Cincinnati Musician Kendall Bruns’ New Album Pays Quirky Tribute to America’s National Parks
Even a cursory glance at Kendall Bruns’ creative accomplishments over the past two decades will inspire an internet search for the definition of “polymath.” For the record, it’s “an individual whose knowledge spans a substantial number of subjects, and is known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems.” For the same…
Three Holiday Model Train Displays to See in Cincinnati This Season
Get in the seasonal spirit by visiting some of Cincinnati’s holiday model train displays. Holiday Junction at the Cincinnati Museum Center The Cincinnati Museum Center's Holiday Junction returns Nov. 12. The CMC says this will be their 75th year hosting the exhibit. They say visitors can find everything from LEGO builds “featuring whimsical scenes and characters…
The Mothman Museum, A Creepy Cryptid Road Trip Just Outside of Ohio
Many say you can search down a dark country road for one of the Midwest's most notorious cryptids. However, you are guaranteed to find a 12-foot statue of him in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. A two-and-a-half-hour drive outside of Cincinnati sits Point Pleasant, which claims to be the town where the infamous Mothman sightings and…
Gobble, Gobble: It’s Wild Turkey Hunting Season in Ohio
Thanksgiving is approaching, which means it's time to kill some turkeys. And if you want to hunt one of those dang birds yourself, you can, because wild turkey hunting season started Oct. 9, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife (ODNR). The state has allowed turkey hunting since 1996 and the…
Mason’s Abortion Ban ‘Emergency’ Legislation Fails, Council to Reconsider in Two Weeks
Abortions are still legal in Mason — for now. During Monday's Mason City Council meeting, council members voted down legislation that would completely ban abortion unless there's a "life-threatening physical condition," as well as prohibit abortion providers from establishing practices within Mason and encourage prosecution of those who support abortions through funding, transportation and more.…
New Pleasant Ridge Craft Shop Offers Inclusive and Equitable Space for BIPOC Makers
Jennifer Cox, an avid crafter who recently returned to Cincinnati, was looking for a community and space to feel at home as a maker. But when she couldn't find what she was looking for, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Cox recently opened Make.Do, a craft store in Pleasant Ridge that offers…
REVIEW: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is an Uproarious and Lusty Romantic Tragedy
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is back after a 580-day hiatus — and what better way to return than with one of the Bard’s most performed plays: Romeo and Juliet, the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers who hail from long feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets. Set in sun-dappled Verona, Italy during the Renaissance, CSC’s…
Country Legend Reba McEntire Announces Tour, but You Won’t See Her in Cincinnati
We'll always bow down to Reba McEntire — we just won't be able to do it in Cincinnati. Country music legend McEntire is hitting the road in 2021 and 2022 to support her box set Revived, Remixed, Revisited. The tour concentrates heavily on the plains and mid-Atlantic regions with stops in Omaha, Nebraska; Springfield, Missouri; and…
Former Bengals Stars Anthony Muñoz, Jim Breech and Others Host Free COVID Vaccine Clinic with NKY Health
If you're in the Who Dey spirit, join former Bengals stars Anthony Muñoz, Jim Breech, David Fulcher, Solomon Wilcots, Robert Jackson and David Wilkins and the Northern Kentucky Health Department for a special sports-meets-shots vaccination event. From 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 16, NKY Health, in concert with the CDC and NFL Alumni Health, will be giving…
Ohio Home Health Care Workers Ask U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown for Better Pay, Benefits
Home health care workers say their pay and a lack of benefits is unsustainable and in need of change on the federal level. Toledo resident Amina Nash was one of several home health care workers that spoke to Ohio U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey in a recent roundtable on the needs…
Mason City Council to Vote on Ordinance Banning Abortion, Protesters Organize
Mason City Council will be voting on an ordinance that is set to outlaw abortion and declare Mason a “sanctuary for the unborn.” According to the meeting agenda, Ordinance 2021-108 will be discussed Monday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. during council's bi-monthly meeting. Council says they will be voting on the abortion ban, whether or…
