Deck the Y’alls Lightfest Returns to Florence This Holiday Season
One of Greater Cincinnati’s most dazzling holiday traditions returns to Florence this week. For the third year, the Florence Y’alls will bring its popular holiday lights festival, Deck the Y’alls Lightfest, back to Thomas More Stadium from Nov. 25-Jan. 1. Organizers say the stadium will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland, full of twinkling lights…
Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt to Bring Holiday Cheer Back to The Banks
Holiday magic will return to The Banks this season with the third annual Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt. The Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt aims to bring some European flair and holiday traditions to The Banks. It’ll once again be held on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park next to Moerlein Lager House. The free market will…
Learn All the Spooky Secrets of Covington on This Halloween-Time Tour
A popular haunting event is returning this Halloween season, and it’s the perfect chance to lift the veil on the creepy and bizarre secrets hidden away in Northern Kentucky. The Spooky Secrets Tour is returning to Covington for its fourth year with seven dates, Thursday-Wednesday, Oct. 24-30. Each tour is two hours long, starting at…
Fill Your Shelves With Books From the Second Annual Cincy Bookstore Crawl
Bookworms all over Greater Cincinnati will be trawling shelves and getting passports stamped for the second-annual Cincy Bookstore Crawl this October. Last October, 12 independent bookstores on both sides of the Ohio River took part in the inaugural crawl (think of it like a bar crawl, but with books). The event will return this year…
Get Your Caffeine Buzz at the Annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival This Fall
Cincinnati will be abuzz with the annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival this fall. Tickets for the caffeinated celebration are now on sale. The Cincinnati Coffee Festival returns to Music Hall Ballroom Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27. A major fundraiser for the Ohio River Foundation (ORF), organizers say the festival has become the Midwest’s premier coffee event.…
Sound Advice: Rock and Roll Lifer Bob Mould’s Solo Electric Tour is Heading to Cincinnati
Bob Mould has written hundreds of songs over the last 40-plus years, beginning in the ’80s as frontman for the iconic post-punk trio Hüsker Dü, followed by the last three decades as a solo artist and a brief but stellar early ’90s run as frontman of Sugar, another dynamic power trio. The exhaustive box set…
Sound Advice: Rapper CupcakKe to Bring Unapologetically Explicit Show to Cincinnati
In 2012, rapper and songwriter CupcakKe went viral at only 15 years old for her song, “Gold Digger.” Born as Elizabeth Eden Harris, CupcakKe started writing church poetry at 14 years old, then soon received the nickname CupcakKe as she began her rap career. From 2012 to 2016, CupcakKe put out raunchy and sexually empowering…
Golden State Tacos Brings Laid-Back California Vibes to Cincinnati’s Terrace Park
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Oct. 18 print edition. Think fresh and juicy produce, laid-back vibes, “sensational” margaritas — and octopus. That’s just a dash of what you’ll find at Golden State Tacos, a new east side restaurant that’s serving California-Mexican cuisine in an inviting, neighborhood atmosphere. The eatery, which opened in early September,…
Sound Advice: Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour Sells Out in Cincinnati
Cincinnati welcomes one of the most significant artists of the last century and a trailblazer of modern times, Bob Dylan. He’s been called the voice of a generation, performed at the 1963 March on Washington and has influenced The Beatles and many other musicians that came after. He’s the subject of countless books, documentaries and…
Sound Advice: Lil Uzi Vert to Play Back-to-Backs Shows in Cincinnati
In the present era of hip-hop, it’s getting harder to distinguish some rappers from rockstars. Lil Uzi Vert has hovered near the pinnacle of this identity collision since their emergence as one of hip-hop’s essential figures around 2016. Their most recent album, Pink Tape, cemented their rockstar-rapper ethos with its genre-elastic approach to their playful…
From Graveyard Smash to Pumpkin King Bash: The Fascinating History of Popular Halloween Music
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Oct. 18 print edition. As a holiday, Halloween has experienced an astonishing centuries-long evolution. It’s been linked to Samhain, an ancient Gaelic harvest festival rooted in pagan Ireland and purportedly reformed by Christians as All Hallows’ Eve, the night before All Saints’ Day, where the departed faithful are remembered…
Life After Death: How a Death Doula Class Helped Me Process My Stepdad’s Passing
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Oct. 18 print edition. When I began research for a story about a death doula, I set out to uncover and deliver information much like any other story. Find an expert, dig into their experience and report what I found out. Although I’d never heard the term death doula…
