Ohio Shatters Daily COVID Record, Reporting More than 3,800 Cases in 24 Hours
Ohio has once again broken another daily COVID case record — the second in two days. On Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine reported 3,590 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, the first time the state had seen more than 3,000 cases in one day. Today, 3,845 were confirmed over the past 24 hours. ➡…
An Ohio Postal Carrier Indicted After Local Cops Find Hundreds of Undelivered Pieces of Mail in Car
It's never a good time to get caught with a trunkful of undelivered mail if you're a USPS worker, but if there's a worst time to enter that particular legal battle, well, now would be it. A Maple Heights, Ohio woman has been indicted by the Feds on a charge of delaying or destructing the…
Downtown’s Boca Is Reopening to In-Person Dining — with a New Menu
Chef David Falk is reopening his upscale downtown eatery Boca — with a new menu and a redesigned floor plan. Starting Thursday, Nov. 5, guests can experience Falk's "reinvigorated food and wine offerings;" reservations are now live on OpenTable. Note: For obvious reasons, seating will be limited. Falk's Boca Restaurant Group has already reopened modern…
Airbnb Continues to Remind Ohioans Not to Party at Their Rentals
Airbnb has once again put their corporate foot down to remind citizens not to party at rentals this Halloween weekend, and that parties in general are banned at all Ohio listings. "To strengthen our hosts’ protection against parties amid concerns about a second wave of the pandemic, we recently announced that we are prohibiting one-night…
Cincinnati’s Mauser Packaging Solutions Employees Demand Stronger Safety Precautions After Workplace COVID Outbreak
Employees from Mauser Packaging Solutions in Newtown hosted a press conference today to demand stronger safety precautions at work after a reported recent outbreak of more than 20 COVID cases. "We are calling on the company to enact stronger safety standards," said IUE-CWA Local 84729 President Randy King, also a Mauser employee. "Mauser is not doing enough to protect…
Covington’s Braxton Brewing Will Cozy Up Their Rooftop with Heated Igloos This Winter
Covington's Braxton Brewing Co. is staying cozy this winter by transforming their rooftop into an "IGLOOBAR" of rentable private igloos that you can enjoy outside while staying warm. Beginning Nov. 5 and continuing through March 2021, the patio will feature 10 igloos, which can be reserved for two-hour increments with up to eight people per…
ArtWorks to Dedicate New Light Sculpture Installation on Avondale Walking Trails
Tonight, ArtWorks is dedicating a new community art project — and it isn't a mural. "Switch On Avondale" is a new public art installation set along the walking trails behind the Hirsch Recreation Center. The 13 permanent works will be lit tonight and those who attend will be given a self-guided map of the trails…
A Q&A with Trans Latina actress Zoey Luna, who Casts Spooky Spells in ‘The Craft: Legacy’
Twenty-four years after the original supernatural teen flick The Craft hit theaters and inspired “weirdo” girls everywhere to try levitating pencils in class, a new generation of witchy young women are stepping up to show off their sorcery skills in The Craft: Legacy. The sequel follows four new witches who come together to experiment with magic and to…
Asa Featherstone IV’s Self-Portrait Exhibition “OVER/TIME” Is First Show at Northside’s Bunk Spot Gallery
Cincinnati-based photographer and videographer Asa Featherstone IV is debuting his self-portrait exhibition OVER / TIME at Bunk Spot Gallery's new Northside location on Friday, Oct. 30. The show, which will be the gallery's first in its new location (Bunk Spot joined forces with arts agency DSGNCllctv and recently moved from Pendleton to Northside), was initially created and displayed as…
Coronavirus Explodes, Gov. DeWine Praises Trump’s Handling of the Pandemic
A vicious, widespread spike in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continued in Ohio Friday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump entered the final days of a reelection campaign that a New York Times headline said “clashes with science, and voters’ lives” on the deadly disease. Yet as he again pleaded with Ohioans to wear masks and take other steps to…
FirstEnergy Fights Against Disclosing More Details In Alleged HB 6 Bribery Cases
This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism in partnership with the nonprofit Energy News Network. Please join their free mailing list or the mailing list for the Energy New Network as this helps them provide more public service reporting. Consumer advocates, industry organizations and environmental groups continue efforts to learn more about claims that…
Two Men Tied to Householder Corruption Probe Plead Guilty
Two men charged alongside former GOP House Speaker Larry Householder in an alleged racketeering operation channeled through the Ohio Statehouse pleaded guilty to one felony federal charge each Thursday afternoon. The pleas mark the first known convictions in the Householder affair and an early victory for prosecutors. They also raise the possibility of the men…
Campbell and Kenton Counties Turn Red on Kentucky’s COVID Map, New Recommendations Effective Monday
Every Thursday, Kentucky updates the color coding on its incident rate map, and this week Northern Kentucky counties Campbell and Kenton turned red, meaning they have a critical case load of COVID-19 (more than 25 cases per 100,000 residents). Per the map, Campbell is reporting 27.5 cases per 100,000 people and Kenton is reporting 26.7…
Walnut Hills’ Esoteric Brewing Now Offers ‘Lil Sebastian’ Mini Pony Kegs of Your Fave Beer
Plenty of breweries offer growlers to-go so folks can take home their favorite beers to enjoy until their next visit. But this new Walnut Hills establishment is thinking bigger — and fresher. Esoteric Brewing is now offering mini pony kegs, delightfully dubbed "The Lil Sebastian" (a nod to the beloved star on hit sitcom Parks…
Star-Studded #iVoted’s Nov. 3 Virtual Concert Features Local Acts Lung, Heavy Hours and Blessid Union of Souls
#iVoted is a nationwide voting initiative launched by entrepreneur Emily White, Mike Luba and Pat Sansone of Wilco/The Autumn Defense. In 2018, the organization took over 150 venues across 37 states, allowing fans in for free concerts if they could prove they voted — via a photo of themselves outside their polling place. Since COVID…
Ohio Reports More Than 3,000 Daily COVID Cases for the First Time
Ohio is reporting 3,590 new COVID cases today — a record and the first time the state has surpassed 3,000 cases in 24 hours. “This is by far the highest number of cases we have ever seen during the entire pandemic,” said Gov. Mike DeWine during today's press briefing. It's about 700 more cases than…
Cincinnati’s Showcase Cinemas to Screen ‘The American President’ for Free on Election Day
Showcase Cinemas is offering a way to distract yourself as you wait to hear the results of the Presidential Election on Nov. 3: In all of their open U.S. locations, they will be showing free screenings of The American President. The film is celebrating its 25th anniversary this November and stars Michael Douglas, Annette Bening,…
