Step Back in Time to Ohio’s Pioneer Days at Shawnee Lookout’s Harvest Jamboree
Step back in time to pioneer days this weekend with Great Parks’ 1800s Harvest Jamboree. The Harvest Jamboree celebrates the pioneering history of the Cincinnati area with old-time food and games at Shawnee Lookout in Miami Township (Hamilton County). At the Harvest Jamboree, guests can taste recipes from the frontier, including apple tansey, a popular…
Here are the 2024 Trick-or-Treat Times in Greater Cincinnati
The spookiest day of the year is this week, so we’re here to inform the goblins and ghouls what time they need to don their costumes and break out the trick-or-treat bags. Here are the trick-or-treat times for areas around the city proper: City of Cincinnati — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 City of Covington —…
Cincinnati Pizza Week to Serve Up $10 Deals from Dozens of Restaurants
Things are about to get cheesy in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Pizza Week returns Monday-Sunday, Nov. 11-17 and with it is bringing $10 pizza deals from currently 29 restaurants, with more to be announced. You can find participating restaurants and their offerings — pies that are at minimum 10 inches — with the official Pizza Week app.…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati to Take an Emotional Ride at Meshell Ndegeocello’s Ludlow Garage Show
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 1 print edition. Meshell Ndegeocello’s latest album, The Omnichord Real Book, is a departure of sorts. It’s her 13th studio recording over the last 30 years, a feat of endurance that bundles up everything she’s experienced — from a musical journey that has investigated multifarious genres to the…
Sound Advice: Indie Pop Group The Ladybug Transistor to Perform at MOTR Pub
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 1 print edition. The Ladybug Transistor founder and frontman Gary Olson has the type of modest voice that sneaks up on you. Think a less melodramatic Morrissey, a baritone that becomes another instrument amid the band’s lush jangle pop. Ladybug Transistor’s sonic influences are clear to the ear…
Sound Advice: Fishbone and GZA Bring “Truth and Swords” Tour to Bogart’s
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 1 print edition. Fishbone formed as teenagers back when Jimmy Carter still held the highest office in the land, which means the Los Angeles collective is now heading into their fifth decade. Yet it wouldn’t be a surprise if the uninitiated confused the band — which currently includes…
Valerie June Visits Cincinnati to Celebrate Latest Original Release, ‘Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers’
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 1 print edition. As someone best known for an Americana-flavored sound steeped in blues, gospel, soul, country and Appalachian nuances, her latest album of original material, Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers, presented quite a departure for singer/songwriter Valerie June. Whereas her 2013 critically acclaimed release Pushin’ Against…
Sound Advice: Musician Jeff Tweedy to Discuss New Book at Walnut Hills High School
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 1 print edition. Jeff Tweedy is a busy man. Not only has he been touring almost nonstop over the last two years behind a pair of stellar Wilco records (2022’s sprawling Cruel Country and the recently minted Cousin, which is more concise if no less effective), but the…
Over-the-Rhine Coffee Shop Coffia Serves Colombian Coffee and Culture
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 1 print edition. Over-the-Rhine is a central attraction in Cincinnati known for its small businesses, bars, restaurants and more that the area has to offer. OTR continues to draw in crowds no matter the time of day, as businesses have something to offer whether you are looking for…
Zina Camblin’s ‘Fiona: The Musical’ Brings Heartwarming Story of Cincinnati’s Fiona the Hippo to the Stage
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 1 print edition. Next month, one of Cincinnati’s most well-known residents and her inspirational life story will be presented on the stage. She was born on Jan. 24, 2017, six weeks before she was due, with little hope for survival. Cincinnati’s Fiona the hippopotamus is the smallest Nile…
The Election Guide: Voters to Decide on Abortion Rights, Recreational Marijuana and More
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 1 print edition. Odd-numbered election years tend to be somewhat sleepy compared to higher-stakes even years, but 2023 is different. Voters in Ohio are being asked to decide on two long-standing moral issues: abortion and marijuana. While the great weed debate has burned on in recent years, November’s…
Jewish Arts and Culture Nonprofit Teams Up With Rookwood to Create ‘Cincinnati Menorah’
