Dress Up Your Dog in Their Christmas Best for the Annual OTR RailDog Parade
If you love parading around with your pup and want to get into the holiday spirit, you can join other Cincinnati dogs in the 12th annual OTR RailDog Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade is hosted by the OTR Kennel Club. Event organizers say you’re invited to have some drinks at the starting point,…
Sound Advice: Country Star Pam Tillis to Bring Holiday Special to Cincinnati This Weekend
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat. If at first you don’t succeed, try again. That’s what “Maybe It Was Memphis” singer Pam Tillis did back in the late 1980s, and country fans everywhere thank her for it. Tillis’s music career launched with a disco song, “Every Home…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati’s Fairmount Girls Have Been Integral to the Queen City’s Music Scene for Over Two Decades
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat. If you’re searching for the ultimate punk-rock experience, look no further than the Fairmount Girls. This Cincinnati-based, all-girl band shines with quirky, melodic, noise guitar hooks, trade-off vocal harmonies and signature Farfisa organ drones. Accompanied by eye-catching props, dress themes and…
Irreverent ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told’ Is Back for Year 16 at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat. It’s a bit of an irony that the biggest long-term hit for the city’s classic stage, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, is a show that pokes fun at “beloved holiday classics” (aka “BHCs”) — Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) by…
Ring in the New Year with Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Newport’s Southgate House Revival
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat. The pandemic proved to be a difficult time for Reverend Peyton. First and foremost, there was quite a scare when his wife (and washboard player in The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band) Breezy Peyton fell ill soon after the start of…
Newly Opened Luca Bistro Showcases French Cuisine in a New Light
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat. Simple and French cuisine make up the unlikely duo at the newly opened Luca Bistro in Mt. Adams. Many times in the United States, French cuisine is considered a fancy option, but chef Frédéric Maniet is on a mission to change…
Sound Advice: ‘Indie Groove’ Band Goose to Play Special Set of New Year’s Shows in Cincinnati
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat. Fresh off an eight-date tour with jam band pioneer and Phish’s lead guitarist Trey Anastasio, Connecticut natives Goose will be playing a special New Year’s Eve show at the Andrew J Brady Center. A self-described “indie groove” band, Goose gently eschews…
‘White Christmas’ Exhibit at Behringer-Crawford Museum Cements CityBeat Writer’s Embrace of the Musical
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat. To say I dislike musicals is an understatement. I hate them; I don’t understand why anyone needs to break into a song-and-dance routine to describe where they’re going or what they’re doing. So it’s shocking, to no one more so than myself,…
Vegan Revolution: How Plant-Based Living has Become a Movement of Resistance and Reclamation in Cincinnati
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Dec. 14 print edition of CityBeat. Cincinnatians love their meat. There seems to be a Skyline Chili on nearly every street corner, there’s an entire festival dedicated to goetta, and residents celebrate Wing Week and Burger Week every year. But more than just carnivores roam the concrete…
Joe Burrow on NKU Student’s Viral Oral Surgery Video: “It Sounds Like I’m Being Called Ugly”
Joe Burrow has finally broken his silence on the viral video love letter from a drugged-up super fan. During an appearance on ESPN2’s Manningcast on Dec. 12, Burrow laughed about the viral video of NKU student Haven Wolfe, 21, spilling her guts (and tears) about Burrow post-wisdom teeth removal. In Wolfe’s post-oral surgery video posted…
Local Band Tin Pilgrim Sings Ode to a ‘Cincinnati Chili Christmas’ in New Music Video
Move over, Mariah. Cincinnati indie rock band Tin Pilgrim is belting out what may become the newest, greatest Christmas song of all time — at least here in the Tri-State. The band released an animated music video, kind of reminiscent of our favorite holiday cartoon specials…but also kind of not, set to their new song,…
Guest Commentary: Gov. Mike DeWine Should Veto Drilling Threat to State Parks Falsely Labeled ‘Green Energy’
Ohioans love their state parks. I’ve been to seven this year. Had lots of company. The log of daily visitors is surging at the parks. Overnight stays jumped 26.5% from 2017 to 2021. Try booking a campsite or cabin in the summer — or fall. Everybody wants one. The lure of solitude and escape in…
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Rejects Legacy With Republican Party
As Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor takes her leave from the state’s top court position, she takes with her a fierce loyalty to an independent judiciary and fervent belief that she couldn’t have done the job alone. What she’s boxing up with the trash is any desire for partisanship or politics. “You don’t…
Awaiting Kentucky Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling with ‘Anxiousness’ and Uncertainty
A Kentuckian seeking an abortion now must travel to another state for it, with Illinois being the nearest where the procedure is accessible with few or no restrictions. Virginia has some access as well, though less than Illinois. This is true despite the defeat of the anti-abortion Amendment 2, which would have specified there’s no right…
No, Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium Won’t Help You Get Engaged
As countless commercials have shown us repeatedly, the winter holidays are a time to prove how much you love your honey by surprising them with an expensive car that they did not choose and a new house that they did not walk through. And if there’s cash left over (in commercials, there always are unlimited…
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval’s Biggest Topic When Meeting the Dalai Lama: the Environment
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval returned from his trip to India on Dec. 7 where he met with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. One big topic of discussion? The climate crisis. Pureval, the nation’s highest ranking Tibetan-American public official, told CityBeat he “hung out” with Tibet’s spiritual leader for about an hour with other American mayors.…
Guest Commentary: My Gift to my Grandson is to Sound the Alarm of the Impending Climate Disaster
I’ve just recently returned from a short trip to Chicago to see my first grandchild. Meeting him has made me even more determined to sound the alarm. I’m not any longer just trying to fight for others’ survival. Now that helpless two-month-old boy is my own moral responsibility. I’ve got to do everything I can…
Go Tobogganing Down the Fastest and Tallest Chutes in Ohio at Strongsville’s Mill Stream Run Reservation
Just a short day trip from Cincinnati, Cleveland MetroParks’ Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville is offering a heart-pounding way to enjoy the winter weather this season. Operating through late February, the tobogganing chutes at The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation are the fastest and tallest in Ohio, navigating riders down 70-foot-tall ice chutes that…
Cincinnati Bengals Crush the Cleveland Browns, and Now We’re Absolutely Rolling in Free Chili
The Cincinnati Bengals have been relentless in their wins lately – and at this point, local chili lovers need to be, too. The Bengals crushed the Cleveland Browns 23-10 at Paycor Stadium on Dec. 11. Besting the Ohio rival means that the Bengals have won the last five straight games, which in turn means that…
Photography Nonprofit FotoFocus Announces New Executive Director
A new leader will soon be at the helm of Cincinnati photography and arts nonprofit FotoFocus. After spending 12 years with the nonprofit, founding Executive Director Mary Ellen Goeke will be retiring at the end of 2022, according to a press release. FotoFocus says throughout her tenure, Goeke grew the nonprofit from a grassroots collective…
Ohio Senate Republicans Add Oil and Gas Lease Provisions to Poultry Bill at Eleventh Hour
Last week in the Ohio Senate Agriculture Committee, Republican members used a measure tied to retail poultry purchases to clear the path for greater oil and gas drilling on public lands. State Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, added the language as part of a series of amendments meant to advance unrelated policy changes. Poultry bill…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s Medical Marijuana Order Enters Uncharted Territory
Every couple of months for the last few years, Julie Cantwell departs her Hardin County home for a five-hour drive out of state to obtain marijuana to treat her 22-year-old son’s drug-resistant epilepsy that once saw him suffer up to 200 seizures per day. By bringing the drug back to Kentucky — one of just…
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Cincinnati ICE Officer for Sexually Assaulting Immigrants He’d Supervised
A former Cincinnati-based officer with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency was indicted Dec. 8 for allegedly sexually assaulting detained immigrants under his care. Documents from the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of Ohio show that Andrew Golobic, 51, was arrested Dec. 7 for allegedly coercing sex from vulnerable immigrants. Golobic was…
Witchcraft Dooms the Ohio Statehouse, and 11 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
There are new faces everywhere in Cincinnati this week – in City Hall, at a university, with the Bengals and more. And oddly, one local official might be inclined to cast demons out of those new folks as they begin their jobs. Catch up on the week’s big headlines below, and give CityBeat a shout…
