CinSoy Ferments Small-Batch, Local Soy Sauce on Cincinnati’s Brewing Heritage Trail
Have you ever tasted local soy sauce? Until CinSoy launched in 2020, chances are high you’d never seen any on store shelves. That’s why CinSoy’s small-batch soy sauce caught my eye while I was shopping at Morsel & Nosh deli in Northside. It’s a simple little glass bottle with a minimalist black-and-white screen print of…
Biden’s Cincinnati Town Hall Will Be at Mount St. Joseph University, and Catholics Aren’t Happy About It
U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Cincinnati on Wednesday, but not everybody is excited about it. Biden will be in the Queen City on July 21 for a town hall hosted by CNN, as CityBeat reported last week. The event is expected to be one hour long and will cover "a wide range of issues…
Bathroom at Two Cities Pizza in Mason a Finalist for Cintas’ 2021 America’s Best Restroom Contest
It's a pizza potty! Two Cities Pizza Co. in Mason is in the running to have America's Best Restroom. Hosted by locally headquartered Cintas Corporation, the 20th-annual best bathroom contest "celebrates innovative and hygienic public restrooms across the country," per a release. The top 10 finalists were selected based on qualities including cleanliness, visual appeal,…
The Best Cincinnati Bengals Tidbits from Elizabeth Blackburn’s Reddit AMA
What's in store for the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2021-2022 season? Plenty, according to Elizabeth Blackburn, the Bengals' director of strategy and engagement. Blackburn participated in a Reddit AMA ("Ask Me Anything") Monday to highlight what fans can expect both on and off the field at Paul Brown Stadium. The event came on the heels…
Cincinnati’s Coney Island to Host Pride Night Party and Drag Show at the Sunlite Pool
Pride Month may technically be over, but one local group is celebrating all summer long. On Saturday, July 24, local event organization FUNKē Presents is throwing a Pride night party at Coney Island's massive Sunlite Pool. The 21-and-up nighttime pool/dance party, dubbed "Pride Island Wet Party," welcomes the LGBTQ+ community — and their family, friends…
Beshear: COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreading Quickly Among Unvaccinated Kentuckians
If COVID-19 trends continue upward, Kentucky could become the next Missouri — that is, unless more residents get vaccinated. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that the Delta variant of the coronavirus sharply has been taking hold within the state, and vaccination is the best way to prevent the virus from spreading even further. In…
Keystone Bar & Grill in Hyde Park Has Permanently Closed its Doors
A Hyde Park staple has officially closed its doors (again), but unfortunately, this time it appears it's for good. Mac-and-cheese-slinging local restaurant chain Keystone Bar & Grill announced on July 19 via a Facebook post that they had closed their Erie Avenue eatery after a decade of serving the community. This particular location closed in…
Gold Star Giving Away Free Cheese Coneys for National Chili Dog Day
National Chili Dog Day is July 29, and if you're ready to stuff your face with some Cincinnati-style coneys, Gold Star has a deal for you. On Thursday, July 29, you can get one free cheese coney with the purchase of any regular Pepsi product at any of Gold Star's 70 Greater Cincinnati restaurants. The…
Cincinnati’s 34-Mile CROWN Urban Trail Loop is One Step Closer to Completion
The Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network (CROWN) surpassed a major milestone in June when it secured $6 million of an $8 million goal to complete segments of a 34-mile mixed-use walking/biking path. Led by Tri-State Trails (an initiative of regional sustainability alliance Green Umbrella), Wasson Way, Ohio River Way and a public-private partnership, CROWN aims…
These Favorite Local Lagers from Cincinnati Breweries Make Summer a Beer-eze
Lager is a very important style of beer in Cincinnati, both today and more than 150 years ago. Go to a barbecue this summer and you’ll likely see an abundance of lagers in the cooler thanks to this beer’s light-bodied quaffability and often modest alcohol content. There are many variations of lager, but the brew’s…
Ohio-Based Swensons Drive-In Hamburger Restaurant Finally Is Coming to Cincinnati
A beloved burger joint from northeast Ohio finally is making its way down to Cincinnati. Akron-based Swensons Drive-In announced on social media last week that the long-running hamburger restaurant would open in the Queen City soon. The regional chain will kick off construction Tuesday, July 20, at 491 Ohio Pike in Cherry Grove, about 15…
Cincinnati Fire Department Saves Dog That Was Stuck in a Wall for Five Days
