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The Burger Issue: 15 Over-the-Top Burgers to Satisfy All Your Chaotic Cravings
In theory, the hamburger is a simple sandwich — some type of protein patty nestled in a bun. It’s an American staple for backyard barbecues, fast food franchises and any number of restaurants, from upscale to hole-in-the-wall. And while basic burgers can definitely hit the spot when you’re hungry, sometimes you need to zhuzh up…
Sound Advice: Robert Glasper to Bring Infectious Creativity to Cincinnati Show
A who’s who of contemporary musical artists have mingled with Robert Glasper, a classically trained pianist whose infectious creativity has propelled numerous projects. The Houston native started making artistic waves while attending the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music at The New School in New York City in the late 1990s, eventually falling in with…
Sound Advice: Backstreet Boys to Give ‘Larger Than Life’ Performance at Upcoming Cincinnati Show
Strap on your going-out top, feed your Tamagotchi and swipe on some Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers because Backstreet’s back — at least at Riverbend Music Center. Cincinnati may be able to claim one of the great boy bands of the late-’90s/early-2000s as our own — hi, 98 Degrees — but the fame of Nick Lachey…
Manga Manga Is Cincinnati’s New One-Stop Shop for Fans of Japanese Comics
C. Jacqueline Wood likes to say that manga found her – not the other way around. After years of working in the art nonprofit and freelance world, she was searching for a career change. That change came this spring in the form of Manga Manga. Located in College Hill, the small bookshop, which shelves manga,…
Sound Advice: The Psychedelic Furs to Bring Plenty of 1980s Nostalgia to Upcoming Cincinnati Performance
The Psychedelic Furs released seven full-length albums between 1980 and 1991, each reveling in the noisy post punk that dominated the era’s British music scene. And if the Furs moved away from their trashy, Sex Pistols-ripping aggression as the years rolled on, they grew only more emotionally resonant by the end of a decade they…
A Cincinnatian Plays a Big Role in Furthering the Fame of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’
Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” — by turns sacred and profane, mournful and determined — has become such a familiar and admired song that it has achieved classic status. Its remarkably long journey to get there was well documented in the 2012 book The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley and the Unlikely Ascent of…
Mary Chapin Carpenter Discusses Latest Album, Pandemic-Era Projects Ahead of Upcoming Cincinnati Performance
A bit into the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, country star Mary Chapin Carpenter wanted to find ways to stay creative, connect with fans and get some music out into the world at a time when concerts weren’t happening and albums were being put on hold. One way she accomplished that was with her “Songs from…
‘The Band’s Visit’ at Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center Is a Musical Salve to Today’s Traumas
How does a small indie film from 2007 evolve into an award-winning Broadway musical hit a decade later? Itamar Moses, who wrote the book for The Band’s Visit, tells CityBeat how this musical came to be. The musical’s tour will be performed at the Aronoff Center for the Arts for a one-week engagement beginning July…
Newly-Renovated Bromwell’s Härth Lounge in Downtown to Reopen Later This Month
Being the oldest business in Cincinnati, Bromwell’s should be a familiar name to most locals – after all, it’s been around since 1819. But a recent addition could delight even old-school residents. Bromwell’s impressive retail space on Fourth Street in Downtown serves as a grand showroom for its primary offerings of fireplaces and accessories. The…
10 Cincinnati Breweries Participating in ‘Ales For Trails’ to Raise Funds for CROWN Urban Trail
This July, beer buffs can purchase brews from around the Queen City for a good cause. Through the Ales for Trails program, beer buffs and hiking fans will be able to collect stamps from participating breweries by purchasing brews all month long. The stamps will be collected on a Trail Hop Card (found at any…
Sorry, but Reba McEntire Won’t Come to Cincinnati on Her New Tour – Yes, Again
Cincinnati just is not “fancy” enough, it seems. Country legend Reba McEntire announced this week that she’ll head out on another tour this fall, but her 17-city schedule once again does not include Cincinnati. Fresh from her tour that launched in November and continued through March, McEntire will hit the road again beginning Oct. 13…
BLINK Festival Expands, Bringing Glowing Installations to Northern Kentucky
The BLINK art and light festival is back this fall, and it keeps getting bigger. Officials have announced the event, held Oct. 13-16, is expanding across the river and Northern Kentucky will once again be a part of the glowing festivities. “In 2019, the extension into Northern Kentucky was a grand experiment to make BLINK a…
21+ Screening of ‘Wedding Crashers’ Coming to Sawyer Point Downtown