Cincinnati Drag Bars Say Security After Colorado Springs Shooting Is Important But Not Always Affordable
Almost three weeks after a gunman opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle inside a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and injuring 25, LGBTQ+ bars in Cincinnati are still thinking about how they can keep customers and staff safe. Jessica Dimon is the show director at Bloom OTR, an LGBTQ+ nightclub that hosts…
Community Development Leader Seth Walsh to Take Greg Landsman’s Cincinnati City Council Seat Dec. 19
Cincinnati City Council soon will have a new member. Councilman Reggie Harris has appointed Seth Walsh, the chief executive officer of the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation, as the successor to Greg Landsman. Landsman will vacate his council seat as he heads to Washington, D.C., to represent the 1st District in the U.S. House of…
Guest Commentary: Most Ohio Republicans Still Won’t Disavow Support for Donald Trump
What does it take for Ohio’s Republican leaders to say they won’t support Donald Trump? Apparently dining with people who deny the Holocaust and express affection for Nazis — and Trump’s own call for the “termination” of the Constitution — aren’t enough. Since Trump’s Nov. 22 dinner with Ye and Nick Fuentes and his Dec. 3…
Ohio Supreme Court: Woman Charged in Death of Newborn at Sorority House Should Be Re-Sentenced
A college student who gave birth in a sorority house bathroom and was convicted of murder after throwing the baby away will receive a new sentencing hearing, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Emile Weaver is afforded a new hearing after a trial court’s denial of a post-conviction petition was “unreasonable and arbitrary and…
Cincinnati Native Sudan Archives’ Sophomore Album Makes the New York Times’ ‘Best Albums of 2022’ List
Brittney Denise Parks is having a good year. The Cincinnati native, now a Los Angeles resident performing under the moniker Sudan Archives, released her sophomore album, Natural Brown Prom Queen, to quite a bit of fanfare back in September. Since 2017, Parks has been releasing music that combines visual art with “atmospheric vocals, expressive violin and…
Luke Fickell Tells Cincinnati Goodbye Nearly Two Weeks After Leaving UC Football Job
The former University of Cincinnati head football coach is saying goodbye – except it’s coming nearly two weeks after his exit. On Dec. 8, Luke Fickell, who was the UC Bearcats’ winningest head football coach over six seasons, tweeted a farewell letter to Cincinnati players and fans. Fickell departed UC on Nov. 27 to take…
Definitely Not Shrinkage: Gold Star Buns Temporarily Grow an Inch in Greater Cincinnati
Maybe size does matter. Diners may have noticed that Gold Star’s coney buns have grown a bit longer than usual lately. But the chain assured customers that this was just a temporary problem and that the buns would shrink once again. Gold Star said that due to a recent bun shortage, some of its locations…
Braxton Brewing, Graeter’s and Dewey’s Collaborate to Build Foodie-Favorites Dining Destination in Union
Braxton Brewing Company, Graeter’s Ice Cream and Dewey’s Pizza are combining forces for a new dining project in Union, Kentucky, creating a place for “beer lovers, foodies, families and everyone in between,” says a press release. The project is coming to Union in late 2023. It will house a Braxton taproom, Dewey’s pizzeria and a…
Guest Commentary: Religious Freedom and LGBTQ Rights are Clashing in Schools and on Campuses – and Courts Are Deciding
Disputes over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights in the United States have led to some of the most high-profile judicial controversies – and 2022 is no exception. For example, the Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 5, 2022, about whether a designer can refuse to create wedding websites for same-sex couples; a ruling is likely in…
Hallelujah! The Northeast’s Beloved Wawa Chain Finally Is Coming to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
Among the many national and regional chains that don’t currently have but should rightfully open locations in Ohio is Wawa, the convenience store/gas station chain founded in Pennsylvania whose hoagies and fast food items are beloved across the Mid-Atlantic. The Buckeye state won’t have to wait much longer. The chain announced today that after “thousands…
Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Bill Enters Ohio Senate Again
An effort to include sexual orientation into anti-discrimination language in Ohio entered the Senate yet again, making the second such effort in currently in the General Assembly. State Sen. Nickie Antonio, D-Lakewood, presented the Ohio Fairness Act as Senate Bill 119 on Dec. 7 in the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee. The bill is…