Joe Burrow Heads to Hospital After Cincinnati Bengals’ Heartbreaking Loss to Green Bay Packers
IT'S ALL GOING TO BE OK, JOE BURROW FANS. That's the message from the Cincinnati Bengals after Sunday's wild romp against the Green Bay Packers at Paul Brown Stadium. Burrow scared fans when he took a hit in the air from Packers safety Darnell Savage, laying on the turf for what seemed like forever before…
The Infamy, Celebrity and Excess of OTR’s Early-2000s Club Clau Revisited in Exhibit ‘Return to the Velvet Ropes’
Cincinnatians who remember Club Clau, an early-2000s nightlife hot spot that brought celebrities and socialites to Over-the-Rhine, can revisit that excitement through the FotoFocus exhibition Return to the Velvet Ropes at The Annex Gallery in Pendleton. Running through Oct. 30, the show features 60 black-and-white photographs (along with some color photography) snapped by Clau’s art…
Cincinnati Zoo Sloth Habitat Renamed After Young Sloth Enthusiast Who Tragically Passed Away
A young sloth enthusiast would have been two years old today. In his memory, the Cincinnati Zoo’s sloth habitat will be renamed after him. Oliver Nicholson was born 2 pounds, 14 ounces, alongside his twin brother Atticus, on Oct. 11, 2019, according to a Change.org petition set up by Oliver’s family. They say he had…
Ohio Teachers May Get Slapped Due to TikTok Trend, School Group Says
Teachers in Ohio have one more thing to worry about, it seems. The Ohio School Safety Center within the state's Department of Public Safety is warning educators that students may suddenly slap them, thanks to a new trend on TikTok. The group says that some TikTok users are encouraging students to whack teachers, administrators and…
Mark de Jong of Camp Washington’s Swing House Opens New Project Stair House to Public for Art Show
Cincinnatian Mark de Jong, a trained artist as well as a renovator/reimaginer of old houses, is opening his latest art house to the public for a special exhibit. The mind behind Camp Washington's Swing House, de Jong is opening Stair House as a venue, in concert with Fotofocus, for a special lens-based art show featuring…
The McRib Will Soon Return to McDonald’s and a Divided Nation Rejoices
Like a particularly resilient — though also delicious — villain in a slasher film, the McRib is returning to McDonald's menus … right around Halloween. The McRib comes back to McDonald's on Monday, Nov. 1, for the dreaded "limited-time only." The unexpected re-emergence of the paradoxically boneless sandwich is in observance of its 40th anniversary. The McRib…
24 Totally Cincinnati Themed Halloween Costumes
Want to show some civic pride this Halloween? How about a Queen City-centric costume? Here are 24 ideas to get you started: The Loveland Frogman Part man, part frog, all Cincinnati. A Rhinegeist Can Represent Cincy’s local breweries by dressing up as one of the many Rhinegeist cans. Brady Bunch Kids at King Island A…
Ohio Lawmakers Say They Planned to Fail on Strauss Sex Abuse Bill; Victims Weren’t Told
Despite hearing public, firsthand accounts of sexual abuse from eight of at least 177 victims of Ohio State sports physician Dr. Richard Strauss, state Republican leaders indicated they never planned to pass introduced legislation that would allow his victims to hold the university accountable in court. Both former House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) and current…
A Syringe Jell-O Shot is Ohio’s Favorite Halloween Cocktail. Here’s How to Make One
For some fun, Friday inspiration, CityBeat will be sharing cocktail recipes with our readers every week. According to a report from Google, Ohioans have been searching in record numbers for how to make syringe Jell-O shots ahead of the Halloween season. And what kind of paper would we be not to give the people what…
Hamilton County Sets Up Programs to Combat Rise in Overdose Deaths of Black Men
Overdose deaths in Black men are on a rise, according to Hamilton County, which says it is taking steps to improve the situation. The county said in a release that they will be adding a new program to their Quick Response Team (QRT) that “applies evidence-based interventions specifically tailored to improving outcomes among Black males…
All Cincinnati Stadiums to Light Up Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, all of Cincinnati’s pro team stadiums will light up purple this weekend. Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium and TQL Stadium will be lit in partnership with the teams and the Hamilton County Commissioners. In a press release, the commissioners says they want to “support domestic violence…
