Kentucky Child Welfare System “Pushed to the Brink”
The state's child welfare system is struggling to keep pace with unprecedented levels of mental distress among families, according to a new report by Kentucky Youth Advocates. Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services, Marta Miranda-Straub, said frontline child protective services staff are working hard to keep kids safe, but noted her agency relies on…
Film “The Burnt Orange Heresy” is Moody Art World Euro Noir
The Burnt Orange Heresy, directed by Giuseppe Capotondi (The Double Hour) is an art world drama that so effectively creates an atmosphere of dread and mistrust that it often feels like a horror. The rakish Dane Claes Bang (The Square) plays James Figueras, a minor figure in the world of art criticism. As a young man, he'd been…
Ohio to Purge Almost 116,000 Inactive Voters After November. Here’s How to Check If You’re On the List.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's office has released what he's calling a "Registration Readiness" list of 115,816 voter registrations which will be removed from the state's roll for being inactive. LaRose says no one on the list will be removed before the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election and voter registrations will only be removed if…
Festival Foodie Favorite Island Noodles Hosts Pop-Up at Smale Riverfront Park
A festival foodie favorite, Island Noodles is hosting a pop-up at Cincinnati's Smale Riverfront Park this weekend (Sept. 12-13) to offer a little comfort food during these trying times. According to a former press release from co-hosts Cincy Events Management, Island Noodles is a crowd favorite at Cincinnati's Bunbury Music Festival and offers Hawaiian-style soba noodles with…
Cincinnati’s Dead Low Brewing to Host Fall Plant Swap in Their Beer Garden
Dead Low Brewing is going green this September with a special event that will bring a little extra life to their beer garden. The brewery will host a free Fall Plant Swap on Sunday, Sept. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. They're inviting plant lovers to bring any healthy cuttings, full and divided plants they…
Cincinnati Art Museum Offering Free Admission Opening Weekend of Hank Willis Thomas’ “All Things Being Equal…”
The Cincinnati Art Museum is opening a multimedia mid-career survey of artist Hank Willis Thomas' work on Sept. 4 — a show originally slated to open July 10 but one that was pushed back because of COVID-19. Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal… features two decades' worth of Thomas' work exploring how "the visual…
Cincinnati Steakhouse Jeff Ruby’s The Precinct Offering Carry-Out Derby Day Feasts
You may not be able to attend the rescheduled 146th-annual Kentucky Derby in person this month, but can you turn on the tube, don your most flamboyant fascinator and dig into a special themed feast to celebrate at home. Cincinnati steakhouse Jeff Ruby's The Precinct is featuring a Kentucky Derby Weekend meal kit this week…
Beshear: Last Week Was Kentucky’s Single Largest Week for Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
On Sunday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear let residents know that last week was the state's biggest week ever for confirmed cases of COVID-19. “With today’s 462 new positive cases of COVID-19, this last week has been our single largest week ever for new cases of COVID: 4,503. It brings our total number of cases to…
Cincinnati Zoo Celebrates Hometown Heroes and Frontline Workers with Free Admission All September
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is honoring the city's "hometown heroes" with a special promo all September long. From Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, all heroes — frontline health care workers, active fire and police personnel and active and retired members of the military (this entire list includes firefighters, EMTs, state troopers, correction officers, 911…
Montgomery’s New T&B Grill Offers Chef-Prepared, From-Scratch Dinners for Carry-Out and Delivery
Looking Glass Hospitality Group — the team behind Blue Ash's TAHONA Kitchen & Bar, Mason's S.W. Clyborne Co., Hamilton's Fretboard Brewing & Public House and Mariemont's forthcoming The Emery — has launched a new concept: T&B Grill. This carry-out/delivery-only dining spot transforms LGHG's Toast & Berry brunch restaurant in Montgomery into a dinner kitchen offering…
5 Cincinnati-Brewed Fall-Flavored Beers to Sip this Season
In what feels like the blink of an eye, it’s somehow September. Which means the autumnal season is upon us (despite what the temperature says), and the flavors of fall have arrived — in coffees, in baked goods and, of course, in our frosty brews. These local beers are ready to usher in changing leaves,…
Modern Mexican Eatery Zapata Cantina Opening in Covington This Fall
A new dining option will be joining the pool of excellent Covington eateries this fall. Zapata Cantina, a modern Mexican restaurant, is slated to open in early September, just south of Madison Avenue's burgeoning strip at the corner of Madison and Eighth streets. The cantina will offer a contemporary take on tacos and street food,…
Covington Catholic Grad Nick Sandmann Hired by Senator Mitch McConnell’s Reelection Campaign
Covington Catholic graduate Nicholas Sandmann — now a student at Transylvania University in Lexington — has been hired by Senator Mitch McConnell's 2020 reelection campaign. McConnell, Republican and Senate Majority Leader, will face off against Northern Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath, a former Marine fighter pilot, in November's election. “We’re excited to have Nicholas on Team Mitch. Along…
Volunteer with Local Nonprofits During Cincinnati Cares’ Day of Service in Memory of 9/11
Cincinnati Cares, a website that helps connect local nonprofits with those looking for volunteer opportunities, is hosting a special day of service on Sept. 11 to commemorate those affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This year, 10 area organizations are in need of more than 300 volunteers to help with socially distant, hands-on volunteering on…
Drink Half-Priced Beer When Trains Go By During Train Tuesdays at Taft’s Brewpourium
As if we needed any more reasons to drink on cue, this local brewery is offering one more. Spring Grove Village's Taft's Brewpourium is embracing visits from its locomotive neighbors and inviting patrons to participate in a rather unique weekly drink special. On the brewery's "Train Tuesday," guests can enjoy half-priced beer pints when a…
Lower Price Hill Gets Cincinnati’s Newest Bike Trail — With Promises it Will Lead to Bigger Things
Neighborhood leaders, nonprofit groups and Cincinnati elected officials Saturday unveiled a .6 mile stretch of bike and walking path on the southern edge of Lower Price Hill. That swath of pavement, part of the planned Ohio River West Trail, could someday allow Price Hill residents to ride the roughly two and a half miles downtown…
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Returns to Cincinnati This September
If you ever thought Sanrio's Hello Kitty was just so dang cute you could eat her, now you can… kind of. The traveling Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be returning to Greater Cincinnati this September, and will be bringing its themed "supercute" treats and merchandise along for the ride. The truck will be stopping at…
Ohio Voters Agree on Repeal of House Bill 6
During these highly polarized times, one thing Ohioans on both sides of the aisle seem to agree on is the repeal of House Bill 6. Just over a month ago, former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and four others were arrested in a $60 million bribery and racketeering scheme related to passage of the 2019 bill.…
Bunk Spot Gallery Joins Forces with Arts Agency (DSGN)Cllctv in New, Mural-Wrapped Northside Space
Pendleton artist collective and gallery Bunk Spot has a new home in Northside. And the space at 4148/4150 Hamilton Ave. is currently being shared by (DSGN)Cllctv, an arts consulting business formed in 2019 by Julia Green and Michael Gonsalves. Bunk Spot is dividing its portion of the building between a showroom, a fabrication shop and…
Presidential Hopeful Kanye West Sues to Be on Ohio’s November Ballot
Rapper, fashion mogul and Presidential hopeful Kanye West is suing Secretary of State Frank LaRose to appear on Ohio's ballot in November. After announcing his intention to run for President on Twitter on July 4, West has been actively applying to appear on states' presidential ballots as a third party candidate. A Christian preacher from Wyoming named…
You Could Help Choose a Name for the Cincinnati Zoo’s New Baby Boy Rhino
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden said "hello" to an adorable new addition to the family last Friday (Aug. 21), and after a week of getting situated, the zoo announced today that baby rhino is a boy — and that sweet little boy needs a name. The zoo is celebrating their new buddy by throwing…
Buy a Cut-Out of Yourself to Sit in the Stands During the Cincinnati Bengals Home Opener on Sept. 13