Bob Dylan’s Songs Get a Theatrical Twist in Broadway in Cincinnati’s ‘Girl From The North Country’
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Oct. 18 print edition. You might think Bob Dylan’s songs are truly not the kind of material to fill up a jukebox musical. That’s precisely what Girl From The North Country is not. Instead, it’s a serious but joyous play with music, with a crowd of complex characters in…
Behind the Quest to Identify Thousands of Bodies Buried Beneath a West Price Hill Park
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Oct. 18 print edition. For years, Barney Killingsworth’s family thought he’d walked out on them. A cold, silent goodbye with no warning, no note, no regard for the life he’d left behind. But all along, he was in an unmarked grave in West Price Hill. All because of one…
New Roman-Inspired Pizza and Natural Wine Bar Opening in Pendleton
A new pizza and natural wine bar in the heart of Pendleton is opening its doors to the public this week. Razzo, which means “rocket” in Italian, is owned by Michael Guilfoil and Christy Wulfson, the team behind Bar Saeso and the Airbnb The Carriage House, also in Pendleton, and is located in the former…
Ohio Environmental Group Comes Out in Support of Issue 22
With three weeks to go until Cincinnati voters decide whether or not to sell the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) to Norfolk Southern, more and more groups are taking a public position on the controversial Issue 22. The latest on the ‘Yes’ train On Oct. 16, the Cincinnatus Association and the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund (OEC)…
Doodling and Drinking Event Returns to Over-the-Rhine’s Lost & Found
A fun and chill night of drinks, creativity and camaraderie with other people unafraid to draw outside the lines is returning to Over-the-Rhine bar Lost & Found this week. The Pencil Pushers’ Drink and Draw event will be held Thursday, Oct. 19 from 7-11 p.m. Participants can grab a beverage, some snacks and some art…
Guest Commentary: Childish Antics Take Priority Over Serious Governance in the Ohio Statehouse and U.S. Congress
Grow up. Is that too much to ask of a slim Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives or a Republican supermajority in the Ohio House? Arrested adolescence is not a preferred trait in vital positions of government leadership but is increasingly standard fare in GOP-controlled legislative branches on the federal and state levels. …
Innovation Ohio Report Shines Light on Ohio’s ‘Missing Voters’
“It all comes down to turnout.” The enduring mantra of candidates and campaigners is self-evident to the point of banality. But buried in that simple formula are questions about how exactly to drive engagement and who specifically needs additional encouragement. On the eve of an election with two hot-button statewide issues topping the ballot, Innovation…
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Stories at the Annual OutReels Cincinnati Film Festival
A film festival celebrating LGBTQ+ stories and experiences will return to Cincinnati this weekend. The 12th annual OutReels Cincinnati Film Festival will run Friday-Sunday, Oct. 20-22 at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater in East Price Hill. The festival will show 19 films, all with an LGBTQ+ interest, in seven “blocks:” one on Friday, four on…
Guest Commentary: Can Clean Jobs Drive Ohio’s Employment Future?
My first job as a policy analyst was with a group called the American Jobs Project. We were a group of researchers and graduate students at UC Berkeley working under the guidance of former Michigan governor and now-Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm to understand the possibility of clean jobs in the United States. In this…
Hear Spooky Tales and Reimagined Classics at the Cincinnati Storytelling Festival
Some stellar storytelling will be happening in Westwood this weekend with the return of the Cincinnati Storytelling Festival. This will be the third year for the festival, which features national and local professional storytellers from a variety of backgrounds and traditions. It’ll kick off Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at West Side Brewing with…
Ohio Issue 1: Attacks on Parental Rights Do Not Appear in Amendment
The topic of parental rights does not appear in Ohio Issue 1 on the ballot Nov. 7. There is no mention of denying any rights to parents in the process of enshrining reproductive rights like abortion, contraception, miscarriage care and infertility treatment into the Ohio Constitution. “I don’t think Issue 1 would affect parent’s rights…
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Movie Knows Its Audience All Too Well
“Here’s to Champagne problems!” a 20-something brunette in a ball gown cheers, her voice as bubbly as her lifted flute. It’s opening night at Alamo Drafthouse for what bodes to be one of the biggest movies this fall — not a Spielberg thriller, Halloween horror flick or Oscar-baiting period piece, but a film version of…