Cincinnati Painter Cedric Michael Cox Offers Vibrant Positivity in New Exhibit at Baker Hunt in Covington
A month-long exhibition at Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center in Covington reveals never-before-seen paintings by Cedric Michael Cox, including one of his largest canvas works to date. Mindful Joy debuted Oct. 1 to a sold-out crowd in an event that blended music, art and a message of positivity. “Mindful Joy is a name of…
Private West Side Amusement Park Stricker’s Grove Opens to Public for One Day Only This Weekend
Stricker’s Grove is a private family-owned and operated, 25-acre old-fashioned amusement park located near Ross, Ohio. It is closed to the public for most of the year, except for Labor Day, the Fourth of July, Family Day (in August) and Customer Appreciation Day — which takes place this Sunday, Oct. 10. This is the final day of…
Analysis: Child Tax Credit Provides Needed Stability to Ohio Families Amid Pandemic Recovery
An analysis by an Ohio-based think tank says the expanded child tax credit has given life to families who were already struggling before the pandemic began, but sank further amid job losses and increased child care needs. The child tax credit was expanded temporarily in March as part of the federal American Rescue Plan, raising the per-child…
COVID-19 Surge Begins to Ease in Ohio
A two-month surge in COVID-19 infections in Ohio appears to be easing, state data shows. On Oct. 1, the average rate of new infections by day fell to about 5,000, down from a recent high of about 7,400 per day in mid-September. While less pronounced, the number of patients in the hospital on a given…
Iconic Downtown Diner Hathaway’s Reopening in the Former Frisch’s on Fifth Street
A Carew Tower icon is moving… but just across the hallway. Hathaway's Diner, which has inhabited its turquoise-bedecked digs since 1956, is relocating to the former Frisch's storefront at 25 W. Fifth St. And they plan to be there for a while, after signing a 20-year lease. The grand reopening and ribbon cutting will take…
13 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 8-10)
It's October, which means you can visit U-pick pumpkin patches, farm festivals and haunted houses all month long. Here's our list of 10 terrifying Greater Cincinnati attractions to scare you this season, as well as 15 pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Plus an entire Fall Guide to keep you entertained. But if you're looking for more…
Groundbreaking for Ezzard Charles Statue Kicks Off Ezz Fest in West End This Weekend
A Cincinnati community festival is kicking off this weekend with the groundbreaking for a statue of Cincinnati hero and world heavyweight boxing champion Ezzard Charles. Organizers say in a release that the statue will honor the “life and legacy of World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and favorite son of Cincinnati’s West End, Ezzard Charles.” With donations…
The Fall Guide: Greater Cincinnati Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, Outdoor Adventures and More
Fall is officially here and with the advent of October comes all things spooky, cozy and pumpkin spicy. This guide has stuff to do for every vibe, from stay-at-home cuddlers to outdoor explorers to those in search of traditional autumn essentials — all to entertain you on a cool fall night (or day). 15 Pumpkin…
Warren County’s Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival Will Serve 11,000 Pounds of Sauerkraut
Nothing says fun like fermentation! Just a short drive away from Cincinnati is Waynesville, Ohio, home to the 51st-annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival: an entire weekend (Oct. 9 and 10) devoted to everyone's favorite German cabbage. Started in 1970, the first fest served 528 pounds of sauerkraut to about 1,500 guests. Today, guests — of which…
Everything You Can Eat at This Weekend’s Asian Food Fest — Including Secret Menu Items
After taking a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID, Cincinnati's Asian Food Fest is celebrating its return and 10th anniversary this year — and moving the weekend-long dining extravaganza to a new location: the recently revamped Court Street Plaza downtown. From 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 9 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 10, Court Street — between Vine and…
Abortion Rates Rise in Ohio Despite Efforts to Ban It
Over the last year, state data shows that abortions have risen in Ohio despite several efforts to deepen regulations on the practice. The 2020 “induced abortions” report from the Ohio Department of Health shows terminated pregnancies increased by 3% from 2019 to 2020. Since 2000, however, there has been a steady decline in abortions, about…