Grab your plus one and get ready for some bromance down at Sawyer Point for a screening of the Vince Vaughn/Owen Wilson comedy Wedding Crashers. NightLight 513 is projecting Millennial-favorite films for the 21+ crowd at the park’s P&G Stage through October. The grown-ups-only series kicked off with The Breakfast Club in June. And next up is Wedding Crashers…
Clifton’s Mad Frog Music Venue and Bar to Close After 26 Years
Clifton Heights bar and live music venue Mad Frog has announced it will be closing this weekend after 26 years of operation. Mad Frog has been drawing crowds from the nearby University of Cincinnati since December of 1996, when the spot opened as a bar. In April of the following year, Mad Frog also began…
National Weather Service Says There Were Actually Three Tornadoes in Greater Cincinnati Last Week
Locals are still dealing with the aftermath of the tornado that ripped through Goshen Township on July 6, but many people in Greater Cincinnati may not realize that there actually were three tornadoes that day. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has updated its investigation of last week’s storms and related incidents, including the Goshen…
No Changes Planned for Ohio Board of Education Districts, Despite State’s Redistricting Changes
Gov. Mike DeWine has no plans to change the state Board of Education district lines, despite several changes to the state’s redistricting landscape since the board districts were assigned. Last January, DeWine assigned districts to the members of the board after legislative redistricting maps had been approved by the Ohio Redistricting Commission. He was given…
Luis Castillo Will Be the Cincinnati Reds’ Sole MLB All-Star Game Player for 2022
It turns out that the Cincinnati Reds won’t be completely absent from Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game after all. Pitcher Luis Castillo will be the Reds’ only representative at the 2022 All-Star Game, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Eastern at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 19. Like other pitchers, Castillo was…
Colemine Records and Rhinegeist Host Record Fair at the Brewery
Loveland’s Colemine Records label is taking a day trip to Over-the-Rhine to host a Taproom Record Fair with Rhinegeist. From noon-5 p.m. July 23, more than 10 vinyl vendors from across the Tri-State — including Colemine and its associated shop, Plaid Room Records — will be set up in the brewery, slinging their wares. A release…
Free Shakespeare in the Park Productions Return to Outdoor Venues Across Greater Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is bringing its super popular, free Shakespeare in the Park series to public spots across the Tri-State, with productions from Over-the-Rhine to West Chester and beyond. This summer, the traveling troupe is only performing one show: Twelfth Night. The CSC describes the show as a “lively rom-com on an island where…
Cincinnati Ice Cream and Chocolate Maker Aglamesis Bro’s to Expand for the First Time in 50 Years
Local ice cream and chocolate maker Aglamesis Bro’s has announced that it is expanding its operation for the first time in 50 years. Aglamesis Bro’s will soon open a new 7,000-square-foot chocolate manufacturing facility near TQL Stadium in the West End, per a release. The location on Central Avenue was originally purchased in 2019 from…
Findlay Market Launches New Shopping App
Buying local just got easier with the launch of the new and improved Findlay Market Shopping App. Customers can purchase items from more than 25 market merchants, opting for order pick-up or delivery (available for zip codes 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45212, 45214, 45217, 45219, 45220, 45223, 45224, 45225, 45229,…
Ohio Bill Would Allow Impregnated People to Sue Over Unintended Pregnancy
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade and the subsequent implementation of Ohio’s six-week abortion ban, one state lawmaker is looking for a new way to support women and those who can become pregnant. Senator Tina Maharath (D-Columbus) has proposed a bill that would allow Ohioans to sue over unintended pregnancy, with…
Celebration of Cincinnati Music Icon Philip Paul to Take Place in Washington Park This Weekend
This weekend, Cincinnatians will be invited to celebrate the life of a true local legend. On Sunday, July 17, a celebration of iconic Cincinnati musician Philip Paul is set to take place at Washington Park. The 96-year-old died on January 30, 2022. Paul was a legendary drummer and musician, having played on over 350 recordings…
OSU Study: Contraception Being Used to Control When Families Have Children, Not Prevent Them
In the U.S., contraception is being used for pregnancy prevention along with other medical conditions. Meanwhile, an Ohio State University study showed other countries are using birth control not as a way of avoiding having children, but as a way of inserting control into the family planning process. The report, which was published in a…
P.G. Sittenfeld Found Guilty on Two Federal Corruption Charges, Not Guilty on Four Others
