Leo Pellegrino of Too Many Zooz Discusses Unique Musical Journey Ahead of Xavier University Show
From their underground sessions in the subways of New York City to their rise to stardom playing alongside the likes of Lizzo, Big Frida, Beyoncé and more, Too Many Zooz has come a long way, thanks to a Reddit thread. On Nov. 1, Too Many Zooz will be performing at Xavier University as a part…
New Findlay Market Restaurant Juniper Seed Aims to Address Gaps in Local Vegan Dining
It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, and one of Findlay Market’s newest addition, Juniper Seed, is living proof of that. The business was created by a vegan to address gaps in the vegan food market and bring accessible, nourishing and delicious plant-based food to customers. Juniper Seed’s storefront at Findlay Market…
CCM Revels in the Sage Wisdom of In The Green
As the leaves turn auburn, signaling the arrival of fall, the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) prepares to unveil a vibrant new chapter in its artistic journey. Premiering on Oct. 10, the regional debut of the musical In the Green marked not only the start of the 2024-2025 season but also a poignant…
Cincinnati Author Wants People to Read ‘American Teenager’ Before Election Day
An award-winning author is preparing for a homecoming of sorts later this month, with the well-being of America’s LGBTQ+ youth top of mind. Nico Lang is set to return to their hometown of Cincinnati to help launch their new book, American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era.…
The Death Issue: Stories of Pets Memorialized in Pet Cemeteries Across Greater Cincinnati
When a stray cat showed up at David and Jan Arno’s home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, in 1996, she became an instant member of the family. Minnou, or Mini, was the first of three stray felines to make their way to the Arno house. Winifred, or Winnie, came in 2001, and Tippy joined in 2002. …
Cincinnati Museum Center’s Fossil Collection Grows After Summer Dig Out West
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) added even more fossils to its extensive collection after digs out in rural Wyoming and Montana this summer. The museum partnered with Elevation Science Institute on the dig, spending a combined nine weeks in the field collecting a variety of dinosaur fossils. CMC’s team of 20 staff members and volunteers spent…
Mural Paying Homage to Pete Rose Completed Just in Time for BLINK
A new mural honoring the legacy of Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose has been unveiled, just in time for BLINK. Following Rose’s death on Sept. 30, the Reds and BLINK co-founder AGAR teamed up to create a mural memorializing The Hit King. The mural, which can be found on a building at the northwest corner…
New Mural Memorializing Cincinnati Icon Jerry Springer to be Dedicated This Weekend
A colorful mural paying tribute to one of Cincinnati’s most colorful characters now adorns an Over-the-Rhine building housing an organization that meant so much to him. A ceremony to dedicate the new Jerry Springer mural at Tender Mercies will be held Saturday morning. In March, ArtWorks announced it was working with Tender Mercies, a nonprofit…
How Does the Ohio Manufacturing Sector View This Year’s Election?