New Antiviral Pill Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death Rates
An at-home pill against coronavirus halves the chance that people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 will land in the hospital or die, early results released by the drug’s developer indicate. The pill, an antiviral drug called molnupiravir, was tested against a placebo in people at high risk of developing severe disease. Of the 377 people who…
Ohio House Restarts Efforts to Ban Vaccine Mandates; Dem Calls It ‘Pandering’
It’s déjà vu all over again, but with longer hearings this time. An Ohio House committee is meeting twice this week to take a scheduled 14 hours of testimony on legislation to ban vaccine mandates — the eighth and ninth such legislative hearings, now occurring under a second House committee. An initial, expansive version of the…
On This Day in 1989, Nirvana Played a Show to 30 People at Murphy’s Pub in Clifton
On Oct. 6, 1989, a little band from Aberdeen, Washington came to Cincinnati for a club show at Murphy's Pub in Clifton. That band? Nirvana. The show, and its pink flyer in particular, have become somewhat of a local legend. In fact, in 2019, Cincinnati print/design house We Have Become Vikings put it on a T-shirt to raise…
Arnold’s Bar and Grill Hosting Public Paranormal Investigations This October
Downtown's Arnold's Bar and Grill is renowned for being the oldest continuously operating drinking destination in Cincinnati — one of the oldest in America, in fact, at 160 years — and that history comes with plenty of local urban lore. There's the infamous Arnold's bathtub, reportedly used to make bootleg gin during Prohibition. And another…
Bob Evans Has an Actual Farm in Ohio and It Is Hosting Its 50th-Annual Farm Festival This Weekend
When the Bob Evans jingle says "down on the farm," they mean it literally. Bob Evans was a real person and he had a real farm. The breakfast and comfort food chain still owns the Bob Evans homestead in Rio Grande, Ohio (pronounced "rye-o"), about two-and-a-half hours outside of Cincinnati. And this Friday through Sunday,…
Newport Aquarium Launches an Underwater Scavenger Hunt
Meet some new fishy friends and also have a chance to win season tickets during an underwater scavenger hunt at the Newport Aquarium this fall. Now through Nov. 19, test your searching skills at the Underwater Scavenger Hunt Around the World. To play, participants must search for scavenger hunt signs, which will lead them to…
Columbus Zoo Loses Accreditation Due to Concerns Over Ambassador Animal Program, Zoo Will Appeal
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) released a statement Tuesday saying they will be denying accreditation to the Columbus Zoo after an incident report. The zoo says they will appeal. The AZA says they held a hearing on Friday, Oct. 1 to vote on the decision. AZA President and CEO Dan Ashe said in…
Greater Cincinnati Native American Coalition Hosts Convergence and Indigenous Art Exhibition
Indigenous Peoples' Day is Oct. 11. In honor, the Greater Cincinnati Native American Coalition (GCNAC) is holding an Indigenous Peoples' Day Convergence this weekend. The second annual convergence hosted by GCNAC will be streaming online from 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 9 and 10. The event features eight Indigenous artists and activists, per a release from…
John Cranley ‘Challenges’ Nan Whaley to Series of Debates Ahead of Democratic Primary for Ohio Governor
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley has just sent a proposal to Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley "challenging" her (wording per a press release from his campaign team) to a series of debates ahead of the Democratic primary for Ohio governor. Cranley says his campaign will be reaching out to Whaley to facilitate the debates and "welcomes host…
What’s at the End of a Cincinnati Rainbow? The Newport Hooters, Obviously
Is it really a surprise that a Queen City rainbow ends at Hooters? Twitter user @simonan captured the perfectly quintessential Cincinnati moment of a beautiful rainbow after a storm ending across the Ohio River… at the Newport Hooters. The Tweet has since gone viral and there were many humorous replies: There was even a reply…
Hundreds of Scarecrows Have Taken Over Fairfield County, Ohio for the Third Annual ‘Trail of Scarecrows’
A quick day trip from Cincinnati is Ohio’s Scarecrow Capital, where you can find as many scarecrows as you’d ever want to see. Two hours from the city in Fairfield County, you can find the third-annual Trail of Scarecrows — either an adorable or a haunting event, depending on how you feel about anthropomorphic hay. "Businesses,…
When Is it Going to Feel Like Fall in Cincinnati??