This weekend, the Cincinnati Fire Department saved not a cat in a tree, but a dog in a wall. Last week, Gertie the dog went missing in her Northside neighborhood. Her guardian Connie Frick told local news station WXIX that Gertie had escaped into the woods nearby and didn't come home. Frick posted missing-dog signs…
‘Impractical Jokers’ Stars to Bring New Comedy Tour to Cincinnati
Get ready to lighten up, Cincinnati. The stars of Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index are heading to the Queen City this winter for the "The Scoopski Potatoes" tour. The Tenderloins — James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano, who collaborated to create and star in Impractical Jokers on the cable channel…
Cincinnati’s Pyramid Hill to Host Canines & Wine Adoption and Fundraising Event This August
Pyramid Hill's Canines & Wine happy hour returns this summer with another collaboration with Animal Friends Humane Society. The pet-friendly adoption event and humane society fundraiser will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27 and invites guests to bring their pup to enjoy a walk around the 330-acre park, live music by Your Ol' Pal Don…
Cincinnati Rent Keeps Rising, with Median Hitting $1,200 Per Month in June
The coronavirus pandemic just keeps on giving. Median rental prices in Cincinnati continue to increase, with big year-over-year raises occurring in June, a new report from Realtor.com says. This comes after additional increases in May, which gave Cincinnati one of the highest rent escalations in the nation at the time. In its July 15 report,…
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Offers Up Summermusik Concert Series ‘Under the Stars’
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s summer festival Summermusik returns from pandemic shutdown beginning Aug. 6, with performances running through Aug. 20 at outdoor venues throughout the city. Nicknamed “Summermusik Under the Stars,” mainstage concerts featuring the full CCO take place at Eden Park’s Seasongood Pavilion. Coney Island’s Moonlite Pavilion hosts the afternoon chamber series, as well as…
Review: Cincinnati Opera’s ‘Carmen’ Fierce and Terrific at Summit Park
As Cincinnati Opera’s artistic director Evans Mirageas welcomed the opening night audience for the opera's summer performance series in Blue Ash's Summit Park, metallic gray clouds hovered overhead. Though rain was predicted all day, the skies cleared as the orchestra launched into the prelude to Carmen. The weather gods obviously love opera. The Cincinnati Opera's…
What Are Ohio Troopers Actually Doing in Texas? No One Will Say
Four people, presumably Mexican citizens, could be seen in the Rio Grande River last Wednesday just off the shore of Ciudad San Miguel Aleman and below the sandstone bluffs of Roma, called the “most Mexican town” in the United States. The historic town is where Elia Kazan shot much of the 1952 Marlon Brando flick Viva Zapata. John Steinbeck, its…
The Ohio State Fair May Be Canceled, But Its Mini Butter Cow Competition Is Not
Interested in DIY-ing some dairy? While the Ohio State Fair is once again canceled in 2021 due to COVID, the American Dairy Association Mideast (ADA Mideast) is keeping at least one tradition going: the butter cow. The annual creation of a gigantic butter cow and her calf has been a time-honored staple of the Ohio State Fair…
650,000 Lead Pipes Still Carry Water in Ohio, the 2nd Most in U.S. Says Report
As many as 650,000 lead pipes statewide deliver water to Ohioans, according to a report released last week by the Natural Resources Defense Council. This makes Ohio the second worst state in the nation as measured by the estimated number of lead pipes (technically known as lead-containing service lines) in the water system, behind only…
Cincinnati Zoo’s Jomo the Gorilla Turned 30 with a Big Birthday Party
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's Jomo the gorilla celebrated a big birthday on July 16. The male silverback turned 30 and enjoyed a birthday cake and birthday banner as he partied with his troop. The Cincinnati Zoo’s head gorilla keeper Ashley Ashcraft says Jomo's cake was made with his favorite fruits, sugar-free ice treats, yogurt and…
Cranley Tweets Support for Legalizing Marijuana in Ohio as Democrats Introduce a New Recreational Weed Bill
Bring on the weed. In a tweet on Thursday, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley called on Ohio legislators to legalize marijuana and let state residents benefit from its economic perks. "If we legalized marijuana, we could invest that tax revenue right back into our communities," Cranley said. "We could rebuild our roads and fund public education.…
Here’s How Your DNA Can Affect Whether You Get COVID-19 or Become Gravely Ill
