You Can Help Skyline Break a Guinness World Record for its 75th Birthday
These are the only kind of wiener pics acceptable on Instagram: For its upcoming 75th birthday, Skyline Chili is looking to break a Guinness World Record for most hot dogs uploaded to Instagram in a single hour, and it needs your help. Skyline will host a public birthday party on Fountain Square on Wednesday, Oct.…
Sound Advice: Ray LaMontagne Returns to Cincinnati
On Oct. 4, renowned American singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne will appear at the Andrew J Brady Music Center. In 2004, LaMontagne released his debut album, Trouble, and since then has released a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful records. The 51-year-old New England native, with a seemingly unending wealth of soulful and accessible songs, has…
Sound Advice: Chromeo Brings ’80s-Style Sonics to Cincinnati
Chromeo’s love of cheesy, ‘80s-style sonics and even cheesier sense of romance keeps on pimp-strutting more than two decades after David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel joined forces. The duo first met in the mid-‘90s while attending a fancy French college in Montreal, eventually joking that they are the “only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since…
Ohio Band Miss May I Launches New Festival Dedicated to Showcasing Metal Acts
The Queen City better be ready to throw down in the pit because a new heavy metal festival is coming to town. Ohio’s very own Miss May I is showcasing electric rock acts in a new festival, Relentless Fest. The single-day festival will take place at the Madison Theater in Covington on Nov. 3. The…
Made in Camp Returns to Celebrate Camp Washington
Camp Washington’s Made in Camp is returning for its eighth-annual celebration to showcase the neighborhood’s local artists and community on Oct. 12. The event, sponsored by the American Sign Museum, Binski’s Bar, Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corp, Wave Pool and The Well, will feature a variety of different stops among Camp Washington’s many studios and…
Southside Johnny Discusses Impressive Career Ahead of Cincinnati Show
When you think of New Jersey, certain iconic images are evoked: the Shore and boardwalk, The Sopranos, Atlantic City and a vintage style of horn-fueled rock-n-soul music. John Lyon, a Neptune, New Jersey, native, has been playing and exporting this music around the world for almost 50 years now. Better known as Southside Johnny for…
Restaurateurs Share How they Make their Menus Stand Out in Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati has earned the title of “foodie city.” We already had “beer city,” “pork city” and “chili city” (the last of which isn’t always approved by self-proclaimed foodies), and it was only natural that earning the moniker would come along next. In a sea of new restaurants (over 50 opened in Cincinnati in the first…
‘Discovering Ansel Adams’ Premieres at the Cincinnati Art Museum
The Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) has announced its newest exhibit, Discovering Ansel Adams, which will be available for viewing now through Jan. 19 in the museum’s Thomas R. Schiff Gallery. The exhibition centers around the life and career of Ansel Adams, one of America’s most celebrated and widely known scenic photographers. Adams dipped his toe…
The Improvised Shakespeare Company to Visit Cincinnati Next Weekend
There are scholars out there who cast doubt on Shakespeare’s identity and speculate as to whether someone else might have written his plays. But there’s another entity that continues to generate Shakespeare-adjacent performances, even though they’re limited editions: The Improvised Shakespeare Company, a merry band of improv artists from Chicago who for two decades have…
Being White Paid off for JD Vance — by $20 Million (at Least)
JD Vance, the Ohio senator and Republican candidate for vice president, does not talk much about being white. Yet an analysis of public records indicates that more than $20 million has flowed to the self-styled “hillbilly” from policies and practices that fuel white advantage. As I describe in my book, The White Bonus, combining social…
Communities of Color, Faith, Stand Behind Ohio Issue 1 Redistricting Reform
The heads of prominent civil rights and anti-discrimination groups, along with faith-based groups, have joined a list of supporters of Ohio Issue 1, which would reform the redistricting process by replacing politicians with citizen commissioners. The Ohio Organizing Collaborative released an open letter signed by more than 60 “Black faith leaders” of churches and religious…
Lawsuit Filed Challenging Ohio Secretary of State’s New Ballot Drop Off Requirements