Review: Inaugural Yellow Springs Film Festival is a Triumphant Success
Regular visitors to the village of Yellow Springs were joined Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8 by film, music and comedy creators and enthusiasts. There aren’t a lot of things that could bring big names like comedian Fred Armisen, actor Steve Zahn and hip-hop legend Raekwon to a small Ohio town (other than maybe…
There’s a Free Skating Festival Happening at Sawyer Point This Weekend
There’s a skate party happening at The Banks this weekend, and everyone’s invited. The Ohio Rhythm Jam and Skater Showcase at Sawyer Point will feature two days of skating events. On Saturday, from 5-7 p.m., you can take part in free hip-hop dance and skate workshops that are open to all ages. Following the workshops…
Enjoy a Night of Comedy and Fundraising at The Roast of Northside
Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation (NEST) and The Comet are teaming up for a night of lighthearted comedy and fundraising with The Roast of Northside. The Roast of Northside will feature a lineup of Northside comedians and neighbors, including headliner Geoff Tate, Shawn Braley, Mark Chalifoux, Bridget Denman, John Hays, Jon Holmes, Wayne Memmott, Gretchen…
Two Measures Further Expanding Gun Rights Moving in Ohio Statehouse
A pair of gun bills backed by Ohio Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, are quietly making their way through committees. Both proposals are prospective in nature — seeking not so much to change existing policy, but to anticipate and forestall potential changes in the future. For nearly a decade in the state House and Senate, Johnson…
Access to Expensive Fertility Treatment in Ohio Varies but the Issue 1 Amendment Seeks to Protect It
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series looking at the language of Ohio Issue 1 and the reproductive rights it would impact. The full language of the amendment can be found here. When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, the physicians at Ohio Reproductive Medicine took to their website, hoping to reassure…
J.D. Vance Remains Neutral on Rail Sale Vote, Calls on Congress to Pass Rail Safety Bill
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) has finally addressed the proposed sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) to Norfolk Southern, but he’s not taking a position. After numerous interview requests from CityBeat about the freshman senator’s position on Issue 22, Vance chose neutrality in a statement sent to The Lever, which the outlet published on Oct.…
Rudolph Isley of Cincinnati R&B Group The Isley Brothers Dies at 84
One of Cincinnati’s most beloved musicians has passed away. According to reports, the founding member of famed Cincinnati R&B group The Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley, is dead at 84 years old. TMZ was the first to report the news that Rudolph had died at his home in Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 11. His cause of…
Cincinnati’s Newest Haunted Experience, The Séance Parlor, Immerses Guests in a 19th-Century Séance
A new haunted attraction is open in Pleasant Ridge, but it’s unlike any other in Greater Cincinnati. The Séance Parlor, created by Williamsburg’s Terror Town makers All Hallow’s Eve, allows visitors to immerse themselves in a 19th-century-style séance. But unlike traditional haunted houses that you walk through, The Séance Parlor is an intimate experience, where…
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival to Bring Over 11,000 Pounds of Sauerkraut to Warren County This Weekend
The 53rd Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival will take place Oct. 14 and 15 in Waynesville, offering live music, handmade art and, of course, a lot of sauerkraut. When it was first launched in 1970, the festival was serving 528 pounds of sauerkraut to approximately 1,500 people. Decades later, around 450,000 people consume 11,000 pounds of…
Second Amendment ‘Sanctuary’ Bill in Ohio Gets Tweaks to its Approach
With little discussion Tuesday, Oct. 10, an Ohio House committee approved a series of changes to a controversial gun measure. The bill, known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act, would keep state and local law enforcement from carrying out federal firearm provisions. Supporters claim the measure falls within the scope of anti-commandeering doctrine; essentially, federal…
National Anti-Gerrymandering Group Gives Ohio Redistricting Failing Grade
Ohio was one of seven states to receive the worst grade on its redistricting process and efforts, according to a report by the national group Common Cause. The national group that works against gerrymandering and promotes voting rights completed a report of all 50 states and profiled redistricting state-by-state with the help of a coalition…
Cincinnati Zoo’s HallZOOween Returns With Spooky, Family-Friendly Fun