Some people can blame their DNA for making them more likely to get COVID-19 or becoming severely ill if they get infected. A study of more than 45,000 people with COVID-19 has uncovered 13 genetic variants linked to an increased risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 or a higher chance of developing severe illness, researchers report July 8…
Millions of Kids Missed Their Routine Vaccinations Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of children around the world to miss out on important childhood vaccinations, increasing the risk of dangerous outbreaks of other infectious diseases, new research suggests. Amid the spread of the coronavirus, an estimated 9 million more children than expected didn’t get a first dose of the measles vaccine in 2020,…
Avoid Driving These Cincinnati Streets Saturday Night During the FCC3 Race and Walk
After taking 2020 off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the FCC3 run/walk is back. A collaboration between the organizers of the Flying Pig Marathon and the FC Cincinnati Foundation, the annual (except during a public health crisis) FCC3 event is a three-mile race for all ages and abilities that benefits local charities. After the race,…
Vote FC Cincinnati Players into the 2021 MLS All-Star Game by July 21
Major League Baseball just had its turn with star power. Now it's time for Major League Soccer to put forth its best. Soccer fans can now vote for their favorite players to head to the 2021 MLS All-Star Game, which will be held Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. Naturally,…
Cincinnati Pride Festival Returns, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week (July 12-16)
Here’s a head scratcher: what do a presidential visit, America’s oldest German festival and a new composting program all have in common? We here at CityBeat have the answer: They’re all news items that you might have missed this past week. Catch up on these stories and more below. U.S. President Joe Biden to Visit…
Gov. DeWine Signs Bill to Temporarily Ban School COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Ohio
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday that could block schools from mandating vaccination against COVID-19 for the fall. In the dying moments of the final legislative session before a summer recess, lawmakers tacked the vaccine provision as an amendment onto an unrelated bill regarding educational opportunities for military children. The amendment: Forbids K-12 schools and colleges from requiring…
Adopt a Cat from Kenton County Animal Services in Covington for Just $25 This Month
We’re right in the thick of the furriest time of year: kitten season! According to the ASPCA, "kitten season" refers to the year's warmer months when cats typically breed and produce at-risk kittens. The ASCPA adds that many shelters receive an influx of kittens during those months. There are dozens of young felines in shelters…
Cincinnati Is a Top-50 Place to Live in 2021, U.S. News Says
Well, Cincinnati, you're not the best place to live in the United States, according to some media outlets. But you're sure as hell not that bad, either. U.S. News & World Report published its 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. 2021-2022 list earlier this week, and Cincinnati comes in at a respectable No.…
This Is Ohio’s Most Hospitable Airbnb
Looking for a reason to take a weekend road trip? Airbnb has just announced the most "hospitable" host in all of Ohio — and the property is only about a three-hour drive away. Airbnb recently released a report ranking the most hospitable hosts in each of the 50 states, and Jennifer from Perrysburg (just outside…
West Chester Rep. Jennifer Gross Championed That ‘Doctor’ with the Wacky COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
After a discredited doctor’s conspiracy theories involving COVID-19 vaccines, magnetics and 5G towers made a mockery of the Ohio House of Representatives, the Health chairman blamed the sponsor of anti-vaccination legislation for inviting the doctor to testify before the committee. House Health Committee Chairman Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) said in an interview that fellow Republican Rep.…
9 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 16-18)
An Italian fest, a German fest, a beer fest — oh, my! FRIDAY, JULY 16 Newport Italianfest — Celebrate Italy's recent Euro 2020 soccer win this weekend at the 29th Newport Italianfest. The beloved festival honors the Tri-State's Italian heritage with live music, historical displays and tons and tons of food. This year, folks can expect a family photo…
‘The Boys in Red Hats’ Highlights a Northern Kentucky High School’s Infamous Blowup in Washington, D.C.