Michigan Robocall Case Fraudsters Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman Charged in Ohio, Ordered to Call Victims, Admit Messages Were False
Two right-wing fraudsters charged in an alleged robocall scheme to spread misinformation in order to intimidate Black voters in Detroit and other cities were ordered Wednesday to call back the victims and admit the messages were false and illegal. The pair was also indicted in Ohio yesterday for a similar robocall scheme targeting Cleveland and…
Critics Cite Flaws in Kentucky Victims’ Rights Measure
In less than a week, voters will decide whether to add victim's-rights legislation known as Marsy's Law to the state's Constitution. The amendment is one of two measures appearing on this year's ballot. But critics say the well-intentioned law has serious flaws and is an empty promise for victims. Heather Gatnarek, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties…
Election Enters Final Stretch: How to Cast a Safe, Secure Ballot in Ohio
The 2020 election is in the final stretch, and there are a lot of important details Ohio voters should know. Ohioans can cast a ballot by absentee, during early-voting hours or at the polls Tuesday on Election Day. Veronica McCreary-Hall, a volunteer with AARP Ohio, voted early in Hamilton. She said the line appeared long, but…
Cincinnati Pizza Week Returns Nov. 9-15 with $9 Pizzas Across the City
Pizza lovers rejoice: The fifth-annual Cincinnati Pizza Week returns this fall. From Nov. 9-15, pizza enthusiasts will have the opportunity to visit participating Cincinnati Pizza Week locations to enjoy $9 pizzas (minimum purchase is a 10-inch pie). It’s a glorious seven days of paying homage to all things ’za, no matter how you slice it. …
Ohio’s Domestic Violence Survivors Fear for Their Lives, But Still Want to Vote
When trying to get away from a violent abuser and keep food on the table, the next election is usually isn’t a priority. For survivors of domestic violence, keeping their identities and locations a secret is vital for their own livelihood. Survivors don’t always think to grab a driver’s license or their latest utility bill…
Abortion-Rights and Anti-Abortion Groups in Ohio React to Barrett Confirmation
Ohio organizations on both sides of the abortion debate spoke out this week following the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States. Ohio Right to Life President Mike Gonidakis called the confirmation a “victory for women everywhere,” and a step toward abolishing Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case…
What’s the Difference Between Quarantine and Isolation? The Hamilton County Public Health Commissioner Breaks it Down.
During a press briefing about the possibility of the county leveling up to purple — the highest warning level — on the state's Public Health Advisory System map on Thursday, Hamilton County Public Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman said, "The truth is, it doesn't change anything. We have so much spread right now, we have to…
Cincinnati Rockers Evening Redness Examine a Range of Societal Issues on New Protest Song EP, ‘Burn It Down’
For hundreds of years, troubadours have given musical voice to the ills of contemporary life. That tradition came to a monumental apex during the 1960s, a decade that offered songwriters a surplus of inspirational subjects to document, from racial inequality to the generation gap to women's liberation to sexual freedom to environmental concerns to casual…
DeWine Says No Plans for New Restrictions If Hamilton County Turns Purple Tomorrow
"This is a difficult time throughout the state of Ohio," said Gov. Mike DeWine during today's press briefing. "Eighty-two of our counties are now high-incidence counties. We've never seen anything like this before in Ohio." And three counties are currently on the state's Public Health Advisory System watchlist to turn from red to purple — the…
The Cincinnati Streetcar Will Be Free to Ride — Permanently — Starting Nov. 1
The Cincinnati Streetcar (aka Cincinnati Bell Connector) will be free to ride, forever, starting Nov. 1. We are Fare Free permanently!Thank you to all involved! Hop on, hop off #Cincinnati and support our local businesses! https://t.co/HfONaeWrak — CincyStreetcar (@CincyStreetcar) October 28, 2020 But it was a slightly winding road to get to this point. In…
Zoe Lister-Jones New ‘The Craft: Legacy’ is Redundant to a Fault
It would be easy, too easy, honestly, to dismiss the latest Blumhouse Productions’ film as The Craft: Part Duh. Essentially a direct sequel to 1996’s beloved Goth-girl-witchfest, which boasted a classic soundtrack and elevated star Fairuza Balk to horror icon status, The Craft: Legacy plays more like an alternative timeline version of its predecessor where four…
Chef/Internet Personality Matty Matheson Shows Cincinnati-Style Chili Some Weird Love
Cincinnati chili just got a shoutout from one of the internet's loudest and most popular chefs, Matty Matheson. The Canadian personality shared his take on our city's famed culinary export in the latest episode of his NSFW cooking show, Just A Dash, which is in its second season and available to watch for free on…
Uber and Lyft are Offering Discounted Rides to the Polls on Election Day
The big election happens in less than a week and it’s time for all of us who haven’t already voted early to make our Election Day voting plans. Your vote is needed now more than ever, and if you don't have your own ride to the polls, and if Metro's fare-free rides on Election Day…
Anila Quayyum Agha’s Popular Illuminated Cube Installation Returns to the Cincinnati Art Museum
Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha's super popular sculptural installation All the Flowers Are for Me (Red) will once again be on display at the Cincinnati Art Museum, from Dec. 5-Feb. 7. First on view at the CAM in 2017, this immersive artwork features a decorative five-foot laser-cut cube, which illuminated and splayed geometric and floral shadows across…
Jeff Ruby’s Three Cincinnati Steakhouses Now Deliver
Cincinnati steakhouse king Jeff Ruby has added a new service to his Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, The Precinct and Carlo & Johnny: All three now deliver. Yes. Instead of a pizza, you could be dining on any of Ruby's steaks, seafood, salads, desserts and wine (the full menu, really, minus oysters and ice cream), brought to…
Cincinnati Riverfront Volksmarch Group is a Monthly Meetup for Walkers and Beer-Lovers
Another German tradition is making it's way to the Queen City, offering folks a way to enjoy beautiful views, a little exercise, safe socialization and some well-deserved brews. The Cincinnati Riverfront Volksmarch Group (CRVG) is inspired by the European non-competitive fitness walk where participants amble pre-determined paths or trails in distances of 5 kilometers, 10…
Clifton’s Esquire Theatre Screening Classic and Cult Horror Films for Halloween
This Halloween weekend, the Esquire Theatre in Clifton is screening a slew of freaky films — both classics and cult favorites. Guillermo del Toro's Fascist Spanish fairy tale Pan's Labyrinth and its terrifying eyeball-hand Pale Man take over the big screen at 4 and 9:50 p.m. Oct. 31 Phantasm — the 1979 horror about an evil undertaker who…
It Was a Tiny, Blue Demonstration in Deep Red Ohio. Then Came the MAGA Truck.