Renegade Street Eats Food Truck Opening New Renegade Grille in Bellevue’s Party Source
Food truck Renegade Street Eats is opening a new eatery inside The Party Source in Bellevue, according to a news release. Renegade Grille will be open Wednesday through Sunday and serve carry-out options for lunch and dinner. It will also be the food provider for the new bar slated to open in The Party Source’s…
Northside Yacht Club Closed for Cincinnati Water Boil Advisory, Owners Say They’ll Lose Thousands
Editor’s note: Management at Northside Yacht Club clarified to CityBeat the discolored water was discovered the evening of Dec. 5 and was tested that same night, before the boil advisory was announced. Northside Yacht Club (NSYC) management says the business will lose thousands of dollars in revenue after a water boil advisory prompted them to…
Local Noise: Self-Reflection Plays a Major Role in Cincinnati Band Heavy Hinges’ Upcoming Album
For a band to continue to grow and evolve, it sometimes needs to dial things back. Expansion of one’s sound can pay off, but it is retention of the elements that make up a band’s core identity that truly carries them forward in the long run. Heavy Hinges, the Cincinnati-based indie rock band, have long…
Drive-Thru Hanukkah Light Display Returns to Rockwern Academy in Kenwood
Cincinnati’s first drive-thru Hanukkah light display is back for a second year. Let it Glow returns to Rockwern Academy in Kenwood from Dec. 18-22 and Dec. 24. “So much of Hanukkah is about light. The holiday is known as the ‘festival of lights,’ and it comes at the darkest time of the year,” Rockwern’s Head of…
Ohio Trans Athletes Ban Moving Forward with Genital Inspections Replaced by Birth Certificates
Changes to remove genital inspections as part of a ban on trans student athletes have been approved by an Ohio Senate committee, replaced by birth certificates, as the overall bill continues to move forward. House Bill 151’s efforts to increase teacher mentorship in Ohio were praised by education leaders, except for the part of the…
RSV, Flu, COVID: Kentucky Faces ‘Triple Threat’ This Winter
The flu, COVID and RSV are rapidly spreading in Kentucky, and health experts say that’s a problem for hospitals, schools and the state’s vulnerable residents. So far, more than 20 school districts have temporarily halted classes due to RSV. At Norton Children’s Hospital, pediatrician Dr. Robert Blair said respiratory viruses spread primarily by airborne droplets…
Cincinnati Police Union President Says New Chief Selection Process Is a ‘Sham’
The leader of Cincinnati’s police union is speaking out about the selection process for the department’s new chief, saying officers have a clear preference for a specific internal candidate. Dan Hils, president of Cincinnati’s Fraternal Order of Police, released a statement Dec. 2 urging city manager Sheryl Long to select one of the two internal…
One of These Candidates Will Become the Next Cincinnati City Council Member
Cincinnati is one step closer to naming its next city council member. Cincinnati City Council member Reggie Harris has narrowed the list of candidates for the council’s upcoming vacant seat to 12, Harris’ chief of staff Gus Ricksecker told CityBeat in a Dec. 7 email. Since late November, nearly 50 people had applied for the…
Cincinnati Bengals’ Sam Hubbard Earns Second Nomination for NFL Man of the Year Award
Lightning does strike twice, it seems. Sam Hubbard, defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, is the team’s nominee for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which recognizes “excellence on and off the field,” according to media materials. Each of the NFL’s 32 teams declares its own nominee who has made a “significant…
Scott Satterfield, New UC Bearcats Football Coach: ‘I Want to Be Part of That’
The deal for the University of Cincinnati’s new head football coach came together quickly, and Scott Satterfield was just trying to enjoy the whirlwind. “Man, what an honor it is for me to be here. It truly is. I mean, I’m honored to be a football coach, to be able to help mentor young men,…
Goo Goo Dolls, O.A.R. Bringing ‘Big Night Out Tour’ to Cincinnati in August 2023
Goo Goo Dolls have just revealed the details for their “Big Night Out Tour” with O.A.R. The summer tour includes a stop on Aug. 18, 2023, at Riverbend Music Center’s PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, and tickets to the Goo Goo Dolls concert go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Dec. 9. Last…
David Bowie Jokes on ‘Conan’ in 2002 About Disliking Cincinnati, But We Have Theories That Was a Lie
David Bowie, as it turns out, never loved Cincinnati as much as we loved him. A video clip of the art-rock legend confessing how he really feels about the Queen City has picked up steam on TikTok with more than 32,000 likes. In the video, Bowie sits cross-armed with a lit cigarette recalling a show…
Big Chill is Bringing a Neighborhood Bar, Ice Cream Window to College Hill