Ready to get spoOoOky at the Cincinnati Zoo? HallZOOween is returning for yet another year of kid-friendly tricks and treats. From noon-5 p.m. on the weekends of Oct. 14 and 15, Oct. 21 and 22, and Oct. 28 and 29, the Cincinnati Zoo will transform into a magical, mystical place full of Halloween fun for…
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Hosts World Premiere of Comedy ‘Wrecking Ball’
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is hosting the world premiere of Wrecking Ball starting Oct. 13. The new comedy was written by Cincinnati native and accomplished screenwriter and playwright Zina Camblin. Camblin grew up in Clifton and went to the School for Creative and Performing Arts where she participated in many plays performed at the Taft Theatre, she…
Ohio’s Overdose Watchdog is Raising Funds to Combat Flesh-Eating Drugs
A state-wide watchdog for bad-batch drugs is halfway to its fundraising goal for its latest harm reduction project. The SOAR Initiative (SOAR stands for Safety, Outreach, Autonomy, Respect) alerts subscribers via text or app about overdoses from deadly batches of drugs, often laced with unknown amounts of fentanyl and xylazine. The latter, SOAR says, has…
New Lounge Vintage on Race to Open Downtown Next Year
A new sports and entertainment lounge will be opening in downtown Cincinnati next year. Further Concepts and Investors, the hospitality management company behind restaurant Baru and the Voices of America Country Music Festival in West Chester, released renderings of their next concept, Vintage on Race. The lounge will be located at 500 Race St. in…
“Good Troublemakers” Event Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Cincinnati’s Civil Rights March
Seventeen Greater Cincinnati organizations are coming together to honor those who made “good trouble.” “Good Troublemakers” is an evening celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cincinnati’s March and Vote for Freedom, as well as the common fight for civil rights and the pledge to uphold those tenets today. It’ll be held at the Zion Baptist Church…
Despite Ohio State Board of Education President Canceling Meeting, 11 Members Met Anyway
After Ohio’s State Board of Education President Paul LaRue initially canceled this month’s meeting, 11 members went ahead and had a meeting anyway Tuesday, saying they have an obligation to continue their duties while a law transferring much of their power to the governor’s office remains blocked by a temporary restraining order. LaRue notified board members…
Ohio Issue 1’s Reproductive Rights Amendment and Protection of Access to Contraception
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series looking at the language of Ohio Issue 1 and the reproductive rights it would impact. The full language of the amendment can be found here. In the Nov. 7 general election, Ohioans will decide whether or not to approve Issue 1, a constitutional amendment for reproductive…
Guest Commentary: Jim Jordan Betrayed America With His Actions Surrounding Jan. 6. Now He Wants to be House Speaker
In the before-things-went-horribly-sideways times, character and commitment to the rule of law were considered baseline prerequisites for public office. A fraudulent grifter and sexual assault braggart, for example, would never ascend to the highest office in the land. Certainly, a thoroughly disgraced, twice-impeached ex-president — who tried to steal an election he lost and sat…
Over-the-Rhine’s Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge Launches Concert Series
A popular Black-owned wine bar and music lounge in Over-the-Rhine is launching a concert series that will feature national recording artists at various, intimate live music venues around Cincinnati. Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge’s first “Nostalgia Night Out” show, performed by singer/songwriter Durand Bernarr, will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 at Memorial Hall. Tickets are…
Tennis Champs Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff Give Cincy a Major Sigh of Relief
The Western & Southern Open will officially stay in Mason, according to an announcement from the tournament’s 2023 champions: “Hello, Cincinnati. Your two champions here,” said the 2023 men’s singles winner Novak Djokovic in a YouTube video posted on Oct 10. “We have major news,” added Coco Gauff, 2023’s winner in the women’s singles division.…
Just Q’in to Open Location in College Hill’s Business District
A beloved barbecue joint — and one that’s a presidential favorite — is heading to College Hill. Just Q’in BBQ and College Hill CURC announced Tuesday the restaurant will be opening a location in the neighborhood’s business district at 5903 Hamilton Ave. with plans to later expand into the adjacent space at Dow’s Corner. Best known for…
Economic Impact: Ohio Could Potentially See Millions More in Tax Revenue if Issue 2 Passes
A recent Ohio State University Drug Enforcement and Policy Center study estimates the potential annual tax revenue from legalizing marijuana ranges from $276 million to $403 million in the fifth year of an operational cannabis market. Those projections could become reality if Ohioans vote to pass Issue 2, which would legalize and regulate the cultivation,…
