

14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Sept. 23-25)
Friday, Sept. 23 Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt Ghosts, ghouls and goblins return to roam the grounds of Kings Island during Halloween Haunt, voted the No. 1 “Best Theme Park Halloween Event” in 2021 by USA Today readers. Guests can wander through six terrifying themed mazes, like the “Slaughter House,” or freak themselves out in one…
Sound Advice: Drummer Billy Cobham to Revisit Legendary ‘Crosswinds’ Album at Upcoming Cincinnati Show
Panamanian drummer Billy Cobham first rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s as a collaborating musician with Miles Davis and member of innovative and influential jazz fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra. On Oct. 2, the legendary drummer will make a stop at Clifton’s Ludlow Garage with his Crosswinds Project. Often referred to as the fusion…
Sound Advice: Lucinda Williams Brings Americana Genius to Upcoming Show at Covington’s Madison Theater
The last time Lucinda Williams tore through our neck of the woods was four years ago when she was sandwiched between opener Steve Earle and headliner Dwight Yoakam at the PNC Pavilion on the cheekily dubbed “LSD Tour.” Williams’ blazing set was conclusive evidence that she easily could have been the evening’s closer, and her…
The Dish: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Openings You May Have Missed
It has been a sweet summer season for the Cincinnati dining scene with the recent openings of several bakeries and ice cream shops. But it isn’t all just sugar — there’s some spice, too. The Queen City has also welcomed an Italian comfort food spot, a New York-style deli and a new location of a…
Review: Royce Offers an Impressive French-Forward Menu and Wine List
As a lifelong Francophile, I am intrigued whenever our city welcomes a French restaurant. Hand me a menu written in French along with a wine list of carefully chosen champagnes, burgundies, Bordeaux and Loire Valley whites, and we are off to a good start. My love affair with France started with a crush on my…
Friday Night Lights: Partnership with ESPN+ Puts University of Cincinnati Media Production Students in National Spotlight
“Black on line. Ready to open!” “Cameras, set your shots! Tape, queue up home in red and away in blue.” “Graphics, park the lower-third on font two and ready to animate full screen on font three.” “Audio, track font four and talent mics.” “All right, everyone lock in and let’s have a good show. Ready…
Exhibit at Northside’s (DSGN)CLLCTV to Celebrate Cincinnati Cartoonist and Sign Painter Justin Green
After Justin Green died in April, he was remembered by ArtWorks CEO and artistic director Colleen Houston as “one of our community’s greatest art icons.” He was that and much more. His 1972 comic book series Binky Brown Meets Holy Virgin Mary is regarded by many as the first autobiographical comic and a progenitor of…
The Cincinnati Zoo is Releasing Three Rehabilitated Manatees Back to Florida Next Month
You’ve only got a few more weeks to say goodbye to the Cincinnati Zoo’s three orphaned manatees before they return to Florida. SwimShady, Alby, and Manhattan have been rehabilitating at the zoo for 18 months at Manatee Springs, and are returning to their native habitats in early October, per a release from the zoo. Their…
Cincinnati Mixologist Molly Wellmann to Host Non-Alcoholic Happy Hour at Kroger Wellness Festival
Well-known Queen City mixologist Molly Wellmann is set to host an alcohol-free happy hour at the Kroger Wellness Festival. On Sept. 24, Wellmann will “mix up a new mindful concoction for tailgating season” using Giesen 0% New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, per a release from Giesen. The “Giesen 0% Happy Hour” will be hosted at the…
Here’s When the Leaves Will Change Color This Fall in the Greater Cincinnati Area
Fall is finally here (well, sort of). Even though temperatures are still reaching 90 degrees, the spooky season daydreams have begun. And even those who don’t proclaim themselves to be fall fanatics can appreciate one of the most beautiful parts of spooky season — the changing colors of the leaves. Fall foliage is set to…
Study: Black-Owned Businesses Contribute Billions to Greater Cincinnati Economy
A study from the University of Cincinnati Economics Center shows just how much of an economic impact Black-owned businesses have on Cincinnati’s economy. In partnership with UC, the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) released the findings of the “Economic Impact of Black-owned Businesses in Southwest Ohio Communities” Sept. 16.…
Ohio House Republicans Introduce Legislation Forcing Schools to Disclose ‘Sexually Explicit Content’ Taught in Classrooms
Two Ohio House Republicans introduced legislation on Sept. 15 that would force school boards to disclose to parents all “sexually explicit content” taught in the classroom. At parents’ request, teachers would need to provide students with alternative instruction that doesn’t include this sexually explicit content. The legislation — introduced by Republicans Sara Carruthers and D.J. Swearingen…