Two Ohioans and the state Democratic party are challenging a newly devised policy for returning absentee ballots. They argue Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s directive requiring people to fill out an attestation when returning someone else’s ballot amounts to making “new requirements and voting restrictions out of whole cloth.” At the end of July,…
Yellow Springs Film Festival Returns this Weekend
The Yellow Springs Film Festival is back for its second year with an impressive lineup of films, music and comedy to fill the small, artistic village east of Dayton with film buffs and events fitting for a major city. A few highlights include a performance from singular comedian/musician Reggie Watts, a talk with legendary cult…
Dayton Home to be Featured on New HGTV Show, ‘Scariest House in America’
Cincinnati’s neighbor city to the north, Dayton, may be home to one of the scariest houses in America — at least according to the all-new HGTV show, Scariest House in America. The new show is a spooky-season spinoff of the network’s Ugliest House in America, starring Parks and Recreation and Good Girls actress and comedian…
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Exceed $76 Million in Less than 50 Days
Ohio recreational marijuana sales have surpassed $76.2 million in less than two months. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales was $76,280,490 as of Sept. 21, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. Ohio has a 10% tax at the point of sales for every non-medical marijuana transaction. Recreational marijuana sales started in…
Who is Lance Wallnau and Why is JD Vance Joining His ‘Courage Tour’ in Pennsylvania?
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance attended a Christian revival on Saturday near Pittsburgh headlined by self-described prophet and apostle Lance Wallnau, who is a “rockstar” in the religious movement that aims to secure dominion over American society. Wallnau’s “Courage Tour” is billed as a “celebration of Jesus Christ’s courage and triumph,” but, with stops…
Walnut Hills’ The Aperture Makes New York Times’ Best Restaurants List
A Cincinnati restaurant is getting some national love after it was selected as one of 50 of the best restaurants in America right now, according to the New York Times. For the NYT’s annual “The Restaurant List,” reporters and editors travel to nearly every state over the course of a year to scout restaurants. One…
Morrow Family Lawyer Says Troy Morrow’s Misdemeanor Charge is ‘Disappointing’
Troy Morrow, a member of the Morrow family involved in a violent incident that happened at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse on June 22, is being indicted on one misdemeanor count of menacing. On Thursday, a Hamilton County grand jury reviewed the case and issued an indictment against Morrow. Court documents indicate that Morrow “knowingly caused…
Two Northern Kentucky Establishments Join The B-Line
To honor the end of Nation Bourbon Heritage Month, The B-Line, a group of bourbon-centric distilleries, bars and restaurants that offer a self-guided bourbon experience in Northern Kentucky, is adding two new stops. Newport bar Jerry’s Jug House and Ft. Mitchell restaurant Greyhound Tavern have officially joined The B-Line’s roster. Their addition brings the total…
Tim Walz to Visit Cincinnati During Harris Campaign Push
In the final stretch of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, vice presidential candidate Tim Walz will make a visit to Cincinnati next week to secure fundraising for the ticket. Walz is set to visit Cincinnati on Oct. 5 as part of his tour through Midwestern states ahead of the upcoming election. At this time, all that…
Three Lessons for the LGBTQ+ Community from Springfield
My faith is clear: One cannot worship Jesus Christ and forget that Jesus and his family were refugees and immigrants. By now it’s difficult not to know something about the abhorrent, racist, xenophobic and patently false statements made by Ohio Sen. JD Vance and amplified by numerous other politicians including former president Trump regarding the…
Independents, Republicans Chide Moreno Over Comments about Older Women and Abortion
Republican and independent voters are criticizing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno after he referred to women as “a little crazy” for making abortion policy the deciding factor for their vote. In a video obtained by WCMH, Moreno told a crowd in Warren County “(There’s) a lot of suburban women that are like, ‘Listen, abortion…
Steve Raleigh’s Son Indicted on Felony Charges
Kyle Raleigh, the son of WCPO meteorologist Steve Raleigh, was indicted on felony charges on Thursday in connection to a violent incident that occurred at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse on June 22. Kyle Raleigh is being indicted on one count of felonious assault and two counts of aggravated assault. According to court documents, Kyle Raleigh…
