‘Largest Citywide Pinball Show Ever,’ Pincinnati, Returns to Eastgate This December
Pinball wizards of all ages can take part in the self-proclaimed “largest citywide pinball show ever” with the return of Pincinnati this December. The Pincinnati expo and gaming competition will be held at the newly renovated Holiday Inn Eastgate from Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8 with more than 120 new and vintage machines, including “ultra-rare and one-of-a-kind…
Clifton Heights’ Good Plates Eatery to Hand Out Free Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals
A Clifton Heights restaurant is lending a hand to its neighbors again this holiday season. For the fifth year in a row, Good Plates Eatery will pass out free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to anyone interested, no questions asked. “There is no charge, no questions, no reason needed. Just show up, let us know how…
CityBeat is Searching for a News Intern for the Fall Semester
CityBeat is looking for a Fall 2024 intern to assist CityBeat’s investigative news reporter. This intern will be fully immersed in CityBeat’s day-to-day news operation, ranging from writing quick-turn news updates to assisting with long-form investigative storytelling. This internship will take place leading up to and during an exciting, high-stakes general election. Much of the intern’s…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati’s The New Royals to Bring Funk Party to MOTR Pub
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 15 print edition. A jumping, heart-pumping funk party is what you’ll find at MOTR Pub on Saturday, Nov. 25. With an ensemble of keys, horns, drums, guitars and vocals, The New Royals deliver a show that rips you out of your seat and drops you into a soul-funk…
Feel Good Food Stop in Newtown Hopes to Offer Welcoming and Nourishing Place to Eat
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 15 print edition. A new restaurant, Feel Good Food Stop, opened in Newtown in the spring of this year, offering nourishing breakfast and lunch dishes alongside some familiar favorite sweets from Fork and Pie Bakery. Melissa and Eric Chan teamed up with Fork and Pie Bakery owner Stevie…
Inhailer Radio is Bringing Back its Inspired Music Fest to Raise Funds for the Indie Radio Station’s New Era
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 15 print edition. In 2017, Multimagic founder Coran Stetter created indie internet radio station Inhailer (90.9 HD-3 on the radio) to fill the void WOXY and WNKU left behind. “At that time we really didn’t have a business plan or anything,” Stetter said. “It was very DIY and…
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ Presents New Take on a Cincinnati Holiday Tradition
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 15 print edition. Since 1991 an adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has been a holiday tradition with local audiences. It’s been around long enough that kids who saw it 30 years ago now have their own kids to witness…
Cincinnati Native Danielle Betscher Shares What it’s Like to Be a Radio City Rockette
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 15 print edition. Two of the 84 dancers in the Radio City Rockettes, America’s longest-running precision dance company, are from Cincinnati. This year, the Radio City Rockettes have four sets of sisters in the company, two of whom are from Cincinnati. Danielle and Jordan Betscher, Rockettes of several…
Sound Advice: Find Your Post-Thanksgiving Bliss During Papadosio’s Cincinnati Performance
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 15 print edition. As college students in Athens, Ohio, Papadosio came together as a five-piece. With influences like the Grateful Dead and Frank Zappa, they combine jam band, prog, jazz and psych sounds. The eight-minute song “Find Your Cloud” encapsulates uplifting melodies alongside prog beats. It’s been more…
Immersive Christmas Bar ‘Miracle at The Overlook Lodge’ to Open for Season