If you’re anything like me, you want to know when it’s going to actually feel like fall in Cincinnati. It’s hard to appreciate cozy season when it’s 80 degrees outside in October. Luckily we’re not too far off from sweater weather. I'm not a meteorologist, but I have read the the Farmer’s Almanac report, and it says…
LaRosa’s Salads Will Now Be Made with Hydroponically Grown Lettuce
Cincinnati favorite pizza chain LaRosa's is making some big moves when it comes to their dining options. They recently debuted vegan cheese and plant-based meat toppings, and now they are switching to hydroponically grown lettuce. Starting this week, all of their salads will be made with lettuce from Pure Green Farms in South Bend, Indiana.…
Ready for Sober October? These 5 Cincinnati Bars Are Serving Up Serious Non-Alcoholic Sips
You’ve heard of Dry January, but what about Sober October? Thousands of people across the world are quitting alcohol for the month to give their bodies a break before the holiday season starts — and bars and restaurants in Cincinnati are prepared. Sober October started seven years ago as a fundraising campaign for Macmillan Cancer…
Ohio Supreme Court and University of Cincinnati to Create First-of-its-Kind Criminal Sentencing Database
The Ohio Supreme Court and the University of Cincinnati this week announced a joint project that will create a statewide database of criminal sentencings, a first-of-its-kind across the nation. With an $800,000 allocation by the court, students and faculty at the university will begin collecting sentencings from common pleas judges in the state who opt…
Cincinnati Man Whose Wife Sued Area Hospital to Force it to Administer Ivermectin Dies of COVID-19
An Ohio man whose wife sued a Cincinnati area hospital for refusing to provide him ivermectin as he was intubated due to COVID-19 has died, according to one of her attorneys. Jeffrey Smith, 51, died Sept. 25, according to the family’s attorney, Jonathan Davidson. While he was on a ventilator, Julie Smith filed a lawsuit…
Celebrate Spooky Season with Events All Month Long at Taft’s Brewing Co.
Celebrate spooky season with Taft's Brewing Co. This October, the brewery will be offering everything from classes on how to build fabulous fall centerpieces and charcuterie boards to hosting beer and donut pairings. On Oct. 5, Taft's Brewpourium in Spring Grove Village will be teaming up with The Flower Lady for a fall pumpkin succulent class.…
Mighty Good: Meat n’ Three Brings Some Seriously Southern Food to Over-the-Rhine
Some seriously Southern food is coming to Cincinnati this week. Mighty Good: Meat n’ Three is opening its doors just outside of Findlay Market on Friday, Oct. 8. The restaurant says on their website they are, “Simple, delicious, fresh, Southern food at an approachable price.” As the "Meat n’ Three" title implies, customers choose one…
Cincinnati Named a Top 25 ‘Best Foodie City’ in America
Another day, another WalletHub study. But this time the results are pretty, pretty good for Cincinnati. In the website's recent Best Foodie Cities in America list, Cincinnati took home top 25 honors, sliding in at No. 21 — sandwiched between Houston at No. 20 and Pittsburgh at No. 22. So what does it take to…
Chris Albright Announced as FC Cincinnati’s New General Manager
FC Cincinnati has confirmed that they have hired Chris Albright as their new general manager. Albright was previously the technical director for the Philadelphia Union. This comes as no surprise as Albright's hiring was confirmed by multiple sources on Twitter last Thursday. Former general manager Gerard Nijkamp departed in August, and the club released former…
161 Arrested in Ohio-Wide Anti-Human Trafficking Operation, Including a Teacher, Firefighter and City Councilman
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday that 161 people have been arrested and 51 potential human trafficking victims have been identified during a statewide anti-human trafficking operation. Yost says that nearly 100 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies partnered with non-governmental and nonprofit organizations for Operation Ohio Knows. Coordinated with Ohio Organized Crime Investigations…
New Kids on the Block to Kick Off 2022 Tour at Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center
If you're sick of streaming and miss the tactile sensation of a mixtape, New Kids on the Block wants to rekindle your nostalgia with their MixTape Tour. Grabbing other iconic '90s acts Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue, the still-hunky fivesome is kicking off its tour at Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati on May 10,…