You Could Win Two Tickets to See Taylor Swift in Indianapolis in Condado Tacos Sweepstakes
If you’re bummed about not getting to see Taylor Swift when she brought her Eras Tour to Cincinnati last June, shake it off, because Condado Tacos is giving a lucky winner the chance to see this once-in-a-lifetime show this fall. From now until Oct. 18, you can enter Condado’s giveaway to win two tickets to…
Inside the ‘Huge’ Weekend of Events at the Cincinnati Art Museum
Update: The Cincinnati Art Museum’s Art After Dark event on Friday, Sept. 27 has been moved inside due to inclement weather. This weekend, the Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) is hosting the first opportunity to see their new major exhibition, Discovering Ansel Adams, and the final opportunity to see their current exhibition, The Culture: Hip Hop…
Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of ‘Thousands’ of Residents after Styrene Gas Leak
Residents who were forced to evacuate their homes due to a styrene gas leak in the Whitewater Township-Cleves area were finally able to return home on Wednesday night. As health officials confirm the air and water are safe in the area, a new class action lawsuit alleges the rail operators involved caused undue suffering for thousands…
Ohio Voters: Stricter Photo ID Requirements in Effect Ahead of Election Day
Ohio’s latest set of photo ID requirements for in-person voting are fully in effect for the upcoming election, marking a change in policy that voters need to be aware of before heading to the polls. The ID requirement has been in place since last year, but with higher-than-usual turnout expected for the 2024 election, it…
New Report Praises Ohio Saving Rescue Plan Funds, But Warns of ‘Precarious’ State of Child Care
A new analysis looking at child care in several states, including Ohio, shows big costs and staffing shortages, but also some proactive actions taken by states to prepare for the expiration of pandemic-era federal funding. The Century Foundation released a new report showing “a wave of increasing prices, economic damage, staffing shortages and reduced wages…
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Leads Brief That Would Sap Federal Antitrust Enforcement
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 11 other Republican attorneys general on Monday filed a brief in federal court in Cincinnati arguing that an attempt by the Federal Trade Commission to block the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is unconstitutional. If successful, their argument would stunt the FTC’s ability to fight anticompetitive practices…
Cincinnati City Council Member Reggie Harris Resigns, Takes Job in Biden Administration
Cincinnati City Council Member Reggie Harris announced on Tuesday that he will be resigning his seat and taking a job with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President Joe Biden’s administration. Harris’s new title will be deputy assistant secretary of economic development in the Department of Community Planning and Development. “I…
Fireside Pizza Owner Acquires Allyn’s Cafe in Columbia Tusculum
Cincinnati pizza shop owner Sam Dobrozsi is branching out into the world of Cajun food after acquiring Allyn’s Cafe in Columbia Tusculum. Dobrozsi, who currently owns Fireside Pizza in Walnut Hills, announced on Monday that he will be taking over ownership of Allyn’s after its original owner, Allyn Raifstanger, decided to retire after 33 years…
Mammoth Music and Arts Festival to Debut in Newport This Weekend
Mammoth Music and Arts Festival is premiering this Sunday, Sept. 29 in Newport to celebrate local and regional music and art. The event will feature musical performances across a range of genres, from punk and hip-hop to Kentucky’s bluegrass and country roots. Additionally, interactive activities such as “The Jockey Club” — a punk rock trip…
UPDATE: Evacuation Order Still in Effect After Styrene Gas Leak
The styrene leak from a railcar in the Whitewater Township and Cleves area has stopped, but Tuesday’s evacuation order remains in effect as officials evaluate the leak’s impact. A Wednesday update from the Hamilton County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (EMA) confirms the styrene gas leak, which started around 1 p.m. Tuesday, officially stopped…
Zebrafish Help Kentucky Researchers Advance Understanding of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Over the next five years, University of Louisville researchers plan to expose about 1.5 million fish eggs to alcohol in hopes of better understanding fetal alcohol syndrome in humans. Using a $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, researchers will specifically study zebrafish as a model for better understanding human facial defects associated…