Get ready for another miraculous holiday season as Miracle at The Overlook Lodge returns to Pleasant Ridge this week. This is the seventh year for the immersive Christmas bar at Gorilla Cinema’s The Overlook Lodge, and this year, it’s going to offer an even more twinkly twist, offering patrons an enchanting experience inspired by Rudolph…
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Cincinnati’s Vibrant Arts Community With This New Tour
American Legacy Tours is partnering with ArtsWave, one of Cincinnati’s biggest arts organizations, to launch a brand new experience that will take you behind the scenes of the city’s arts community. The new tour, “Behind the Curtain: Inside Cincy’s Arts,” launches Thanksgiving weekend. The two-hour tour will showcase what makes Cincinnati’s arts scene so vibrant,…
J.D. Vance Adds to Anti-LGBTQ+ Track Record with Census Letter
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance has again tried to erase the existence of transgender Americans. Last week, Vance partnered with fellow Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida on a letter to the U.S. Census Bureau that objects to adding questions on gender…
State Drug Agency Warns of Carfentanil in Drug Supply
Ohio’s illicit drug supply remains heavily adulterated, according to a bulletin released by a state drug agency. The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin on Nov. 13 alerting Ohioans to a rise in unknown levels of carfentanil laced in other drugs. “[Carfentanil] is estimated to be 100 times more potent than…
Ohio Republicans Weigh Response After Losing at the Ballot Box on Abortion, Marijuana
Lawmakers are back to work this week, and Ohio Republicans are wrestling with the fallout of last week’s passage of Issue 1. In any other circumstance, a 13-point victory amounts to voters sending a clear message. But when it comes to the reproductive rights amendment, some right-wing lawmakers aren’t listening. Defiance On the heels of…
Taft’s Ale House in Over-the-Rhine to Close Permanently
Taft’s Brewing Company says it has made the decision to close its flagship location, Taft’s Ale House, in Over-the-Rhine after eight years in operation. Its final day will be Saturday, Nov. 25. The brewery says the pandemic, a decline in tourism and the increase in the cost of goods contributed greatly to its decision to…
Award-Winning UC Medical Student Shot, Killed on Western Hills Viaduct
The Cincinnati Police Department is searching for the person responsible for the death of a 26-year-old University of Cincinnati doctoral student who was shot on Nov. 9. CPD said officers were dispatched to the Western Hills Viaduct around 6:20 a.m. for reports of an “auto accident and a person shot.” The responding officers found Aaditya…
Catch Wheel of Fortune LIVE! at the Taft Theatre Next Year
Cue the snazzy jazz music — WHEEL! OF! FORTUNE! is coming to a live audience in Cincinnati next spring. “Wheel of Fortune LIVE!” will hit the Taft Theatre’s stage Wednesday, May 22. At this theatrical experience, one of America’s most beloved game shows has been adapted into a live stage show, with guests randomly selected…
Cincinnati’s Oldest Tavern is Planning a Thanksgiving Eve Party to Remember
Arnold’s Bar and Grill is preparing a Thanksgiving Eve event that owner Chris Breeden is claiming to be one of the “coolest” things it has ever done. Arnold’s – Cincinnati’s oldest continuously operating bar – is teaming up with Maker’s Mark, Neltner Small Batch Records and Maria Carrelli to present “Thanksgiving Eve with Maria Carrelli.”…
Mapping the Issues: How Ohio’s Ballot Measures Stack up Against Recent Elections, One Another
Last week’s election marks a significant victory for reproductive rights and recreational marijuana advocates. In both cases, support for those issues has traditionally aligned with left of center voters, but Tuesday’s results didn’t fit that model. In a state that has taken a hard right turn, two seemingly liberal ballot measures easily out-performed former President…
‘I Felt so Naughty’: New Open Carry Alcohol Laws Boost Downtowns