While living, breathing human fans won't be allowed inside Paul Brown Stadium for the Cincinnati Bengals home opener on Sept. 13 against the L.A. Chargers (because of COVID-19), the cardboard likeness of them will be. You can buy your very own Who Dey cut-out from now until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 to fill a…
Brooklynite Nola Hanson Brings “Trans Boxing” to Cincinnati via Camp Washington’s Wave Pool
Nola Hanson, founder of Trans Boxing, moved to Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood six years ago. Newly graduated with a BFA in visual art, they were in search of a gym, eventually joining New Bed-Stuy Boxing Center. By 2017, their collaborative art project that doubles as a boxing club was born. Cut to August 2020 and the…
Butler County Dog Parents: A Serious Strain of Canine Parvovirus is Emerging in Your Area
A serious strain of canine parvovirus has been making its way through the City of Hamilton, according to a recent announcement by the Butler County Dog Warden & Humane Officers via a Facebook post on Thursday, Aug. 27. "There seems to be a strain of this in our area and we have seen 10+ dogs…
Visionary Road Trip Documentary “Route One/USA” Echoes Our Current Struggles, Streaming at Cincy World Cinema
Great movies allow their main characters to live their own lives, to be set free from the kind of rigid determinism that all too often comes from too-carefully plotted screenplays or too-conventional audience expectations. By those standards, as well as many others, director Robert Kramer’s Route One/USA — which begins streaming Friday Aug. 28 at…
Black Workers Are More Likely to Be Unemployed but Less Likely to Get Unemployment Benefits
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Record numbers of Americans are receiving unemployment insurance during the pandemic. That’s because of the enormous scale of jobs lost — but also because Congress greatly expanded the number of workers eligible for benefits.…
Specialty Nights Have Returned to Oakley Wines — Get Ready for Slices, Raclette and Wine Flights
Oakley Wines, like many other small businesses across the nation, has endured quite a few challenges over the past several months due to the pandemic, but owner Stephanie Webster, who also owns Over-the-Rhine cheese shop The Rhined, and her team have fought hard, adapted and have begun to welcome guests back to enjoy a new…
Win a Bottle of Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon from Cincinnati’s Stray Animal Adoption Program Raffle Fundraiser
Newberry Bros. Coffee & Prohibition Bourbon Bar in Newport is hosting an online fundraiser for Cincinnati's Stray Animal Adoption Program, also known colloquially as SAAP. The bar is raffling off rare bourbons — and a cab sav — with 100% of the proceeds going to the nonprofit, an all-volunteer organization which "exists to rescue, protect, and…
Report: One in Ten Older Ohioans Victimized by Fraud
It's estimated that nearly one in 10 Ohioans over age 60 is swindled out of their hard-earned money each year, according to a new report. Some 334,000 incidents of financial fraud targeting older people are reported to authorities annually. And Paul Bischoff, editor of the consumer website 'Compairtech.com,' explained that may be a fraction of…
Cincinnati Weekend Weather Haikus (Aug. 28-30)
Syllabic weather forecast adapted from the National Weather Service. Severe weather will be possible today in an unstable weather pattern ahead of Tropical Depression Laura. Better chance for severe thunderstorms will be over northern locations this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds are the main threat, along with locally heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/t288fD6EYr — NWS Wilmington OH…
Bird Scooters Honors Cincinnati Educators with Free Rides for Teachers This September
Electric scooter company Bird is honoring our community's hardworking educators with a special offering this fall. As a "thank you" to these integral members of society and our children's future, the personal transportation service is kicking off their Free Rides for Teachers program Sept. 1, and it will continue throughout the month. “We’re all facing…
Cincinnati Metro Operator Tests Positive for COVID, Public Who May Have Had Contact Advised to Watch for Symptoms
A Cincinnati Metro bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining at home, says the company. According to a release, the driver was last on Rt. 64 Glenway Crossing-Westwood between 1-9 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 1-2:40 p.m. on Aug. 26. "If members of the public have concerns that they may have come into…
Over-the-Rhine’s Lost & Found Bar to Offer ‘Booze Boxes’ to Enjoy at Home
Over-the-Rhine bar Lost & Found celebrates its one-year anniversary this month, and while the kind of party you'd typically expect for this sort of affair is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, they've got some creative ideas up their sleeves to continue serving and connecting with their community. After releasing some teasers leading up…
Historic Hathaway Stamp Company Moves to Downtown’s Eighth Street Design District In Time for 120th Anniversary
As luddites with a soft spot for print publications, physical books and set type of any kind, we can't help but celebrate the continued existence of Cincinnati's iconic Hathaway Stamp & Identification. The female-owned company, which marks its 120th anniversary next year, has moved its shop into a historic building in downtown's Eighth Street Design…
Latin American Pop-Up MashRoots Opening Brick-and-Mortar in College Hill
Latin American pop-up MashRoots is sowing the seeds of its future, opening a brick-and-mortar in College Hill late this November or early December — the first permanent home since its inception as a vendor at Findlay Market in 2017. Known for its build-your-own Mofongo Bar, the eatery offers a taste of co-owners Guillermo Vidal's and Arnaldo Vázquez's…
Chef David Falk of Sotto, Boca and Nada Launches Domo Take-and-Bake Family-Style Meal Delivery
Chef David Falk — the restaurateur behind downtown's Boca, Sotto and Nada — has launched a new culinary concept to bring restaurant-quality cuisine into Cincinnati homes. Domo (which a press release notes is Latin for "home") is a meal delivery service that offers ready-to-bake family-style dinners, dropped at your door — currently as long as…
Ohio State Rep. Nino Vitale Under Review for Alleged Campaign Finance Violations
State Rep. Nino Vitale is being referred to the Ohio Elections Commission for “apparent violations of campaign finance law,” Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced on Wednesday. LaRose said his office began investigating the Urbana Republican in June after the lawmaker’s campaign committee missed a campaign finance reporting deadline, eventually submitting a blank report a…
“Succession School” to Help Ohio’s Elder Generation of Farmers
The future of our food system depends on the successful transfer of land to the next crop of farmers. However, it can be an overwhelming process for the elder generation. Kelly Cabral, farmland specialist for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) said the direct descendants of farmers are becoming less interested in taking up the…
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Cancels Giant In-Person Fest, Moves Celebration Online “In Za Haus”
In a move that couldn't be called "unexpected," Oktoberfest Zinzinnati — America's largest Oktoberfest celebration — has called off its giant in-person party and transferred things online to host Oktoberfest Zinzinnati "In Za Haus." Now held Sep. 18-27 and being touted as the "world's largest Oktoberfest," the In Za Haus initiative "will enable Oktoberfest lovers to…
Ciderpalooza Returns to Sycamore Township’s March First Brewing with Over 30 Different Ciders
It ain't fall without cider, and Sycamore Township's March First Brewing is ushering in the season with the return of Ciderpalooza, a fest completely devoted to the stuff. The event takes place from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 and will feature over 30 different kinds of cider — about half made in house and half…
Findlay Market Celebrates Labor Day Weekend with Live Music, Rhinegeist Brews and Grill Out Bundles
Labor Day is right around the corner, and Over-the-Rhine's Findlay Market is hosting a weekend-long celebration in honor of the holiday, providing a one-stop shop for all of your grill-out needs. While the market will be closed on the actual holiday, they will be kicking off the long weekend on Friday, Sept. 4, with free…
WEBN/Western & Southern’s Labor Day Fireworks Are Still Happening and Being Broadcast on TV
Even though Riverfest is canceled this year, the WEBN/Western & Southern annual Labor Day fireworks refuse to have their spark put out that easily. The 44th event is happening in spite of COVID, with the pyrotechnic display being detonated at a top secret location and broadcast live on Local 12 and their Facebook page. The Rozzi’s Famous…
Before COVID-19, Addiction was Hamilton County’s Primary Public Health Crisis. It Still Is.