An infamous incident involving a Greater Cincinnati high school will see its transition from social media notoriety to the silver screen when the new investigative documentary The Boys In Red Hats premieres on July 16. The film covers the events and aftermath of Jan. 18, 2019, when Covington Catholic High School in Park Hills, Kentucky,…
Touring Roundup: Jason Bonham, Trailer Park Boys Coming to Cincinnati This Year
As we've been reporting in the CityBeat music section, major acts have been scheduling tour stops in Cincinnati since coronavirus pandemic restrictions eased at the start of summer. This week, it looks like those very busy promoters are taking a bit of a breather, but even more announcements for fall, winter and spring will surely…
Councilwoman Keating’s Proposed Cincinnati Charter Amendment: Mayor, Council Members Must Resign Before Running for Another Office
A Cincinnati City Council member says she wants to ensure that elected officials keep their attention on local needs while in office. On Tuesday, interim council member Liz Keating stood in front of City Hall to announce the "Resign to Run" charter amendment she's proposing. According to the proposal, Cincinnati's mayor and council members would…
Hell Yeah: Danger Wheel Returns to Pendleton This Summer
Like most good things in life, Cincinnati's action-packed Danger Wheel event took a hiatus last year while the pandemic gripped the population. But nature is healing, and the epic Big Wheel race for adults Danger Wheel will officially return to the streets of Pendleton this summer for its sixth installment, bringing 64 teams to barrel…
Iconic Cincinnati Fashion Illustrator Anne Wainscott Passes Away at 104
Cincinnati has lost an icon. Beloved and before-her-time fashion illustrator Anne Wainscott has died at the age of 104. Her life was full of color, adventure and creativity. Wainscott was born to immigrant parents and raised largely in Cincinnati, where she remained throughout her life and work. Her love of fashion merged with illustration and,…
Ohio Bill Could Finally End Spousal Exemptions for Sexual Violence, Marital Rape
A bill under consideration in the Ohio Legislature would ensure relationship status doesn't limit a sexual assault victim's ability to speak out against his or her abuser. Under current law, certain sex crimes exempt people who commit sexual violence against their spouses, even though the same actions outside a marriage would be considered a crime.…
Clermont County Mega-Dumper Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
The man who raised a big stink in Clermont County is going to jail. Donald W. Combs, who had been charged with creating landfills in Clermont County where landfills shouldn't have existed, was sentenced to four years in prison by the Clermont County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in an emailed…
Here’s Which Church Festivals and County Fairs are Happening in Greater Cincinnati in 2021
While the Ohio State Fair canceled its 2021 event in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, plenty of county fairs are back this year, as are many of Greater Cincinnati's beloved summertime church festivals. How many times can you ride a questionably maintained Scrambler after eating a funnel cake this summer? Let's find out. *Note: Descriptions do…
Cincinnati International Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting Postponed Again Due to Pandemic Challenges
A beloved annual vino-centric celebration has been postponed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its reverberations. The Cincinnati International Wine Festival, which typically hosts its main event at downtown's Duke Energy Convention Center, was slated to host its rescheduled celebration this October, however, due to "the pandemic’s ongoing and lingering challenges that many businesses and industries…
U.S. President Joe Biden to Visit Cincinnati Next Week for CNN Town Hall
Cincinnati is rolling out the welcome mat for another member of the White House. U.S. President Joe Biden will be in Cincinnati on July 21 for a town hall hosted by CNN. The event is expected to be one hour long and will cover "a wide range of issues facing the nation ranging from COVID-19…
Don Your Dirndl for Cincinnati’s 155th Schutzenfest, America’s Oldest German Festival
