponed
The nostalgia-filled show with Barenaked Ladies, Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket at Riverbend tonight has been postponed. Per a release from Riverbend, the show was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. They say there will be a new date announced soon and tickets for the June 20 show will be honored at the new…
Ohio, KY Governors Announce Revised Plans for Brent Spence and Companion Bridge
Drivers have been given a glimpse into the revised future of the Brent Spence Bridge and its planned companion bridge, including new lane configurations, wider shoulders and plans to silo local and thru highway traffic. According to a July 15 news release from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Brent Spence…
More Than 90 Dogs Rescued from Hoarding Situation in Indiana Home
After a “weeks-long” animal cruelty investigation, more than 90 dogs have been seized from a home in Salt Creek Township, Indiana. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department said that on July 15, they served a search warrant on the residence of a male in his 50s and a female in her 40s and discovered the dogs…
Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal to Play Cincinnati’s 2022 Western & Southern Open Tennis Tournament
Tennis, anyone? The answer better be yes as Cincinnati once again gets ready to host the Western & Southern Open, taking place Aug. 13-21. The star-studded tennis tournament has released its list of initial entrants for the ATP and WTA tour, including “two-time winner and 23-time major champion Serena Williams,” reads a release. (Williams was…
Pop-Up Roller Rink Coming to Downtown to Celebrate the Cincinnati Music Festival
The Cincinnati Music Festival is back this weekend, with headlining performances by Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson and Ari Lennox at the Andrew J Brady Music Center and Paul Brown Stadium. And with the giant event comes a series of smaller celebrations, including a pop-up roller rink. Frisch’s is moving its nearly 9,000-square-foot mobile roller rink from its…
Sawyer Point to Reopen its Roller Rink with Series of Adults-Only Sunset Skate Events
Roller rinks seem to be the new trend in Cincinnati, with a skating pop-up happening multiple times this summer at Court Street Plaza. But the new 21-and-up Sunset Skate series at Sawyer Point is a more permanent fixture located at the park’s outdoor rink, which opened in 1988 during Cincinnati’s Bicentennial Celebration. According to the…
Cincinnati Zoo’s Rare Corpse Flower Will Bloom Soon
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens currently has an even worse smell than it usually does (looking at you elephants). That smell signifies an incredibly rare occurrence, the imminent blooming of a corpse flower. Zoo officials say in a release that they received this unique flower three years ago from the Chicago Botanic Garden. Since…
14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 22-24)
Friday, July 22 Cincy Soul: The Black Taste at Fountain Square The Cincy Soul: The Black Taste festival will bring over 75 Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers and vendors to Fountain Square. The festival offers “an opportunity to learn and experience diverse African-American cultures, heritage and traditions through visual performance arts, cultural displays and demonstrations,”…
Members of Congress Arrested After Protest for Abortion Rights in Front of Supreme Court
More than a dozen members of Congress were arrested Tuesday alongside abortion rights activists after they sat down and blocked an intersection between the U.S. Capitol building and the Supreme Court to protest conservative justices’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The act of civil disobedience came as backers of abortion rights urge more bold…
After Raising Doubts About Rape Victim, Ohio AG’s Office Won’t Say if he Supports Abortion Law
Now that one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the United States is in effect in Ohio, some of state’s Republican leaders don’t seem to want to discuss it. Consider Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. He rushed to court on June 24 just after Roe v. Wade was overturned to implement the Ohio law…
Hamilton County COVID-19 Community Spread Is Rising, New Data Shows
The community spread of COVID-19 is creeping back up in counties around the Tri-State. The Hamilton County Public Health Department reported numbers on July 15 that have moved the county to a “medium” community spread level. In February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adjusted the way it classifies community spread, which is now…
New Cocktail Bar and Pizza Joint Killer Queen to Open at The Banks