The message on Sandi Dunphy’s sign is clear: Wear a mask to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and don’t vote for Donald Trump. Fifty yards from her, but really an entire universe away, Jeff Cline had a different take: The virus is a hoax, Bill Gates is one of Satan’s imps, and non-white races…
‘We Don’t Want to Shut Down Again’: DeWine Lists Four New Recommendations for Ohio’s High Incidence Counties
As COVID numbers continue to spike across Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine has issued a handful of new recommendations for counties with a CDC-defined high-incidence rate of infection. "Sadly, the red tide of the virus continues to spread throughout Ohio into every corner of this state. There's no escaping it," the governor said during today's press…
A Rare Blue Moon Will Take Over the Skies This Halloween — The First in Nearly 80 Years
On this fateful Halloween night (Saturday, Oct. 31), the stars will align to present us with a fittingly spooky full moon — and a "blue moon" at that. As of Tuesday, Cincinnati's weather appears to boast mostly clear skies, ideal conditions for admiring (or howling at, dancing beneath, etc.) the unique lunar phase. But don't…
Comedian Nikki Glaser Headlines the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Liberty Township
Comedian Nikki Glaser is making her way to the Liberty Funny Bone for a headlining weekend of shows. Glaser is known for her pretty straight-forward and some might say "raunchy" comedy (because she's a woman who talks about sex outright and that weirds people out; she recently referred to her vagina as a "hastily packed…
OTR Chili to Host Monthly ‘Blue Plate’ Retro Diner Pop-Up
2020 is the year of trying new things, and the folks at OTR Chili are expanding their horizons with a monthly kitschy pop-up called Blue Plate. Blue Plate is an opportunity for OTR Chili's head chef Francisco Alfaro and bar manager Aaron Kirby to explore creative culinary endeavors while tying in nostalgic and "kitschy" recipes…
Cincinnati Will Not Fight Ohio’s Ban on Plastic Bag Bans
Cincinnati will not challenge the Ohio law that has temporarily blocked cities from enforcing local bans on single-use plastic bags. Plastic bags became a flashpoint for health concerns in the early stages of the pandemic, but Ohio’s recent action to protect access to plastic bags comes at a time when other states are moving in…
HBO Adaptation of Roald Dahl Cult Classic “The Witches” Is Worth a Watch for Anne Hathaway’s Performance
Something wicked this way comes — and it’s the uncanny valley. Robert Zemeckis’ adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical and terrifying novel The Witches may not live up to its cult classic 1990 predecessor but it’s at least worth a watch for Anne Hathaway’s clearly-having-the-time-of-her-life performance. Released last week on HBO Max, Zemeckis’ story unfolds in…
Drug-Fueled Masterpiece ‘Synchronic’ Leads New batch of Halloween-Ready Movies to Watch Now
Synchronic 4.5 star(s), 96 minutes, Theatrical If you’ve yet to experience a movie by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Synchronic is the perfect gateway drug. If not for the COVID-19 pandemic, this likely would have been the breakout smash that finally introduced the world to Benson and Moorhead’s immeasurable film-making talents. The film focuses on two…
Three Over-the-Rhine Bars Team Up This Halloween for a Cincy Free Fridge Fundraiser
Halloween typically isn't recognized as the season of giving, but three Over-the-Rhine bars are teaming up to do just that. Longfellow, HomeMakers Bar and Lost & Found are hosting a Haunted Hop this holiday weekend, with funds benefiting the Fridge Etc., a free fridge project that aims to combat hunger throughout Queen City neighborhoods. Visit the…
19 Lawmakers Declared Victory Over COVID-19 in June. Now It’s Spreading in Their Districts.
Back in June, 19 state legislators joined together to claim that “Ohio smashed the curve long ago. Mission accomplished!” Months later, as Ohio continues to set new records for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, one of those legislators admits the pandemic has proved to be an “evolving situation.” Another is doubling down on the letter’s message…
Hamilton County Hits Record for Early Voting. Here’s How to Track Your Mail-In Ballot.
The Hamilton County Board of Elections has announced that the county has hit a record for early voting. “This is the first Presidential Election at our new location, 4700 Smith Road in Norwood; and we are setting records for both early in-person voting and absentee mail-in ballots,” said Director Sherry Poland. For 2016's Presidential Election,…
Calls for Emergency Housing Assistance Answered in Ohio
Policy groups and housing advocates are applauding the approval of emergency rental assistance in Ohio, while cautioning additional dollars are needed by the end of the year. The state has allocated $50 million in CARES Act funding for mortgage and rental assistance to families with overdue rent, mortgage payments or sewer and water bills due…
AT&T Discontinues DSL, Throwing Rural Kentucky Residents Into Uncertainty
AT&T has announced it's retiring its Digital Subscriber Line broadband internet, putting more than 469,000 DSL customers into uncertainty over the future of their internet access, and leaving new residents of DSL-only areas with few options. Critics say as more companies phase out phone-line services, rural residents could be left stranded with no access to reliable…
Gov. Beshear Issues New Safety Recommendations (and Restrictions) for Red Kentucky Counties
Due to an ever-increasing number of record-setting days for confirmed COVID cases in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear has issued a series of new "red zone reduction recommendations" to help counties get their infection rates under control. During today's press briefing, Beshear said Kentucky just had its highest Friday, Saturday and Sundays ever — in a…
Arnold’s Inaugural Midwest Fest Is Full of Kitschy — and Fried — Flyover State Cuisine
It's our time to shine, Midwesterners. Downtown eatery Arnold's Bar and Grill is celebrating the often-neglected flyover states with a weekend-long fest devoted to culinary classic cherished across the region. The inaugural Midwest Fest will take place from 4-10 p.m. on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 and will feature a menu of delicacies whipped up…
Cincinnati Art Museum’s ‘Frank Duveneck: American Master’ Is a Rare Deep Dive into the Local Painter’s Oeuvre
The Cincinnati Art Museum is gearing up to present a huge and fresh look at famed Cincinnati artist and painter Frank Duveneck. Running Dec. 18-March 28, Frank Duveneck: American Master takes a deep dive into Duveneck’s work, looking at his process as well as the context surrounding the his subjects. According to the CAM, "More than…
Ohio Ranked Top 10 State with Most Powerful Voters in a Presidential Election, According to Study
Financial website WalletHub has released a study about how much your vote counts. "In a presidential election, voter power varies widely by state. While all votes are theoretically counted equally — one person, one vote — the choices of swing-state citizens are more influential," the study intro says. Thanks, #ElectoralCollege. This study ranked the "relative…
Sequel ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ Embraces (and Somehow Eclipses) the Absurdity of 2020
When Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat hit theaters in 2006, few would have guessed how influential (and prescient) the movie’s blend of political satire and real-world spectacle would be by the time its sequel dropped. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (aka Borat 2) was released Oct. 23 on Amazon Prime. In recent years, Baron Cohen’s fourth-wall breaking approach to comedy has…