Carrying the title of America’s oldest German festival, Cincinnati’s Kolping Society is hosting the 155th annual Schützenfest this weekend at its headquarters in Mount Healthy. Translated as “The Marksman’s Festival,” the original Schützenfest began in the 15th century when, according to the legend, a German marksman shot an eagle that attacked a child. When German immigrants settled…
Cincinnati Ranked One of 10 Worst ‘Dog Park Cities’ in America for 2021, Says Lawn-Care Company
We love our pooches here in Cincinnati, so we think our city's ranking on a new list about dog parks is quite ruff. In its 2021 list of “Best Dog Park Cities,” lawn-care service LawnStarter ranks Cincinnati No. 91 out of 97 cities. As for the other cities in Ohio, it’s kind of a (ball) tossup on…
Newport Italianfest Brings Cannoli and Cold Beer to Newport on the Levee This Weekend
Celebrate Italy's recent Euro 2020 soccer win this weekend at the 29th Newport Italianfest. The beloved festival — which honors the Tri-State's Italian heritage with live music, historical displays and tons and tons of food — takes place July 15-18 at Festival Park at Newport on the Levee. The foodie fest, which was canceled in…
Cincinnati Pride Sets 2022 Festival Date After Two Years of Pandemic Postponements
After being limited for two years thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Cincinnati Pride has big plans to roar back in 2022. The city's namesake LGBTQ+ organization took to Facebook on Tuesday morning to cryptically suggest that fans save June 25, 2022 on their calendars. "Hey. What's up? Cute pics. Would you like to hangout…
Only 13 People Cast Illegal Ballots in 2020, Ohio Secretary of State Says
More than 100 people in Ohio are accused of illegally registering to vote and casting ballots during the 2020 election cycle, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Monday. LaRose acknowledged some of these cases involve “honest mistakes” and reflect only a small portion of the millions of ballots cast here in 2020. Though he touted…
Find the Droids You’re Looking for at the Cincinnati Reds’ ‘Star Wars’ Night This Month
The Force may be with you soon at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds will host its Star Wars night event this month in which the New York Mets will come from a galaxy far, far away for a battle with the home team at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 20. The Reds are offering…
Ohio Board of Education Will Consider Allowing Race Theory Discussion Tuesday
Ohio’s State Board of Education is being asked to remove a “limitation on verbal public participation” on the topics of “critical race theory” and the “1619 project” at a meeting Tuesday. The term “critical race theory” has been used, typically by academics but more recently by conservatives, to discuss how supposedly race-neutral public policy can…
Jimmy Buffett Is Bringing Margaritaville to Cincinnati Tuesday at Riverbend Music Center
Rather than having to leave Cincinnati for the beach life, the beach life is coming to Cincinnati. And we're happy to waste away again in it. Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band returns to Cincinnati at 8 p.m. July 13 at Riverbend Music Center. Buffett, who plays a unique style of Country-Rock, is a…
Get a Peek Inside the New Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center During a Public Open House
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center at The Banks is the new music venue on Cincinnati's riverfront from Music & Event Management, Inc. (MEMI) — and it's ready for its close-up. MEMI is inviting the public into its state-of-the-art venue for an open house 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25. The event is free and will…
Boston Globe Writer Says Cincinnati Is the NFL’s Worst Football Destination in 2021
Cincinnati often prides itself on its vibrant downtown with three major league sports teams and plenty of pregame options, such as the 85 acres of DORA throughout The Banks. Paired with the large assortment of award-winning food throughout the region, these options would make the Queen City a great place to visit and watch an NFL…
A Haunted House-Themed Restaurant is Slated to Open in Ohio This Summer
The wait is almost over for everyone curious about Northern Ohio's The Haunted House Restaurant. The spooky eatery will open its doors in the former Melt spot in Cleveland Heights on July 20, so a road trip from Cincinnati might be in order. Cincinnati cult-fave restaurant Melt, known for its decadent grilled cheese creations, closed its…
Clear Mountain Food Park and Beer Garden Slated to Open in Batavia