CDC Says Celebrating Upcoming Holidays Indoors Could Be Fine But, Like, Use a Window Fan
Don't pack away those summer fans just yet. As we navigate yet another spooky holiday season under the heel of the devastating COVID-19 virus (though, this time, 54.1% of Ohioans have at least started the vaccination process), we must also navigate new recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to…
Medicaid Department Mum on Contacts with DeWine-Connected Lobbyist
A close, long-standing friend of Gov. Mike DeWine registered early this year to lobby on behalf of a giant Medicaid provider — just before Attorney General Dave Yost accused the company of ripping off tens of millions of taxpayer dollars. The company, St. Louis-based Centene, later agreed to pay out $88 million to Ohio and…
Here’s How to Apply for Ohio’s Vax-2-School Scholarship Lottery — Now Offering 155 Scholarships
On Oct. 4, the state of Ohio begins accepting applications for the new Vax-2-School scholarship lottery at ohiovax2school.com or by phone at 1-833-427-5634. "Since Aug. 15, there have been more than 42,000 confirmed or probable cases of COVID among school-age kids in Ohio ages 5-17," Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said last month when he announced the program. "The…
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ is Slapstick Sequel Still Finding Footing
Venom, the 2018 Tom Hardy vehicle about an alien organism called a symbiote that bonded with a human being, creating the titular lethal protector, was a stinker of epic proportions: wildly internally inconsistent, miscast, unfunny, etc. It was a superhero movie, though, and managed to rake in more than $200 million at the domestic box…
Cincinnati Cocktail Corner: Fall Inspired Concoctions from New Riff Distilling
For some fun, Friday inspiration, CityBeat will be sharing cocktail recipes to inspire our readers every week. New Riff Distilling has shared some of their fall-inspired cocktails for our readers to try at home. Both have bourbon, obviously, but one features a more apple-forward flavor and the other goes all-in on pumpkin spice. Go get…
Cincinnati Opera Announces 2022 Season Lineup and Return to Music Hall
After a centennial season canceled due to COVID and another season held outdoors at Summit Park (again due to COVID), Cincinnati Opera is returning to its home at Music Hall for 2022. The recently released season lineup kicks off June 18, 2022, and features "a full, five-opera season — including two world premieres and new-to-Cincinnati…
Ohio Hospital Invites Lawmakers to Tour ICU as They Consider COVID Vaccine Mandate Ban Legislation
As Ohio GOP lawmakers retrench this week after facing heat on all sides over proposed COVID vaccine mandate ban legislation, Mount Carmel in Columbus sent a letter to Statehouse reps inviting them to tour the hospital's ICU to witness the devastation of COVID for themselves firsthand. As data has shown, more than 90% of COVID…
$2 Specialty Tacos Are Back at More Than 40 Restaurants During Cincinnati Taco Week Oct. 11-17
What's better than Taco Tuesday? A whole week of cheap tacos. And thanks to Cincinnati Taco Week, that's what the Queen City will get Oct. 11-17. All week long, participating eateries will be offering $2 specialty tacos for the fourth-annual Taco Week. Some restaurants will even be serving up three different unique tacos. Select locations…
Misdirection and Deception Abound in ‘These Photographs are Fake!’ at Clay Street Press
At its inception, photography was a medium that connoted truth: Light reflecting reality onto film and then the page. And long before photographs were manipulated and falsified for nefarious reasons, artists used the medium for deception in a more playful — if still often pointed — way. Which is where we find ourselves at the Clay…
This Is Ohio’s Favorite Halloween Candy, Says Google
Is Halloween season making you crave some packaged candy? You're not alone. According to career website Zippia, Google search numbers are up for certain sweets ahead of trick-or-treating. And they've compiled a list based on Google Trends to determine each state's favorite candy. "We examined 50 different popular (and some infamously unpopular) candies, given us…
Condado Tacos Giving Away Free Tacos Oct. 4-8 for National Taco Day
As with most literally every food in life, tacos have their own national day in America and that day is Oct. 4. Why is National Taco Day on Oct. 4 — and on a Monday instead of a Taco Tuesday? The answer is unclear, but, really, who cares as long as it means you get…
Chris Albright Rumored to Be FC Cincinnati’s New General Manager, Multiple Sources Say