The Banks is set to get a new cocktail bar later this year. Cincinnati-based hospitality group Four Entertainment Group (4EG) has revealed the theme and name for the cocktail bar they first announced would be heading to The Banks in May. The space previously occupied by Joella’s Hot Chicken will soon be Killer Queen, per…
988 Hotline Now Connects Callers with Mental Health Professionals in Cincinnati, Ohio and Kentucky
Ohio, Kentucky and the rest of the United States now have a new option for mental health resources. The country recently rolled out its long-developing 988 program, which directs callers to suicide prevention counselors, addiction specialists and other mental health resources. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline has been in operation since 2005 but recently shortened…
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Candidate Place on Ballot, Refused More Time for Candidates to File for Aug. 2 Primary
The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously sided with Secretary of State Frank LaRose in denying a candidate a place on the August primary ballot, and refusing more time for candidates to file for the primary. The decision means candidacy declarations filed after May 4 won’t be accepted for the primary, and write-in candidates who filed after May…
Gov. Mike DeWine Plans to Re-Appoint Anti-Abortion Lobbyist, COVID-19 Skeptic to Ohio Medical Board
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine plans to re-appoint a longtime anti-abortion lobbyist and COVID-19 skeptic to the Ohio Medical Board, a spokesman said Monday, July 18. Michael Gonidakis, 48, a lawyer and president of Ohio Right to Life, will serve his third five-year term on the board, which is charged with licensing and disciplining physicians and…
Here’s Everything You Can Eat at This Year’s Glier’s Goettafest at Newport Festival Park
If you gotta get your goetta, you now have two full weekends to indulge in the Queen City’s favorite meaty mixture at this year’s Glier’s Goettafest. Held July 28-31 and Aug. 4-7 at Newport’s Festival Park, this annual celebration of all things goetta features eight full days of insane eats, cold beer, live music, kid-friendly…
Taste of Belgium Opens a New Bistro in Liberty Township
A bit of Belgium is now in Liberty Township. Taste of Belgium recently opened a new bistro in Liberty Center with what it calls “one of the largest menu updates in ToB history.” “We weren’t able to make the seasonal menu changes as we hoped to for the last couple of years with the ongoing…
Grown-Up Big Wheel Race Danger Wheel to Return to Pendleton this July
The seventh installment of Cincinnati’s action-packed Big Wheel race for adults, Danger Wheel, is taking over the streets of Pendleton this July. 64 three-person teams will compete in the race July 30 with proceeds benefiting “beautification and programming of Pendleton,” per a release from Danger Wheel organizers. Contestants will race on adult-sized Big Wheels through…
Cincinnati Coffee Chain Urbana Cafe to ‘Merge’ with Local Moxy Bakery
Cincinnati coffee chain Urbana Cafe has some sweet news: It is “merging” with local bakery Moxy, says Urbana owner Daniel Noguera in a press release. “Founded in 2013, Urbana Café (has) always been aiming to have a very daring baking program. Even during the days with the Vespa, before a proper café was opened, we used to…
Newport’s Flow Coffee Opening Location in Northside
A new Northside coffeeshop will soon combine two of the neighborhood’s favorite things: craft coffee and good music. Newport’s flow (the name is stylized as all lower case) is hosting the grand opening of its second location at Liberty Exhibition Hall on July 31, complete with the brand’s uniquely brewed coffee and a hand-built live…
Findlay Market Celebrates 170th Birthday with Night Market and Party
Findlay Market is commemorating a big milestone this weekend. The oldest continuously operated public market in Ohio is celebrating its 170th anniversary on July 23 with a “Birthday Bash” and night market. From 10 a.m.-9 p.m., partygoers can check out live music, wandering entertainers, kid-friendly activities, a panel about the history of Findlay Market, an…
Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame to Debut First Eight Stars at Andrew J Brady Music Center
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame will open to the public during one of the city’s largest tourism weekend of the year. As an official event of The Cincinnati Music Festival, on July 23 the soon-to-be star-studded Walk of Fame will unveil its second round of inductees and its official star design while offering…
Cincinnati Jewish Arts Organization ish to Host Teen Designed Eco-Art Experience ‘Trashion’ This August
Cincinnati Jewish arts organization ish is hosting an immersive eco-art fashion experience a the Mockbee this August. Trashion features teen-designed clothing that will “celebrate creative fashion design and promote waste reduction and sustainability,” per a release from ish. The event, described as “Hunger Games meet Harry Potter’s Yule Ball on Project Runway,” is being coordinated…