Bernie Moreno’s Bold Strategy: Going After Ohio Women Voters on Abortion Rights
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno accomplished something this week I didn’t even know was possible anymore for my jaded journalist’s mind: He truly surprised me. There I sat at my desk Monday, raising astonished eyebrows that a statewide political candidate would target a demographic represented in 51% of Ohio’s population about an issue…
Urgent Evacuation Ordered After Chemical Leak from a Train in Whitewater Township
Emergency officials are ordering residents in parts of Whitewater Township to immediately evacuate after a “dangerous chemical leak” in a railyard. According to the Hamilton County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency, the chemical leak impacts a half-mile radius around a railyard near the intersection of US-50, OH-128 and Valley Junction Road. Everyone in that…
New Hamilton County Program to Help Residents Pay for Home Repairs
Hamilton County homeowners could soon qualify for a new home repair program offered by the county, according to an announcement from the county on Sept. 24. The Revive and Thrive Home Loan Repair Program will offer loans to homeowners in Hamilton County, helping pay for home repairs at a 2% interest rate. Loan amounts range…
Asianati Releases List of Food Vendors for BLINK Night Market
Asianati has announced its food vendor lineup for its Night Market activation at BLINK 2024. The BLINK fan-favorite Asianati Night Market promises to once again bring tons of delicious food vendors, art installations, experiences and games to downtown Cincinnati for the immersive art and light festival this October. The activation will set up on Court…
Survey Shows What Bengals Fans Would Give Up for a Super Bowl Win
The 2024 football season is not off to a good start for the Cincinnati Bengals. As it stands on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Bengals are 0-3, having lost to the New England Patriots, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders (plus all their preseason games). They’re also sitting at the bottom of the rankings…
Federal Regulator Hauls Huge Drug Middlemen into Court Over Insulin Prices
The government’s antitrust watchdog on Friday sued three massive health conglomerates, accusing their drug middlemen of forcing insulin prices to skyrocket since 2012. The Federal Trade Commission claims that the middlemen — known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs — used their size to force patients to buy expensive versions of the life-saving drug by…
Review: Outlaw Music Festival Returns with Best Lineup Yet
Willie Nelson’s now-yearly tradition, the Outlaw Music Festival, rolled through town, making a stop at Riverbend Music Center on Sept. 11 with possibly its best lineup yet. Bob Dylan, one of the most singular and influential artists of the 20th century, along with Americana icon and hitmaker John Mellencamp, joined Nelson and his band, The…
Substance Use and Abuse in the Queer Community: Recognizing the Signs and Finding Affirming Treatment
Growing up queer—whether you’re out or not—often comes with childhood trauma. From direct bullying and abuse to feeling uncomfortable being out—with an entire government policy called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”—nearly every queer person has a story about a traumatic event in their childhood. But those stories aren’t just stories. They’re also defined as ACEs—adverse childhood…
Popular Detroit Restaurant TAKOI to Host Pop-Ups in Cincinnati
In honor of its 10th anniversary, TAKOI, a popular farm-to-table and contemporary Thai restaurant in Detroit, is taking its menu on the road, including two stops in Cincinnati. The TAKOI Turns Ten Tour is a series of pop-ups and collaborations in Ann Arbor, Traverse City, Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati and Louisville that will feature culinary partners,…
Owner of Richie’s Restaurant Convicted in Federal Court on Wage Theft Charges
The owner of Richie’s Restaurant, a popular local chicken shop chain, has been convicted by a federal jury for wage theft. After a five-week federal trial, Richard Bhoolai, 65, was found guilty on Sept. 23 on eight counts of willful failure to pay over employment taxes, according to a press release from the U.S. Department…
The National to Release Live Album This Winter
For those of you who were unfortunate to miss The National’s performance at Bourbon & Beyond on Sunday, the Cincinnati-bred band is bringing their special live experience straight to your home (or preferred music streaming service). On Monday, the alt-rock band announced that they are set to release a new live album dubbed the “definitive…