Holly Smith Mount wanted to be first. Smith Mount, chair of the city council in Huntington, West Virginia, was determined to see her community launch the state’s initial outdoor drinking zone — an idea made possible only after the legislature changed the state’s alcohol law earlier this year. “I will fully admit I’m very competitive,”…
Pyramid Hill Combines Art and Nature in its Annual Holiday Lights Show
Holiday revelers looking for a unique tradition filled with art and nature need look no further than the annual Pyramid Hill Lights show in Hamilton. The glowing light display at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum opens Friday, Nov. 17. Organizers say 2023’s show will feature the return of visitor favorites, as well as a…
Graeter’s New Scoop Shop to Open in Union
Union has a new Graeter’s scoop shop, and its opening marks the beginning of a large local brand collaboration. Graeter’s is opening at 8905 US-42, where a new Dewey’s Pizza and Braxton Brewing Co. taproom will also soon open. The dining project, a place for “beer lovers, foodies, families and everyone in between,” according to…
Great Parks, Cohen Recycling to Host Electronic Waste Collection Event This Weekend
Great Parks and Cohen Recycling are once again combining their conservation efforts by partnering on an electronic waste collection event. The event, which will be held on Nov. 11 at Winton Woods Harbor from 9 a.m. to noon, will finally give Cincinnatians a chance to dispose of their old computers, cell phones, remotes and batteries…
East Walnut Hills’ Rusk Kitchen + Bar Rolls Out Winter Menu and Dining Igloos
East Walnut Hills restaurant Rusk Kitchen + Bar is launching a new menu ahead of the winter season and offering a way for guests to enjoy its rooftop, even throughout the colder months. Rusk rolled out its new menu at the beginning of November and says it offers an explosion of flavors, with selections including…
Gov. DeWine Calls on Legislators to Modify Recreational Marijuana Law Before it Goes Into Effect
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he accepts that Ohioans have voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but is calling on legislators to make changes to the law before it goes into effect on Dec. 7. “My recommendation to the General Assembly is that they take action to make sure that both rights are protected,” DeWine said…
Ohio Democrats Hope to Seize on Issue 1 Success, Announce Reproductive Health Care Bills
Hoping to follow the success Issue 1 had at the polls enshrining reproductive care in Ohio’s constitution, Democratic state representatives wasted no time in proposing legislation to repeal the six-week abortion ban and eliminate various other restrictions. State Reps. Anita Somani and Beth Liston, both physicians, said the plans they have under the “Reproductive Care…
Review: The Very Things the Fanboys Hate About ‘The Marvels’ Makes this Female-Led Flick Worth Seeing
The minute I saw the three superheroines who are front and center in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster The Marvels getting to know each other by playing double-dutch aboard a spaceship, I just knew the geeks were gonna tear this one to shreds. As far as recent MCU offerings go, The Marvels certainly isn’t…
Investigators Ask for Help Identifying Dismembered Woman Found in North Fairmount
Investigators are still trying to identify the dismembered remains of a woman found in North Fairmount over the weekend. The woman’s dismembered body was found the morning of Nov. 5 in the woods off Baltimore Avenue near Beekman Street. The Cincinnati Police Department responded to the scene after a passerby called to report the remains.…
Clifton Cocktail Bar Alive & Well to Host Pop-Up Christmas Tree Stand
Clifton’s Gaslight District is about to get festive with a new experience that pairs the magic of picking out a Christmas tree with the fun of holiday cocktails, hot cocoa, cookies and live music. From Friday-Sunday, Nov. 24-26, you can visit Telford Tannenbaums, a pop-up Christmas tree stand at Clifton cocktail bar Alive & Well.…
