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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…


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