Review: Jeff Lynne’s ELO Bring 50 Years of Nostalgia and Magic to Cincinnati
Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra made a stop at Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Arena for the “Over and Out” farewell tour and filled the riverfront arena with the band’s perfect blend of dreamy psychedelia, disco groove and sugar-sweet, but cerebral, pop. Early 2000s California hitmakers Rooney opened and were a welcome surprise, having seen them over…
The Cone’s Owners to Sell Creamy Whip After 50 Years in Business
West Chester’s The Cone, one of Greater Cincinnati’s most iconic creamy whips, is looking for a new owner. “After fifty years of operation by generations of the Wren family, it is time for us to retire,” owner Keith Wren shared on social media Saturday. The Cone, most recognized by its large ice cream cone-shaped exterior,…
Safe Storage and Minimum Age Gun Laws Would Curb Violence, Study Says
The deadliest school shooting in Georgia history occurred earlier this month when a 14-year-old gunman, armed with a military-style rifle, killed two students and two teachers and injured nine others at Apalachee High School in Winder, a city about an hour northeast of Atlanta. And on Sunday, former President Donald Trump was the target of…
Why Consider An Aged Care Nursing Job Today
Are you looking for a career that’s both satisfying and in high demand? Aged care nursing may be the perfect fit. This field offers a special opportunity to make a big difference in people’s lives while crafting a stable and rewarding professional career. Choosing a career in aged care nursing isn’t only about job security…
Springfield’s Haitian Community Ready for Attention to Move Elsewhere
Resources are flowing into Springfield, Ohio, after weeks of negative attention fueled by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and right-wing social media influencers. Ohio state troopers are posted at schools, state health officials are opening clinics to assist over-stretched local providers, and civic organizations are raising money. Springfield’s Haitian community, the subject of repeated smears, is…
Inside Vivek Ramaswamy’s Town Hall about Haitian Immigration in Springfield
Amid national tension surrounding the impact of Haitian immigration on the local community of Springfield, Ohio, entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy held an invite-only town hall on Sept. 19 to address concerns from residents. With a sea of American flags and MAGA hats, Ramaswamy’s town hall at Springfield’s Bushnell Event Center drew…
Cincinnati Library System Unveils Expansive $19.2M Forest Park Branch
In line with its Next Generation Library Initiative, the Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) recently unveiled its new Forest Park branch following a transformative $19.2-million project. Built from the ground up, this branch is the CHPL’s latest Big Next Generation Library and the largest among its branches, sprawling across a facility of 26,440 square…
How Ohio Teachers are Connecting the Presidential Election to Classroom Curriculum
As the presidential election inches closer, Ohio social studies and government teachers are using this as an opportunity to engage their students in civics education. The Ohio Capital Journal talked to three current teachers — elementary, middle and high school — about how they are incorporating the presidential election into their curriculum. “This is just…
Why Trump is Spreading the Lie that Schools are Performing Gender-affirming Surgeries on Children
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly made baseless claims that American schools are clandestinely performing gender-affirming surgeries on children. The claims are divorced from reality: Schools are not involved in the medical decisions that families of trans youth make to receive gender-affirming care. Surgeons, or anyone who could conceivably perform such operations, do not work…
New Lifestyle Boutique in Newport Offers Whimsical Shopping Experience
A new retail store that aims to bring divine energy and a whimsical shopping experience to Greater Cincinnati has opened its doors in Newport. Monmouth St. Mercantile, located at 1001 Monmouth St., offers a carefully curated collection of books, jewelry, home goods, teas, candles and apothecary products. Founders Wendy Braun and Tatum Davis say they…
Ohio Ballot Board Approves Minor Tweaks Along Party Lines
Over the objections of its Democratic members, the Ohio Ballot Board approved minor changes Wednesday to the ballot language for Issue 1. The anti-gerrymandering question will appear on this November’s ballot, asking voters whether Ohio should establish a citizen-led redistricting commission to replace the elected official-led Ohio Redistricting Commission. The Republican-controlled ballot board, led by…