You Oughta Know Alanis Morissette is Bringing Her Triple Moon Tour to Cincinnati
It’s going to be the summer of throwbacks at Riverbend Music Center as Alanis Morissette announces she’s bringing her 2024 tour to Cincinnati. The Grammy-Award-winning singer/songwriter behind hits like “You Oughta Know,” “Ironic” and “Hand in My Pocket,” is hitting 31 North American cities next year with “The Triple Moon Tour.” She’ll also be bringing…
State Probes Staffing Levels, Wait Times at Ohio CVS Pharmacies
A disciplinary hearing related to understaffing at some CVS pharmacies in Ohio didn’t come to a conclusion Wednesday. But members of the Ohio Board of Pharmacy seemed skeptical of some of claims attorneys for the corporation were making. The hearing, which began on Tuesday, was specifically about problems Board of Pharmacy inspectors found at a…
Cannabis Advocates Remain Hopeful About Legalization as Ohio Republicans Look to Make Changes
Don Wirtshafter can’t wait for Dec. 7 — the day marijuana becomes legal in Ohio with the passage of Issue 2. He is going to celebrate by throwing a party at the Cannabis Museum in Athens, where he is the founder and curator. “This is a big step forward for Ohio,” said Wirtshafter, who is…
DSGN CLLCTV in Northside to Host Sonic Experience that is claire rousay
Browsing musical artist claire rousay’s Bandcamp page, tiles of soft, serene photos represent her body of work with accompanying song titles like “Sigh In My Ear,” “Distance therapy” and “everything perfect is already here.” The thoughtful titles make way for the Los Angeles-based artist’s sometimes undefinable sound, which has been categorized as emo ambient, hyperpop,…
A Nearly-70-Year-Old Downtown Diner Has Closed For Good
A downtown Cincinnati restaurant that has been serving diners for nearly 70 years is now permanently closed. Hathaway’s Diner shared the news on social media Wednesday night. The luncheonette’s owners say between the city allowing food trucks to park near the restaurant at Fountain Square and not as many people working downtown, they’re no longer…
Review: In ‘The Holdovers,’ Alexander Payne Reunites with Paul Giamatti for a Terrific Take on a Trio of Misfits
Describing Alexander Payne as underrated clearly exaggerates the case: After all, among his many laurels, he’s shared a pair of Oscars for Best Screenplay and earned three nominations as a director. But Payne never quite receives the fannish adulation showered on such filmmaking contemporaries as Paul Thomas Anderson, David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson.…
Greater Cincinnati Election Results You Might Have Missed
The country is talking about the historic passage of Ohio Issues 1 and 2. With abortion rights enshrined and recreational marijuana approved, it can be easy to forget about the smaller (but oh-so important) races that happened elsewhere in Greater Cincinnati. Here are some area races you might have missed and the winners you’ll want…
Northern Kentucky Author Celebrates National Recognition with Book Reprint, Signing Event
As part of Kenton County Public Library’s “Lifelong Learning” program, a local author will visit the Independence branch tonight for a book-signing event. Signing copies and reading from his latest book, Yonder Tales from an Outdoor Life, Ron Ellis is celebrating a reprint of the acclaimed title with new praises from Gray’s Sporting Journal from…
Drink and Get Inked at Rhinegeist’s Annual Beer and Tattoo Celebration
INKED, Rhinegeist’s annual celebration consisting of plenty of beer and tattoos, returns to its Over-the-Rhine taproom next week. Happening on Saturday, Nov. 18 from noon to 9 p.m., INKED features unique variants of Rhinegeist’s imperial stout, Ink, on draft, along with some of Cincinnati’s premier tattoo artists doing live tattoos of pre-selected flash art in…
New Restaurant Atwood Oyster House to Open in Over-the-Rhine