It's been a whirlwind of changes for FC Cincinnati lately. What's one more? Multiple sources have confirmed that FC Cincinnati has hired Chris Albright as its new general manager. Albright currently is the technical director for the Philadelphia Union. Former general manager Gerard Nijkamp departed in August, and the club released former head coach Jaap Stam…
Ohio’s Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Is Offering Fall Foliage Tours Throughout October
See the colors of the season pass by your window on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Fall Foliage ride. Starting Sunday, Oct. 3, embark on a leisurely locomotive sightseeing tour through the beautiful Hocking Hills region. The rides — on a train "made up of historic equipment ranging from 1917 to the 1960s" — happen Thursday…
Litter Pick-up, Lane Closures on Norwood Lateral Begin Oct. 4
Motorists should prepare to add a little extra time to their commutes soon. Crews will hit the Norwood Lateral (state route 562) for litter clean-up and maintenance during the week of Oct. 4, a release from the Ohio Department of Transportation says. Crews also will repair guardrails, clear drains and perform other upkeep. To accommodate…
World Pumpkin Pie Eating Championship to Take Place at Greater Cincinnati’s Destination Outlets
World champion competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut must have a soft spot for Greater Cincinnati. The top-ranked Major League Eating star just took home the brat-eating record at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, scarfing 68 brats during the competition. This was his 10th brat-eating win, according to Shea Communications And now he's headed to Destination Outlets in Jeffersonville, Ohio…
Cincinnati Bengals Induct Four Legends into Inaugural Ring of Honor Class During Win over Jacksonville Jaguars
Sure, everyone gets a three-way today since the Cincinnati Bengals overcame the Jacksonville Jaguars last night. But four Bengals legends are taking away something that will last much, much longer. Influential Bengals Paul Brown, Ken Anderson, Anthony Muñoz and Ken Riley were inducted as the inaugural members of the Bengals' new Ring of Honor during halftime of…
Report: American Rescue Plan Funds Could Help Ohio Schools End ‘School-to-Prison Pipeline’
Ohio has received more than $4 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to go toward education, and a recent report from The Sentencing Project spotlights how the state can use those funds to prevent what it calls the school-to-prison pipeline. More than 60% of schools in the U.S. have a school resource officer, despite evidence their presence increases the…
Gold Star Offering BOGO 3-Ways Because the Bengals Beat the Jaguars
For the second time this week, Gold Star is offering buy-one-get-one "Who Dey Ways" after a Bengals win. The Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-21 yesterday, which means free chili today, Oct. 1. As the "Official Chili of the Cincinnati Bengals," Gold Star serves up a special deal every time the Bengals triumph in a…
Bill to Ban Abortion in Ohio Enters State Senate Committee After Day of Protest
A bill hinging on the downfall of federal abortion rights came into an Ohio Senate committee Wednesday with the support of its two Republican sponsors. Senate Bill 123 is a “trigger” bill that would allow Ohio to ban abortion if federal abortion rights protections are overturned. If passed, the bill would then await court challenges of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, the…
The Postseason Sucks, and 8 Other Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
It was a nice run, Cincinnati Reds fans. Ok, no it wasn't. You think we'd be used to pain by now, but nope — every postseason miss feels just as bad as the previous ones. But baseball wasn't the only thing happening in Cincinnati this week. We've also got plenty of news about COVID-19, those…
Enjoy Fall at Findlay Market With Special Events All Month Long
Celebrate fall with costumes, dancing and, of course, food at Findlay Market this season. Starting Friday, Oct. 1, the market will be collecting gently used Halloween costumes for their annual neighborhood trick-or-treat event, the market says in a release. They encourage shoppers and community groups to donate. Kids will be able to pick them up…
13 Things To Do In Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 1-3)
And just like that, it's October. There's plenty of fall fun to be had around Cincinnati this weekend, so get into the spirit of the season with a Sunflower Festival, the Kentucky Wool Festival, the Donauschwaben Society's Oktoberfest or the Cincinnati Moon Festival on Fountain Square. There are also a ton of haunted houses and…