With Ohio Abortion Law Paused, Providers in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania Plan Next Steps
After more than two months of enforcement, Ohio’s strict new abortion law is on hold at least until the week of Sept. 26 as a lawsuit over it plays out in Cincinnati. As it does, Planned Parenthood chapters in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan are trying to adapt to a new reality. The suit in Cincinnati asks…
Advocates: Student-Loan Forgiveness Not Doing Enough to Address Racial Equity Gap
The Biden administration’s recent move to cancel some student debt is welcome news to many, but challenges remain for others. The racial equity gap among student-loan borrowers is known to be a problem, with studies documenting a number of troubling statistics over time. U.S. Department of Education research has illustrated the average Black student-loan recipient…
Ohio Foodbanks Will Have to Wait for Much-Needed Federal Dollars
Ohio’s foodbanks say they’re desperate as summer is turning to fall. Demand has skyrocketed with increasing food costs at the same time that their resources have evaporated. And with current supply chain disruptions, they need to order food now if they hope to have it when winter comes. And even though the state is sitting…
Jets that Flew Migrants from Florida to Martha’s Vineyard were from Charter Company Based at Akron-Canton Airport
The Akron Beacon-Journal reports that Ultimate Jet, a private jet charter company based at the Akron-Canton Airport, was the company contracted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to fly approximately 50 migrants from Florida to Martha’s Vineyard in a highly publicized political stunt on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Two aircrafts, each with an approximate capacity of 30 passengers,…
Hundreds of Scarecrows Are Taking Over Fairfield County for the ‘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. Starting Oct. 1, just two hours from the city in Fairfield County, you can find the annual Trail of Scarecrows — either an adorable or a haunting event, depending on how you…
KY Voters Will be Asked to Decide on Abortion Amendment on November 8 Ballot
With only four weeks left before the state’s voter-registration deadline, advocacy groups say they are sounding the alarm on a ballot initiative which would ensure abortion is not considered a constitutional right. Amendment 2 Michael Muller, campaign manager for Protect Kentucky Access, said Amendment 2 would create a new section with language explicitly stating to…
Great Outdoor Weekend Offers More Than 100 Free Activities To Do Outside in Greater Cincinnati
Fall is almost here, and the weather in Cincinnati is looking incredibly comfortable this weekend — practically perfect for doing something outside. And to encourage locals to head outdoors, the 19th-annual Great Outdoor Weekend is offering more than 100 free activities across area parks, rivers, trails and more. Presented by regional sustainability alliance Green Umbrella…
Seasonal Pumpkin Ice Cream is Back at Graeter’s
It’s that time of year: The infamous fall squash has made its seasonal return, flavorizing everything and anything in its path with its sweet, spicy and sometimes controversial savor. And local favorite French pot ice cream makes Graeter’s is more than ready. That’s right. Pumpkin Ice Cream is back. With cooler weather coming and pumpkin patches…
Trump Rallies for Struggling J.D. Vance and Other GOP Hopefuls During Youngstown Visit
Former President Donald Trump walked onto the stage in Youngstown on Sept. 17 to “I’m Proud to be an American.” During the last half of the song he simply stood there, squinting into the spotlights, closed smile plastered on his face, basking in the crowd’s applause. The back quarter of the 7,000-seat Covelli Centre was…
Fall Weather is Coming to the Cincinnati Area This Week
We’re in the second half of September, and it looks like Cincinnati finally has some cool weather on the horizon. While Wednesday, Sept. 21 is going to be a scorcher with a high near 92 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature is expected to drop dramatically on Thursday, Sept. 22, just in time for a weekend of…
Ohio-Born Filmmaker Brings Much Needed Attention—and Celebration—to “Black Rainbow Love”
Angie Harvey is not jumping out of her chair to call herself a filmmaker. Tell that to the accolades that the Cleveland native is racking up for “Black Rainbow Love,” her first documentary. “Black Rainbow Love” shares the stories of 27 lovers in the Black LBGTQ+ community. Each tale reflects the real lives of real…
Equality Ohio and GLAAD Release Research on the LGBTQ+ Records of Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance
Equality Ohio and GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, have released research on the LGBTQ+ records of Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance, the candidates to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate. Ryan and Vance are running to succeed Sen. Rob Portman, who served two terms in the Senate. Portman is currently…