The new oyster restaurant moving into the former PearlStar location in Over-the-Rhine now has a name. Garth Lieb and Tom Stephen of 3 Pigs Hospitality say Atwood Oyster House will breathe new life into the historic restaurant location at 1220 Vine St. Featuring a menu focused on oysters and seasonal seafood, Atwood will be helmed…
Ohio Voters Elect Rainbow Wave of LGBTQ+ Candidates to Public Office
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. More than 20 out LGBTQ+ Ohioans ran for public office in the 2023 general election, campaigning to represent voters in major cities and small villages and townships across the state. With a unprecedented rise in anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-transgender legislation across the country,…
Democrat Andy Beshear Wins Second Term as Kentucky Governor
After a heated and expensive campaign, Kentucky voters have decided — they’ve given Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear another four-year term. The governor won the election against his Republican challenger, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, with 53% of the vote to Cameron’s 47%, according to unofficial returns. The Associated Press called the race at about 9 p.m.…
Issue 22: Cincinnati Voters Approve Sale of Cincinnati Southern Railway
Cincinnati voters are deciding on Issue 22, the proposed sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) to Norfolk Southern. A majority Yes vote on Issue 22 would mean the city would receive a $1.6 billion trust fund to pay for existing infrastructure needs. A majority No vote on Issue 22 would mean Norfolk Southern remains…
Issue 24 Live Results: Affordable Housing Issue Projected to Fail
Cincinnati voters Tuesday decided on Issue 24, which sought to connect more low-income Cincinnati residents with housing they can afford. A majority of Yes votes on Issue 24 would have meant taxpayers would see an average tax increase of $11 a month to fund affordable housing projects in the city. A majority of No votes…
Projections: Issue 1 Passes, Abortion Rights Protected in Ohio Constitution
Voters across Ohio are deciding on Issue 1, the constitutional amendment that would protect the right to access abortion care in the state. If Issue 1 receives majority No votes, a six-week ban on abortion is likely to be reinstated by Ohio’s conservative Supreme Court. If Issue 1 receives a majority of Yes votes, a…
Projections: Issue 2 Passes, Recreational Marijuana to be Legal in Ohio
Voters across Ohio are deciding on Issue 2, which would legalize the use of marijuana for recreational use and sale. If Issue 2 receives a majority Yes vote, Ohioans could legally buy and apply to sell marijuana in a highly regulated recreational economy. If Issue 2 receives a majority No vote, marijuana will remain legal…
First-Time Voters, Campaigners Turn Out for Issue 1 in Hamilton County
Nov. 7 is the last day for Ohioans to cast their vote for the 2023 General Election, which includes the historic vote on abortion rights in the state. If Issue 1 receives majority “No” votes, a six-week ban on abortion is likely to be reinstated by Ohio’s conservative Supreme Court. If Issue 1 receives a majority…
Bellevue Launches Its Own Willy Wonka-Inspired Golden Ticket Promotion
Ready to finally be rewarded for your sweet tooth? Shop Bellevue – In Vue has begun a Willy Wonka-inspired Golden Ticket promotion that gives you yet another reason to indulge your chocolate obsession. Bellevue’s Schneider’s Sweet Shop has prepared 1,000 boxes of their treats, and hidden in those boxes are 10 Golden Tickets, which will grant…
National Museum of LGBTQI+ History and Culture Proposed by Wisconsin Congressman
Proposed federal legislation could add LGBTQI+ history and culture to the Smithsonian Institution’s museum tapestry. U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a Wisconsin Democrat, introduced two bills in late October that would begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture. Both bills would need to be signed into law to create…
FirstEnergy Seeks $1.4 Billion More from Ohio Ratepayers. Watchdog Objects.