ACLU Calls Out Cincinnati Schools, Police for ‘Over-Policing’ of Black Students, Lack of Accountability
A new study by the ACLU of Ohio recommended that the Cincinnati Public Schools system address what they found as inequity and “exclusionary discipline disparities,” in part by breaking ties with the city’s police department. The ACLU and its Campaign for Smart Justice partnered with the Young Activists Coalition to research disciplinary practices at the…
More Greater Cincinnati Men Seek Vasectomies as Birth Control Becomes Uncertain in a Post-Roe Nation
Josh Rammel and his wife Megan planned on Josh getting a vasectomy after the birth of their first child. “We discussed it even before our son was born,” Rammel tells CityBeat. “Here recently with stuff changing, it’s like, OK, now’s the time to do it. Things aren’t looking good for how things could go from…
Paramore to Stop in Cincinnati on Limited 12-Date Tour
For the first time in eight years, Cincinnatians will get a chance to catch Paramore live in concert. The band is embarking on a 12-date limited tour in advance of their forthcoming as-yet-unnamed album. The last time they were here was for Bunbury in 2014. Paramore will play the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Nov.…
Graeter’s Ice Cream Releases Fourth of Five Limited-Time Bonus Flavors
Graeter’s Ice Cream has announced the fourth of five limited-time bonus flavors, and this one features a crowd favorite flavor combination: peanut butter and chocolate. The local French pot ice cream maker is releasing five secret bonus flavors this year, and it has just unveiled the fourth: Candy Bar Chip. Graeter’s says that this flavor…
Races to Watch in Ohio’s Aug. 2nd Legislative Primary
There’s an election in about two weeks, but you could be forgiven for losing track. Secretary of State Frank LaRose is shelling out a quarter million dollars to remind voter that on Aug. 2, Ohio holds its primaries for state House and state Senate. The delay in voting stems from redistricting, a bitter fiasco that somehow…
Downtown Cincinnati’s Lytle Park Hotel Named One of the Top 15 City Hotels in the Country by Travel + Leisure Readers
Recently, Travel + Leisure confirmed what Cincinnatians have known along: the Queen City is home to quite a few stellar hotels. On July 12, Travel + Leisure magazine released its reader-voted list of the “15 Best City Hotels in the Continental U.S.,” and Cincinnati’s Lytle Park Hotel made the list. “Impeccable service, chic interior design,…
BLINK Founder Pulls out of Festival, and 9 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
There’s not a lot of empathy for Ohio children who are raped and need abortions – at least not from many Republicans in the Buckeye State. The case of the 10-year-old who was forced to go out of state for a medical procedure because of Ohio’s new abortion law made national news as the ramifications…
Cold Spring’s Arawan Thai Sushi Reopens With New Sushi Conveyer Belt
Have you ever eaten sushi delivered via conveyor belt? Now you can without having to book a flight to Tokyo thanks to Arawan Thai Sushi, located in Cold Spring. The Northern Kentucky restaurant known for its Thai and East Asian cuisine re-opened July 14 following a temporary dining room closure that began early May. After…
Malibu Barbie Pop-Up Truck to Stop in Cincinnati Next Month
Like TikToker Savannah Hannah once said, not everybody fits in the bad bitch genre. But one icon who will always dominate the category is the OG material girl Barbie. On Saturday, Aug. 13, Barbie fans can snag retro-inspired merchandise when the Malibu Barbie Pop-Up Truck parks its wheels at Kenwood Towne Centre. Shoppers can choose from…
Investor, Tennis Legend Serena Williams to Speak at Cincinnati’s Black Tech Week
Tennis legend Serena Williams is coming to Cincinnati – but not to serve aces. Williams will be the keynote speaker during Black Tech Week, which brings together Black technology professionals, investors and enthusiasts in Cincinnati. The conference is slated for July 18-22, with Williams scheduled to deliver her address on July 21. Cincinnati mayor Aftab…
Cincinnati Vintner’s Club Earns Prestigious Award from Winemaker’s Magazine
The Cincinnati Vintner’s Club, a local organization of 25 amateur winemakers dedicated to making fine wines, boasts the most prizes won at Winemaker Magazine’s June 5 ceremony in San Luis Obispo, California, earning them the prestigious “Club of the Year” award. According to the club’s press release: “In 2022, Cincinnati Vintner Club members won 11…
Same-Sex Marriage and Contraception at Risk After ‘Roe v. Wade’ Ruling, U.S. House Panel Told
Advocates told Congress on Thursday, July 14 that a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning a landmark abortion rights case is likely only the beginning, and could be followed by similar action by the high court on same-sex marriage, contraception and more. Witnesses at a U.S. House Judiciary Committee advised that to prevent that from happening,…