Cincinnati Metro Will Be Free to Ride on Election Day, Nov. 3
Greater Cincinnati's Metro bus service will be free to ride on Election Day, Nov. 3, thanks to a collaboration between the city, the Devou Good Foundation and the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio. Thanks to the generosity of the @CityOfCincy and The Devou Good Foundation, along with the support of the Greater Cincinnati Urban…
45 Missing Children, 109 Human Trafficking Survivors Rescued in Ohio’s Operation Autumn Hope
Ohio's Operation "Autumn Hope" just rescued 109 survivors of human trafficking and recovered 45 missing children in what Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said he believes is "the largest statewide anti-human trafficking operation in the history of the state of Ohio." During today's press briefing, Yost said more than 50 law enforcement and social service agencies…
University of Cincinnati Keeps No-Fan Protocol in Place for Final Three Bearcats Home Football Games
The University of Cincinnati is keeping its no-fan COVID safety protocol in place for the final three Bearcats home football games of the season. "We have continued to make these extremely difficult decisions with the safety of our UC community, fans, student-athletes, coaches and staff in mind," announced UC's Director of Athletics John Cunningham on Sunday. "The…
BIGGBY Coffee Opens New Location on the West Side
Cincinnati's West Side will soon be caffeinated by the community-centric coffee chain BIGGBY Coffee. Franchise owners Deb and Jon Mills are opening the Queen City's second location of the brand in Monfort Heights on Tuesday, Oct. 27; they opened their Red Bank Road location in fall of 2019. After a successful year (even despite the pandemic),…
Highly-Anticipated Khora Restaurant in Downtown’s Kinley Hotel Reveals Opening Menu
Back in 2019, both Food & Wine and Vogue magazines named a forthcoming Cincinnati eatery to their lists of the "most anticipated" American restaurant openings of 2020. Well, the wait is over, because Khora inside downtown's Kinley Hotel is hosting its grand opening today — and they've announced their first menu. Khora is helmed by…
Kentucky Reports its Highest Weekly Number of COVID Cases Since Pandemic Began
On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear said that Kentucky had just set a record for the state's highest number of COVID-19 cases reported in a week: 9,335. It was also the highest number of cases reported on a Sunday: 1,462. Kentucky's last record-breaking week was Oct. 5-11, when 7,675 positive coronavirus cases were reported over the…
Cincinnati Breweries Offering Collectible Beer Glass to Celebrate Ohio Pint Day
On Oct. 27, more than 100 Ohio craft breweries will be joining together to offer a limited-edition, specially designed "can" glass to celebrate Ohio Pint Day and National American Beer Day. The glass, designed by Columbus-based artist Adam Hernandez, features the state bird — the cardinal — and was inspired by the theme "#InThisTogetherOhio." “For…
2020 Census: Ohio’s Count Ends, But Work Remains
The 2020 Census count is officially over, but advocacy organizations in Ohio say they still have work to do to ensure all Ohio families are properly accounted for. The Children's Defense Fund-Ohio has helped guide census outreach efforts through the Ohio Census Advocacy Coalition for more than two years. CDF Ohio Executive Director Tracy Nájera…
DeWine, State Leaders Announce $430 Million in Coronavirus Relief
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the state’s legislative leaders on Friday announced how they’d allocate almost half of what the state has left in federal coronavirus-relief dollars. The state has about $1 billion unexpended from its share of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act that Congress passed in March. At least until the feds change the rules, the…
SPCA Cincinnati Saves 23 South Korean Dogs from Dog Meat Trade
Over the weekend, SPCA Cincinnati welcomed 23 dogs to their Sharonville rescue that were saved from the South Korean dog meat trade. The operation was facilitated by Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States, which rescued a total of 196 dogs, who are going to various shelters throughout Ohio, Washington, D.C., Maryland and…
The Virtual Breath Project Festival Features 24 8-Minute-and-46-Second World Premieres by Theater Artists of Color
The Breath Project is a new theater initiative with the stated mission of selecting, curating and archiving "work from multidisciplinary theater artists of color who are responding to our current moment in history, and to build relationships between artists of color and producers of live theater." Cincinnati's Playhouse in the Park was one of 23…
Fall Fest Weekend at Washington Park Includes a Free Pumpkin Patch and Pedal Wagon Hayrides
Fall Fest Weekend at Washington Park provides plenty of fun for the whole family. Kids activities include an Explore Nature station, caricatures from Over the Line and family-friendly crafts. There will also be a free pumpkin patch. And if you thought Pedal Wagons were just for drunk bachelorette parties, think again: This weekend, Pedal Wagons…
Another Cincinnati Metro Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Cincinnati Metro bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. Per information released on the Metro site, this seems to be the 14th operator to contract the virus since June. "In accordance with instructions from the Cincinnati Health Department, we are informing the public that the operator last provided service on Rt. 46 Avondale on…
Cincinnati Steakhouse Jeff Ruby’s Offering Carry-Out Thanksgiving Family Dinners for $300
Fall is here and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Things will most likely be different this year as family dinners downsize to stay safe during the pandemic…and the crushing weight of the world makes preparing for one of America's favorite holidays a little more strenuous. (LOL.) During these "unprecedented times," Cincinnati-based steakhouse chain Jeff…
Ohioan Reports Being Recruited for Plot Targeting Gov. DeWine at His Home
A Miami County resident reported to police being recruited to take part in a citizen’s arrest of Gov. Mike DeWine at his Cedarville home a week ago, but the plot evidently never materialized. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, which handles security for the governor and his residences, was notified of the report by local law…
NBA Players to Donate $350,000 to Voter Engagement Groups, Including Three in Ohio
As part of a renewed commitment to social justice, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is donating $350,000 to 19 voter engagement organizations across the country, including to two organizations in Cleveland — Cleveland VOTES and VoterDrive CLE — and one in Akron, FreedomBloc. The NBPA raised the money by auctioning off game-worn jerseys from the opening…
The Sanderson Sisters are Taking Over Newport’s Wooden Cask Brewery for a ‘Hocus Pocus Halloween’
Your favorite spooky sisters from cult classic Halloween movie Hocus Pocus are headed to Newport's Wooden Cask Brewing Company for an evening of festive, socially distant entertainment. The Sanderson Sisters (aka actors portraying the actors) have commandeered WBOO Salem Radio and are "putting a spell on you" with parody songs, jokes and ghost stories on…
Covington’s Butlers Pantry Hosts Block-Long ‘Pumpkins on the Patio’ Carving Party