Before coronavirus hit Cincinnati, a different public health crisis — drug overdoses — was already killing dozens of people every month. But even as coronavirus-related shutdowns have affected seemingly every corner of society, the deadly pace of the opioid epidemic in Hamilton County has hardly changed. In fact, Hamilton County’s 283 overdose deaths through Aug. 20…
Cincinnati Public Schools Launches Breakfast and Lunch Meal Pick-Ups for Remote Learners
Cincinnati Public Schools launched its free breakfast and lunch meal pick-up for remote learners today. CPS students — or their parents/guardians — can grab five-day meal packs at the school in which they're enrolled every Wednesday from noon-4 p.m. The packs contain five breakfasts and five lunches. Breakfast options include a blueberry biscuit, peach cobbler…
COVID-19 Plasma Treatments May Be Safe, but We Don’t Know If They Work
With emergency permission for using plasma donated by recovered COVID-19 patients to treat sick ones, some researchers are once again raising concerns that the push for speed is getting ahead of the science. No randomized controlled trials have shown that convalescent plasma works against COVID-19 yet. Even so, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced…
Environmental Group Giving P&G’s Charmin “Golden Chainsaw” Award for Forest Destruction on National Toilet Paper Day
International environmental organization Stand.earth is delivering a "Golden Chainsaw" award to Procter & Gamble today — National Toilet Paper Day — to honor/dishonor the company's Charmin toilet paper brand and its use of fiber from the boreal forest in Canada in its creation. “While National Toilet Paper Day might seem like just another arbitrary holiday, given…
Cincinnati’s Shakespeare in the Park Heads to the Radio with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on WVXU
One favorite summertime tradition is forging ahead despite the current COVID climate: Cincinnati's annual Shakespeare in the Park theater series will be visiting a handful of area parks to bring the Bard's classics to the public for free. They're also adding a few new twists this year, with a cool interpretation of a drive-in theater…
Dayton’s Warped Wing Brewing Co. Opening New Barrel Room & Smokery in Springboro
Dayton-based Warped Wing Brewing Co. is opening a special barrel-aging facility, test pilot brewery and taproom/restaurant in downtown Springboro. The grand opening is slated for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The 20,000-square-foot Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery, located at the Wright Station development at the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street, features a taproom,…
Westwood’s Second Saturday Goes Curbside This September to Offer Socially Distanced Fun
Westwood Second Saturdays, a monthly celebration of the artists, community and businesses that make up the neighborhood, returns on Sept. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. Like last month, the recurring event is shifting their operations to offer a more socially distant and safe way for folks to visit and participate in the fun with "CURBED."…
Small Businesses in Hamilton County Get Second Shot at Relief Funds
Another round of financial aid is being rolled out for small businesses in Hamilton County. On Monday, applications again opened for the county’s Small Business Relief Program, which earlier this year disbursed more than $1.7 million to nearly 220 businesses. The $5 million grant program for small businesses in Hamilton County is live! Round two…
Ohio Voting Rights Groups Sue Frank LaRose Over Flawed Signature Matching Requirements on Absentee Ballot
As November's General Election approaches and an unprecedented number of Americans — and Ohioans — seem poised to vote by mail in light of the pandemic, multiple concerns have cropped up about how the United States Post Office will handle the glut of time-sensitive material, and how Ohio will manage its mail-in ballots as well.…
Trump Wants Republicans to Pass on Grass on November Ballots
In addition to stairs, sharks, and, ironically enough, germs, President Donald Trump is also fearful of legal weed initiatives on November ballots, especially in Republican-led states. In a report published by The Daily Beast, GOP strategists have concluded that the president believes that those states voting on marijuana legalization or decriminalization could mean a “supercharge” in…
Bengals Will Play Sept. 13 Home Opener Against L.A. Chargers Without Fans in the Stands
While initially unsure how the pandemic would shake-out between the start of the year and the start of football season, the Bengals were ready to play games both with and without spectators in attendance. In July, the team announced a series of rules to follow if fans were allowed in Paul Brown Stadium for games,…
The Red Door Project Pop-Up Art Show Is Coming to the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Outdoor Art Climb
Since 2014, The Red Door Project has been popping up at venues — from empty buildings and cultural institution to art galleries — in neighborhoods spanning Over-the-Rhine and downtown to Walnut Hills and Newport, displaying and selling the work of local artists and creators. This Final Friday, Aug. 28, The Red Door Project — now…
Cincinnati-Based Buffalo Wings & Rings Introduces New Restaurant Model
Cincinnati-based sports bar and grill chain Buffalo Wings & Rings has announced plans to begin shifting their business model to refocus on consumer demands in the age of COVID. Debuting their new model in Milford this September, Wings & Rings will reveal its fast-casual style dining space — the "Beer-Me" zone — which includes a…
Buddy LaRosa Celebrates 90th Birthday with Creation of The LaRosa Family Foundation for Cincinnati Youth
Donald S. "Buddy" LaRosa, patriarch and founder of local pizza chain LaRosa's, celebrated his 90th birthday today with a special announcement. And while it wasn't the creation of birthday cake-flavored Rondos, like some of us had hoped, it was equally as sweet. Buddy and his family launched The LaRosa Family Foundation "to support programs and…
Comedian Hannibal Buress’ Drive-In Theater Tour Coming to Indianapolis and Columbus
While comedy clubs have reopened in many parts of the country, sitting in a crowded club during a pandemic still doesn’t have great appeal to anyone worried about catching COVID. As if to cater to that demographic, Chicago comedian, writer and actor Hannibal Buress has just announced he’ll embark upon a socially distanced music and…
New Temporary Pandemic License to Help Ohio Students Have Safe Place for Remote Learning While Parents Work
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has launched a new Temporary Pandemic School-Age Child Care license so that organizations and businesses like churches and rec centers can become child care centers during the day. There is no registration fee. The program also allows child care providers currently licensed by ODJFS and the…
DeWine Releases Preliminary Guidelines for Ohio Performing Arts Venues to Reopen
Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes are working toward reopening the state's performing arts venues, but have not yet officially signed an order to do so. While they are iron out the details, a statement from the governor reads: "To give arts organizations the opportunity to begin planning for…
All Miami University Student-Athletes Ordered to Quarantine By Butler County General Health District
After 27 Miami University student-athletes from assorted school sports teams tested positive for COVID-19, the Butler County General Health District has ordered that all student-athletes who have returned to Oxford, and the coaches and staff who have had contact with them, quarantine for 14 days. Many of those 27 students, but not all, had attended an…
Report: Ohio Hospital Pricing Varies Widely
The price tag for the same medical procedure varies greatly from hospital to hospital in Ohio, according to a new report. The Center for Community Solutions examined "chargemaster" information for Ohio's 206 hospitals — those are prices hospitals set for services, not what consumers pay directly. Report author Loren Anthes, William C. and Elizabeth M. Truehaft Chair…
Kentucky Childhood Immunization Rates Plummet Amid Pandemic
There's been a sharp decline in vaccination rates among Kentucky children since the onset of the coronavirus. And health experts say they are concerned about the confluence of COVID-19, flu season and the potential for other infectious-disease outbreaks. The state's Department of Medicaid Services reports among Medicaid recipients, from March through June of this year,…
Cincinnati Woman to Swim 5K in Ohio River to Raise Funds for Urban Teen Nature Nonprofit
When the Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim was canceled this year due to COVID-19, local youth nature nonprofit Adventure Crew lost one of its sources of fundraising. The annual and only open-water swim from one bank of the Ohio River to the other and back helps Adventure Crew get teens from 24 city schools…
Russell Crowe Road Rage Flick ‘Unhinged’ Flails to Say Something of Value about Civility
In the pre-credit sequence of Unhinged, the new road-rage thriller from director Derrick Borte, Russell Crowe munches on painkillers in an enormous pickup truck as heavy rain batters his windshield. It's 4:30 a.m., and Crowe's Paul Bunyan-esque leading man is angry, as he'll remain for the duration of the 90-minute film. He takes off his wedding ring and flings…
Braxton Brewing and Graeter’s Seasonal Collab Key Lime Pie Ale Has Returned
One of the most delicious collaborations to hail from Braxton Brewing Co. has returned to brew taps and grocery shelves for a limited time. The Key Lime Pie ale, a creation made with Cincinnati-based ice cream chain Graeter's, was released on Aug. 18 and is available at the brewery's Covington taproom as well as local…
Throw Away Your Peaches From Kroger, Target, ALDI or Walmart. They Might Be Full of Salmonella