Ohio Abortions Temporarily Open Back Up, and 10 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Cincinnati is loading up on transportation projects, with new robust funding for pedestrian and cyclist safety infrastructure. In other news, the Reds continue to suck, cops still are under scrutiny and a local judge is an abortion-rights hero. Catch up on the week’s big headlines below. Cincinnati Police Union Calls for Reinstatement of Black Officer…
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Plans to Fight Gerrymandering After Office Term
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor said she plans to become a part of the anti-gerrymandering effort once she leaves office at the end of the year. In committing to her next steps after the her term-limited time as the head of the state’s highest court, she also acknowledge the failures that happened in…
Graphic PETA Chicken Slaughterhouse Truck to Stop by Oktoberfest Zinzinnati this Weekend
Animal rights group PETA is known for its unique stunts, and this weekend they’re planning on bringing quite the show to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. “Hell on Wheels,” is described by PETA as a new guerilla-marketing campaign “featuring a life-size chicken transport truck covered with images of real chickens crammed into crates on their way to a…
Halloween Haunt and Tricks and Treats Fall Fest to Open at Kings Island Next Weekend
Soon you’ll be able to head to Kings Island for a frightening night to remember. Halloween Haunt opens Sept. 23 and guests will be able to choose from a variety of chilling adventures to get their haunting fix. Multiple roller coasters will remain open during Halloween Haunt including The Beast, Orion, Diamondback, Mystic Timbers and…
Cincinnati Police Union Calls for Reinstatement of Black Officer Who Reportedly Used N-word on Duty
Union leadership for the Cincinnati Police Department is calling on city leaders to immediately reinstate a Black officer who was suspended for using the n-word during an arrest. Detective Joehonny Reese, who is Black, was working an off-duty detail with one other officer at Energy Nightclub near Paycor Stadium on Sept. 2, according to a…
Vote for Skyline Chili Cheese Coney to Win MLB’s Ballpark Food Fight
Cincinnati-style chili isn’t necessarily… um… appreciated in other parts of the United States. But Queen City residents and fans may be able to change that. Cincinnati Reds fans and gourmet enthusiasts can vote for the Queen City’s own Skyline chili cheese coney to advance in Major League Baseball’s “Food Fight” bracket. MLB has lined up…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Supporting Cincinnati Latino Restaurants During Cincy Sabroso
Cincinnati is joining a statewide effort to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. The Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati USA is hosting the second annual Cincy Sabroso as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. During Cincy Sabroso (“sabroso” means “tasty”), the region will celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture through food. The week-long event will be held Sept 15-Oct.…
Abortions Temporarily Return to 22-Week Cutoff in Ohio Thanks to a Hamilton County Judge
A temporary restraining order is now in place for Ohio’s law that bans abortion past six-weeks gestation, a Hamilton County judge ruled on Wednesday. Judge Christian Jenkins paused the law for two weeks while the case continues to be litigated in the county’s common pleas court. For now, Ohioans are permitted to get abortions up…
Album Review: Cincinnati Band Hemlock Branch Releases Genre-Bending Debut Album
Venturing into Scott Simpson’s backyard is a bit jarring. Nestled behind Simpson’s unassuming neighborhood home is a mini oasis complete with a pond, three cats, cactuses and myriad plants and flowers. It’s a peaceful bit of suburban bliss that stands in stark contrast to Simpson’s previous musical outfit, local doom metal legends, Beneath Oblivion. But…
The Apple Truck Tour Is Bringing Fresh-Picked Michigan Apples to Cincinnati This Weekend
Pure Michigan is heading to Cincinnati this weekend — pure Michigan apples, that is. The Apley family and their Apple Truck are on tour, bringing fresh-picked apples from “small family farms” directly customers. The Apple Truck website says all of their apples are grown in Michigan and that the “Michigan soil, temperature and proximity to the…
Meet the Skyline Chili Dip Donut from Norwood’s Starlight Doughnut Lab
During the lead-up to the Cincinnati Bengals taking on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI, legions of local fans would not stop chugging cans of Skyline Chili as some kind of good luck charm. Now that football season is back in full effect, one local bakery is offering a different way to scarf down…
The Cincinnati Reds Have Been Fully Eliminated from 2022 Playoff Action, Because Of Course
We knew it was coming. The Cincinnati Reds were eliminated from all postseason contention after losing a double-header to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 13. This means that the Reds will not compete for a Wild Card spot, will miss the postseason yet again and will have another losing season. The Pirates beat the Reds…