Butlers Pantry deli/coffeeshop/grab-and-go marketplace is hosting a giant community pumpkin carving party on Saturday — as in a party with many people, not many people carving one large pumpkin. "Whether you can carve a Sistine Chapel replica or just the basic triangle jack-o-lantern face, pumpkin carving is always better when someone else cleans up the…
Hamilton’s Holiday Auto Theatre Presents Terror at the Drive-In XIII — 17 Horror Movies Over 7 Nights
Ready to binge on a slew of classic horror flicks? Look no further than Holiday Auto Theatre's "Terror at the Drive-In XIII," 17 scary movies screened over seven days. Freaky films run through Oct. 31. Here's the packed line-up: Friday, Oct. 23: The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness Saturday, Oct. 24: Scream,…
Mural Installation Transforms 21c’s Gano Alley with Messages to Know What You’re Voting For, Not Who
Downtown's 21c Museum Hotel has activated its attached Gano Alley with a slew of wheat paste posters to ask citizens to remember what they're voting for, and not just who. In partnership with design lab Amplifier, the 338 posters feature work from roughly 100 artists (and took Michael Hurst, 21c Museum Manager,and Eli Meiners, 21c Senior Director of Museum…
Nigerian Diaspora Gathers in Cincinnati and Surrounding Areas for #EndSARS Anti-Police Brutality Movement
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Nigerian community in Cincinnati gathered in front of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to call for an end to police brutality in their home country and to bring awareness to the #EndSARS movement. The Nigerian Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was formed in 1992 to tackle violent crimes in Lagos.…
Northside’s Urban Artifact May Have the Best Fruit Beers in the Nation, According to Forbes Magazine
Forbes magazine has recently extolled the excellent brews coming out of Northside's Urban Artifact in a story titled: "Ohio Brewery May Have The Best Fruit Beers In The Nation." Not sure why it's a "may" instead of a full fact, but Urban Artifact does indeed make some delicious fruit beers. Here's what Forbes contributor Gary Stoller…
Hamilton County Is on the Brink of Turning Purple — the Worst — on Ohio’s Public Health Advisory System
Hamilton County got a star this week from the Ohio Department of Health — and it's not the good kind. During Thursday's weekly review of the color coding on the Public Health Advisory System map, Hamilton County turned red with a star, indicating we meet enough markers to turn purple. The star indicates we're on…
Seven Bulldogs are Hidden in Hamilton’s New ‘Garden of the Dogs’ StreetSpark Mural
A new mural brings a bounty of vibrant life to the city of Hamilton. Artist Christian Dallas' finished the "Garden of the Dogs" mural with StreetSparks last month, and celebrated its completion on Oct. 15. The 155-foot-long mural features seven bulldogs — Hamilton High School's mascot — hidden among state plants and insects like buckeyes, carnations, trilliums…
Bengals Fans Surprisingly Ranked in the Bottom Six of NFL Fans Who Complain the Most
According to a study by MI Bets, an online gambling site, Bengals fans actually don't complain that much — at least compared to fans of other NFL teams. "No matter which team you’re betting on this season, one thing all NFL fans can agree on is that there’s nothing worse than a whiner, whether the complaint is…
First Round of Vendors Announced for Newport on the Levee’s Exchange Maker Market
The Exchange is a new artisan market taking over the space formerly held by Barnes & Noble at Newport on the Levee. The 11,000-square-foot Exchange will house a rotating roster of local craftspeople, makers and indie merchants. The concept has just announced its first slew of tenants and a grand opening date: Nov. 14. Covington's…
New Single-Deck Bridge Design Unveiled for Deteriorating Western Hills Viaduct
The City Manager's office has released a rendering of the proposed design of the new single-deck bridge to replace the crumbling Western Hills Viaduct. The bridge, owned by Hamilton County and maintained by Cincinnati's Department of Transportation & Engineering, has been deteriorating for years. And in 2010, officials launched an official study of the structure,…
Columbia Township’s Wash ‘n’ Glow Halloween-Themed Black Light Car Wash Will Benefit ArtsWave
How about some spooky, sudsy Halloween fun to benefit local Cincinnati arts organizations? From Oct. 22-24, Carriage House Neighborhood Car Wash in Columbia Township (by Fifty West Brewing Co.) is hosting a Wash 'n' Glow car wash tunnel filled with black lights, live entertainment and treats at the end. Each $20 ticket (which includes both…
Ohioans Have Already Cast Double the Ballots for this Year’s Presidential Election Than in 2016
Secretary of State Frank LaRose said this week that Ohioans have already cast more ballots in this year's presidential election than they did in 2016 — twice as many, in fact. "Ohioans continue to vote early in record numbers — with 1.1 million Ohioans already casting their ballot for the 2020 general election. That’s 119%…
You Can Now Report COVID-19 Violations Through the City of Cincinnati’s ‘Fix it Cincy!’ App
As the pandemic reaches new heights, our community's public health and safety have never been more important. And a new feature on the City of Cincinnati's 'Fix it Cincy!' phone app gives users the ability to notify the city when establishments are violating COVID-19 safety protocols. The application, which is available on both Apple and…
Get a Local Monster Smash Halloween Party Pack Delivered to Your Door with a Candy-Filled Piñata
AGAR — the Over-the-Rhine-based creative company that traffics in innovative experiences — recently launched a new website called EXPO. EXPO offers "experiences on demand," and features a platform where people can pick and choose their favorite curated party parcel to be delivered to their home. Over the summer, the group offered themed party packs like…
COVID-19 Hospitalizations are Hitting Record Highs. Black Ohioans are Carrying the Heavy Load
Though Black Ohioans comprise 14% of the state’s population, they make up 27% of the COVID-19 hospitalization load, state data shows. The community is similarly, though less drastically, overrepresented in Ohio’s coronavirus case load (18%) and death count (17%). Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, a social epidemiologist at Ohio State University, is hardly surprised. “The root cause of…
31 Rural Ohio Counties Considered “Red Zones” for COVID
COVID-19 cases are on the rise almost everywhere, but the share of new cases in rural Ohio counties is outpacing the new caseload in metro counties. According to an analysis by The Daily Yonder, nearly 70% of the nation's more than 1,900 rural counties now are in the red zone, a term used by the White…
Hamilton County Sees Highest COVID Hospitalizations Yet, May Turn from Red to Purple
"A couple words or phrases were used by (Gov. Mike DeWine) in his press conference yesterday — 'shocking,' 'a red tide across Ohio' and 'record hospitalizations,' " said Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus as she opened today's COVID-19 press briefing. Since last week, Driehaus said there have been 1,327 new cases of COVID reported in Hamilton County,…
Fairfax’s Karrikin Has Teamed Up with the Cindependent Film Fest for ‘Spooky Spirits’ Movie Night
Fairfax's Karrikin Spirits Company is getting festive this Halloween season and teaming up with the Cindependent Film Festival for a special "Spooky Spirits" movie night in their parking lot. The socially distanced, ticketed event will show five short films totaling a runtime of 40 minutes and featuring “ghoulish sprites: zombies, aliens, weirdos, sci-fi, and ghosts,” according to a…
Faced with an Election Loss, Donald Trump Will Sow Doubt About the Truth. We Can’t Let That Happen.