Cincinnati organization ish, a nonprofit that celebrates ‘Jew-ish’ arts and culture as a way to connect people across cultural divides, has teamed up with Rookwood Pottery and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati to create the Cincinnati Menorah. “As we navigate through these challenging times, marked by the ongoing events in Israel and Gaza, the message…
Ohio House, Senate Considering Craft Beer Carve Out
A pair of Ohio House lawmakers have filed legislation craft brewers insist is vital to their industry’s growth. State Reps. Brett Hillyer, R-Ulrichsville, and Tim Barhorst, R-Fort Loramie, want to give smaller brewers greater flexibility to make deals with wholesalers. State Sen. Andrew Brenner, R-Delaware, filed similar legislation in Senate over the summer. His bill…
National Study Shows Ohio Suffers from Health Disparities, Impacting Voting Ability
An analysis of the connection between health outcomes and voting disparities shows Ohio is suffering from barriers to both health and voting access. The nonpartisan coalition Healthy Democracy Healthy People, with researchers from the Network for Public Health Law, updated its Health & Democracy Index this month to compare 12 “public health indicators” and voter…
The Baker’s Table Brings Back Brunch, Ends Public Service at Bakery
Good news, brunch aficionados: The Baker’s Table restaurant in Newport is bringing back its popular brunch. In an announcement posted to their Instagram account, The Baker’s Table said that they will be resurrecting their Saturday and Sunday brunch special starting in November. The brunch will include “key favorites from the Baker’s Table Bakery across the…
Creed is Going on Tour For the First Time in Over a Decade, and Cincinnati’s Arms are Wide Open
The ’90s nostalgia continues: After an 11-year hiatus, Creed announced a reunion in July and said they would be headlining two “Summer of ’99” cruise festivals in April 2024, which sold out. Now, the Grammy-winning rock band is taking “Summer of ‘99” on the road for a 40-city tour, which includes Cincinnati. Creed will perform…
Get Cozy With a Drink in Braxton Brewing’s Rooftop Igloos This Winter
For a ski-resort-esque experience in the heart of Covington, try Braxton Brewing Company’s popular IGLOOBAR and cozy up with a drink on the rooftop during the colder months. Beginning Nov. 3, you can rent one of Braxton’s 10 private, heated igloos for two-and-a-half hours. Each one holds up to eight people, and guests are served…
Get a Free Cincinnati Cyclones Jersey When You Donate Blood
Hockey fans can score a free Cincinnati Cyclones jersey if they roll up their sleeves this November. Hoxworth Blood Center and the University of Cincinnati are teaming up with the Cincinnati Cyclones to give blood donors a limited edition jersey when they donate blood or platelets this November. “We are proud to once again partner…
You’ve Got the Right Stuff, Cincinnati: New Kids on the Block to Bring 2024 Tour to Riverbend
Cincinnati’s ‘80s and ‘90s kids: Get ready for a magic summer of nostalgia as New Kids on the Block announce they’re bringing their new tour to Riverbend Music Center next year. New Kids on the Block, along with special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff, will stop in Cincinnati on Friday, June 21 as…
On November Ballot, Ohio Libraries Look for Support
Ohio’s public library staff and supporters are standing behind their systems, and hope the two-dozen levies hitting ballots on Nov. 7 garner support from voters, even as some try to censor and control the work they do. For the 20 counties whose library systems have levies on the ballot in the upcoming general election, the support…
Frank LaRose Uses State Newsletter to Promote Senate Campaign
Frustrated former employees told the press that in their office “everything revolved around” Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s run for U.S. Senate. Now LaRose appears to be using the taxpayer-funded office’s newsletter in that campaign. As a state official, LaRose isn’t supposed to use state resources in his political campaigns. And as secretary of state, it’s…
Council to Motion for Equity in Proceeds from Sale of Railway, Establish New Office
With a little over a week to go before the Nov. 7 election, and thousands of early votes already cast, city leaders are calling for big commitments from possible rail-sale dollars. On Oct. 27, the office of Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney issued a press release announcing two motions to be discussed in committee next…
Report: Kings Island is One of the Best Theme Parks for Halloween Fun
A new report says Kings Island is in the top five when it comes to Halloween fun at theme parks across the United States. The ranking from JeffBet placed Kings Island and its Halloween Haunt at No. 5 out of the top 10 theme parks and their haunted attractions. Sandusky’s Cedar Point, which is owned…