U.S. Senate Republicans Shy Away from Proposed 15-week National Abortion Ban
U.S. Senate Republicans are skeptical about a 15-week nationwide abortion ban that GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced Tuesday, with some saying they want to leave the issue to state lawmakers instead of taking it up in Congress. “I think most of the members of my conference prefer that this be dealt with at the state…
Mayor Pureval Proclaims Half-Day Holiday on Friday to Celebrate Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Cincinnati is about to transform into Zinzinnati this weekend, as the nation’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration descends on Second and Third streets downtown. Held Sept. 16-18, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is one of the city’s favorite festivals for beers, brats and a bit of Bavarian cosplay. While residents get ready to dust off their dirndls, Mayor Aftab Pureval has…
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Road Closures You Need to Know About This Weekend
Dust off your dirndl because Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is back this weekend. As America’s largest Oktoberfest celebration, the event has been honoring the region’s German heritage with food, fun and plenty of beer since 1976. And from Sept. 16-18, hundreds of thousands of people will descend on Second and Third streets downtown to get their gemütlichkeit…
Northside Distilling Releases Braille Bourbon Whiskey in Partnership with Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Northside Distilling and the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) have teamed up to create Braille Bourbon Whiskey. This limited-edition bottle features braille on its hand-numbered label. CABVI says that the focus of this bottle is to “raise awareness around inclusivity for people who are blind or visually impaired in our community…
Another Cincinnati Police Officer Is Under Investigation for Using a Slur on the Job
A third Cincinnati Police officer has been suspended for using the n-word while on duty in 2022, according to a Sept. 12 press release from the city. In the announcement, interim CPD chief Teresa Theetge said the investigation into the use of the word is standard, but she did not clarify the context of the…
$20 Million Grant Will Fund Safer Cyclist, Pedestrian Connections from West Side to Downtown
West side pedestrians and cyclists could soon have a safer commute to downtown, thanks to a grant that Cincinnati will use to improve access to West End, Queensgate and Lower Price Hill. A $20 million federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant was awarded to the city for the project titled “State…
Sample the Flavors of Fall With One of These Greater Cincinnati Cooking Classes
Fall is a magical time of change that brings colorful leaves, brisk air, and delectable food. Embrace the season’s flavors with a cooking or baking class that celebrates all the deliciousness autumn has to offer. Oktoberfest German Classics at Tablespoon Cooking Co. Oktoberfest and fall go hand-in-hand in the Queen City. Bring the autumn celebration…
Three Things to Do Now that Cincinnati Reds Are Eliminated from the 2022 NL Central Race
And elimination belongs to the Reds. Again. The Cincinnati Reds may have to change the popular #ATOBTTR (“and this one belongs to the Reds”) hashtag now that the season is winding down. The Reds were mathematically eliminated from the National League Central Division race after a 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 10.…
King Records Studio Buildings in Cincinnati Added to the National Register of Historic Places
The King Records Legacy Foundation has achieved another milestone on its path to preserving the legacy of King Records. On Sept. 6, the King Records studio buildings, located at 1536-1540 Brewster Ave. in Evanston, were officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being placed on the National Register of Historic Places will not only…
Cops to Remain in Cincinnati Public Schools after Board of Education Vote
Studies may show that police in schools aren’t useful, but a local district has decided to keep them anyway. During a Sept. 12 meeting, the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education voted 6-1 to continue using school resource officers (SROs) from the Cincinnati Police Department in school buildings. Board member Mike Moroski was the lone…
4 Ohio Colleges (AGAIN) Named to List of “The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth”
On Thursday, Campus Pride released their annual list of “The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth.” The same four Ohio colleges that appeared on the 2021 list again appear on this 2022 list. To appear on The Worst List, a campus must have applied for and/or received a Title IX exemption to discriminate against LGBTQ+…
Rosie’s Italian Reopens Downtown with New Menu of Scratch-Made Pastas, Pizza and Family Favorites