Fresno, California produce company Prima® Wawona is recalling all of its "bulk/loose peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 3 and its bagged Wawona and Wawona Organic peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 19" for possible salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The Centers for Disease…
Articles of Impeachment Drafted Against Gov. DeWine By Conservative Ohio Lawmakers for COVID Response
Conservative State Rep. John Becker (R-Union Township, Clermont County) has drafted 10 articles of impeachment against Republican Gov. Mike DeWine for actions that he says violated "the Ohio and United States Constitutions, as well as multiple sections of the Ohio Revised Code" in the governor's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The articles of impeachment are co-sponsored…
Ohio Ranks 9th Worst State in America for Women’s Equality, According to Study
As the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, celebrates its centennial, and Women's Equality Day approaches (on Aug. 26), financial website WalletHub has released the results of its latest study, which looks at the best and worst states in America for women's equality in 2020. Some fast study-framing facts from WalletHub: In…
Airbnb To Bring Legal Action Against Cincinnati Guest Who Hosted Illegal Party That Resulted in Gun Violence
Airbnb has announced that it will be pursuing legal action against a Cincinnati guest who booked a property and held an unauthorized party on Sunday, Aug. 16 that ended in gun violence. "Airbnb is working to provide support to the host after this tragic incident. In addition, Airbnb is committing that it will donate any…
Groups Buck WHO: “Don’t Let COVID Delay Dental Health Any Longer”
Some health organizations are not seeing eye to eye when it comes to dental care during the pandemic. The World Health Organization recently recommended routine dental visits be delayed until there is a sufficient reduction in COVID-19 transmission rates. But many dental health professionals don't agree with the new guidance, including American Association of Endodontists president Dr.…
A Very Cute — and Critically Endangered — Baby Rhino Has Been Born at the Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden said hello to their newest addition to the family over the weekend. Seyia, an expecting eastern black rhinoceros, gave birth to her second calf by father Faru at 6:39 p.m. on Friday evening. This particular species is critically endangered, according to an email from the zoo, and with a lengthy…
Kings Island Open Weekends Only for the Remainder of the Season
Kings Island has announced the park will be open Saturdays and Sundays only starting this weekend, Aug. 22. You can see weekend operating hours at visitkingsisland.com. This calendar will run through Nov. 1, so if you have't ridden the new Orion giga coaster during its inaugural season yet, you still have time. The park also announced…
Ohio’s Women in History Road Trip Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote with a Stop in Cincinnati
The 19th Amendment, which granted women's suffrage (aka gave women the right to vote), was officially ratified on Aug. 18, 1920. And to celebrate its centennial, Ohio. Find It Here. (which is apparently part of the state tourism rebrand that uses unnecessary capitalization and punctuation, as well as a font that looks like it was scrawled…
Frisch’s New Fiona-Themed Menu Items Raise Funds for the Cincinnati Zoo
For a limited time, two Queen City icons have teamed up for a deliciously great cause. Cincinnati-based restaurant chain Frisch's Big Boy and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have collaborated on a few new menu items in honor of Cincy's beloved hippo princes Fiona to raise funds for the zoo. The eatery has added Fiona's…
Over-the-Rhine’s Japp’s Selling Make-At-Home Cocktail Kits to Accompany Molly Wellmann’s 5 O’Clocktails Series
Cincinnati mixologist and bar owner Molly Wellmann began her video series 5 O'Clocktails near the beginning of the coronavirus shutdown in order to continue to engage with the customers from her bar, Japp's, entertain them with interesting stories and offer guidance on making stellar cocktails at home — just a few of her favorite things. …
Cincinnati’s Blue Oven Bakery Suffers Massive Fire, ‘Bakery Did Not Survive’
One of Cincinnati's favorite artisan bakeries suffered a massive loss overnight when a fire broke out at its main production facility. Blue Oven Bakery founders Mark and Sara Frommeyer posted to Facebook that the bakery "where we do all of our major production for farmers' markets, restaurants, and grocery stores caught fire and burnt out…
Taylor Swift Sent a Bunch Of Signed Copies of New Album ‘folklore’ to Northside’s Shake It Records
Look what just showed up!Taylor Swift just sent a bunch of signed copies of her smash FOLKLORE! Limited so no holds, locals only and just one per customer. Thanks Taylor for your love of indie shops ! #recordstorefolklore #taylornation #taylorswift pic.twitter.com/fEkGO80BUT — Shake It Records (@shakeitrecords) August 20, 2020 Taylor Swift, as she confesses in…
Covington’s Haven Café Is a Mindful Coffeeshop with Organic Ingredients and Local Pastries
When Sabyle Zeringis made the choice to start living a healthier lifestyle, she struggled to find coffeeshops in her area that used the kind of quality ingredients she wanted to put in her body. So she began crafting her lattes at home, using alternatives she couldn’t find on menus and soon realized that maybe she…
LaRose: Kanye West Fails to Meet Requirements to Be on Ohio’s Presidential Ballot in November
When rapper, fashion mogul, husband of Kim Kardashian and noted Twitter all-caps-er posted in July that he would be running for President of the United States, people were unsure if this was just another one of Ye's tangential rants/spirals due to what is an obviously difficult and public struggle with mental illness or if he…
Survey: Most Kentuckians Worry about Affording Health Care
Three in four Kentuckians are worried about affording health care, according to a new statewide poll that also found dissatisfaction with the current health-care system on both sides of the political aisle. More than 90% of surveyed Kentuckians said they support expanding health-insurance options so that everyone can afford quality coverage. Terri Bates, a single mother of…
Living Expenses a Bigger Burden for Older College Students
Students over age 25 — who make up one-third of the college population — have much higher living expenses, take longer to graduate and rack up more debt, according to a new report. A study from the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality found students at four-year colleges pay two-and-a-half times more for living expenses than…
Why Did 77 Ohio Prisoners Die of COVID-19, But Just 10 Pennsylvania Inmates?
This article was provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join our free mailing list as this helps us provide more public service reporting. For the first two months after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., Ohio’s response set an example. Thanks to an early shutdown order, the state’s per-capita deaths from…
Frank LaRose: Turn ‘Every Mailbox’ in Ohio into Ballot Drop Box
In Ohio, the cluster of controversies around the U.S. Postal Service — and the thorny question of whether its services are being crippled before the election — have played out in the hands of Ohio’s Republican Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, who has received both praise and scorn for his actions. That includes a reversal…
Cincinnati Restaurateur Brad Bernstein to Reopen Hyde Park’s Dutch’s This Fall
Cincinnati restaurateur Brad Bernstein, well-known for his upscale eateries Red Feather Kitchen in Oakley and Postmark in Clifton, is taking over Dutch's Larder, which closed its doors at the beginning of 2020 due to professional and personal changes among the three former partners. Bernstein is naming the "groceraunt" Red Feather Larder at Dutch’s and is anticipating…
The U.S. Could Be Missing Out on $53 Billion a Year Due to Marijuana Prohibition, Research Finds
Marijuana prohibition is costing the U.S. a whole lot of moolah, according to recent research. According to AmericanMarijuana.org, the U.S. could be missing out on $53.23 billion a year by not legalizing marijuana, and by spending precious dollars to enforce drug prohibition policies. The research did not dive into the social or health-related implications of legalizing…
Greater Cincinnati AMC Theatres Partially Reopen with 15-Cent Tickets
The AMC theater chain continues its gradual path toward full reopening by opening the doors to 100 of its locations on Thursday, Aug. 20 to test out new cleaning and social distancing protocols. We are excited to share we will open more than 100 U.S. locations on Thursday, 8/20. Another 300 will open during the following 2…
Airbnb Bans Parties At All Listings in Ohio and the Rest of the World
If you were renting other people's houses and apartments via Airbnb to throw parties, well, that party is over. The international online lodging marketplace is instituting a ban on all parties and events at Airbnb listings — across the globe — and is capping max occupancy for all rentals at 16. According to a release…
All the Veggie Burger Options Available During Cincinnati Burger Week
On its surface, Cincinnati Burger Week (Aug. 17-23) appears to be a celebration of all things meat, but vegetarians like burgers, too. And veg heads definitely aren't an afterthought at this year's event. The following participating restaurants are offering special Burger Week veggie burgers — just as creative and satisfying as their beefy counterparts, and…
Cincinnati Rockers Foxy Shazam Release Comeback Music Video ‘Dreamer’ After Six-Year Hiatus
After a six-year hiatus, Cincinnati Rockers Foxy Shazam reconvened this year to share their music with the longing ears of their fans. The group released their single "Dreamer" in July and its accompanying music video on Aug. 19. But according to vocalist Eric Nally, this new segment of their journey doesn't feel like reunion to…