Both presidential campaigns are promising to grow jobs by expanding the U.S. manufacturing sector. So what do the people working in that field in Ohio think about their policy plans? We asked factory owners and factory workers around the state. What the campaigns are saying Former president Donald Trump courted controversy in March during a…
Cost, Access Still Barriers to Medical Care for Black Ohio Women
A recent study recommended increases in Medicaid eligibility and other legislative measures to help improve health care outcomes and access for Black women in Ohio, while still spotlighting fears of discrimination among women seeking care. The survey and analysis from Policy Matters Ohio found a vast majority of women have a primary care doctor, but…
CityBeat to Release Limited-Series Podcast about Sen. JD Vance
From Cincinnati CityBeat, “Elegy: The Many Myths of JD Vance” is a limited-series podcast detailing Vance’s ascent from Middletown “hillbilly” to the 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee. Hosted by Ashley Paul, with reporting from award-winning journalist and Middletown native Madeline Fening of Cincinnati CityBeat, “Elegy” details Vance’s debut into the national political discourse as a “voice”…
Em’s Sourdough Bread in Findlay Market Closes Permanently
A beloved vendor at Findlay Market is closing permanently. Em’s Sourdough Bread announced on social media that Sunday was its last day in business. Wanting to work from home and spend more time with her three children, Melissa Schroeder opened Em’s Bread in Dayton, Ohio, in 1993 using her mother’s sourdough starter. The business took…
BLONK App to Help Guide BLINK-Goers Through Festival’s Installations and Events
BLINK, Cincinnati’s ultimate immersive art and light festival, returns this week, and a locally developed app is making sure you’ll get the most out of your experience. This year, BLINK is back and bigger than ever, with over 80 projects that span more than 30 city blocks from Over-the-Rhine to Covington and Newport. With so…
Vance in Pennsylvania Says there was a ‘Peaceful Transfer of Power’ in January 2021
Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance campaigned Saturday in the key battleground of Pennsylvania, where early mail-in voting is already underway as just 25 days remain in the heated 2024 race that will be decided by a handful of states. Former President Donald Trump’s running mate rallied a crowd of a few hundred at a…
An Issue for them? Ohio’s 50+ Women Emboldened by Moreno Comments on Abortion
Ohio women 50 and older are headed to the polls having lived through the days before Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide in 1973, during the time when abortion was legal, and now, after the decision was overturned in 2022 and power given to each state to decide. That has played a factor in many…
Meet the Newest Member of Cincinnati City Council
Evan Nolan will be joining Cincinnati City Council after the departure of council member Reggie Harris, who resigned in September to join the Biden administration. “This is an exciting day,” Nolan told a crowd of reporters and Democratic operatives at a press conference outside City Hall Friday morning. “I cannot begin to tell you how…
Ohio Voter Advocates Say Fair Maps Mean More Bipartisanship and Logical, Representative Districts
Ohio voter advocates say gerrymandering robs voters of power, and fair maps mean more bipartisanship from lawmakers and district maps that are actually logical and representative. Throughout the two years that Ohio spent watching the Ohio Redistricting Commission adopt and revise six Ohio Statehouse maps and two congressional maps, there were attempts to bring levity…
FirstEnergy Gave Heavily to Trump and Trump Worked for a Federal Bailout, Report Says
As it sought a massive, corrupt bailout in Ohio, Akron-based FirstEnergy also spent lavishly on Trump-aligned dark money groups and at hotels and golf courses owned by the former president, a new report said this week. Trump and his aides wanted to provide a federal bailout for the company’s coal and nuclear plants, but they…
Panera Bread’s Guest-Inspired Menu Offers New Selections and Bigger Portions. What’s Not to Love?
Earlier this year, after listening attentively to guest feedback, Panera Bread updated its iconic menu to better reflect what they liked, loved, and wanted to see more of. “The New Era at Panera marks an important and exciting evolution for the brand, one where we are focused on listening to our guests and delivering what…
How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Housing Policies Would Affect Ohio
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agree housing is a problem, but differ when it comes to finding solutions. Housing advocates in Ohio say Harris’ ideas would help but need the political will in Congress, and that Trump’s ideas are vague and unworkable. Housing came up during the recent debates and both…
Education Advocates Say Ohio Issue 1 Could Significantly Impact State Lawmakers’ Priorities
As Issue 1 heads to the polls in November, the process of redistricting will once again be decided by the voters. Redistricting doesn’t just decide the makeup of districts for state and congressional senators and representatives, but also the way in which those lawmakers are responsive to their constituency, and in turn, what policies and…
Cincinnati Musician Tony! Breaks Down Latest Release ‘nightmare RADIO*’
Crisp autumn air flows through your window, bringing the cold silence of the witching hour. Not even the low rumble of I-75 can comfort you as you toss and turn, searching for the peace to fall asleep finally. With no relief in sight, you turn to your radio to settle your loneliness. Switching through stations,…
Skyline Chili Breaks a World Record For Its 75th Birthday
Skyline Chili got its birthday wish and is now a Guinness World Record holder. The iconic Cincinnati chili chain held a party at Fountain Square for its 75th birthday Wednesday, complete with coneys, Graeter’s Ice Cream, local sports mascots and more. One of the biggest parts of the party was Skyline’s attempt at setting a…
Summit Gives Insight Into Work of Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office
Reporters, lawyers and activists gathered in the Hamilton County Public Defender’s office this week to learn more about the organization and get an insight into the issues with the Hamilton County criminal justice system. The biggest subject during the summit was Hamilton County’s bond system, and the nuances of pretrial release. “Part of our growth as an…
BLINK Drops Lineup of Musical Performances and Live Entertainment
We’re just days away from Cincinnati’s BLINK festival, the biggest arts and lights festival in the country. While we’re excited to once again be awash in the color and glow of BLINK’s murals, light installations, projection mapping and more, music has also always been an important part of the immersive festival. Now, organizers are sharing…
Virtually Adopt a Duck Through Cincinnati Rescue Longbottom Bird Ranch
Cincinnati duck rescue and nonprofit Longbottom Bird Ranch is offering people the chance to “adopt” its feathered residents and support its mission to save domestic ducks across the city. Located just behind the Mt. Airy Forest, the Longbottom Bird Ranch is a “duck retirement community” that rescues abandoned domestic ducks and hosts educational events to…
Reproductive Rights: Where do Trump and Harris Stand?