College Hill will soon welcome a new neighborhood bar to its Hamilton Avenue business corridor. And not only will this bar have adult beverages, it’ll also soon have a window where you can order ice cream. Wife-husband duo Hannah Wheatley and Evan Wallis are putting the finishing touches on Big Chill, with the hopes of…
Bengals Waive Kevin Huber – Mr. Cincinnati and the Team’s Longtime Heart
A key Cincinnati Bengals player is now floating free. The Bengals waived longtime punter Kevin Huber on Dec. 5, opting to keep newbie Drue Chrisman at the position instead. Huber had spent 14 seasons with the Bengals and was a Cincinnati lifer in every sense of the word. “Kevin was our punter for a very long time,”…
Cincinnati Receives Perfect Score, ‘All-Star Designation’ for LGBTQ+ Equality From the Human Rights Campaign
On Nov. 30, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, in partnership with The Equality Federation, released its 11th annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI), the only nationwide assessment of LGBTQ+ equality regarding municipal policies, laws and services. 506 cities across the nation were scored, including eight…
Guest Commentary: Checks on Ohio GOP’s Gerrymandering to Be Tested in U.S. Supreme Court Case Being Heard Wednesday
Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman is on pins and needles. The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments beginning Dec. 7 on an elections law case that could make his life as Ohio’s premier despot a lot easier — or not. The highly anticipated Moore v. Harper is brought by Huffman’s kindred spirits in the Republican-controlled North…
Man Who Shot Lady Gaga’s Cincinnati Dog Walker Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison
There’s an update in the case of Cincinnati’s most famous dog walker. Yahoo reports that the man who shot Ryan Fischer, a Cincinnati native who lived in California two years ago, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. James Howard Jackson, the perpetrator, had fired at Fischer for not handing over pop performer Lady Gaga’s…
Julia Roberts Wears Gown with Former Mason Student George Clooney’s Face to Kennedy Center Honors
Some people love George Clooney’s face so much, they’re willing to wear it. Clooney was recognized during the 45th Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 4 for his contributions to the arts. The acclaimed actor, director and producer was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and eventually attended school in Mason. At age 61 still earns top billing in…
West Chester Rep. Jennifer Gross Asks Pastor to Banish ‘Witchcraft’ at Ohio Statehouse
Halloween may be over, but House Rep. Jennifer Gross from West Chester still is focused on casting “witchcraft” out of the Ohio Statehouse. At the start of a chamber session on Dec. 1, Gross introduced Curtis Hill, an associate pastor at LifeChurch in West Chester, to lead the assembly in prayer. Prayer – frequently Christian –…
The Bagelry Another Step Closer to Opening New Oakley Location
Popular Over-the-Rhine bagel shop The Bagelry is getting closer to opening its new location in Oakley. The Bagelry put out a call for résumés on its Instagram page last week, writing, “We’re currently hiring all positions for our soon to come Oakley location! … If you like being a part of a team, having your…
Scott Satterfield Hops from Louisville to Cincinnati in Sudden Bearcats Coaching Deal
Well, the upcoming Wasabi Fenway Bowl game just got a lot more interesting. The University of Cincinnati announced Dec. 5 that University of Louisville’s Scott Satterfield has become the Bearcats’ new head football coach. Cincinnati and Louisville will square off in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl in Boston on Dec. 17, so Satterfield’s sudden move to rival…
Mansfield’s Snow Trails Offers After-Dark Glow Snow Tubing This Winter
Just an hour north of Columbus, winter sports enthusiasts have an opportunity to try something a bit different this season. Located in scenic Possum Run Valley in Mansfield, Snow Trails offers skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and, after dark, glow snow tubing. On Thursdays through Sundays starting at dusk, an array of LED lights will lead snow…
Groups Representing LGBTQ+ Ohioans Respond to Ohio State Board of Education’s Anti-Trans Legislation
After Ohio’s State Board of Education heard days of criticism, along with legislation to potentially strip them of powers, the body is now preparing for yet another discussion on a resolution being seen as anti-trans. With that in mind, several groups representing LGBTQ youth and adults have offered a little education of their own. In…
Ja’Marr Chase’s Return, Jessie Bates’ Theatrics Help Cincinnati Bengals Win Over Kansas City Chiefs
Joe Burrow is the Cincinnati Bengals’ golden boy, but a safety may have stolen the show. During briefings with reporters Dec. 4, the team praised the third-year quarterback again and again for his contributions against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bengals beat last season’s AFC championship foe 27-24 at Paycor Stadium, improving to 8-4. About…