Food parks seem to be the next big trend in dining, with spots like Bridgeview Box Park and Covington Yard opening in Greater Cincinnati in the past year or so. Now, Cincinnati's deep East Side is about to get their own and it will be "one of the largest outdoor beer and live music venues…
Relax, Cincinnati: Johnny Bench’s Pre-All-Star-Game Record Is Safe — or Tied, Anyway — for Another Year
Cincinnati's favorite catcher is keeping a Major League Baseball record that he set more than 50 years ago. In 1970, former Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench set the record for the most home runs in the first 83 games of a season by player age 22 or younger, with 28 homers. That record was part…
More Than a Year Later, There’s Still No Discipline for Cop Who Pepper-Sprayed Journalists in Columbus
The union that represents Columbus police is saying one thing but doing another regarding possible misconduct during last summer’s demonstrations. Its leader said there shouldn’t be a rush to judge apparent police wrongdoing, but then the union moved to block the fuller investigation that its leader claimed to want. Such union obstruction in numerous American…
Build-Your-Own Salad Chain Green District Coming to Fountain Square
There are two types of people in this world: those who believe a salad can be a meal and those who don't. (Obviously there are also humans who don't even think about salads in general.) If you are a salad person, chances are you frequently ask yourself, "Where the heck can I find a good…
Findlay Market Launches Community Composting Program, Rent Your Own Bucket
Findlay Market is expanding its offerings from being your favorite Cincinnati place to buy fresh produce to being your favorite place to get rid of produce scraps. The market is launching a new composting program where shoppers can rent a five-gallon bucket to take home to use for their food scraps. They can then drop off…
The Trader Joe’s in Crestview Hills Is Opening Soon — and It Will Sell Liquor
The long-rumored Trader Joe's location in Northern Kentucky finally has a confirmed opening date. The cult-favorite grocer will open in Crestview Hills Town Center at 8 a.m. July 16 in the former Joseph-Beth Booksellers space. The 13,400-square-foot grocer will offer everything from Everything But the Bagel seasoning, olive oil popcorn and wine, plus booze. According to a…
Scrap Tires and Boozy Bingo: The Ohio Budget’s Most Obscure Items
The new Ohio state budget allocates billions of dollars to necessary public services, but you have to flip to page 1,326 to find the part about buying to-go cocktails. Tucked between groundbreaking investments in broadband internet and children’s services, this provision lets Ohioans purchase drinks for “off-premises consumption,” so long as the drink is not…
Visit the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in Sayler Park This Weekend
A monument to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice is on display in Cincinnati this weekend. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a 3/5-scale version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The large version in the nation's capital is made from two black granite walls that are etched with more than 58,000 names…
Charles Dinn, Who Brought the Beast to Cincinnati’s Kings Island, Passes Away at Age 88
Charles Dinn, who changed the roller coaster game forever when he introduced The Beast at Cincinnati's Kings Island, reportedly has passed away July 6. He was 88. According to an obituary on the website for Brewer & Sons, a funeral home in Florida, Dinn was born on April 29, 1933, and is survived by his…
Feds Charge 16 People with Gun Crimes as Cincinnati Grapples with Firearm Violence
Vipal Patel, acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, has a message for people who own and use illegal guns: the feds are coming for you. During a briefing Thursday, Patel announced that 16 people living in Cincinnati have been arrested and charged with federal gun crimes. Of those, 15 had been previously…
The Impact of the Smale Park Shooting, and 8 Other Important Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week July 4-9, 2021
Cincinnati has had a violent week, but there's still beauty and community in our wonderful region. Is that summer cabin fever hitting yet? Check out the stories below to find out where to get a scrumptious $6 burger, how to take a tour of a Cincinnati landmark or where to find free, local concerts. Cincinnati…