This year’s election marks the first time voters are casting ballots for president since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion and made reproductive rights a pivotal issue for many voters. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump have spoken about reproductive rights and abortion access numerous times during…
Hamilton County Invests $4 Million in Affordable Housing for Adults with Disabilities
Four million dollars will be used to develop affordable housing options for adults with disabilities, according to a joint press conference between the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD) and the Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) held on Oct. 8. The Board of Commissioners and Development Fund will provide the…
How the Ohio Supreme Court Races Connect with Issue 1 and Redistricting
The justices elected to the Ohio Supreme Court in 2024 will be the ones deciding on any challenges to new maps if Ohio voters pass the proposed Issue 1 anti-gerrymandering amendment this November. Even though Ohioans will be voting on Issue 1, which would remove politicians from the redistricting if approved, it’s possible redistricting will…
Harris and Trump Turn to Podcasts as Campaign Hurtles Into Final Month
In an interview released Sunday on a widely heard podcast geared toward young women, Vice President Kamala Harris stressed the importance of reproductive rights, a central topic in her bid for the White House. The “Call Her Daddy” host, Alex Cooper, specifically centered the 40-minute interview around issues affecting women such as domestic violence and…
Protesters Camp Outside Rep. Landsman’s Family Home on Oct. 7 Anniversary
Protesters who oppose U.S. aid to Israel amid the war in Gaza have gathered outside Rep. Greg Landsman’s Cincinnati home, prompting security concerns for the congressman and his family. On the eve of the first anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel, Landsman, who is Jewish, said a “group of masked protesters”…
Book with Memories of Coney Island to be Released Next Month
To Coney, With Love, a book of memories collected by Katy Mark and Rob Lowe and published by Briton Publishing, is set to be released on Nov. 1. Coney Island began its journey in 1886 as an amusement park and added on Sunlite Pool in 1925, and over the years became a beloved entertainment fixture…
Cincinnati Author Julie Whitney Hosts Storytime for New Book at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Children’s book author and Cincinnati native Julie Whitney is coming to Joseph-Beth Booksellers to host a storytime event for her newest book, Astra in Hollywood, the sequel to her first book Astra The Lonely Airplane. Prior to her work as an author, Whitney spent her time as a local PR professional working alongside authors for…
Northern Kentucky Artist Launches Playlist Project for All Music Lovers
Brandon Faris, a Northern Kentucky resident and documentary film editor has launched his newest project, “All The Bins,” a dynamic music curation project created to help listeners discover new music and artists. Faris graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Music Production from Columbia College Chicago, and works as a documentary filmmaker and editor known…
Visit Fairfield County’s Trail of Scarecrows this Fall
Is there really anything that says fall more than the classic scarecrow? We see them on farms, front porches and in halloween costumes for the young and old. This spooky season, Fairfield County is bringing an all-immersive scarecrow experience, perfect for your next weekend getaway. Just a two-hour drive from Cincinnati, Fairfield County was named…
How Partisan Supreme Court Elections are Shaping Ohio
Ohio is one of seven states that elects state supreme court justices based on partisan elections — which can impact voters and campaign finance dollars. This is a new change, with Ohio Republican lawmakers adding party labels to the races starting in 2022. However, partisan elections are “a difficult fit for judges,” said Michael Milov-Cordoba, counsel…
Dozens of Dams in Kentucky are in Poor Shape or Worse. They Won’t be Cheap to Fix.