The verdict is in. A jury found former Cincinnati City Council member P.G. Sittenfeld guilty of two federal corruption-related charges on July 8. Sittenfeld’s sentencing has not been set yet, but that likely will happen in several weeks or months. Previously, Sittenfeld had turned down a plea agreement that could have meant a maximum of…
Letters Full of Human Poop Will Be Least of Ohio Republican Lawmakers’ Worries
All 25 Republican state senators from Ohio were sent letters Thursday filled with what was initially reported by the Columbus Dispatch as “feces.” These envelopes reportedly originated from a Cleveland post office and were intercepted there, in Akron, and at the statehouse newsroom, never reaching their intended targets. A federal investigation spearheaded by the U.S. Postal…
Ohio Hates Pregnant 10-Year-Olds, and 7 Other Greater Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
The news beat continues to be somber, with the painful fallout from Roe v. Wade’s reversal becoming clearer and gerrymandering preventing significant change within the Buckeye State. But locally, Cincinnati also is grappling with the aftermath of severe storms and a tornado that touched down east of the city. Catch up on the big headlines…
Coalition of More Than 1,000 Ohio Doctors Releases Open Letter of Dissent Decrying ‘Roe’ Reversal, Ohio’s Abortion Ban
A coalition of more than 1,000 Ohio physicians published an open letter of dissent regarding the reversal of Roe v. Wade and Ohio’s institution of the six-week “heartbeat bill” abortion ban. “We are working collaboratively, with a mission to unify, represent, and mobilize Ohio physicians, advocating for all people’s right to evidence-based reproductive medical care,…
Clermont County Warns Travelers Away from Goshen Tornado Area as Duke Energy Tries to Restore Electricity to Cincinnati
Greater Cincinnati continues to deal with the aftermath of the July 6 storms, including the tornado that hit Goshen Township in Clermont County. More than 9,000 Duke Energy customers still are without electricity after the severe storms, with most of those concentrated in the Goshen area. A tornado touched down in Goshen – 30 miles…
TableTalk: Nate Nunemaker of Farmer Nate’s Sauce Shares Best Canning Practices to Preserve Garden Staples All Year Long
TableTalk is CityBeat’s newest dining column about all the finer details that make a meal ideal, especially in the Queen City. Whether you tend your own garden or just love to shop at the local farmer’s market, summer is the best time of the year for fresh produce. If you’d like to stretch the lifespan…
The 28th Annual Cincy Blues Fest to Serenade Smale Riverfront Park This Month
The 2022 Cincy Blues Fest is set to be held at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn at Smale Riverfront Park July 16. Blues music from a wide-ranging array of award-winning musicians will be performed from two stages at this 28th annual musical celebration. Performers include International Blues Challenge Best Guitarist, Noah Wotherspoon, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Shaun…
Cincinnati Mixologist Molly Wellmann to Sell Japp’s Bar to Four Entertainment Group
Well-known Queen City mixologist Molly Wellmann has announced she will be moving on to a new chapter in her life — which includes selling her Over-the-Rhine bar. Japp’s Since 1879 is a beloved cocktail bar that Wellmann has owned since 2010. Starting July 11, the bar’s ownership will be in the hands of Four Entertainment Group…
Cincinnati Reds Minor-League Coach, Players to Head to 2022 All-Star Futures Game
The Cincinnati Reds may have failed to be voted into Major League Baseball’s 2022 All-Star Game (well, so far), but several Reds-affiliated players and coaches in the minor leagues will head to Los Angeles as part of the All-Star Futures Game. Like the MLB All-Star Game, the All-Star Futures Game will be played at Dodger…
Gov. Mike DeWine: No Comment on Ohio Abortion Ban that Forced Underage Rape Victim to Travel to Indiana for Abortion
It appears that a 10-year-old rape victim had to leave Ohio for an abortion, but Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine isn’t commenting on the fact that a law he signed would have made that necessary if she didn’t want to become a mother. Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v .Wade and cleared the…
14 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 8-10)
Friday, July 8 Disc Golf Pro Tour LWS Open at Idlewild Park Dynamic Discs will present a top-level disc golf competition at the LWS Open disc golf tournament a part of the national 2022 Disc Golf Pro Tour. The challenging 18-hole, par-67 course will make for entertaining competition in a scenic landscape. July 8-10. Tickets…
Over-the-Rhine Film Festival to Include Screenings of 50 Independent Films This Weekend
Heads up, cinephiles: between July 7 and 10 you can indulge in as much original, independent film you want at the Over-the-Rhine Film Festival, which is set to screen at a variety of venues across the neighborhood. Sponsored by LADD, a local disability services and support organization, the team responsible for running this festival sifted…
Ohio Lawmakers Introduce CROWN Act to End Discriminatory Policing of Hairstyles