Dave Chappelle to Debut Stand-Up Comedy Special ‘The Closer’ on Netflix Oct. 5
We can always use more Dave Chappelle, right? Chappelle — who owns a home in Yellow Springs, Ohio, just a little over an hour northeast of Cincinnati — soon will add another Netflix special to his long line of credits. The stand-up comedian and actor will debut The Closer on the streaming channel Tuesday, Oct.…
Kentucky Bill Would Allow Domestic Violence Survivors to Claim Unemployment
Kentucky lawmakers and state advocates want to expand the state's unemployment system to include survivors of domestic violence. Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D-Louisville) said next month she will sponsor a new version of House Bill 78, which aims to help alleviate financial stress for those fleeing abusive situations. In a recent hearing, experts across the state testified…
One-Third of Ohio Residents Say Alcohol Is Part of Their ‘Self Care’
Well, Ohio, it looks like we're still boozing it up to avoid falling apart over what has happened during the past year and a half. A new survey from Detox.net, a directory of addiction centers, reports that 32% of Ohioans — or about one-third of Buckeye State residents — are hitting the sauce to cope…
The Evil Dead Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Return to Cincinnati Theaters
With Halloween a month away, it’s officially horror movie season and fans of splatter cinema are in for a treat: The Evil Dead will play in area theaters for a one-time showing to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary, bringing the beloved-but-controversial film to the big screen once again. Cinemark Oakley Station (3025 Disney St., Oakley), AMC…
Watch Ben Folds Collaborate with Ohio Songwriters During Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Livestream on Thursday
Forget the suburbs: Ben Folds will be rockin' the livestream this week. The popular performer will anchor the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's songwriting workshop with three Ohio talents on Thursday. The program participants are part of the Rock Hall's summer artist in residence program and receive guidance from industry professionals while performing regularly…
COVID Booster Shot Bus to Make Stops Around Greater Cincinnati
COVID-19 booster shots are now mobile! Eligible Ohioans can receive a booster at certain locations throughout the city via the 513Relief Bus. According to a release from the Hamilton County Public Health Department, the bus is not only offering boosters but also first doses of Pfizer and Modera vaccines. Those getting their first vaccine dose…
FBI Data: Homicides in Ohio Have Surpassed National Rate
The United States saw a major increase in murders in 2020 — and Ohio had something to do with that. The Federal Bureau of Investigation released new crime data this week, showing that homicides in America increased from 5.1 murders per 100,000 people in 2019 to 6.5 per 100,000 in 2020. It was the biggest…
Anjou Offers Easy Charm and Clever Cocktails in East Walnut Hills
The first time I went to Anjou, an intimate cocktail bar in East Walnut Hills that opened in June, the world seemed like it might be starting to right itself in the wake of the pandemic. Vaccines were finally widely available, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even said, “What the heck, take…
Sorry, Baseball Fans: Cincinnati Reds Won’t See Postseason Action This Year
For Cincinnati Reds fans, the heartbreak is palpable. The Reds were eliminated from the 2021 postseason Tuesday when the team lost to the Chicago White Sox, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers. Going into last night, the Cards' magic number (the combination of wins and losses the Cardinals and Reds needed to…
Quan Hapa in Over-the-Rhine Closing Temporarily to Undergo Renovations
Over-the-Rhine Asian streetfood eatery Quan Hapa announced it was closing its doors… but for a good reason. After nine years on Vine Street, "as one of the earliest restaurants in our neck of OTR," says the restaurant in a Twitter post, "its time for a spruce up." The last day of operation will be Sunday,…
Ohio House Health Committee Passes Ban on Vax Mandates; Full Vote Expected Wednesday
Republicans on the Ohio House Health Committee passed legislation Tuesday banning some COVID-19 vaccine mandates, teeing up fast-tracked passage from the full chamber on Wednesday. The legislation, unveiled minutes before the committee met, is a significantly narrowed approach when compared to some of the other six pieces of proposed legislation targeting vaccine mandates. Unlike earlier…