Anti-Abortion Group Ohio Right to Life Calls for Doctor Discipline in Miscarriage
The state’s most prominent anti-abortion group is calling on medical authorities to investigate emergency-room doctors reported to have denied care to a woman suffering a miscarriage. But it won’t comment directly on other health problems doctors say have been caused by a restrictive abortion law that took effect when the U.S. Supreme Court repealed Roe…
Reports: University of Cincinnati Bearcats Will Battle Louisville Cardinals in Wasabi Fenway Bowl
Cincinnati will play in Boston’s Fenway Park this month – only this time, it won’t be the Reds going there. The University of Cincinnati Bearcats will go up against the University of Louisville Cardinals in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Dec. 17. Typically the battleground for Major League Baseball teams, Fenway Park instead will host…
Failed Lease Negotiations Forcing Lil’s Bagels to Close Covington Shop Soon
When the original Lil’s Bagels lease was set to expire earlier this year, owner Julia Keister was optimistic about the future. Lease renewal terms were under way with longtime property manager Gravity Management Group, and Keister had plans to expand her Covington location. She even was scoping out property for a second location. But in…
Local Laughs: 8 Cincinnati Comedy Shows to Catch in December
December is a great month for comedy in Cincinnati, with many homegrown comics returning to the Queen City to entertain the masses.Here are the top eight can’t-miss comedy gigs in Cincinnati during the month of December. Mike Cronin at Go Bananas Comedy Club “I have a brand new comedy special that just debuted at the…
Deion Sanders/UC Bearcats Rumors, and 10 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
A head coach carousel, more gun threats in schools, and a city council application that included the word “testicles” – this week had it all. Catch up on the big headlines below, and don’t miss CityBeat’s latest print edition, on stands now. Reports: Super Bowl Champ Deion Sanders Considering UC Bearcats Head Football Coach Job…
NKU Student Tells CityBeat She Stands by Joe Burrow Comments in Viral Video
We’ve all incoherently cried in the car over a hot guy who doesn’t even know you exist, right? Not everyone goes viral for it, though, like Haven Wolfe, 21. The Northern Kentucky University student, pageant queen and Reds in-stadium host posted a video of her post-wisdom teeth removal on Nov. 27, racking up thousands of…
New Hamilton Cafe Dulce Pecado Serves Up Sweet Mexican Treats, Paninis
New Hamilton cafe Dulce Pecado is now open and serving up delicious sandwiches, as well as frozen desserts. Dulce Pecado, which held its grand opening just in November, is a family-owned business whose menu focuses on Mexican desserts, as well as hearty paninis. On the menu, you’ll find the classic American sweets and snacks, like…
Cincinnati Adopts ‘Complete Streets’ Policy to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety, Accessibility
Pedestrian-friendly “Complete Streets” are coming to Cincinnati, thanks to a new law passed by city council on Nov. 30. The council unanimously passed the measure, which requires the Cincinnati Department of Transportation and Engineering (DOTE) to better consider non-vehicle travelers by adhering to the Complete Streets model, which designs and operates streets with a…
Current and Former CityBeat Staffers, Contributors Pay Tribute to Kathy Y. Wilson
On Nov. 22, longtime journalist and former CityBeat columnist Kathy Y. Wilson died at University of Cincinnati Medical Center at just 57 years old. Since her death, I have spoken to many who have personally benefitted from Kathy’s raw observations, wit and wisdom in her many roles, from provocative columnist to scrupulous teacher. At CityBeat,…
CPS Mother Tired of Frequent Gun Threats: “Homeschool These Kids”
Riverview East Academy was placed on lockdown Dec. 1 after a gun threat was reported to the school, eliciting a SWAT response. Cincinnati Public Schools announced the lockdown on Facebook around noon. “Riverview East Academy is in lockdown as a precaution. CPD [Cincinnati Police Department] is actively investigating the situation. Please do not come to the…
Netflix Will Continue Welcoming Dave Chappelle’s Anti-Trans Jokes, CEO Says
Dave Chappelle is doing just fine as far as Netflix is concerned. The comedian from Yellow Springs repeatedly has been under fire for his defense of jokes that punch down instead of up – particularly jokes against the transgender and Jewish communities. His words have inspired Netflix employee strikes and community intervention attempts. But during…
Lincoln Heights Gets $1 Million Hamilton County Grant to Fund Revitalization Projects
Lincoln Heights, Memorial Field, Hamilton County, Denise Driehaus, Alecia Reeee, Ruby Kinsey-Mumphrey,
Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 10 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in December