Cincinnati is One of the Top ‘Arts Vibrant’ Regions in the Country, According to Index Report
Cincinnati is a pretty artsy city, according to a new report. SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, Thursday released its eighth Arts Vibrancy Index, with the Cincinnati region ranking 11th out of the top 20 most arts-vibrant large regions in the United States. Analyzing the levels of supply, demand and federal and state…
Meet Norwood’s First Openly Queer Political Candidate
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. In June 2021, Sam Bowling wanted to know what her city was doing for Pride. She’d recently moved from Cincinnati to the suburb of Norwood and was surprised to see no flag raised at City Hall and no plans for a…
The Best Way to Visit the Dent Schoolhouse to Avoid Long Waits
The Dent Schoolhouse is a nationally recognized destination for its disturbing backstory and its current use as a haunted house on the west side of Cincinnati. Over the years it’s become a can’t-miss Halloween attraction. Its frightening reputation only gets stronger each spooky season, which inevitably means the lines and wait times get longer, too.…
Adding More Housing Would Mean Fewer Infant Deaths and Longer Lives, New Housing Report Shows
Bridging the affordable housing gap in central Ohio would lead to healthier lives, more jobs and improved educational outcomes. This is all according to a new study from the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio that not only spells out how dire the affordable housing crisis is, but looks at how Ohioans would benefit from…
NAACP and Black Cincinnati Leaders Still Divided on Issue 22
On Oct. 26, Black Cincinnati leaders gathered to rally “Yes” votes for Issue 22, but a key group was absent from the endorsement. Standing outside an outdated fire station in Madisonville, Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney spoke alongside former Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory, Council President Pro Tem Victoria Parks, Council Member Meeka Owens and others to…
City of Cincinnati to Apply for Grant for Camp Washington Skate Park
The Cincinnati skating community may soon have a dedicated park to call their own. Cincinnati city leaders approved a plan on Oct. 25 to apply for a $500,000 grant to build a skate park in Camp Washington. The grant, which comes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund via the Ohio Department of Natural Resources,…
Tom & Chee Introduce Limited-Time Melt to Raise Money for Cancer Research Nonprofit
Cincinnati-based grilled cheese and tomato soup chain Tom & Chee has unveiled a special, limited-time melt to honor the life and memory of a young fan and help in the fight against cancer. From now until Tuesday, Nov. 14, diners can try “The Golden Cheese Touch” at all Greater Cincinnati Tom & Chee restaurants. The…
New Oddities Shop in Cincinnati is the Perfect Spooky Spot to Visit this Weekend
A new oddity/horror shop in Cincinnati offers a variety of unique, rare, “dark aesthetic” items and would make for a great spooky season outing. Beardo’s Curiosities opened last month in Carthage, on the corner of Vine Street and Paddock Road. “Unique gifts for unusual souls,” is owner Brad “Beardo” Hester’s slogan. It’s a fairly spot-on…
Die Mas: Newport Bar to Host Halloween ‘Taco Hell’ Pop-Up
Newport bar Jerry’s Jug House is celebrating Halloween with a special pop-up paying homage to the hellish nature of Taco Bell’s menu (items of which are also known to “pop up” again after you eat them, if you know what we mean). “We’ve all been there. You’re trying to Live Mas and the Taco Bell…
Passing Issue 2 Doesn’t Come with Protections for Employees Who Use Recreational Marijuana
Passing Issue 2 does not give employees a free pass to go to work under the influence of marijuana. “Employers can still have a drug testing policy, a zero tolerance policy,” said Michael Griffaton, an attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. “It doesn’t provide you any protections if you are an employee who…
Sec. LaRose Defends Removing Nearly 27,000 Unresponsive Voters Ahead of November Election
Every year, Ohio’s county election officials go through their voter rolls to remove inactive registrations. Typically, it happens in the summer between the primaries and the general election in November. But then a funny thing happened. Republican lawmakers forced a special election in August to consider an amendment. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose led…
Fifty West Brewing to Turn Brewpub into Private Event Space
It’s the end of an era for Fifty West Brewing Co. as it announces the closing of its original brewpub location in Columbia Township. The brewery made the announcement on social media this week, writing, “Fifty West Fans, Supporters, and Beer Lovers, As we approach November 11th, we have bittersweet news to share. The Brewpub,…
Who Will Get to Sell Recreational Marijuana if Issue 2 Passes?