Disciplined Mask Use Encouraged to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in Ohio
With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic nowhere in sight, some Ohio health experts say discipline is crucial to reduce the spread of the virus. Dr. Odell Owens, president and CEO of Interact for Health, encouraged Ohioans to continue to follow three key safety measures: 6-feet social distancing; frequent hand washing; and wearing a mask. However,…
Agave & Rye to Open Fifth Location in Rookwood This September
Covington-based craft taqueria and tequila and bourbon hall Agave & Rye is expanding its regional fleet to share its "epic dining experience" with three new cities and neighborhoods. The eatery recently announced that it will be opening its fifth location in Rookwood on Sept. 20, and two additional restaurants in Troy, Ohio and New Albany,…
Cincinnati’s Dog-Friendly Drinking Destination BARk Park & Patio Will Open Next Year
A destination devoted to dogs and drinks (for humans) will open in the Greater Cincinnati area next spring or summer. Appropriately named BARk Park & Patio, the membership-based space will welcome well-behaved dogs and their owners (who we hope are also well-behaved) to enjoy a generous portion of land and a spacious patio and bar…
Cincinnati Reds Suspend Broadcaster Thom Brennaman After He Uses Anti-Gay Slur On Air
The Cincinnati Reds have posted an official statement following longtime broadcaster Thom Brennaman's use of a gay slur on air during last night's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. "The Cincinnati Reds organization is devastated by the horrific, homophobic remark made this evening by broadcaster Thom Brennaman. He was pulled off the air, and effective…
Cincinnati Weekend Weather Haikus for August 21-23
Checking the weather And remembering haikus: A vivid brainstorm. This weekend's syllabic forecast from the National Weather Service. FRIDAY, Aug. 21 Morning rain could come With thunderstorms after 3. High temp: 84. Night: Precipitation — It could continue…perhaps. Low is 66. SATURDAY, Aug. 22 A slight chance of rain; A partial chance of sun, too.…
Reds Announcer Thom Brennaman Appears to Use Homophobic Slur on Hot Mic in Game Against Kansas City
Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman appears to have been caught on a hot mic — aka a mic that was on and recording when the user was unaware — saying the homophobic slur "fag" while announcing the Reds live pre-game show against the Kansas City Royals. The full phrase he said sounds like "the fag…
Good Plates Eatery Has Opened in the Former Cilantro Space in Clifton Heights, CUF
Despite the pandemic, a new restaurant has blossomed, taking over the space formerly occupied by long-standing Clifton/CUF favorite Cilantro Vietnamese Bistro. Good Plates Eatery officially opened its doors on Aug. 12 with co-owners and husband-and-wife Jamie and Andrew Schlanser at the helm. Good Plates focuses on simple foods and bold flavors, offering a variety of sandwiches…
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops Reimagine a Free Fall Season, Livestreamed From Music Hall
On July 27, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Pops announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their fall seasons were being “re-imagined.” The CSO will now offer four concerts beginning on Sept. 26 and the Pops will present three concerts, including a December holiday show, all livestreamed from Music Hall’s Springer Auditorium. All…
How Some Northern Kentucky Bar Owners Are Keeping Their Doors (or Windows) Open for Business
Northern Kentucky bar owners have been forced to make a long string of tough decisions since COVID-19 began impacting nearly every aspect of their lives. With the latest order from Governor Andy Beshear dictating that bars and restaurants may only operate limited hours (last call for food and drink is 10 p.m. and closing time…
Among Ohio Lawmakers, Anti-Vaccine Views Run Deep
During an April video conference of one of Ohio’s prominent anti-vaccine political groups, members expressed their worries about what the legislative response to a looming COVID-19 vaccine might look like. However, they took solace in a powerful ally. The chairman of the Ohio House Health committee, Rep. Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) told members he would be…
Cincinnati Ranked in Top 20 Most Dog-Friendly Cities in America
Henlo, doggo. If you are reading this, you are a blessed good boi (and also very smart for being able to read the type types) and you live in one of the top 20 cities for doglings and woofers in America. Cincinnati humans, if you are reading this and you have a dog, good job…
Ohio One of Top 10 U.S. States Where People Need Loans the Most Due to Coronavirus, According to Study
Source: WalletHub The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the American economy, not only through initial shutdowns and associated layoffs, but continued and obvious disruptions to sectors like the hospitality industry, events, entertainment, the arts and more. In addition to the ongoing restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19, July's national unemployment rate…
O Pie O to Open Second Location in Over-the-Rhine This August
Cincinnati-based bakery O Pie O has been a local favorite for flaky and decadent baked goods since its inception as a Findlay Market pop-up. The bakery opened a brick and mortar in East Walnut Hills in 2015 and is slated to open their second location in Over-the-Rhine on Aug. 28. The new spot will focus…
21 Lebanon City Schools Students Quarantined After One Tests Positive for COVID-19
According to Lebanon City Schools, 21 students have been placed in quarantine after one tested positive for COVID-19. Why is it important for parents to keep kids home if they feel sick or have been tested for COVID without results… Posted by Lebanon City Schools on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Lebanon started back to class on…
Know Theatre Favorite Indie-Folk Acting Duo The Bengsons Produce the Reverential ‘Keep Going Song’ for Streaming
CRITIC’S PICK Almost exactly five years ago, Abigail and Shaun Bengson performed Hundred Days at Know Theatre. Their fierce 2015 production imagined a young couple whose time is cut short by illness but who collapse 60 years of happiness and love into 100 remaining days. The Indie-Folk duo worked on the material several years earlier…
Cincinnati’s Nada Reopens This September with a New Latin-Inspired Menu and Fresh Culinary Leadership
Cincinnati's Nada temporarily closed its doors at the end of May for a refresh. And after several months, the restaurant has announced the details of its rebrand and forthcoming reopening. Guests can look forward to visiting the downtown eatery starting Sept. 4. Nada, which is a part of the Boca Restaurant Group (along with Italian trattoria…
September’s Cincinnati Coffee Festival Is Canceled
The fourth Cincinnati Coffee Festival has ground to a halt (yes, that was supposed to be a crappy coffee pun; coffee grounds…) as a result of COVID-19, which is unfortunate not only for avid Queen City craft coffee fans but also the Ohio River Foundation — the event presenter and primary beneficiary. The local nonprofit focuses…
Cincinnati Art Museum Adds First Outdoor Sculptures to Nine-Story Art Climb Staircase Plazas
The new Cincinnati Art Museum Art Climb is an asymmetrical, zig-zagging flight of stairs that emerges from the sidewalk near the intersection of Eden Park Drive and Gilbert Avenue. Flanked on either side by greenery as it weaves through a hillside, it totals 164 steps and nine stories with 16 landings. Throughout the climb are light beam…
Blue Bunny Is Hosting a Contest To Bring a Mobile Movie Screen and Ice Cream Truck to Five Lucky Cincinnatians
Blue Bunny brand ice cream is hosting a contest to bring a drive-in movie experience to the driveways of a handful of Cincinnatians. The Blue Bunny Ice Screen Truck features an 11-foot-by-16-foot HD screen affixed to what is basically an ice cream truck full of Blue Bunny frozen treats including Load'd Cones and Load'd Sundaes.…
Early Voting, Mail-in Options, but Voter Outreach a Concern in Kentucky
Kentucky residents concerned about possible exposure to the coronavirus will have the option to vote by mail in November's general election. State officials announced last week that voters simply will have to state their health concerns as a reason for requesting an absentee ballot. The plan agreed to by Secretary of State Michael Adams and Gov.…
Ohio Schools Look for Continued Flexibility to Keep Children Fed
Hunger-fighting groups in Ohio and other states are asking Congress to extend waivers that are helping to feed children as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Roughly half of Ohio school districts are starting fall classes either fully or partially remote, which makes it more difficult for traditional school-based nutrition programs to reach children in need.…
Postmaster Should Be Prosecuted for ‘Obstructing Mail,’ Suggests Former U.S. Attorney
The Trump administration’s assault on the U.S. Postal Service ahead of an expected surge in mail-in voting during the general election may amount to obstructing mail, a federal crime, said Barbara McQuade, the former U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Michigan. Louis DeJoy, a Trump appointee and megadonor, has drawn serious criticism for sweeping changes…
Graeter’s Ice Cream Releases Its Final Secret Bonus Flavor of the Summer
Graeter's Ice Cream is introducing a series of limited-time Bonus Flavors this summer and each will be kept a total secret until the day it's released. Each flavor will be available for a short time and once it's gone from Graeter's shops and online, it will be retired for the year. First, they celebrated their…
Former Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann to Speak at Republican National Convention