Some Ohio lawmakers are following in the footsteps of federal legislators with a bill to ban the policing of hairstyles based on racial stereotypes. Eboney Thornton, communications coordinator at the Center for Community Solutions, said some businesses or schools have policies discouraging ethnic hair types, and even prohibit styles like braids, Bantu knots, cornrows and…
Damages, Power Outages Abound After Tornado, Summer Storms Hit Greater Cincinnati
About 45,000 Duke Energy customers remain without electricity after a tornado and severe storms ripped through Greater Cincinnati on July 6. A tornado touched down in Goshen Township – 30 miles east of Cincinnati – around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. After issuing a warning to Brown County when a tornado was sighted near Mount Orab, the…
Sam Adams Taproom to Release Exclusive Rocket Pop-Inspired Beer at Cincinnati Burger Week Kick-Off Party
Samuel Adams Brewing is releasing an exclusive beer for the official Cincinnati Burger Week kick-off event July 7. The event is set to last from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom. The star of the show: Fresh Pops, a Rocket Pop-inspired fruited sour with a mighty 6.9% abv served in a 12-ounce can.…
Retired Teachers Go to Court for Ohio Pension Records, Say State is Squandering Funds
An analyst working for Ohio retired teachers went to court last week seeking records relating to the state pension funds. The analyst is trying to determine whether teachers’ pension money is being squandered on high-fee “alternative” investments such as private equity and hedge funds. He is also investigating whether external consultants directing such investments are…
Record Rains and Scorching Heat Mean We’re Still in Hell, Cincinnati
Have we had enough of this shit yet? Ohio – and Greater Cincinnati – was pounded with rain Tuesday when storms moved through the area in conjunction with heat indices higher than 100º. Central Ohio took the brunt of it on July 5, with the Columbus area enduring 3.17 inches of rain within 24 hours…
Where Abortion Laws Stand in Kentucky After Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against ‘Trigger Ban’
With the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade on June 24, Kentucky’s strict “trigger ban” outlawing abortion (even in cases of rape and incest) went into effect. The law, which only allows abortion in cases where a pregnant individual’s life is in jeopardy, also carries criminal penalties for people who perform abortions or provide medications…
The Rookwood Pottery Food & Beverage Company in Mount Adams Closes Permanently
Mount Adams restaurant The Rookwood Pottery Food & Beverage Company announced last week that it is permanently closing. The traditional American spot, located in a historic building that once hosted kilns for Rookwood Pottery, closed less than a year after opening. In the July 1 Facebook post announcing the closure, they left a short succinct…
Cincinnati Chef Christian Gill of Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey to Appear on Two Food Network Shows this Week
Christian Gill, chef and owner of Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, is no stranger to the Food Network, and this week, he’s going to be appearing on two of their shows. Gill will hopefully be beating out the other chefs at Guy Fieri’s supermarket-based competition television show Guy’s Grocery Games on July 6. His episode of…
Another Ohio Starbucks Wins Vote to Unionize, This Time in Columbus
As Starbucks workers across the country seek to unionize, another Ohio-based store has declared victory. The Starbucks at 533 S. State St. in Westerville is the latest in the Buckeye State to win its union vote. It is now the first in the Columbus suburbs to unionize, according to a release from Workers United Chicago &…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Representative Tim Ryan Eschews Democratic Party to Find an ‘Exhausted Majority’
Tim Ryan has a problem. Gas and groceries are both spiking. Ongoing supply chain disruptions mean shelves are bare, and getting inflation under control with the Fed raising interest rates is going to sting as well. Consumers will pay more for everything from credit cards to mortgages. Homeowners looking to sell are going walk away…
Cincinnati Named One of America’s ‘Best Cities for Recreation,’ According to New Report
Earlier this year, Cincinnati’s park system was named one of the five best in America by the Trust for Public Land. And now another report is shining a light on the Queen City’s apparently exceptional recreation opportunities. In its 2022 list of the “Best & Worst Cities for Recreation,” WalletHub ranked Cincinnati No. 3 in…
O.A.R. to Perform at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park After Reds vs. Rays Game
Great American Ball Park will be home to more than just baseball players this weekend as jam rockers O.A.R. take over the field. On July 9, O.A.R. will perform a post-game concert after the Reds go head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Rays. The band, which gained momentum in Columbus in the late ’90s and early…
Ohio Activists, Politicians Want Anti-Vaccine Amendment in State Constitution