The citizen-initiated ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana, known as Issue 2, would allow adults to buy and grow their own marijuana for personal use, with restrictions. Growing at home could only be for personal use – there’s no legal option to sell any of the permitted six home-grown and cultivated plants. Those who want…
With a First Pride Festival Planned for 2024, Change and Visibility are Coming to Lebanon
This story was originally published in the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. Founded in the 1790s and influenced by the Shakers, Lebanon is a Cincinnati suburb of 21,000 people. Promoting itself as “historic charm reimagined,” Lebanon has maintained a quaint, colonial, small-town feel even with contemporary updates such as sidewalk cafes, coffee shops…
Cincinnati Museum Center Announces First Culinary Studio Programs
Some of the best conversations and chances to learn come from enjoying food together; that’s why Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is using its new program to cook up ways for everyone to learn more about food and the science, history and the community influence behind it. In November, CMC will open its new Cr(EAT)e Culinary…
Guest Commentary: Banning Access to Reproductive Health Care Would Intensify Poverty for Ohio Women
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, Ohioans will vote on the Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety, a ballot question that would amend the state constitution to ensure an individual’s fundamental right to make decisions about reproductive health care — inclusive of fertility treatment, contraception, miscarriage management and abortion. The referendum is a…
OTR Fright Fest Hosts Three Nights of Feel-Good Halloween Movie Double Features
This weekend will see dozens of Halloween parties and celebrations popping up throughout Greater Cincinnati, but if curling up with a blanket (or several), snacks and some feel-good Halloween flicks is more your speed, head to Over-the-Rhine for a ghoulishly good time. OTR Fright Fest has curated three nights — Friday-Sunday, Oct. 27-29 — of…
What to Expect When Getting Pulled Over in a Weed-Legal Ohio
As Ohioans decide how they will vote on Issue 2 on Nov. 7, which could legalize recreational marijuana in the state, officers may need to prepare for an influx of impaired drivers who cannot be tested with a breathalyzer. Opponents of Issue 2 claim that, in addition to reasons like risks to children and workplace…
Guest Commentary: The DeWines are Gaslighting Ohioans in their Dishonest Anti-Issue 1 Ad
They’re lying. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and wife Fran cut a homey anti-Issue 1 ad with warm lighting and soft music that features the couple as honest-to-goodness people with heart-felt concerns about the abortion rights amendment on the ballot Nov. 7. Then the lovely pair proceed to lie through their teeth. “Everywhere we go, folks…
Guest Commentary: Kentucky Voters Could Be Asked to OK Public Money for Private Schools Next Year
If you’re tired of endless political ads on television, radio and social media, just wait until next year when corporate lobbyists try to grab Kentucky tax dollars for privately run charter schools. After years of defeats in the Kentucky Supreme Court, lobbyists and private school operators will attempt to push a radical constitutional amendment onto…
Popular Northside Record Fair Returns This November
Attention vinyl fans and crate-diggers: The Northside Record fair is back on Saturday, Nov. 4. The biannual fair, located inside the former North Church, now the Heart In Balance Event Center, at 4222 Hamilton Ave., features thousands of records in every genre imaginable, from jazz to experimental. Sponsored by Cincinnati’s Torn Light Records and Shake…
Review: No Matter How You Slice it, ‘Clyde’s’ is a Tasty Treat at Cincinnati Playhouse
Lynn Nottage is one prolific playwright. Cincinnati theatergoers have had the opportunity to see her work on multiple occasions, including Intimate Apparel at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (2005), successfully adapted into a 2022 opera (with a development stop locally in 2016 by Cincinnati Opera). Her Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat was at ETC in 2022. We haven’t seen…
With Abortion and Weed on the Ballot, Early Voting Numbers in Hamilton County are Huge
Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE) told CityBeat in August that it’s approaching the November 2023 election like an even-numbered year when voter turnout is the highest. The latest early voting numbers are proving why. So far, 7,898 people have cast an early in-person vote in Hamilton County, and 12,986 mail-in votes have been returned…
Learn to Craft Thanksgiving Cocktails at The Summit Hotel’s Mixology Class
The Summit Hotel is bringing back its popular cocktail mixology classes this fall, starting with a Thanksgiving-themed class to kick off the holiday season. The Summit’s Food and Beverage Outlets Manager and expert mixologist Zach Harris will lead the first class Thursday, Nov. 2 at the hotel’s Overlook Kitchen + Bar starting at 6 p.m.…
Enjoy an Upscale Prix Fixe Menu and Pop-Up Book Shop at Five on Vine’s Plates & Pages
Crown Restaurant Group’s (CRG) Five on Vine in Over-the-Rhine is blending literature with wine and fine dining for another special dinner event. Plates & Pages will return with a one-night-only prix fixe menu from executive chef Patrick Bowling, with wine pairings from winemaker Fred Peterson and a curated selection of books, ranging from contemporary classics…
LGBTQ+ Candidate for St. Bernard Village Council Hopes to Pass Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. When Connor Moreton learned that the leadership of his chosen community had rejected a nondiscrimination ordinance a couple years ago, he was heartbroken. An out gay man, he’d just moved to St. Bernard, a small village near Cincinnati, and didn’t yet…
For Some Religious Ohioans, Issue 1 About Autonomy More Than Beliefs
Religious variations abound in the state of Ohio, and some members of different churches are taking what they’ve learned in their lives and through decades of experience into the ballot box as they vote on Issue 1, the reproductive rights constitutional amendment. For Catholics like Alexandra Belcher and Jennifer Perry, Issue 1 is a choice…
Brandon Saho of The Mental Game Podcast Hosts Biggest Celebrity Guest Yet
Since The Mental Game Podcast debuted in November 2022, host Brandon Saho has interviewed numerous celebrities, athletes and even strangers about mental health. The podcast hosts big name celebrities of local and national fame as it aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health, and the latest episode will see Saho’s biggest guest yet. Recently,…
Cincinnati Vegan Cheese Brand to Open First Storefront in Madisonville
A new vegan cheese shop will open in Madisonville at the end of the month. Mad Cheese, a Cincinnati brand that features artisanal, handcrafted plant-based cheeses and meats, will open its first brick-and-mortar store at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave. A public ribbon-cutting will be held Friday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. Owner Heather Donaldson launched…
Derail the Sale Campaign Fundraising Against Issue 22 with ‘Meat Raffle’
Organizations who are hoping to halt a possible sale of one of Cincinnati’s oldest assets have lined up two fundraisers to fuel their cause. In an effort to stoke ‘No’ votes for Issue 22, the proposed sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) to Norfolk Southern, Derail the Sale and Save our Rails have teamed…
Review: Troye Sivan’s ‘Something To Give Each Other’ is Something We Just Might Need
The album artwork dictates a double take: Troye Sivan is elated, his head pressed up against a muscular man’s chest, between legs that could crack a walnut. But the image for the Australian artist’s third album Something To Give Each Other isn’t about inner thighs. (I know, we all stared, but it’s not). It’s about…
Members of U.S. House GOP Describe Threats Sparked by Votes Against Jim Jordan for Speaker
Nebraska GOP Rep. Don Bacon said his wife slept with a gun for protection after she received threatening phone calls demanding that her husband support Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid for U.S. House speaker. Bacon was among a handful of members who reported threats and the targeting of family members after opposing the conservative hardliner’s…
Medical Students: Strict Abortion Limits Will Drive Doctors Away from Ohio
A chorus of medical students and other future health professionals is trying to get the word out that the re-enactment of harsh abortion restrictions will erode their numbers in Ohio, which already suffers from one of greatest numbers of care deserts in the country. More than 500 students in health professions attending Ohio universities signed…
Cincinnati Band Fruit LoOops Establishes GoFundMe Following Theft of Gear