Cincinnati Burger Week Starts Monday, Offering $6 Burgers at Participating Restaurants Across the City
Cincinnati Burger Week is back for its seventh year and it’s bigger and better than ever. The week-long burger celebration has again teamed up with the Ohio Beef Council and will be joining several other cities to celebrate the statewide Ohio Burger Week. Five cities from across the Buckeye State will celebrate Ohio Burger Week this summer…
Cincinnati Zoo Animals Soon Will Get a Special COVID-19 Vaccine
As the U.S. fell just short of President Biden's goal of vaccinating 70% of its human population against COVID-19 by July 4, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is getting ready to start a vaccination program of its own — but this time it's for animals. International animal health company Zoetis is donating more than 11,000 doses…
Cincinnati Metro Will Offer Free Rides to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations Again This Month
Time to hop back onto that COVID-19 vaccination train. Or, bus, rather. Cincinnati Metro and Access paratransit service once again will provide free rides this month to help riders reach coronavirus vaccine distribution locations throughout the region. Service will be free on all routes July 16-18 and again August 6-8. The free rides are part…
10 Things To Do in Greater Cincinnati This Weekend (July 9-11)
From neighborhood block parties and outdoor shopping pop-ups to a drive-in laser light show, here's what we recommend doing this weekend. FRIDAY, JULY 9 Shakespeare in the Park If you've missed live theater, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is bringing back its annual Shakespeare in the Park tour, offering free, outdoor Bard classics all summer long. With…
Shop Local: City Flea, O.F.F. Market, Market Bleu and Second Sunday on Main Take Place This Weekend
Looking for a unique item or just want to support local makers? There will be three opportunities to stroll and shop this weekend. The City Flea will be back at Washington Park (1230 Elm St., OTR) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10. Founded in 2011, the City Flea has hosted hundreds of local vendors to…
Cincinnati Police Adds More Weekend Patrols after Smale Park Shooting, Other Recent Violence
The Cincinnati Police Department is increasing its weekend patrols as both the department and the region continue to look for solutions to an uptick in violence. The department announced on social media Wednesday that it would increase the number of officers patrolling the city on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer. Beginning July 9,…
Get Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven All Month Long — If You Can Find Them, That Is
Free slurpees all month long? (Brain) freeze and read that one again. 7-Eleven is celebrating its 94th birthday this year, and it isn’t afraid to shake things up a bit. The convenience store classic has announced that its free slurpees, normally available only on July 11 (7/11), are redeemable for the entire month, according to…
Beshear: Deadline for FEMA Assistance for Kentucky’s February Floods Extended to July 23
Kentucky residents are still dealing with the fallout from February floods in addition to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but a new deadline for federal assistance may help. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline to apply for assistance to July 23. “We are grateful…
Go Behind the Scenes of Cincinnati’s Historic Music Hall When Indoor Tours Return This Week
After taking a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Music Hall is once again opening its doors for guests to go behind the scenes of Cincinnati's landmark structure. The Friends of Music Hall will be restarting tours inside the walls of the "beautifully and thoughtfully restored 1878 building," says the group. Starting July 9, tours…
Keystone Mac Shack in Clifton Adds Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese to Menu
If you happen to be a human with a gluten-intolerance (or are just avoiding it) but still want to indulge in some comfort food, Keystone's Mac Shack in Clifton is introducing a new gluten-free mac and cheese to its menu. Starting July 12 — just ahead of National Mac + Cheese Day July 14 —…
Drive-In Laser Light Show to Take Over Coney Island Parking Lot July 8-11