State politicians advanced an effort Tuesday to place anti-vaccination language onto a general election ballot, which would leave the fate of vaccine mandates in Ohio in voters’ hands. If passed, Ohio would become the only state in the nation with an explicit ban of vaccine mandates in its constitution. It would mark a major step…
Early Voting for Ohio’s August 2022 Special Election Begins July 6
Controversy still surrounds Ohio’s new unconstitutional district maps, but voters are pressing forward with August’s special election anyway. Early voting kicks off July 6 for the Aug. 2 special election. The election will feature state district races and members of the state central committees for both the Republican and Democratic parties. In Miami Township in Hamilton County,…
The Carnegie’s Summer Theatre Series Boasts Heartfelt Adaptations and a Thrilling Tale About Legendary Cincinnati Bootlegger
Producing musicals in July and August is a longtime theater tradition called “summer stock” – using a core company of actors to present a brief season of shows on a rotating basis. The Carnegie in Covington is taking this approach this year with a set of shows to entertain audiences in its Otto M. Budig…
Ridiculous Heat, More Storms Threaten Greater Cincinnati, So Just Stay the Hell Inside
As Cincinnatians know, “summer” here is actually 18 mini-seasons, depending on the temperature and humidity. Cincinnati currently is in the “Ninth Level of Hell” summer season, which features ungodly hot temperatures and recurring thunderstorms. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Wilmington say those are on tap this week, although without the mention of “hell”…
Hello Honey Craft Ice Cream Shop to Open Storefront in Northern Kentucky
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 “ASAP in July,” says co-owner Brian Nicely in an email. The Northern Kentucky storefront will be the brand’s third…
Reader’s Digest Names Cincinnati Chili Parlor Ohio’s ‘Best Traditional Restaurant’
Reader’s Digest has been around since 1922, so when the publication makes a list of the “Best Traditional Restaurant in Every State,” it makes sense to trust it knows what it’s talking about. The magazine recently released its 2022 collection of eateries, picking restaurants across the U.S. that offer “the best expressions of each state’s individuality,…
Tuesday Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in Ohio’s 2022 Special Election for August
Ohio’s August election will be a little wacky thanks to gerrymandering and court cases, but residents still need to register to vote in it. Tuesday, July 5, is the last day to register to vote or update voter registration information to be eligible to vote in Ohio’s Aug. 2 special primary. The election will feature…
Ohio Syphilis Cases Up 82 Percent From 2016
The number of syphilis cases detected in Ohio jumped 82% between 2016 and last year, infecting thousands and leading to at least 48 congenital cases of the disease in 2021. More than 2,900 people statewide contracted syphilis last year, according to preliminary state level data shared by the Clark County Combined Health District, which operates…
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Attempt to Stop Six-Week Abortion Ban
The Ohio Supreme Court has denied an attempt by abortion clinics to stop a six-week abortion ban from being enforced. In a July 1 ruling, the court denied a motion for an emergency stay of Senate Bill 23, legislation signed into law in 2019 that banned abortion up to six-weeks gestation. Related The lawsuit is…
Akron Police Release Bodycam Footage of Jayland Walker Shooting. It’s Worse Than You Think
Eight Akron police officers fired approximately 90 bullets into the body and head of 25-year-old Jayland Walker in a June 27 police murder. Walker was unarmed as he exited his vehicle and fled from officers on foot across an Akron parking lot, where he was gunned down after officers “perceived that he posed a deadly…
15 Cincinnati-Area Concerts You Won’t Want to Miss in July
Aside from indulging in blue creamy whip and sipping drinks at your favorite laid-back bar, one of the greatest hallmarks of the summer season is Cincinnati is the plethora of concerts featuring impressive national acts. From The Doobie Brothers to Robert Glasper, the month of July boasts several reasons to head out to your favorite…
Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 10 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in July
Searching for the soundtrack to your summer? Luckily for you, plenty of local acts, from beloved Cincinnati outfit Tweens to newcomers Louse, are happy to provide you with sweet summertime tunes, performed in a variety of cheerful joints around the Greater Cincinnati area. Here are just a handful of must-see shows featuring local acts in…
Free Paradise Music & Beer Festival Is Coming to Covington in July
For the second year, Braxton Brewing Co. in Covington will be hosting a free concert series for all ages. The Paradise Music & Beer Festival will have a “variety of live music and entertainment with musical acts ranging from local bands to nationally recognized talent,” per a press release. The festival is slated to take…