Whenever a heavy rain falls, Jenkins Mayor Todd DePriest can’t help but think back to a deadly disaster as he drives around his small, mountain town checking on its aging dam and bridges. The dam that created Elkhorn Lake, known locally as Jenkins Lake, was built 112 years ago to provide hydropower to nearby coal…
Zonta Club and Contemporary Arts Center to Collaborate on New Exhibition
The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) and the Zonta Club are coming together to present their second annual collaborative exhibition, Journey of Healing – The Trauma-Informed Power of Art. The Zonta Club of Cincinnati is a service organization that works through advocacy, educational scholarships and service events to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide.…
Gotham-Style Con Pop-Up Bar Coming to Cincinnati
A brand new pop-up experience coming to The Banks will be bringing your favorite comic book anti-heroes and villains to life. During the last three weekends in October, Mischief & Mayhem, a Gotham-style Cincy Con Pop-Up Bar, will be taking over the Roebling Event Center. The Roebling Event Center will transformed into “a gritty urban…
Ohio Students, Faith Leaders Rally Outside Event that Featured Project 2025 Leader
A few dozen college students and faith leaders rallied outside the Greater Columbus Convention Center while inside the man behind Project 2025 was giving his keynote address. The Center for Christian Virtue hosted the first day of the Essential Summit on Thursday, with speakers including Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman and Ohio…
Ohio County Elections Officials are Wrestling with Mass Voter Registration Challenges
County election officials around Ohio are seeing scores if not hundreds of voter registration challenges on the eve of the 2024 election. Cleveland.com recently detailed the extent of the effort, led in large part by an organization that grew out of efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Meanwhile, The Akron Beacon Journal reported on a parallel effort…
HARDY Announced as First Headliner for 2025 VOA Country Music Festival
West Chester will be getting a little bit country again next summer with the return of the Voices of America Country Music Fest. From Thursday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, some of the biggest names in country music will be hitting the stage at Voice of America MetroPark for the third-annual festival. On Friday,…
Six-Figure Investment Coming to Cincinnati Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility
The Crossroads Center is receiving an investment of $617,953, according to a press release shared by State Rep. Sedrick Denson (D-Cincinnati) on Oct. 2. The funds were approved by the Office of Budget and Management’s Controlling Board, and will be used to support the purchase of the center’s new location on 14 Reading Road by UC Health. …
The Cinema Guys to Host 43rd Asbury Short Film Concert in Cincinnati
The 43rd Asbury Short Film Concert, the longest-running short film exhibition touring showcase, is returning to Cincinnati this month on Oct. 10 and 13. The short film concert, presented by Asbury Shorts New York and based out of Asbury, New York, combines old and new short films for audiences to enjoy on the big screen.…
Jonathan Richman Details Musical Influences, Performing Ahead of Cincinnati Show
Jonathan Richman, one of the most singular voices and artists of his generation will be at the Woodward Theater this week. Richman is sort of incomparable. His work is uninhibited, endlessly inventive and, at times, touching on spirituality — part classic era infectious pop songwriting, part origin of punk freewheeling rebellion and as distinctive as…
Roger McGuinn Brings 65 Years’ Worth of Stories and Songs to Memorial Hall
Roger McGuinn, best known as founding member, frontman and only consistent member of folk rock and psychedelic rock pioneers The Byrds, brought his “Songs and Stories” tour to Cincinnati on Wednesday for an intimate concert experience. Playing at the ornate Cincinnati Memorial Hall, which only fills a capacity of 550 people, the concert experience was…
Project 2025 Architect Visiting Ohio for Center for Christian Virtue Summit