This holiday season, enjoy the sounds of the season (traditional and otherwise) at these holiday-themed shows and yearly traditions of Cincinnati music. There are performances from emerging bands, a reunion of past favorites, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra’s yearly holiday celebration, a Christmas-themed underground music festival, an immersive New Year’s Eve party and plenty more. After…
Covington’s The Carnegie Announces New Leadership and 2023 Season
There’s been a changing of the guard at Covington’s Carnegie with Tyler Gabbard stepping up to fill the role of theater director filled by Maggie Perrino for eight years. She departed to become the theater director for Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts. Gabbard is new to a leadership role, but he’s been affiliated…
Reports: Super Bowl Champ Deion Sanders Considering UC Bearcats Head Football Coach Job
Could the University of Cincinnati have a two-time Super Bowl champion as part of its football program’s future? Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders reportedly is in the running to become head coach for the UC Bearcats. Luke Fickell, Cincinnati’s former coach, announced Nov. 27 that he was heading to the University of Wisconsin…
Pleasantry in Over-the-Rhine to Close at End of the Month
Pleasantry in Over-the-Rhine, known for its rustic-chic, seasonal dishes and natural wines, announced Dec. 1 that they will not renew their lease and their final day will be toward the end of December. “7+ years ago, we set out with a loose vision to create a neighborhood restaurant centered around 3 things: natural wine; seasonal,…
Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto Apparently Loses Chess Tournament to a Kid
Joey Votto looked dapper this week. Full beard. Suspenders. Bright kicks. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for what he was facing. Votto took to Instagram on Nov. 28 to share that he was about to complete in his first in-person chess tournament. The longtime Cincinnati Reds’ first baseman had shared posts about working on his chess…
George Wagner IV Found Guilty for Role in Pike County Massacre
After more than 12 weeks, the aggravated-murder trial of George Wagner IV has come to an end. Jurors reached a decision on Nov. 30 after entering deliberation earlier that day. Wagner IV was convicted on all eight counts of aggravated murder for the 2016 deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family in Pike County.…
Ohio House Approves Fentanyl Testing Strips, ‘Swatting’ Legislation
Ohio House lawmakers approved a handful of measures Nov. 30, clearing one for the governor and sending several others over to the Senate. Lawmakers gave the thumbs up to legislation allowing the use of campaign funds for child care costs and a regulatory “sandbox” to help new financial products get off the ground. They also…
Minimum Wage Increase of $15 Per Hour Brought to Ohio House Committee
A new push for a $15 minimum wage was introduced in the Ohio House, attempting to speed up the progress of a constitutional amendment passed nearly two decades ago. Democratic state Reps. Dontavius Jarrells and Brigid Kelly said their new bill not only addresses criticisms of quick implementation of a minimum wage increase, but also…
Cincinnati City Council Application from ‘Big Johnny’ Focuses on Testicles, Bible Study, Miami Marlins
According to Cincinnati City Council member Reggie Harris’ team, there were dozens of applications for the council seat that Greg Landsman will vacate in January when he heads to Congress. But one application immediately was taken out of the running — and we’re beginning to see why. “Big Johnny” was one of nearly 50 applicants for Landsman’s…
On Newsstands Now: Here’s Everything You’ll Find in CityBeat’s Winter Guide
Despite the cold temperatures, in the coming weeks, Cincinnatians will be fighting their cabin fever to head to a number of holiday and snow-related activities all over the Tri-State. Whether you’re more content to view holiday lights displays from the comfort of your warm car, or you’d like to lace up your skates at the…
Cincinnati Will be Able to See Rare Lunar “Occultation” of Mars, Full Moon on Dec. 7
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Cincinnatians should set a reminder to look up at the night sky. Not only will Greater Cincinnati residents be able to see December’s full moon, but they will also get to see a rare lunar event as the moon “occults” Mars. “Occultation” is when the moon eclipses light from stars or…
Danny Graves, Gabe Paul Added to Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Induction Slate
The next Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame induction ceremony is getting a little more crowded. Former Reds closer (and sometimes starter) Danny Graves and executive Gabe Paul will be part of the Hall of Fame’s inauguration class of 2023, the Reds announced Nov. 29. They’ll join pitcher Bronson Arroyo, who was announced as as the…