Up Your Bartender Game at Homemakers Bar’s Cocktail Classes
As we head into cozy season, Homemakers Bar is offering the chance to step up your bartending game. The Over-the-Rhine bar will be hosting a series of cocktail classes throughout the rest of the year that will teach you how to make a variety of drinks to share with loved ones during get-togethers throughout the…
Try All the Fall Flavors at Findlay Market’s Annual Fall Food Fest
Celebrate the flavors of autumn at the annual Fall Food Fest at Findlay Market this weekend. The Fall Food Fest runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Attendees will be able to sample fall dishes from over 30 Findlay Market merchants, vendors and farmers. Businesses showcasing their autumnal goodies include A “Mother’s…
The Price is Right Live is Heading to Cincinnati Next Year
COME ON DOWN, CINCINNATI! The Price is Right Live is coming to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall in March. The interactive show is bringing all the beloved The Price is Right games to the Cincinnati stage on Tuesday, March 5. From Plinko to Cliffhangers, the Big Wheel and the Showcase, the audience contestants…
Ohio Voters Must Register to Vote in Nov. 7 Election by Tuesday
Ohio’s Nov. 7 election is coming up quickly, and the routine shuffling of districts, polling places and election regulations can leave voters looking for resources. On Nov. 7, Ohioans will vote on Issue 1, an initiative to amend the Ohio Constitution to protect reproductive rights in the state, and Issue 2, an initiative to legalize…
Support Local Film Industry Professionals at Film Cincinnati’s Annual Backlot Fundraiser
There’s an opportunity to support Greater Cincinnati film crew members as the dust settles on the Hollywood writers’ strike and the SAG-AFTRA strike continues. On Saturday, Oct. 28, Film Cincinnati will be hosting its fifth annual Backlot fundraiser at Lunken Airport’s Waypoint Aviation. Organizers say it’s timely due to the number of crews and talent…
How Efforts to Restrict Democracy in Ohio Also Make it Harder to Fight Climate Change
Ohio’s adoption of gerrymandered voting district maps last week is the latest in a series of anti-democratic measures that thwart action to address climate change, critics say. Data from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication show a majority of Ohioans believe climate change is happening and worry about it. A majority also favor regulating…
In Ohio, Black Women Get Abortions at a Much Higher Rate
There are six times as many white women as Black women in Ohio. Yet last year, Black women had more abortions. The wild disparity and other data in the most recent state abortion report suggest that economics plays a huge role in women’s decisions about whether to abort a pregnancy. The economic impacts of pregnancy and…
East Palestine Residents Urge Cincinnatians to Vote ‘No’ on Norfolk Southern Sale
A council representing East Palestine residents is now urging Cincinnatians to vote “No” on Issue 22. On Oct. 5, the Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment released an open letter, urging Cincinnati residents to vote no on the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway to Norfolk Southern in the Nov. 7 election. According…
Miami University Student Performs on The Voice
A local social media star and Miami University finance student is finding even more fame after a recent performance aired on NBC’s The Voice. Sam Dearie’s The Voice audition aired Sept. 25. The 20-year-old from Lebanon performed Patsy Cline’s “Walkin’ After Midnight,” saying the choice comes from his years of performing it and that it…
Rejoice, Cincinnati: Skyline Will Offer Breakfast, But Only in This Location
It’s the answer to all of Cincinnati’s prayers (kinda): A new breakfast menu from Skyline is landing, but it’ll only be available at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). While not easily accessible, the new Skyline breakfast food might just be the nudge you need to book that vacation; you’ll just need to book an…
Prominent Cincinnati Labor Council Walks Back Endorsement of Norfolk Southern Rail Sale
A labor council representing thousands of Cincinnati-area workers is walking back its support of Issue 22. According to media reports, during an Oct. 4 meeting of the Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council (CLC), a delegate successfully motioned to retract the labor council’s previous endorsement of the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) to Norfolk Southern…
Same Four Ohio Colleges Named ‘The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth’ Three Years in a Row
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. On Thursday, Oct. 5, Campus Pride released their annual list of “The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth.” The same four Ohio colleges that appear on this 2023 list were listed on the 2021 and 2022 lists. To appear on The…
Could Legalizing Marijuana Cause More Fatal Car Crashes in Ohio?