I was a staffer on George W. Bush’s 2000 campaign, and I experienced first-hand the chaotic uncertainty and political maneuvering that was the Florida recount. As historically bad as that time was for our country, it pales in comparison to what may be to come if vote counts on November 3 are at all close.…
Batshit Crazy ‘Bullets of Justice’ Is Just One of the New Halloween Movies You Can Stream Right Now
As we continue our zombie shuffle toward Halloween, the greatest night of the year, the veil between worlds begins to part, the number of avoid-at-all-cost titles diminishes and more fantastic and terrifying visions are bequeathed. The Mortuary Collection 4.5 stars, 108 minutes, Shudder One of horror’s most entertaining genres, the anthology, has seen a massive…
Gov. Beshear Says Kentucky is Making Surge Preparations for a Second Wave of COVID
Gov. Andy Beshear said during Tuesday's press briefing that Kentucky is making surge preparations in anticipation of a dramatic increase in COVID cases over the fall and winter — something the state didn't have to do over summer's uptick. “Today’s COVID report is grim. It's grim because it shows that we are not just continuing…
Deadline Approaching for Hamilton County Arts Orgs to Apply for Next Round of ArtsWave Grants
ArtsWave is looking for Hamilton County arts and culture organizations impacted by COVID-19 so they can give them some money. Per a press release, "The arts in the Cincinnati region have an economic impact of $300 million annually and employ 10,000+ people. Losses of $40 million in revenue are counted since March as the state…
Mason, Ohio Ranked One of the Top 20 Best Small Cities in America
In a recent study released by personal finance website WalletHub, Mason was ranked the 19th best small city out of 1,200 cities across the United States. Mason is located about 22 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati and is home to nationally ranked Mason City Schools, local breweries (16 Lots, Common Beer Company, Sonder Brewing), parks,…
Coronavirus is Surging, and a Bipartisan Ohio Senate Wants to Lift the Bar Curfew
With a pandemic worsening at an accelerating clip, a bipartisan group of state Senators is trying to lift restrictions cutting off bar sales at 10 p.m. statewide. On July 31, the Ohio Liquor Control Commission — at the behest of Gov. Mike DeWine — issued an emergency rule prohibiting liquor permit holders from selling alcohol after 10…
Conservative Group Ranks DeWine 35th Among Nation’s Governors
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's bold steps in the early days of the pandemic to reduce the spread of the virus earned him poor marks in a new conservative ranking of the nation's governors. A new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council, a right-wing group of lawmakers and business people, rated DeWine 35th among states'…
Namesakes in Landmark Gay Marriage Case — Obergefell v. Hodges — Oppose Barrett’s Confirmation to Supreme Court
The namesakes from the 2015 landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges warn that confirming Amy Coney Barrett to fill an open Supreme Court justice seat could have “drastic” implications for the LGBTQ+ community. Five years after their case led to same-sex marriages becoming legal across the country, former Cincinnatian Jim Obergefell and former Ohio Department of…
Mayor Cranley Announces $4 Million in Grants to Help Support Cincinnati Restaurants and Bars Through Winter
Mayor John Cranley announced today a new program to help Cincinnati restaurants and bars make it through the winter of the pandemic via a series of grants. While full details are yet to be announced and the program — a joint effort between the City of Cincinnati and Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber — still needs…
Pleasant Ridge’s Overlook Lodge to Host ‘Miracle’ Holiday-Themed Pop-Up Bar
After a rather discouraging year, a Christmas miracle is just what we needed. Thankfully, Overlook Lodge's holiday bar pop-up Miracle will return this November, gracing us once again with a festively immersive yuletide celebration — and boasting a socially distant spin. The all-inclusive and ticketed event will offer two themed cocktails and one shot per…
Nine Ohio Counties Sever Ties with Midwest Direct, the Cleveland Company Behind Repeated Delays in Mailing Absentee Ballots
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose last night provided a few updates on Midwest Direct, the Cleveland company that has recently been in the news for being woefully behind on printing and mailing out absentee ballots for the 16 Ohio county board of elections that contracted with them this year. The problems date back about two weeks,…
Cincinnati’s First Asian Food Week Takes Over Area Restaurants in November
While this year's super popular Asian Food Fest was moved from its traditional May date to August, and then canceled until 2021, fans will have a similar-yet-novel dining experience to look forward to this November. The Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati — the group that produces both the Asian Food Fest and Lunar New…
Downtown’s Shires’ Garden Prepares for Winter with Cozy Rooftop Igloos and Dining Greenhouses
As the seasons change and the weather begins to cool, restaurants and bars that have utilized their patios (or built temporary outdoor spaces) for pandemic-friendly dining will have to adapt and implement new ways to offer safe options for their guests to eat and imbibe. And downtown's The View at Shires' Garden is prepared to…
Are Your Halloween Decorations The Black Cat’s Meow? We Want to See.