A former Covington Catholic High School student at the center of a controversial viral video filmed at the National Mall in January 2019 will speak at the Republican National Convention next week, he tweeted today. I can’t tell you all enough about how excited I am to be apart of this years RNC! https://t.co/lur4zw1YS8 —…
Cincinnati Burger Week Is Back With $6 Burgers From Over 50 Local Restaurants
Your favorite week-long burger extravaganza has returned, bringing $6 burgers to over 50 restaurants throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Cincinnati Burger Week kicked off on Monday, Aug. 17 and continues through Aug. 23. From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties and even Braxton beer pairings, the event pays tribute to America’s sweetheart: the hamburger. Each restaurateur…
Taft’s Brewing Co. Collaborates with Frisch’s on New Pumpkin Pie Ale
Two Queen City favorites have collided to offer the ultimate ode to the approaching fall season. Cincinnati's Taft's Brewing Co. and local diner chain Frisch's Big Boy have collaborated on an autumn essential (for pumpkin spice lovers). The Frisch's Pumpkin Pie Ale made its debut on Aug. 11 and is now available at all Taft's…
At Least Twenty Shot and Five Killed During One of Cincinnati’s Most Violent Weekends on Record
At least twenty people were shot, five fatally, in several separate incidents during one of the most violent weekends in memory in Cincinnati. On Saturday night into early Sunday morning, 17 people were shot in Over-the-Rhine, the West End and Avondale. On Sunday night and early Monday morning, an additional three people were shot in…
Madisonville’s Fleurish Grounds Garage-Turned-Plant Shop Is Getting a Brick-and-Mortar Storefront
The Fleurish Grounds brick and mortar plant shop in Madisonville might be one of the best things to have grown out of COVID-19 for owner Christine Funke. When the wedding photographer found herself out of work and stuck at home this spring, she began putting her time and energy into her houseplants and realized, “I’m…
Covington Farmers Market Hosts Annual Farm to Fork Boozy Brunch Fundraiser
Covington's annual Farm to Fork fundraising brunch is back this August, offering chef-prepared unlimited breakfast bites, a mid-morning cocktail, live music and market shopping — with proceeds benefiting the Covington Farmers Market. The socially distanced event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug 23 on the Butler's Pantry patio, outside…
Grendel’s Mother Unleashes an Affecting, Manic Monologue in Know Theatre’s Compelling One-Woman “Feast”
CRITIC'S PICK In Beowulf, an ancient epic poem from the mists of England’s past, the title character is a kind of hired gun who battles and destroys a pair of monsters, Grendel and his unnamed mother. This epic Old English tale — from more than a thousand years in the past and written with artful…
Cincinnati R&B/Hip Hop Artist Audley Drops First Single “Color Scheme” Off His Forthcoming Sophomore Album
Cincinnati-based musician Johnny Audley Glover, known as Audley to his fans, announced he'll be releasing his sophomore album, ROY, on all streaming platforms Sept. 4. The album, which has been in the works since November 2019, is a fluid shift between R&B and Hip Hop. Audley says the catchy melodically driven tracks were influenced by…
Detroit Hospital’s Request to Continue Hydroxychloroquine Use Denied After Releasing Controversial COVID-19 Study
Days after Detroit's Henry Ford Health System released a disputed study in July saying it found that the drug hydroxychloroquine was effective in treating COVID-19 patients, it asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization to continue using the drug for some patients. The FDA denied that request this week, the Detroit Free Press reports. The FDA…
Covington’s Green House Bar Opening in Former Pachinko Space in MainStrasse Village
A well-known MainStrasse watering hole is turning over a new leaf. After 26 years, Pachinko Bar is transforming into a chic and breezy West Coast-inspired drinking establishment called Green House Bar. The new bar officially opens on Saturday, Aug. 15, and will offer a trendy spot for visitors to "kick back, relax, have good conversation…
Cincinnati’s 29 Reader-Voted Best Burger Joints (Plus Some New and Noteworthy Spots)
The hamburger: a cornerstone of American cuisine. From backyard grill outs and roadside drive-thrus to gourmet interpretations, these beefy bunned babies are like a slab of comfort food you can (generally) hold between two hands. Adhering to a tried-and-true culinary equation, the nucleus of a burger is some type of patty (or two) — beef,…
Cincinnati’s Shakespeare in Park Does Live Theater, Drive-In Style
One favorite summertime tradition is forging ahead despite the current COVID climate: Cincinnati's annual Shakespeare in the Park theater series will be visiting a handful of area parks to bring the Bard's classics to the public for free. They're also adding a few new twists this year, with a cool interpretation of a drive-in theater…
Guidelines Requiring Face Masks in Child Education Settings Released by Ohio Department of Health
The Ohio Department of Health has released a Director's Order outlining the requirements for face mask use/facial coverings in childhood education settings. Find the @OHDeptofHealth order requiring the use of facial coverings in child education settings here: https://t.co/Wb8n3HQUMV #MasksOnOhio #InThisTogetherOhio pic.twitter.com/DCXxsAEok9 — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) August 14, 2020 The basics? All students, faculty and…
You Can Literally Walk Next to a Kangaroo When the Cincinnati Zoo’s Roo Valley Opens Next Week
The Cincinnati Zoo's highly anticipated (at least by this writer) Roo Valley is opening Aug. 18. And it isn't just your typical animal habitat and exhibit area. Oh, no. This is an interactive experience that allows visitors to enter a kangaroo walkabout, a 15,000-square-foot green space where roos will be roaming as you wander by. Like…
Flipdaddy’s Brilliant Burgers & Craft Beer Bar in Newport Has Closed
According to a sign fastened to the door of Newport's Flipdaddy's Brilliant Burgers & Craft Beer Bar, the restaurant has closed. The Greater Cincinnati-based burger chain opened its Newport location in the spring of 2015 and has two other Greater Cincinnati locations, one in Mariemont and another in Symmes Township. "To our valued guests, vendors…
Amateur Predator Catcher Groups Are Sprouting Up Across Ohio Armed With Cell Phones, Not Badges
Today is catch day at the Mundy household. Joshua Mundy, his wife Miranda and his childhood friend Jay Carnicom are hunched over their smartphones around a kitchen table in Fremont, Ohio, their pitbull Hopper balled up and antsy beside them. The Mundys’ three kids are at school for the day. A sheet pizza is on…
Cincinnati Ranked One of Top 10 Best Cities in America for Runners
As gyms closed and stay-at-home orders went into effect in cities across the country during the peak of COVID-19, many Americans turned to the outdoors to get their essential exercise. And many have continued to seek running outside as part of their daily, weekly — or intermittent — activity schedule. Thankfully, personal finance website (definitely…
New Child Data to Help Ohio Counties Navigate Path Forward
With myriad public health and economic challenges looming, a new report offers local leaders in Ohio pre-pandemic data on child well-being to help guide the path forward. New 2020 Kids Count County Profiles released yesterday by the Children's Defense Fund Ohio feature research on financial security, health, safety and education — all of which is timely and…
(Safely) Go Inside Northern Kentucky’s Most Unique Homes With Beyond the Curb’s Virtual Urban Living Tours
Regardless of the current state of our economy and a worldwide pandemic, the real estate market doesn't seem to have slowed down. And many folks who already own homes throughout the Queen City have utilized their quarantine time to seek out inspiration on Pinterest, TikTok and HGTV to embark on small (or big) renovation projects. …
Broadway in Cincinnati Pushes Touring Musicals ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘Pretty Woman’ to Next Summer
Just as Cincinnati’s local professional theaters have delayed their seasons to the very end of 2020, Broadway in Cincinnati recently announced two touring productions, planned for November and December 2020, will be pushed off until next summer. My Fair Lady is now set for July 13-25, 2021, and Pretty Woman: The Musical will be presented…
You Can Buy a Giant Cutout of Yourself and Have it Placed in the Stands at Cincinnati Reds Games
Sports, in general, looks a tad bit different these days due to the coronavirus pandemic. Packed stands, roaring crowds and the scent of nacho cheese wafting through the stadium is on hold for the time being. But just because you can't physically attend a game, doesn't mean you can't be there in spirit — and…
Here’s What We Know About Russia’s Unverified Coronavirus Vaccine
Russia has launched a new Sputnik — this time, a vaccine to combat the coronavirus. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in a televised cabinet meeting August 11 that the country is ready to roll out the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine to the general public. Teachers and doctors may be among the first inoculated. Dubbed Sputnik-V,…
Former Four Seasons Executive Chef Crafts Prix Fixe Dinners as Chef-in-Residence at Madisonville’s Summit Hotel
The Overlook Kitchen + Bar in Madisonville's The Summit Hotel is hosting a special chef-in-residence for the month of August. Chef Jessica Biederman was most recently the executive chef at the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Boston, and also did stints at Eric Ripert’s Westend Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C., Michael Mina's steakhouse Bourbon Steak in…
Deerfield Township’s Maplewood Kitchen and Bar Has Reopened
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, a local favorite brunch-centric eatery, closed the doors of both Greater Cincinnati locations in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. And after nearly five months, they have reopened their Deerfield Township location. From the Thunderdome Restaurant Group, the team behind other popular dining destinations including The Eagle, Bakersfield and Pepp &…