Result of Ohio Supreme Court Races Will Affect State’s Abortion Laws
The Ohio Supreme Court will inevitably rule on abortion access decisions following the passage of last year’s reproductive rights amendment — meaning whichever justices are elected this year will help determine what abortion care looks like in Ohio. Despite 57% of Ohio voters approving the 2023 amendment to enshrine reproductive rights in the state’s constitution,…
A Popular Upscale Cocktail Bar and Lounge is Opening in Norwood
An upscale cocktail bar and lounge is moving into Norwood this winter. 4EG, which owns restaurants and bars across Greater Cincinnati like Rosedale, Killer Queen and Mac Shack, announced this week that it will open its upscale cocktail bar concept, The Roosevelt Room, in The Rookwood Exchange. The bar will be located in Suite 107…
Sound Advice: Vampire Weekend Reveals Darker Side of their Creativity
The first phrase we hear leave the lips of Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig on the band’s latest album, this year’s Only God Was Above Us, is “fuck the world.” That’s quite an opening salvo from an outfit best known for its preppy pedigree and sunny dispositions. But, as they say, we live in trying…
Sound Advice: Extreme is Ready to Rock Cincinnati
Extreme and Living Colour both broke out about the same time Taylor Swift entered the world in 1989, a period wherein hard rock and hair metal ruled the airwaves, Ronald Reagan wrapped up his “morning in America” reign as president and the first commercial internet service providers surfaced. Each is a four-piece East Coast-based outfit…
Sound Advice: The Front Bottoms Visit Cincinnati on their Journey Home
Indie-emo rock outlet The Front Bottoms is bringing its unique sound to Cincinnati. The duo of Brian Sella and Mat Uychich are touring the country as part of their “Finding Your Way Home” tour. Now, the band is finding their way to the Queen City. The Front Bottoms have been a mainstay in the alternative…
Empowering Cincinnati: Womxn Transforming the Film and Media Landscape
With the Cindependent Film Festival slated for its Sept.19-21 run, Cincinnati’s independent film industry is enjoying a well-earned spotlight. The city has been undergoing a steady transformation, driven by diverse voices and new creative energy. At the heart of this shift, womxn are leading a transformation aimed at making the city’s creative landscape more inclusive…
Clifton Cultural Arts Center Continues to Thrive in New Building
On any given afternoon inside the new Clifton Cultural Arts Center building, you will walk in to find a buzz of activity and immediately feel an air of positivity and excitement. It might smell like crafting ink from a potato stamping class or melting metal in the stained glass workshop. Under the cheerful greetings, children’s…
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Delivers Spine-Tingling Scare in ‘Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein’
The monster awakens at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for its regional premiere of a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by David Catlin. Thrills and chills come alive alongside the titular monster in this co-production with Merrimack Repertory Theatre that reframes the classic story through the lens by which it was conceived. This new production promises…
Bloom OTR Attempts to Beat World Record for Most People Dressed as Spider-Man in a Bar
As Spider-Man says, “With great power comes great responsibility,” and in this case, your responsibility will be to drink, have fun and break a world record at a fall event at Bloom OTR. On Oct. 25, Bloom OTR will be hosting the Night of 1000 Spider-Men event in an attempt to break the Guinness World…
Gov. Mike DeWine Dispatches Ohio State Troopers to Springfield Schools
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said on Monday there have been “at least 33” bomb threats in Springfield and he announced troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be dispatched to 18 school buildings for the foreseeable future. During a news conference Tuesday, he told parents it was OK to send their children back to…
Unprecedented: Ohio is Funding the Construction of Private Religious Schools
The state of Ohio is giving taxpayer money to private, religious schools to help them build new buildings and expand their campuses, which is nearly unprecedented in modern U.S. history. While many states have recently enacted sweeping school voucher programs that give parents taxpayer money to spend on private school tuition for their kids, Ohio…