Today and tomorrow, the Center for Christian Virtue will host a who’s who of right-wing Republican figures in Columbus. The group’s two-day Essential Summit serves as a prelude for the Ohio March for Life — an annual anti-abortion demonstration happening at the Ohio Statehouse Friday. The summit is slated to feature state leaders like Ohio…
Ohio Has Purged Thousands of Voters. Watchdog Says it Has the Worst Safeguards
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has purged hundreds of thousands of voters from the rolls, saying doing so is important to protect “election integrity.” But a watchdog has found that while LaRose professes to protect election integrity, Ohio has poor safeguards against removing eligible voters from the rolls. By LaRose’s own accounting, fraudulent voting in…
Sound Advice: Being Dead is a Musical Anomaly
Being Dead is hard to pin down. Here’s what we know: The band lives in Austin, Texas, and is currently comprised of three people: Falcon Bitch, who sings, sometimes plays guitar and sometimes plays drums; Cody Dosier (also known as Gumball and/or Shmoofy), who sings, sometimes plays guitar and sometimes plays drums; and Nicole Roman-Johnston,…
Sound Advice: Yung Gravy Brings Retro Beats, Wild Lyrics and a Whole Lotta Gravy to Cincinnati
Yung Gravy is coming to Cincinnati on his “Grits & Gravy Tour,” and his fans, otherwise known as the “Gravy Train,” are eagerly anticipating his arrival. Standing at 6 feet, 8 inches and often sporting a colorful, retro-inspired outfit with shades to match, the Minnesota-born rapper has made a name for himself through his breakout…
VP Debate 2024: Breaking Down Immigration Claims from Walz and Vance
Last night was likely the final debate of the 2024 presidential election, with Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz facing off against Republican VP pick JD Vance. Airing at 9 p.m. EST on CBS News, moderators questioned Walz and Vance on the biggest issues facing the United States today, from war in the Middle East…
Hamilton County Seeks 2,800 Poll Workers as Nov. 5 Election Day Approaches
With only 33 days left until Election Day on Nov. 5, the Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE) has a lot of preparation to do. Part of this groundwork is recruiting and training enough poll workers to support the almost 300 polling locations across the county. The BOE is seeking around 2,800 registered voters to…
New Mural in Northside Pays Tribute to ‘Quirky Fun of Rock Climbing’
Northside’s Business District is now home to a new mural on the wall of Climb Cincy that pays tribute to Northside’s quirkiness and the fun of rock climbing. The mural, located on Lakeman Street, was designed by Cincinnati natives and local artists Danielle Schaefer and Rileigh Smyth, in collaboration with Climb Cincy members and several…
Roger McGuinn Revisits Historic Life Ahead of Cincinnati Show
Rock and roll legend and founder of ’60s luminary band The Byrds, Roger McGuinn, will make a stop in Cincinnati on Oct. 2 at Memorial Hall, touring his one-man show that revisits his historic life and varied career. CityBeat spoke with McGuinn ahead of the show while out on the road. Our conversation covered his…
The New ArtsWave App is your Guide to Cincinnati’s Art Scene
ArtsWave has launched their app “ArtsWave” to be a one-stop destination for anything and everything Cincinnati art, entertainment, sports and Cincinnati’s four-night immersive light experience, BLINK. ArtsWave has been Cincinnati’s primary source for all things arts and entertainment for nearly 100 years through its funding, advocacy and work to build the dynamic foundation for the…
Ohio Abortion Report Shows Increases, Jump in Out-of-State Resident Care
Ohio’s most recent official abortion count found an increase between 2022 and 2023 and also found the majority of abortions are still happening before nine weeks gestation. Out-of-state abortion seekers have jumped up as well, with that group making up almost 13% of the total abortions conducted in Ohio. The annual report from the Ohio…
Top Moments from the Walz-Vance Veep Debate
The vice presidential candidates outlined vastly different visions for the country and traded barbs about their qualifications Tuesday during their first and only debate before Election Day. Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance, who’s on the ticket with former President Donald Trump, and Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris, stuck…