Opponents of legalizing marijuana argue it will lead to more car crash injuries and deaths in Ohio, while proponents are saying that’s not necessarily true. So, which is it? “It’s a lot more nuanced,” said Doug Berman, executive director of the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State University. Protect Ohio Workers and Families,…
Dog Specimen Tests Negative for Rabies After Cincinnati FOP Attacks Animal Shelter
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Dan Hils, president of the Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police. Remains from a dog that attacked a Cincinnati Police Officer have tested negative for rabies, Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC) confirmed to CityBeat on Oct. 5. The results come a week after Officer Meggie…
New Cincinnati Museum Center Exhibit Explores Girls’ Impact on American History
A new, Smithsonian-produced exhibit looking at American history through the lens of girlhood is opening at the Cincinnati Museum Center next week. Girlhood (It’s complicated) opens Saturday, Oct. 14. The exhibit features over 200 objects from the Smithsonian and explores how, throughout over 200 years of U.S. history, girls who have either been Constitutionally excluded…
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Tries to Match the Horror of the Original — but Even Ellen Burstyn Isn’t Enough
Every time someone decides to drop a sequel to The Exorcist franchise, it’s always a direct sequel to recently departed director William Friedkin’s shocking original, the one that fucked up so many moviegoers’ days when it was released 50 years ago. When William Peter Blatty, who wrote the book and the Oscar-winning screenplay adaptation, made…
Roebling Point Books and Coffee to Honor Banned Books Week with Outdoor Event
It is Banned Books Week, a nationally acknowledged and annual week of recognition for the value of free expression and free, open access to information. Saturday, Oct. 7 is “Let Freedom Read Day,” established by the Banned Books Week organization. Let Freedom Read Day is a call to action, and Roebling Point Books and Coffee…
GOP Sponsor of Bathroom Ban for Ohio Colleges and K-12 Schools: “We Want to Protect Our Children”
Republican sponsors of a bill banning transgender students from using the bathroom and locker room that matches up with their gender identity faced questions Wednesday afternoon from the House Higher Education Committee. State Reps. Beth Lear, R-Galena, and Adam Bird, R-New Richmond, introduced House Bill 183 which would require Ohio K-12 schools and colleges to…
Even Before Office Move is Complete, Ohio Sec. of State LaRose Appears to Blur Ethical Lines
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose last week recorded a campaign interview that appeared to take place in the building where he is moving his taxpayer-funded state offices. LaRose didn’t respond to questions, but the backdrop of the interview seemed to preclude the possibility that it was set in any other building. It’s unclear whether…
Cincinnati FOP Claims Animal Shelter is Lying About Rabies Testing Timeline to Cover Mistakes
A local animal shelter is pushing back after the president of the Cincinnati police union is claiming Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC) is lying about how the shelter has handled testing a dead dog for rabies after an officer shot it on Thursday, Sept. 28. It all started on Sept. 28 when officer Meggie Bower responded…
Cincinnati Chef Jose Salazar is Taking Travelers on a Culinary Journey Through Mexico City
Cincinnati chef Jose Salazar is leading culinary adventurers on a trip of a lifetime through Peru in April, and he’s now adding a similar journey to Mexico next October. Through a trip with travel company Modern Adventure, Salazar, who owns popular Cincinnati restaurants like Salazar Restaurant & Bar, Mita’s and Goose & Elder, will help…
Cincinnati is One of the Best Towns for Foodies, According to Study
Those familiar with Cincinnati’s dining scene no doubt know the landscape here is incredibly foodie-friendly, with our roster of highly rated restaurants, bars and breweries; diverse culinary options, including Cincinnati staples like chili and goetta; and an array of spots to match any budget. WalletHub confirmed that, with a new study looking at the United…
Cincinnati Will Get to See a Partial Solar Eclipse in October
Look up at the sky on Saturday, Oct. 14 (with your solar-viewing glasses on, of course) for the chance to see a partial solar eclipse over Greater Cincinnati. The partial eclipse, called the annular eclipse, will cross over North, Central and South America, with parts of Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas really…
Pick Your Own Sunflowers at the Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival this Weekend
In search of an Instagrammable way to usher in the fall season? Tickets are on sale now for the Gorman Heritage Sunflower Festival. On Oct. 7-8, guests will be able to enjoy hay rides, live music, food trucks and craft vendors as well as pick-your-own pumpkins and sunflowers. Kids can meet farm animals and learn more…
Ohio House Bill to Close Primaries Gets First Hearing
An Ohio House bill establishing a closed primary system got its first hearing in committee this week. A Senate companion measure got its first hearing last week. The proposals require voters to affirmatively select their party at least 30 days before a primary election to cast partisan ballots. Supporters argue the changes will prevent partisans…
Guest Commentary: How Ohio Can Reduce Poverty
Last month, the Census Bureau released its 2022 report on poverty in America. This report confirmed that poverty numbers increased dramatically in 2022 as the pandemic expansion of the child tax credit lapsed. With after-tax poverty increasing more in a single year than ever before and child poverty more than doubling in 2022, the outlook…