There's no better way to be utilizing your socially distanced free time than by horrifying (or harvest-ifying) your home in the spirit of the season. And it seems people are taking full advantage of these "unprecedented times," as yards and porches across the Greater Cincinnati area have been transformed with Halloween decor. In fact, the National…
COVID-19 Hospitalization in Ohio Hits All-Time High
More Ohioans are in the hospital with COVID-19 on Monday than at any other point during the pandemic, state data shows. The finding is a troubling indicator as a record surge in new coronavirus infections continues to pound Ohio. On Monday, 1,154 COVID-19 patients occupied Ohio’s hospitals, compared to 1,144 on July 28, the previous…
Cincinnati’s Brink and Fretboard Brewing Companies Win Medals at Great American Beer Festival
Two Cincinnati breweries took home medals at this year's Great American Beer Festival awards, "the premier U.S. beer festival and competition." The festival was held virtually due to the pandemic. The awards ceremony on Oct.16 honored College Hill's Brink Brewing Company with a gold medal in the Sweet Stout or Cream Stout category for its Moozie, and…
Cincinnati Trump Parade Returns to I-275 This Weekend to ‘Fill the Loop’
Last month's Cincinnati Trump Parade caused quite the stir across the area as thousands adorned their cars with their flashiest Trump flair and took to the interstate to show their pride for the President and his reelection bid. According to the Facebook event, over 7,000 supporters attended the parade that encompassed I-275 on a voyage to…
Vice President Mike Pence Is Coming to Cincinnati This Week
Vice President Mike Pence is heading to Cincinnati on Wednesday, Oct. 21 for a "Make America Great Again!" rally and event (exclamation point via the Trump campaign description, not us). The event will be held at Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field (4765 Airport Road, East End). Doors open at 4 p.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. People…
Cincinnati Pops Livestreams Halloween Favorites from Music Hall, Including Songs from ‘Psycho’ and ‘Harry Potter’
The Cincinnati Pops are helping set the stage for your own Halloween party with a livestream of spooky tunes and Dia de los Muertos favorites from Music Hall. The Pops, conducted by John Morris Russell, will perform a slew of both horror movie songs and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, narrated by actor Damon Gupton…
We Still Don’t Know What COVID-19 Immunity Means or How Long It Lasts
Even as U.S. President Donald Trump claims his bout with COVID-19 has granted him immunity, reports of people getting the disease a second time are emerging. While reinfection still appears to be rare, it remains unclear to what extent immunity can truly protect a person. Immunity is also in the news because a debate is…
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Postpones Season Until Fall 2021, Cancels This Year’s ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told’
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company has canceled their annual winter show, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) — their hilarious send-up of “BHCs” or Beloved Holiday Classics. Cincy Shakes was slated to kick things off in mid-November with its zany four-actor holiday show, followed in 2021 by three works by Shakespeare plus a Jane Austen…
Artist-Made Anti-Trump Billboards Pop-Up Across Cincinnati Urging Voters to #VoteThemOut
A slew of artist-designed, anti-Trump billboards are popping up in battleground states across America, including 60 spread throughout Ohio. The street art campaign has placed four billboards in Cincinnati — with more in Cleveland, Youngstown and Columbus — calling for voters to #VoteThemOut. According to a release from organizers RemeberWhatTheyDid.com — "a project created (by artists)…
Downtown’s Fausto in the CAC to Reopen Coffee Bar This Week
After what feels like forever (but more realistically has been about seven months), downtown's Fausto — located inside of the Contemporary Arts Center — is reopening their coffee bar. The Ferrari Bros., which also own a coffee and wine shop in Camp Washington called Mom 'n 'em, have been slowly expanding their offerings at their downtown…
Cincinnati Playhouse Cancels Production of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Postpones Rest of Season to Fall 2021
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has made the decision to cancel this year's production of A Christmas Carol — a fact that would sadden even the most miserly of holiday Scrooges. The staging of the Charles Dickens classic (adapted for theater by Howard Dallin) is a three-decade-old local tradition and was already slated to see some…
50+ Ohio News Sites Including “Cincy Reporter” Controlled by Republican Propaganda Empire
A New York Times report published Sunday revealed that hundreds of news sites cropping up nationwide are part of a growing media empire with content largely controlled by conservative think tanks, political operatives and public-relations executives. Ohio is now home to more than 50 of these sites, which are aimed chiefly at promoting Republican candidates, including President Donald Trump,…
Foiled Plot Against Detroit’s Gov. Whitmer Shows Far-Right Domestic Terrorism is a Threat
It was a plot that seemingly could have been ripped right out of the pages of a Hollywood action movie script — something like Liam Neeson’s Taken, or a Coen Brothers film, perhaps, or even Joker. A group of men, secretly meeting in a hidden basement under a Grand Rapids vacuum cleaner shop, had cooked up…
Cincy Food Truck ‘Feast Beast’ Offers Deep-Fried Tacos and Smoked Boneless Wings
The pandemic can't stop Cincy's ever-growing food truck scene, including this comfort food-meets-Mexican eatery on wheels, which rolled into the area last year. Delightfully dubbed Feast Beast, this food truck offers a petite menu of deep-fried and smoked eats. But what it lacks in options, it makes up for in over-the-top savory goodness. Owner Paul…
Halloween Isn’t Canceled: Trick-or-Treating Times in Greater Cincinnati
Halloween may look a little different this year (a deadly pandemic, literal face masks instead of monster masks, etc.) but you’ll still be able to go out and snag some treats on the spookiest night of the year. There are some COVID safety precautions to follow, but in many communities trick-or-treating is still happening (at…
Marianne Williamson Won’t Let the Haters Stop Her from Casting Her Strange Magic in America
When former Vice President Joe Biden went head-to-head with President Donald Trump in Ohio during the first of three scheduled presidential debates last month, there were a lot of things notably absent that evening. The debate, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic took the lives of more than 200,000 Americans, featured a sparse, silent, and…
Kentucky Environmental Groups Focus on Diversity in Outdoor Spaces
Environmental advocates and outdoor enthusiasts across the state are focusing on inclusion and diversity in hiking, camping and other outdoor activities. Despite wanting to experience nature, many people of color may not have the opportunity to explore Kentucky's numerous trails, lakes and state parks. Gerry Seavo James, founder of the Explore Kentucky Initiative, said until the…
This Theater Chain Will Now Allow You to Rent Your Own Private Theater to Catch a Film
AMC may have partially reopened their theaters back in mid-August, but that alone hasn't been enough to get the cinema chain back to financial status quo. Over the weekend, though, the company announced a new option for you, the hesitant moviegoer, to rent your own private screen for as low as $99. At a base rate of $99…