If you thought giant animatronic dinosaurs invading the parking lot of Coney Island was cool, hold onto your butts. Some company called Cabin Fever is producing a drive-in-style laser light show July 8-11. There are shows at 9 p.m. July 8; 9 and 10:30 p.m. July 9 and 10; and 9 p.m. July 11. Tickets…
Hamilton County Parks to Host Free Local Concerts This Summer
Great Parks of Hamilton County is offering live music in the great outdoors this summer. Starting July 17 and running through September, concerts will take place at a handful of parks across the county. Music runs 7-9 p.m., but arrive early to shop local craft vendors or grab a bite to eat or a drink.…
Released on Bonds 14 Years Ago, Two Ohio Men Await Yet Another Trial for a Crime They Say They Did Not Commit
For 14 years, Michael Sutton was imprisoned for crimes he claims he did not commit. Before he was arrested for being involved in a shooting of two people and an attempted shooting of a police officer in Cleveland in 2006, the 18-year-old Sutton was about to graduate high school with a full ride to the…
Touring Roundup: Mike Epps, Animal Collective, MST3K to Bring Comedy, Music to Cincinnati
With major concert venues such as Riverbend Music Center and the all-new Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center filling up their schedules for summer, other venues across the Queen City have continued to book a wide variety of live music and shows for this fall. Check out the new shows that have been announced this…
Experts Call Bigger Child Tax Credit a Game Changer for Kentucky Families
Starting July 15, nearly 1 million Kentucky kids and their families could get extra income support through the federal child tax credit. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, Congress increased this year's credit from $2,000 per child to $3,600 for children younger than 6 years old, and $3,000 for children between 6 and 17 years…
With Summer in Full Swing, St. Vincent de Paul Giving Away Fans and AC Units to Those in Need
UPDATE: SVDP is now out of fans and AC units are is "actively working to replenish supply, and seeking donations to do so." The oppressive Cincinnati summer is here and, for the 20th year, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) is giving away free fans and air conditioning units to help those in need…
Carol Ann’s Carousel at Cincinnati’s Smale Riverfront Park Has Reopened
A beloved Cincinnati attraction hosted its grand re-opening over the Fourth of July weekend. Carol Ann's Carousel at Smale Riverfront Park had been closed since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, but nearly a year-and-a-half later, the carousel is now officially open to the public once again. The carousel, which originally opened in 2015, features…
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley on Smale Park Shooting: Pro-Gun Ohio Lawmakers Bear Responsibility
During a media briefing on Tuesday, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley said that in light of the recent Smale Riverfront Park shooting and other violent incidents, the region's youth needs better "values" and "self love." But he also emphasized that Ohio legislators who refuse to enact tougher gun laws are to blame, as well. Cranley was…
Streaming Station Inhailer Radio Celebrates Four Years of Filling the Alternative and Modern Rock Gap in Cincinnati
At a low point in the Cincinnati music scene just a few years ago, there was no radio arena that showcased independent music artists and local performers. Beloved Independent Rock station WOXY-FM had finally shuttered and WNKU-FM had been sold, transitioning from an outlet for Greater Cincinnati musicians to Christian radio. But then streaming platform…
Vanilla Ice Is Playing Great American Ball Park for Free After a Cincinnati Reds Game, Because Why Not?
Alright, STOP. The Cincinnati Reds are going to collaborate and hope that you'll listen. Fans of a certain age (ahem, us) may be delighted to learn about one of the Reds' newest promotions — a free "I Love the '90s" concert featuring Vanilla Ice, Naughty by Nature, Tone Loc and Rob Base. The concert will…
Over-the-Rhine Street Festival Second Sunday on Main Returns This Weekend with PRIDE on Main
Over-the-Rhine street festival Second Sunday on Main is back this summer after shifting to a social-distance-friendly format last year. And this weekend, the monthly neighborhood party — now in its 16th year — is celebrating Pride. From noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, there will be live music, a drag show and belly dancing in…