Cincinnati Bengals to Debut White Helmets for 2022-2023 Season
Last season brought new stripes. This season will bring a new color. The Cincinnati Bengals announced July 14 that the team would introduce a white tiger-style helmet to the mix for the 2022-2023 season. The Bengals debuted new uniforms in 2021-2022 for the first time in 17 years but did not change the iconic orange…
Hello Honey Craft Ice Cream Shop to Open New Location in Northern Kentucky this Weekend
Cincinnati craft ice cream shop and bakery Hello Honey is adding another location to its rapidly expanding dessert empire. Located at 118 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, Hello Honey is slated to open its doors this Saturday, July 16, per an Instagram post. The Northern Kentucky storefront will be the brand’s third location overall.…
Doctors Dispute AG Dave Yost’s Claim That Ohio Law Allows 10-Year-Olds to Get Abortions
A defiant Dave Yost on Wednesday, July 13 told News 5 in Cleveland “I never apologize for speaking the truth” when asked if he should apologize for an interview he did on Fox News a night earlier. That was when he raised doubts with host Jesse Watters that a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim had actually been forced…
Miller Lite Releasing Beer Brewed with Dirt from a Cincinnati Bengals Practice Field
Are you a Bengals fan who could kiss the ground that quarterback Joe Burrow walks on? Cracking open a can of Miller Lite might be the next best thing. The national beer brand’s “Brewed in Ohio” initiative has partnered with players to collect dirt from some of the state’s favorite sports stadiums, laced its Colorado…
13 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 15-17)
Friday, July 15 Cincinnati Burger Week It’s the final weekend for deals on amazing burgers throughout Greater Cincinnati. Through July 17, more than 80 restaurants are offering discounted burgers in honor of Cincinnati Burger Week. Patrons are able to enjoy $6 to $7 gourmet burgers (pricing is listed on the Cincinnati Burger Week app) and…
Gold Star is Giving Away Free Burgers for a Year to 100 Cincinnati Burger Week Participants
If delicious discounted burgers weren’t enough to entice you to participate in Cincinnati Burger Week, Gold Star has upped the ante. Gold Star says that 100 Burger Week participants will get free Gold Star burgers and fries for a whole year. To enter, participants must order Gold Star’s Burger Week burger and post a photo…
Elsmere City Council Passes LGBTQ Fairness Ordinance
Elsmere in Northern Kentucky has become the 24th municipality in the state to adopt a Fairness Ordinance, which protects LGBTQ people from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. Led by council member Aaron Moore, the council voted 4-1 to approve the ordinance, making Elsmere the fourth city in Kenton County to adopt the ordinance.…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Republicans’ Attempted Erasure of a 10-Year-Old Rape Victim is Incredibly Sick and Disturbed
The first and most important thing to recognize right now is that a heinous, violent crime was committed on a 10-year-old Ohio child, and thankfully justice has now found the alleged perpetrator. A Columbus man was indicted Wednesday, July 13 in a case that made national and international headlines about a 10-year-old girl who had to travel…
BLINK Cincinnati Founding Partner Brave Berlin Will No Longer Be Involved in Festival
BLINK Cincinnati founding partner Brave Berlin has announced it will no longer be involved with the popular arts festival. This announcement on Facebook came just one day after the festival announced plans to expand into Northern Kentucky and 92 days before for its Oct. 13-16 run. Related In the posts, the creative consulting agency stated…
Brown, Clermont Counties’ Three Tornadoes Push DeWine to Declare State of Emergency
The damage from the July 6 tornadoes in Greater Cincinnati was so severe that even the state is acknowledging it. On July 13, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency for Brown and Clermont counties, where three tornadoes had touched down and caused extensive damage and several days of electrical outages. “Brown and…
Popular Over-the-Rhine Pet Groomer Wüf Pet Spa to Open a Fort Thomas Location
Northern Kentucky pet owners will soon have a new place to take their fluffy friends for grooming. Wüf Pet Spa is currently operating out of its original location in Over-the-Rhine, but soon will have a second location in Fort Thomas. Last month, the spa shared on Facebook that they would be opening in the previous…
Ohio’s Newest Anti-Abortion Bill Could Lead to a Birth Control Ban