Even as its former top executives await possible criminal charges for gouging ratepayers, Akron-based FirstEnergy is seeking a $1.4 billion rate increase. The state’s consumer watchdog objects, saying the company’s profits are higher than normal and that it should use a more thorough process to prove that it really needs the money. The electric utility…
Kings Island’s WinterFest Returns This Holiday Season Merrier and Brighter Than Ever
Kings Island’s WinterFest is just around the corner, and this year it’ll be merrier and brighter than ever. The beloved holiday tradition returns Friday, Nov. 24 and will be open select nights through the park’s New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31. This year, Kings Island is adding 2 million extra LED lights for a…
Scuba Santa Swims Back to Newport Aquarium for the Holiday Season
Santa Claus will soon be diving back into his Water Wonderland at the Newport Aquarium for the holiday season. Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland returns for its 21st year from Nov. 24-Dec. 24. The festive adventure starts in the Surrounded by Sharks tank where Santa will swim with three rare shark rays, Denver the loggerhead sea…
Pastors Engage Congregations on Issue 1 as Election Day Approaches
With the general election Tuesday, advocates and opponents of state Issue 1 are making their last pleas to the public. On Nov. 7, voters will have their say as to whether abortion and other reproductive rights will be inserted into the Ohio Constitution. The moral and political battles among those who believe the government should…
Republican Senator Faces Questions Over Changes to Ohio Higher Education Overhaul Bill
A proposal to massively overhaul higher education in Ohio has gotten a rewrite. An anti-striking provision is out, but a new retrenchment provision was added, and tenure evaluation based on if an educator allegedly showed bias remains in the new version of the bill. State Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, introduced another substitute bill for Senate…
Early Voting Numbers, How to Vote, What’s at Stake for 2023 November General Election
Early voting numbers for the 2023 General Election appear to be the lightning before the Election Day thunder. As election officials predicted, contentious issues like abortion rights and legalized marijuana have spurred on droves of voters, and independents are leading the way. The numbers As of Saturday, the second-to-last day of early voting in Ohio,…
Bridges Nepali Cuisine to Open Fourth Location in Northern Kentucky
A beloved fast-casual Nepali restaurant in Cincinnati is heading over the river. Bridges Nepali Cuisine announced on social media Friday that it will open its fourth location in Covington early next year. “Hi Covington, We are coming soon…” the restaurant shared on Instagram alongside a graphic that says the new restaurant will open at 11…
Hold My Hand — Hootie & the Blowfish are Bringing Their New Tour to Cincinnati
Summer ‘24 is shaping up to be a ‘90s revival with groups like New Kids on the Block, Creed and now Hootie & the Blowfish bringing their tours to Cincinnati. The iconic ‘90s pop-rock band will stop at Riverbend Music Center on their “Summer Camp with Trucks” tour on Friday, June 7, and they’re bringing…
Capitoline Wolf Statue Replica Unveiled in Eden Park After 2022 Heist
While there’s still a she-wolf in someone’s closet, a replica of the Capitoline Wolf Statue has returned to Eden Park after the original was stolen in 2022. Cincinnati Parks officials held an unveiling of the new statue on Nov. 3 with the Cincinnati chapter of the Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America (OSIA).…
Opinion: Restore our Collective Hope and Vote ‘Yes’ on Issue 24
Hope is the strongest force in the world. Hope is the tealight candle that stays lit during a tsunami and encourages reconstruction after a tragedy. While I’ve been canvassing for affordable housing in preparation for this upcoming election, my spirit was disturbed to find that a lot of our communities have lost their hope. They…
Finneytown Restaurant Big Jays Place to Appear on America’s Best Restaurants
A Finneytown eatery that recently appeared on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-In & Dives is getting more attention as it prepares to host a visit from another show. Big Jays Place is best known for its Caribbean soul food and dishes like the oxtail, of which Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri said, “If you don’t…
Bellevue Bar and Grill Nomad to Close
Bellevue bar and grill Nomad will close at the end of November. The owners announced the closure on social media Wednesday, writing, “This decision has not come easy for us, but we have come to the conclusion it’s the right move. We have loved being a part of the wonderful Bellevue community for the last…
Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ Memorably Recreates the World of the Teenager Who Fell for Elvis Presley
As Priscilla, filmmaker Sofia Coppola’s engrossing new film begins, it’s 1959 and 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny) is living in Wiesbaden, West Germany, where her stepfather, an Air Force captain, is stationed. Lonely for her friends back in Texas, Priscilla spends a lot of time painting her nails, spritzing her hair with Aqua Net, and…
Guest Commentary: It’s High Time We Legalize Marijuana