Ohio Supreme Court Finds Warrantless Backpack Marijuana Search Unconstitutional
At first, the officers said they searched her backpack looking for weapons. In the end, they found only marijuana-infused cereal and some of the drug in flower and concentrate form. Officers went on to charge Kennedy Burroughs with felony possession of marijuana. The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously overturned her conviction Tuesday. The justices ruled that the…
Loveland Representative Jean Schmidt Says Baby Born of Rape, Incest ‘Still Has the Right to Life’
The sponsor of legislation that would ban nearly all abortions in Ohio said babies conceived via rape or incest still have a right to life. Rep. Jean Schmidt, a Cincinnati area Republican, said on conservative talk radio earlier this week that her bill is likely to pass in the legislative session after the November elections.…
Ohio Supreme Court: Victim Presence in Rape Trial Unconstitutional
The state’s highest court reversed a rape and kidnapping conviction in a Stark County case, saying the presence of the victim at the prosecutor’s table set the defendant up for an unfair trial. The defendant will now be re-tried. The case involved the conviction of Theodis Montgomery, who was charged with rape and kidnapping of…
Findlay Market Welcomes New Merchant, and More Cincinnati Dining News You May Have Missed This Month
June brought the Queen City plenty of new dining opportunities, from a new wine bar and seafood butcher to the reopening of some old favorites. We did say goodbye to an Over-the-Rhine deli, The Takeaway, but the owners say the space will be something new soon. In other dining news, Cincinnati bar Ghost Baby has…
Judge Grants Restraining Order Blocking Kentucky Abortion Bans
A state judge has granted a restraining order blocking two abortion bans in Kentucky. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Mitch Perry granted a request by the state’s two abortion providers to suspend Kentucky’s “trigger law” that almost outright bans abortions and another law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The ruling comes after Kentucky…
10 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 1-3)
Friday, July 1 Jane Austen: Fashion and Sensibility Exhibit at the Taft Museum of Art The Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility exhibit, a special exhibition that features costumes worn by Hollywood celebrities in film and television adaptations of Austen’s novel, will continue at the Taft Museum this weekend. The collection of “meticulously tailored ensembles will…
New Barbecue Restaurant ‘Shiners on the Levee’ to Open at Newport on the Levee This Fall
Newport on the Levee is set to get a new casual barbecue spot this fall. Shiners on the Levee, owned by Kentucky native Kevin Dailey, will be located in an 8,400-square-foot space at the levee. The spot will have your typical barbecue menu, featuring smoked meats plus appetizers, salads, sandwiches and sides. The new barbecue…
Ohio OB/GYNs Fear Uncertainty, Health Care Delays After ‘Roe v. Wade’ Reversal
Doctors fighting to keep their patients alive are worried about new abortion-related paperwork and legal advice that would hold up necessary care for their patients. Consulting lawyers and keeping complicated documentation is a part of life now that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Ohio put a six-week abortion ban in place. “If (patients)…
Cincinnati Listed as One of the Best Places to Retire in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler says it best themselves: “Cincinnati may not be the first place that springs to mind when it comes to settling down.” However, in their “10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.,” they chose to rank the Queen City as the seventh-best U.S. city to retire. The ranking was out of ten…
Iconic In Between Tavern Sports Bar Reopening Across from Great American Ball Park
A beloved Cincinnati sports bar is reopening, thanks to Ignite Entertainment. The team behind local establishments including The View at Shires’ Garden, Che, The Birdcage and more is resurrecting downtown’s In Between Tavern, located across from Great American Ball Park. Originally open from 1969 to 2016, the In Between Tavern was sold and turned into…
Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Nan Whaley Calls for Amendment Codifying ‘Roe v. Wade’
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Nan Whaley is calling for a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access in Ohio. But that won’t happen until next year at the earliest, and Republican lawmakers are gearing up to effectively ban abortion outright by the end of the year. In a press conference Wednesday, June 29, Whaley argued the majority of…
ACLU and Planned Parenthood File Lawsuit to Block Ohio Abortion Ban
A new lawsuit is sending Ohio’s six-week abortion ban to state court, less than a week after an injunction on it was lifted by a federal court. The ACLU and its Ohio chapter, along with the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the WilmerHale law firm, asked the Ohio Supreme Court to block the recently implemented…