Crown Restaurant Group (Crown Republic Gastropub, Losanti, La Cantina) has refreshed and reopened one of its downtown eateries. The former Rosie’s Pies & Pints — which temporarily closed in August — has been transformed into Rosie’s Italian. Helmed by chef and owner Anthony Sitek, the menu focuses on family recipes and traditions. Diners can expect…
Everything You Need to Know About Oktoberfest Zinzinnati This Weekend
Dust off your dirndl because Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is back this weekend. As America’s largest Oktoberfest celebration, the event has been honoring the region’s German heritage with food, fun and plenty of beer since 1976. And from Sept. 16-18, hundreds of thousands of people will descend on Second and Third streets downtown to get their gemütlichkeit…
OSU Study Shows Benefit of Getting a Second COVID-19 Booster
A recent study by researchers at the Ohio State University encouraged a second COVID-19 booster, especially because of recent developments in antibody studies. Measuring antibodies after one booster shot The report, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that a booster shot “completely restored antibodies to protective levels” in adults in the study…
Western Hills Viaduct Project Gets $127 Million Federal Boost
The City of Cincinnati has been awarded a $127 million federal transportation grant for the Western Hills Viaduct replacement project. “This project is going to change the face of our city for a generation. Reconnecting our neighborhoods to the jobs and everyday destinations they depend on is essential to our growth as a city that…
New Beechmont Bridge Connector Links Multiple Cincinnati Trails for Increased Cyclist, Pedestrian Safety
Cyclists and pedestrians soon will have a new connection to local and regional trails. In a Sept. 8 press release, Great Parks of Hamilton County announced the new Beechmont Bridge Connector will open to travelers starting Sept. 21. The project will allow users to safely travel from the Little Miami Scenic Trail to the Ohio…
Xavier Named to U.S. News and World Report’s ‘Best National Universities’ List for First Time
U.S. News and World Report just released its annual ranking of the country’s top colleges. And for the first time ever, Xavier University made the cut for the Best National Universities list. According to Xavier, U.S. News and World Report began releasing its comprehensive Best Colleges compilation 38 years ago and this year marks the school’s…
Kings Island Named Park of the Year by ‘Amusement Today’
Kings Island is receiving praise from the biggest amusement park nerds in the business. Amusement park magazine Amusement Today chose Kings Island for its Golden Ticket Award for Park of the Year. This award is given during the annual international Golden Ticket Awards which gathers votes from “well-traveled amusement park enthusiasts” who rank the industry…
Asian Night Market Pop Up Coming to Downtown During BLINK Cincinnati
BLINK Cincinnati is already slated to provide an almost overwhelming amount of immersive experiences this October, and another one has just been announced. The producers of Asian Food Fest are bringing the Asianati Night Market to downtown’s Court Street from Oct. 13-16. “The Asianati Night Market will teleport you to the night markets found throughout…
Intel Breaks Ground at ‘Silicon Heartland’ in Licking County
White tents sprung up like mushrooms Friday on the dusty patch of dirt where Intel is building two microchip factories. Returning to a line from his last state of the union address, President Biden called it a “field of dreams” serving notice that “the industrial Midwest is back.” “Since I took office, our economy has…
Listen to a Live Rendition of New Album From Cincinnati Band The Harlequins
In need of some new tunes to serve as the musical backdrop to your weekend plans? Cincinnati psych-rockers The Harlequins have you covered. On Sept. 7, a YouTube page called DOOM.CORP shared a video of The Harlequins’ full performance of their new album, Time, at the band’s release party at Northside Tavern on Sept. 3. …
Hamilton County Judge Holds Off on Ohio Abortion Ban Decision
A Hamilton County judge said he needs more time to decide whether or not to put a pause on a six-week abortion ban in Ohio. Judge Christian Jenkins said in a Thursday hearing that he would not issue an opinion because the court still has questions about how the case moves forward. Related “The court…
Lucius Q to Open Second Location in Factory 52 Norwood Development
Popular Pendleton barbecue spot Lucius Q is set to open a second location. This second spot will be inside Norwood’s 20-acre mixed-used development Factory 52 already has many new businesses announced including Fretboard Brewing, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Asheville-based Hi-Wire Brewing. “Factory 52 has to be one of the most ambitious and exciting new developments to…
Vote for Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto to Receive MLB’s 2022 Roberto Clemente Award for Sportsmanship, Philanthropy