Kentucky Girl Scouts Donate More Than 8,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to 49 Social Service Agencies
Here's some wholesome news. The Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) — with troop members in over 66 Kentucky counties and one in Ohio — have partnered with the state's United Way to donate more than 8,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to 49 social service agencies. Each year, the Girl Scouts typically set aside a portion of their…
As Pandemic Continues, Alarming Rise in Hunger Among Kentucky Older Adults
The state's food banks say they're seeing an alarming number of adults approaching retirement age who need help putting food on the table because of lost wages or employment due to COVID-19. Even before the pandemic, Kentucky had the highest rate of food-insecure older adults in the nation, but advocates said more newcomers, many who…
A PSL WTF: Dunkin’ Drops Fall Menu and Releases Pumpkin Spice Latte in August
It may still be 90 degrees outside in Ohio, but that isn't stopping Dunkin' from beating Starbucks to the punch by releasing its line of fall flavors a little early — including everyone's favorite basic comfort liquid (or literal vomit in a cup) the pumpkin spice latte, served smooth and piping hot or over ice.…
Braxton Brewing Co. Wins Fall with the Release of VIVE Pumpkin Spice Hard Seltzer
It's that time of year again, folks. When the quintessential flavor of fall emerges from the seasonal vault and finds its way into just dang near every assortment of food and drink imaginable. Many rejoice in this annual phenomenon, many loathe it, and some even fear it. But regardless of one's own opinion on the…
Chief Isaac: Cincinnati Police Officer Accidentally Shot Man in the Back During Arrest
A Cincinnati Police officer accidentally shot an unarmed man in Colerain Township during an arrest attempt, Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac said during a news conference yesterday. Officer John Brown admitted to police officials that he unintentionally discharged his weapon while participating in the arrest of Andre Thomas Tuesday. Brown and other CPD officers were…
If DeVos’ Title IX Regulations Go into Effect on August 14, My Story Could Become the Norm — at UC and Other Schools
Title IX of the U.S. Education Amendments Act of 1972 states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." In the middle of a global pandemic,…
Proposed Federal Legislation Could Help Restore Ohio’s First Black Cemetery, Madisonville’s United American Cemetery
Two cemetery associations were founded in Cincinnati in 1844. Both created burying grounds that were revolutionary in their own ways, but the tales of these two cities of the dead are remarkably divergent. The Cincinnati Horticulture Society produced Spring Grove Cemetery, and the United Colored American Association created United Colored American Cemetery, later shortened to…
The 146th-Annual Kentucky Derby Will Run in September — With Fans in Attendance
Originally slated to run May 5, the 146th annual Kentucky Derby is now scheduled for Sept. 5 and many didn't know whether or not the horse race would go ahead as planned in the midst of COVID-19. But, it is. Churchill Downs Announces Updates To Kentucky Derby Safety Planhttps://t.co/pIlEHmWlqW — Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) August 12,…
Here’s How to Catch a Glimpse of the Remainder of the Perseid Meteor Shower from Cincinnati
If you missed the Perseid meteor shower peak last night, which happened between late Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning, don't fret. There are still a few opportunities throughout the week for you to catch a glimpse. According to NASA, the Perseid is well known as one of the best meteor showers, as it produces…
Murray Energy’s Limited Disclosures on Ohio Conspiracy Case Leave Big Questions Unanswered
This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism, in partnership with the nonprofit Energy News Network. Help us provide more public service reporting by joining our free mailing list or the mailing list for the Energy News Network. While an Ohio-based coal company has contributed $100,000 to an organization that may have been involved…
Liberty Center’s The Frost Factory Is a Build-Your-Own Boozy Slushie Bar with a Focus on Real Fruit
The Frost Factory offers Cincinnatians build-your-own craft slushies in a fun, upbeat atmosphere with a twist: the option to add shots of booze. The Frost Factory, which opened about four weeks ago in Liberty Center, is owned by Sammi Wendt and Jamie Robinson. Inspired by a trip to a restaurant that mixed tequila with a slushie, Robinson pitched the…
Pontiac OTR Reopens with Focus on Smoked Wings and Tiki Cocktails
Over-the-Rhine's Pontiac BBQ announced via a Facebook post on July 30 that they would be converting into a new concept due to the time-intensive nature of making good-ass brisket and other barbecue. "Being a full service functioning BBQ restaurant in this new economy sucks. From beef brisket & short ribs to pork ribs, everything just costs…
Educators Call for Feds to Help Fund Ohio Schools
School districts in Ohio are entering uncharted territory as they prepare for the start of a new school year. Elected leaders are hearing calls to provide adequate support to ensure that schools can meet the challenges of educating during a pandemic. In June's state budget cuts, Ohio schools lost an estimated $300 million in funding.…
Instant Pots Can Also Decontaminate Face Masks, Not Just Make Chili, Researchers Say
What can't an Instant Pot do?! Sometimes it feels like everyone in authority positions has abandoned us during this pandemic and left us on our own to figure out how to stay safe. But that is just not true. Scientists across the country — and even some dogs — have been working hard to find ways…
Big Ten Joins Mid-American Conference in Canceling All Fall Sports — Including College Football
College Football is on the brink of, if not completely emerged in, downright turmoil as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rattle the prospect of a 2020 season. The past few days have been some of the most hectic as talk of canceling the entire season began to take shape. Recently, some of college football’s biggest…
Census Takers Are Hitting the Streets in Greater Cincinnati, but There’s Still Time to Fill it Out Online
If you haven't finished filling out the U.S. Census yet, you may soon get a friendly reminder — a knock on your door from an enumerator, or official Census taker. Enumerators started hitting the streets of Cincinnati and surrounding communities this week to follow up with households that have yet to complete the once-a-decade count…
One-Third of Congress Supports Proposed Act That Would Grant $120 Billion to U.S. Restaurants
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has proposed an act to inject the U.S. foodservice industry with $120 billion, and as of Friday, the act has gained the support of 188 congressional cosponsors, Restaurant Engine reports. The Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (or RESTAURANTS) Act of 2020 calls for a $120 billion restaurant stabilization…
Cincinnati Police Officer Sues for Defamation Over Protest Posts on Social Media
A lawsuit by a Cincinnati Police officer alleging he was defamed by social media posts got a preliminary hearing today in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. The defendants in the case say they were simply exercising their First Amendment rights to free speech and that the lawsuit is an attempt to chill criticism…
This One-of-a-Kind Ohio Campsite Features Rentable Floating Tents on the Great Miami River
Located just a little over an hour away from Cincinnati, Float Troy is offering an entirely new — and potentially thrilling to some — way to camp. As you might ascertain from its namesake, the attraction is located in Troy, Ohio, and features a campsite with floating tents on the levy of the Great Miami…
Go-Go’s Singer Belinda Carlisle Asks Kroger to Drop Coconut Milk Brand Chaokoh Because of Captive Monkey Labor
So, if you are the type of person who drinks coconut milk because you think this is a wholesome and healthy activity, you may need to reconsider. Some coconut milk suppliers apparently rely on the heavily abusive Thai coconut industry, wherein captive monkeys are exploited for their labor. Once such brand accused of forcing chained…
P&G Releases $230 Alexa-Enabled Oral-B Sci-Fi Toothbrush from the Future
How much are your teeth worth to you? It’s a question posed by Procter & Gamble’s newest Oral-B creation: an Amazon Alexa-enabled electric toothbrush. Yeah, your toothbrush can talk to you now. For $229.99, you can usher your teeth-cleaning habits into the 21st century with this toothbrush that has all the functions of an Amazon Alexa.…
Taste of Belgium Opening New Location in Kenwood Square
Taste of Belgium is slated to open a new bistro location — its sixth in Greater Cincinnati — in Kenwood Square in a former Ruby Tuesday in "early fall." The restaurant, which will be able to seat 350, will be one of the largest in the TOB portfolio. The space will undergo renovations before it…
This Weekend is Your Last Chance to Visit the Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival
All hope is not lost, dear lordes and ladies. If you were bummed about the Ohio Renaissance Festival being canceled this year, you still have one weekend left to don your coziest corset and most dapper doublet and embark on a voyage to the annual Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival. Located about an hour and a…
Ohio Pharmacies Becoming Safe Spaces for Domestic-Violence Survivors
Some of the measures intended to help stop the spread of COVID-19 are making difficult times even more challenging for victims of domestic violence. Stay-at-home orders and social-distancing recommendations are believed to be linked to an increase in domestic-violence incidents, and also are making it more difficult for survivors to seek help. Myriam Shaw Ojeda,…