A third bill that aims to ban abortion care almost entirely has been proposed at the Ohio Statehouse. On July 12, State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) introduced House Bill 704, which packs a lot of questions into three sentences, the length of the entire bill. The bill reads: To enact section 9.99 of the Revised…
On Newsstands Now: Here’s Everything You’ll Find in CityBeat’s Burger Issue
CityBeat’s Burger Issue is finally here. This time around, we uncover the craziest, most over-the-top burgers — piled high with unusual toppings like macaroni and cheese, lobster and peanut butter — from Greater Cincinnati restaurants. For some, the more chaotic the burger, the better. Keep reading to discover all of the stories you can find…
Controversial Yellow Springs Resident Dave Chappelle Gets Emmy Nominations for Netflix Special with Anti-Trans Jokes
Comedian Dave Chappelle is being rewarded for his ongoing anti-trans sentiments with an Emmy nomination. Chappelle’s Netflix stand-up special The Closer, which was released in October and quickly came under fire for transphobic language, is nominated for two Emmy awards: Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. Chappelle’s competition includes Adele:…
Man Charged With Rape of 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl Who Was Forced to Travel to Indiana for Abortion
A Columbus-area man has been arrested and charged with the rape of a 10-year-old Ohio girl who had to travel to Indiana for an abortion due to Ohio’s strict heartbeat bill, which bans abortions after six weeks, according to the Columbus Dispatch. The girl’s story, first relayed to an Indianapolis Star reporter by an Indiana…
New ArtsWave Showcase at Cincinnati Art Museum Explores Racial Injustices, Stigmas and Critical Race Theory
In 2020, Asha White began a series of abstract paintings called “Moody Monday.” The artworks reflected her mental health and mood as the turbulent events of the year unfolded — including the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine and a national reckoning with racial injustice. Over the course of 16 weeks, White (whose professional moniker is “Asha the…
Bruce Springsteen Is Skipping Cincinnati on His 2023 Tour
Cross another one off the list, Cincinnati. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band won’t visit the Queen City on their 2023 upcoming tour. On July 12, Springsteen announced that he would kick off an international tour with 31 late-winter and spring dates in the United States, finishing things up in – where else? –…
Rare Chinese ‘Magic Mirror’ Artifact Rediscovered at the Cincinnati Art Museum
A rare Chinese artifact was discovered within the Cincinnati Art Museum’s ancient artwork collection in spring 2021. The Museum’s curator of East Asian art, Dr. Hou-mei Sung was researching the collection that has been in the museum’s collection since 1961, per a release from the museum. Sung found that a “plain-looking” bronze mirror from the…
March for Trans Justice to Take Place at Cincinnati’s Fountain Square This Weekend
On July 16, a “March for Trans Justice” will be held in at least eight Ohio cities as similar actions will be held in cities nationwide. It is believed to be the first ever trans-equality action held in multiple Ohio cities at the same time. “I have seen this for women’s marches, but I’ve never…
Indie Rockers Built to Spill Are Coming to Cincinnati’s Woodward Theater in August
Frontman Doug Martsch and his iconic indie rock outfit Built to Spill are making a stop in Cincinnati this summer. The band will play the Woodward Theater on Aug. 22. Martsch and current lineup Melanie Radford (Marshall Poole, Blood Lemon) and Teresa Cruces (Prism Bitch) will be touring in advance of Built to Spill’s forthcoming eighth album, When…
Planned Parenthood Backs Tim Ryan in U.S. Senate Race
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio announced their endorsement of Tim Ryan in this year’s U.S. Senate race Tuesday, July 12. The decision to back the ten-term Democratic congressman over his self-described “100% pro-life” opponent J.D. Vance is unsurprising, but it offers another example of Democrats’ interest in mobilizing around the issue of abortion rights. Reiterating…
Owner of Dean’s Mediterranean Imports Opening New Concept in Northside
Some of Findlay Market’s flavor will soon be making its way to Northside. Kate Zaidan, the owner of the market’s Dean’s Mediterranean Imports, is slated to open a new eatery at 4024 Hamilton Ave. Zaidan says the storefront won’t be a replica of Dean’s — or like anything that currently exists in Cincinnati. “Our new…
When to See the Full Buck Supermoon in Greater Cincinnati Tonight
The largest and brightest supermoon of the year will be on full display July 13. What is called a “Buck Moon” will be at its brightest around 2:38 p.m. EST when we won’t be able to see it but the other side of the earth will, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Look to the southeast…