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has a heart as persistent as his swing. Now, fans can help honor him for it. Votto is one of the candidates up for Major League Baseball’s 2022 Roberto Clemente Award. Clemente, who hailed from Puerto Rico, played for the Pittsburgh Pirates for all 18 seasons of his career…
New Doctors Want Abortion Training, Struggle Under Ohio’s Six-Week Ban
Students and in-training physicians say they are looking to other states for medical abortion education they need to do their jobs and finish their degrees. Medical schools, meanwhile, are doing what they can to link the students with that training. Shreekari Tadepalli began her final year in medical school at Ohio State thinking of how…
Fall Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week Returns Sept. 19-25
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is once again bringing a local dining experience to the Tri-State. From Sept. 19-25, participating restaurants will offer dine-in and take-out options of $26, $36 and $46 three-course prix fixe menus. $1 from the first 1,000 restaurant week meals served will go directly to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week…
Everything You Need to Know About the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2022-2023 Season Opener at Paycor Stadium
Football fans in Cincinnati have quite a lot to look forward to this year, especially after last season’s heroics. For the 2022-2023 season, the Cincinnati Bengals are promising to go even bigger and better now that they’ve got some mojo with their recent Super Bowl run. The Bengals will kick off the regular NFL season…
On Newsstands Now: Here’s Everything You’ll Find in CityBeat’s Latest Issue
There are few buildings in the Greater Cincinnati area with more significance than the King Records complex in Evanston. For decades, King Records produced music hailing from numerous musicians across multiple genres — including James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Philip Paul, Otis Williams and many more. In CityBeat’s latest issue, we examine the significance of this…
Findings From DOJ Investigation Into Louisville Police Department Expected Within Weeks, Louisville Mayor And Police Chief Say
The findings of a wide-ranging Department of Justice investigation into the Louisville Metro Department of Police are expected “in the coming weeks,” the city’s mayor and police chief said in an op-ed published by The Courier Journal on Wednesday. Department of Justice investigation into Louisville Metro Police Department “In the coming weeks, we expect the…
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval Tells White House About Local Importance of Federal Rescue Funds
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, along with mayors and elected officials from Cleveland, Akron, Columbus and Youngstown, traveled to Washington D.C. on Sept. 7 to talk to the White House about how the American Rescue Plan boosted Cincinnati projects and what he wants to see next for the city. “Put simply, had it not been for…
Two Cincinnati Restaurants Named in Bon Appétit’s ‘50 Best New Restaurants of 2022’ List
Cincinnati’s dining scene has had tons of national recognition recently, and rightfully so. Two local restaurants were named in Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants of 2022” list. Cafe Mochiko in East Walnut Hills and Mid-City Restaurant in Downtown both made the list, and the authors sang their praises. The list was created by Bon…
Guest Commentary: Four Reasons Why Abortion Laws Often Clash with the Majority’s Preferences in the United States
Kansas voters opted against overturning a state constitutional right to an abortion on Aug. 2, 2022. A few days later, Indiana lawmakers banned nearly all abortions. Both are conservative-leaning states that supported President Donald Trump’s reelection bid by near-identical margins in 2020 – 56.1% to 41.5% in Kansas and 57% to 41% in Indiana. So…
Middletown ‘Rich Twat’ J.D. Vance Schedules Campaign Rally During Ohio State Game, for Some Reason
Middletown native and Republican candidate for Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat J.D. Vance wants to show Buckeye State residents that he’s one of them by holding a campaign rally at a time Ohioans hold as sacred – during an Ohio State University football game. College football is practically a religion in Ohio, especially when it comes…
Guest Commentary: Beloved Developer Fred Lane Left Indelible Mark on Cincinnati Arts Community
How do you write about a person whose reputation was larger than life? Someone who had fans in every corner of the neighborhood and made friends with a mere mischievous twinkle of his eye? Fred Lane, much beloved former developer of artist spaces in Cincinnati, died two weeks ago from complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).…
Who Has the Highest Risk of Long COVID? It’s Complicated.
For millions of people, COVID-19 doesn’t end with a negative test. Weeks or months after traces of the virus disappear from noses and throats, symptoms can persist or come back. New ones might pop up and stick around for months. People suffering from long COVID are unwillingly in it for the long haul — and…