A local band is trying to recover from a theft incident in July to prepare for an upcoming November tour and album release. A GoFundMe was established by Fruit LoOops, a Cincinnati-based art-punk band, seeking $7,000 to repair and/or renew stolen and damaged gear and merchandise. On the GoFundMe page, lead vocalist Jackie Switzer details…
Holiday Junction Train Display Rolls Back into Union Terminal This November
All aboard! A beloved Cincinnati holiday tradition will roll back into the station soon. Cincinnati Museum Center’s (CMC) Holiday Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains returns for the season Friday, Nov. 10. Now in its 77th year, Holiday Junction is a tradition that’s been handed down from generation to generation, with Greater Cincinnati…
With ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ Martin Scorsese Finally Makes a Western — and it’s Triumphant
Although he’s primarily (if reductively) identified with gangsters and New York City, Martin Scorsese has long expressed an interest in directing a Western. John Ford’s The Searchers serves as a particular touchstone — Harvey Keitel delivers a lengthy disquisition on the film in Scorsese’s first feature, Who’s That Knocking on My Door, and Taxi Driver…
Supporters Testify in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Ban for Ohio Colleges and K-12 Schools
Those who testified in support of an Ohio bill that would ban transgender students from using the bathroom and locker room that aligns with their gender identity were met with sharp questioning from members of the House Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 18. House Bill 183 would require Ohio K-12 schools and colleges to…
Mural Honoring Cincinnati’s Immigrants and Refugees to be Unveiled During CCO Festival
A new mobile mural dedicated to Greater Cincinnati’s immigrant and refugee community will be unveiled during a four-day festival next week. Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra (CCO) is hosting the second installment of its equity-focused We Are One festival series from Sunday, Oct. 22 to Wednesday, Oct. 25. CCO’s inaugural “We Are One: Healing & Understanding” in…
Dems. Demand Answers About LaRose’s Campaign Office
There was another call on Wednesday for Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to provide documents explaining his decision to move his state offices into the same building as he registered his campaign for U.S. Senate. LaRose, a Republican, has claimed he’s running a “lean and mean” campaign for Senate and doesn’t have a fixed…
#SweetonCincy: Aglamesis Bro’s Encourages Random Acts of Kindness Ahead of Sweetest Day
A Cincinnati ice cream parlor and chocolate shop is again celebrating Sweetest Day with its annual pay-it-forward event. Aglamesis Bro’s, which knows a thing or two about sweetness, is hosting its #SweetonCincy to encourage random acts of kindness leading up to the holiday on Saturday, Oct. 21. People are encouraged to use the hashtag #SweetonCincy…
How to Attend the City of Cincinnati’s “Workshop” Series on Issue 22
Cincinnati officials are planning to host a series of “community workshops” meant to “inform the public” about Issue 22, the potential sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) to Norfolk Southern. In an Oct. 17 press release, officials said the workshops will give leaders a chance to “learn more about community budget priorities.” Attendees will…
Make Your Own Gin and Tonic at Fifty Fifty Gin Club Thursday
International Gin & Tonic Day is Thursday, Oct. 19 and an Over-the-Rhine bar that knows its way around a gin cocktail is holding an event to celebrate the occasion. Fifty Fifty Gin Club will have a custom, make-your-own, Spanish-style gin and tonic bar available to guests. The bar will feature Northern Row Brewery’s Cincinnati Gin,…
Passing Issue 2 Doesn’t Come With Automatic Expungement for Marijuana Offenses
Legalizing marijuana in Ohio under Issue 2 would not lead to the automatic expungement for those charged with cannabis offenses. But the tax revenue from legalizing cannabis could address some criminal justice reform through the social equity and jobs program fund, said Tom Haren, spokesperson for the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol. “That fund…
Long-Fought Abortion Battle in Ohio Could End With Issue 1 Amendment or With Six-Week Ban
Before Issue 1 was fully realized as a ballot initiative, Ohio Republicans met at last year’s March for Life, talking about the new landscape Roe v. Wade’s downfall would bring following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. “This is how we move forward in a pro-life manner and abolish abortion…