Nov. 7 is rapidly approaching and that means Ohio voters only have a handful of days to decide how they will vote on two critically important Statewide Issues. At its simplest, Issue 2 is a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for adult-use in Ohio, regulating it just as the state does alcohol. Many Ohio lawmakers…
Ohio Lawmakers Want to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The clocks will fall back this weekend, but Ohio lawmakers are urging Congress to get rid of the time change and make daylight saving time permanent. The Ohio House State and Local Government Committee passed a resolution Tuesday that urges Congress to enact the Sunshine Uniformity Act of 2023, which would permanently switch Ohio to…
Cincinnati Labor Council Reasserts Support for Rail Sale
After previously walking back its endorsement of Issue 22, Cincinnati’s prominent labor council has announced its members support the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway to Norfolk Southern. The Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council (CLC), which represents more than 40,000 area workers, first announced their endorsement of Issue 22 on Sept. 7, saying the city’s “weighty…
The Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition Hopes to Attract Investors to Preserve Land
The Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition Inc. (RRGCC) is looking to attract serious investors to acquire and help protect a massive amount of land that’s for sale in the Gorge. Miles of wilderness and cliff line in Red River Gorge are currently up for auction, amounting to around 2,800 acres. Some of the land for…
What We Know About the Kings Island Owner Merger
Cedar Fair, the parent company of Kings Island and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, will soon merge with Six Flags, according to a press release from the company. Once combined, Cedar Fair and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation will be worth around $8 billion. Cedar Fair will bring its 11 amusement parks to the table to…
Join the Cincinnati Cyclones’ Effort to Break a World Record This Weekend
This weekend the Cincinnati Cyclones are aiming for a world record and you can be part of it. On Nov. 4, the ECHL team is hosting “World Record Night” at the Heritage Bank Center, during which fans will attempt to break the world record for most people doing the “Macarena” at once. In 1993 Los…
State and Local Election Workers Quitting Amid Abuse, Officials Tell U.S. Senate Panel
State and local election officials face threats and intimidation, driving experienced workers out of the profession, a panel of election officials told a U.S. Senate committee on Nov. 1. Conspiracy theories have fueled a more hostile environment for election workers, which has led many to quit, creating more challenges for the inexperienced new leaders, the…
This Cincinnati Vegan Cheese Brand is Offering Vegan and Gluten-Friendly Thanksgiving Meals
Cincinnati vegan cheese brand Mad Cheese is teaming up with a local meal delivery service and bakery to provide vegan and gluten-friendly meals this Thanksgiving. Mad Cheese, plant-based meal service Juniper Seed and Beyond Grain Bakery, which specializes in low-carb, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free baked goods, have crafted a plant-based Thanksgiving menu that can feed…
Guest Commentary: What Will Ohio Look Like if Issue 1 Fails?
Next week, Ohio voters will go to the polls to vote to establish a state constitutional right for residents to make reproductive decisions about abortion, contraception, and miscarriage care. In the wake of the decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn the court’s previous opinion of…
Cincinnati’s Annual Holiday Tree to Arrive at Fountain Square This Weekend
It’s going to begin to look a lot like Christmas in Cincinnati as organizers prepare for the arrival of the annual Prolink Holiday Tree at Fountain Square this weekend. 3CDC says the tree, a 55-foot Concolor-Fir from Mansfield, Ohio, is set to arrive in downtown Cincinnati around 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. After it arrives,…
Coney Island’s Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Display Returns This Month
A beloved holiday tradition will return to Coney Island this month. Nights of Lights is a drive-thru display featuring a two-and-a-half-mile track through the park, with more than 2 million colorful lights set up in dazzling and festive scenes. The lights are also synced to rocking holiday music, featuring all the classics. Scenes include tunnels…
Ohio’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation is the Handiwork of Larger National Hate Groups
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. Ohio’s House Bill 68 has been among the most widely discussed bills this past year. Called the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act by its Republican sponsors, it aims to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors and prohibit transgender girls from participating…
Marijuana Legalization Would Add $260M to Ohio Economy, Study Predicts
Despite what some of the truest of believers might contend, legalization of marijuana would come with costs to Ohioans. But an economic analysis that was released last week found that the benefits would outweigh those costs by a quarter-billion dollars a year. Issue 2, an initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana for people over 21…