Ohio’s Armstrong Museum Gets Learjet Flown by Astronaut Neil Armstrong While Professor at University of Cincinnati
In need of a road trip? The Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakontea, Ohio just received a new artifact on Aug. 5 — what would have been astronaut and former Cincinnatian Neil Armstrong's 90th birthday. The first Learjet 28 Longhorn (literally; its serial number is 28-001) is currently housed in the nearby Neil Armstrong Airport in New Knoxville, Ohio…
Gov. Beshear Recommends Kentucky Schools Delay In-Person Instruction Until End of September
Gov. Andy Beshear has recommended that Kentucky's schools delay in-person instruction until Sept. 28. "Yes, that’s six weeks from now, but it’s also six weeks from what I hope is the peak of this virus, six weeks from the last three weeks where we have been at an all-time high week in and week out,…
Kentucky Bars and Restaurants Can Reopen with 50% Indoor Capacity and New Food and Drink Curfew
After two weeks of either being closed or operating at a reduced indoor capacity, Kentucky bars and restaurants are both allowed to reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 11 with 50% capacity inside and unlimited outdoor seating. However, they are now subject to some additional regulations — including a last call curfew for both food and drink…
West Side Brewing’s New Braille Ale Raises Funds for Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Westwood's West Side Brewing is teaming up with the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) to offer a brand new, limited-edition brew called Braille Ale. The raspberry gose, brewed with raspberries and spices, will be one of the first cans ever made featuring raised braille. "The beer can is meant to spark conversation and…
TEDxCincinnati to Host ‘World’s First TEDx Drive-In Main Stage Event’ at Hamilton’s Holiday Auto Theatre
On Aug. 27, TEDxCincinnati will host the world's first and only drive-in TEDx Main Stage event at the Holiday Auto Theatre in Hamilton. A community version of the larger TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) initiative, "a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks," this would have been the ninth…
Adjacent Covington Boutiques Handzy and Gumdrop Opening Second Locations in Downtown Cincinnati
Covington-based boutiques Handzy and Gumdrop are growing. The adjacent storefronts — one for adults and one for kids — are expanding with new locations in downtown Cincinnati's West Fourth Street Historic District this fall. The gals behind the brand, Suzy Hinnefeld and Brittany Braemer, announced their exciting news via a Facebook post on Aug. 10,…
Nearly 80 Ohio School Districts Use Native American Names and Mascots, 13 Consider Changing
A Columbus Dispatch report published this weekend polled the athletic programs of 79 Ohio school districts that use Native American team names and mascots — 24 of those use the name Indians, 11 use Redskins, five refer to themselves as Redmen and, the Dispatch says, other team mascots and names include Apaches, Arrows, Braves, Chieftains, Chipps, Mohawks, Raiders, Seminoles, Senecas…
Intergenerational Immigrant Tale ‘An American Pickle’ is Charming but Lacks Zing — Despite Double the Seth Rogen
HBO Max’s recently released film An American Pickle hinges on a bizarre premise: In 1920, a Jewish immigrant named Herschel Greenbaum falls into a vat of pickle juice at a factory, where he lays dormant for a century before waking up in modern-day, gentrified Brooklyn. He hasn’t aged a day — and neither has his understanding of the…
A Drive-Thru Animatronic Dinosaur Adventure is Coming to Cincinnati’s Coney Island This August
Jurassic Quest is returning to the Queen City this Aug. 21-30, but not without a few coronavirus-related adaptations to the exhibit. This year, the immersive experience will take guests on a drive-thru dinosaur safari back in time at Greater Cincinnati's Coney Island. The organizers behind the attraction have shifted Jurassic Quest to offer a socially…
Native Americans Demand More Recognition from Universities They Funded
Reporting for the Eye on Ohio, The Ohio Center for Investigative Journalism-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. This story was funded by a grant from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Growing up in Cleveland, Cherokee tribal member Nicole Doran said Chief Wahoo always made her uncomfortable. "I remember growing up and seeing this caricature of Native Americans that I…
Four Greater Cincinnati Music Festivals and Organizations Embrace Live Streaming and Digital Connection in the Age of COVID-19
The music industry is far from normal right now — festivals, tours and gatherings of all kinds are at a standstill. And yet, some creatives and organizers are pioneering through the unknown, finding ways to make the most of a virtual landscape. Four local organizations — Nelsonville Music Festival, Girls Rock Cincinnati, MYCincinnati and Thrive…
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Offering Free Glazed Donut and Coffee to Teachers This Week
Happy Educator Appreciation Week to all the teachers and instructors navigating the beginning of a new school year while in the middle of a pandemic. Donut and coffee chain Krispy Kreme is recognizing the hardworking educators that make up our communities by offering one free original glazed donut and a coffee between Aug. 10 and…
Gov. Beshear Extends Kentucky’s Face Mask Mandate
Gov. Andy Beshear has extended Kentucky's public face mask mandate for another 30 days. The emergency order originally went into effect at 5 p.m. July 10 and was subject to renewal. “By now, we all know someone that we care about, that we’re close to who is fighting this virus or has fought this virus. And…
Quaaludes, Misfits and Spilled Milk: A New Doc About the Rock Mag ‘Creem’ Is Finally Here
Let's get a few things straight. Subscription kid-turned-writer and unofficial KISS correspondent Jaan Uhelszki wasn't a goddamn groupie in tight jeans with a tape recorder; and editor Dave Marsh may have coined the term "punk rock" and played the Who's "I Can't Explain" 23 times in a row during his stint at a college radio…
Beastly Breakfasts are Back at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is bringing back their Beastly Breakfast series starting this August. The unique dining experience offers a breakfast complete with scrambled eggs, Potatoes O'Brien, bacon, bagels with cream cheese, fruit and morning beverages, with a view of the African savanna. The meal is followed by a discussions with Zoo Curators…
Midwestern Dog Trainers Claim to Have Trained Dogs to Detect COVID-19
Fact: we do not deserve dogs. Some dogs can sniff out drugs and bombs. Others, like those service animals at Paradise Dog Training in Fenton, Michigan have been trained to successfully detect everything from bed bugs to changes in blood sugar levels in diabetics. And now, they're taking on COVID-19. According to an MLive exclusive, Paradise Dog Training founders…
Lords and Ladies: The Ohio Renaissance Festival Has Been Canceled This Year
Sadly, but understandably, another annual 2020 event hath bitten the dust, giving us an entire year to practice our 16th-century English accents and spruce up our Medieval wardrobes. This year's Ohio Renaissance Festival, slated to take place in Waynesville's historically recreated Elizabethan village starting Labor Day weekend, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to…
Aftab Pureval to Give Frontline Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Employees Hero Pay
Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Aftab Pureval has announced his employees deserve recognition and compensation for providing essential services during the pandemic. Clerk of Courts workers will begin receiving "hero pay" — a $1 per hour increase for everyone except bailiffs, who will get a $2 per hour increase for their work escorting inmates, a…
Seven Greater Cincinnati Sunflower Fields to Take a Selfie In
A visit to a sunflower field is a perfect send off to Midwestern summertime. And the Greater Cincinnati area has several to choose from to last you through the fall. These farms boasts rows and rows of beautiful blooms — perfect for a selfie or just to soak in and enjoy. Some require a fee…
More Than Half of All Ohio Restaurants Fear They’ll Permanently Close This Year, According to Survey
According to a recent survey conducted by the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA), more than half of respondents (107 surveyed) said they fear they'll have to permanently close within the next nine months because of COVID-19. That number — 54% — is up from 31% who felt that way in a survey taken the prior week by the…
Westwood’s New Upscale Ivory House Offers Carry-Out-Friendly Chef-Driven Cuisine
I can’t wait for the day I’ll get to eat inside Ivory House, a new upscale-yet-approachable restaurant in Westwood. When it comes to dining inside establishments during the apocalypse that is 2020, to each their own (please wear a mask according to health guidelines and tip at least 20%). But I’ve laid out clear rules…
Cincinnati Zoo to Begin Hosting Weekly Morning Yoga Starting This Month
Experience your morning stretches with a side of wild wonder at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's new Yoga at the Zoo. Beginning Aug. 22 and continuing until the end of September, the zoo will host Saturday morning yoga sessions at Swan Lake, offering plenty of space for social distancing. “The big lawn by Swan…
Hamilton County Drops From Red to Orange on Ohio’s COVID-19 Public Health Advisory System
For the first time since the system was introduced, Hamilton County dropped from a red Level 3 ranking to an orange Level 2 on Ohio's Public Health Advisory System. Ohio's latest #COVID19 data can be found at https://t.co/3lWx4IRScb. This week's updated Public Health Advisory map is also available at https://t.co/58Cg4HJ1uM pic.twitter.com/bAcRUehOsg — Governor Mike DeWine…