Study Raises Concerns About Alzheimer’s in Ohio’s Rural Appalachia
The impact of Alzheimer's disease in Ohio is expected to rise dramatically in coming years, and researchers say Appalachian counties could be particularly affected. A recent study from The Ohio State University examines the prevalence of Alzheimer's and other related cognitive disorders among Medicare beneficiaries in various geographic areas. Study co-author Jeffrey Wing, assistant professor of epidemiology…
Kamala Harris Heads to Ohio Saturday After Postponement Due to COVID-19
The Biden-Harris campaign announced that Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate and California Senator Kamala Harris will indeed make a campaign stop in Cleveland. After canceling her previously scheduled Northeast Ohio stop due to two positive COVID-19 tests on her campaign staff, Harris is now planning to be in Cleveland Saturday. The former visit was canceled out…
2020 Census Counting Wraps Up in Ohio
That’s a wrap on counting people for the 2020 U.S. Census. Data collection ended last Thursday, with that being the last day for field workers to finish their household visits and the last day for people to submit their own Census responses. The final day had been moved several times. The Trump administration had sought…
Scuba Santa Returns to Newport Aquarium
For the 18th year, the man in red is returning to the Newport Aquarium. Floating in an underwater tank surrounded by sharks (but not COVID), Scuba Santa will be listening to the wishes of children behind a wall of aquarium glass. Donning his holiday gear and oxygen tank, Santa and his elves — and some…
Cincinnati’s More Free Collective Hosts Nonpartisan Voting Parade to Norwood’s Board of Elections This Weekend
For the More Free 2020 collective, voting is a cause for celebration. So much so that they’re hosting a nonpartisan, socially distanced parade where people can walk their ballots to the Board of Elections in Norwood together. This event — which takes place 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 — comes after a month of pushing…
Cincinnati’s Jolly Plumbing Dubs Their Septic Truck the ‘Official Truck of 2020,’ the Year of Shit
The dumpster fire that is 2020 now has an official truck and, fittingly, it's full of literal human poo. Local company Jolly Plumbing has named their septic truck "The Official Truck of 2020," saying in a release: "Let’s be real here. 2020 hasn’t been the year for anybody or anything. That trip to Paris you’ve…
Over-the-Rhine’s Ghost Baby Hosts ‘Unforgettable Haunt’ Halloween Burlesque Show
Looking for some entertaining Halloween weekend plans? Over-the-Rhine's subterranean nightclub Ghost Baby is transforming into an "Unforgettable Haunt" on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. The lounge will host two evenings of "shocking displays, burlesque-on-parade and an array of spectral surprises," in addition to live music from Afrochine, with guest drums, brass and vocalists.…
Comic Anthology ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ Explores Cincinnati’s Paranormal Lore with Tales Illustrated by Different Artists
Just in time for spooky szn, two Cincinnati illustrators have put together Cabinet of Curiosities, a graphic novel anthology with six different stories from "Cincinnati's paranormal lore." The stories were selected by project editor Kat Klockow — a proclaimed "haunted history author and legend tripper" — and illustrated and interpreted by six different local comic artists…
Columbus-Based North High Brewing to Open Taproom and Kitchen in Hyde Park Square
Cincy beer lovers, rejoice: The Queen City will soon be home to another taproom to satisfy your sudzy desires. Columbus-based brewery North High Brewing plans to open a location in Hyde Park Square (2722 Erie Ave.) as early as this December. The concept behind the brewery was born from two students who met in graduate…
Ohio Attorney General Yost Backs Reform, Not Ban, of No-Knock Warrants
Ohio’s top law enforcement official says there is an “inherent conflict” in state law brewing between the rights of armed homeowners and the sort of “no-knock warrants” that gained renewed infamy this summer after the fatally botched raid and shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. “Ohio is now a castle doctrine state. That…
Ohio Breaks Record for Newly Reported COVID Cases
With a bit of spooky premonition apt for the coming Halloween holiday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday that the state has once again set a record for the number of newly reported COVID cases: 2,178 in 24 hours. The previous record for new COVID cases was set the day before, Wednesday, when the department of…
Madisonville’s Summit Hotel and Taft’s Brewing Host Oktoberfest Bash with German Beer and Fowling
Just because Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is over doesn’t mean you have to pack away your lederhosen and steins just yet — there will be another chance for you to celebrate Cincinnati’s rich German history at The Summit Hotel in Madisonville. AT Hospitality is partnering with The Summit Hotel and Taft’s Brewing Company to host a three-day…
Ohio Supreme Court Candidates Talk Impartiality, Inequity
The roles Ohio Supreme Court justices should avoid are just as important as the roles they do play, according to justices and the judges vying for two spots on the state’s highest court. In a recent forum hosted by the Ohio Debate Commission, Justice Sharon Kennedy, Justice Judith French, and their challengers, Cuyahoga Court of…
Medicare Enrollment Help Goes Strictly Virtual for 2020
The pandemic has changed many aspects of life, and the annual Medicare enrollment period which kicks off today is no exception. The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program and other outreach organizations are offering plan reviews by phone or online, as in-person assistance isn't permitted due to COVID-19. Kyal Moody, senior vice president for Medicare Benefits Solutions, said…
In Bay Village, Ohio, Someone Called Cops on a Sleeping Homeless Person. It was a Statue of Jesus.
Twenty minutes after a "homeless Jesus" sculpture was installed on the grounds of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Bay Village, Ohio, someone called the cops. Created by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, the sculpture depicts Jesus as a homeless person lying on a bench covered in a blanket. It was purchased by the local Community West Foundation…
Anderson Township’s Big Ash Brewing Hosting Blues Bash for a Good Cause
Anderson Township's Big Ash Brewing is hosting a special, socially distanced gathering this weekend that celebrates live music, great beer and giving back. The Big Ash Blues Bash will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 and will raise funds for The Gardner Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders; funds will also support the performers. The ticketed…
Cincinnati’s Art on Vine Maker Pop-Up Market Returns to Washington Park
Art on Vine returns to Over-the-Rhine's Washington Park this month. After successfully hosting their first event after quarantine on Sept. 6, organizers have announced another market will be held from noon-6 p.m. Oct. 18. Art on Vine is a monthly Cincy arts market that hosts local makers to showcase their arts and goods. The event…
See Life-Size Nutcrackers at Steubenville, Ohio’s Nutcracker Village & Advent Market
Looking for a whimsical road trip? Head to Steubenville, Ohio to check out the Steubenville Nutcracker Village & Advent Market. The display, which opens Nov. 24, is now in its sixth year and features more than 150 life-size nutcrackers — designed and produced in Steubenville by Nelson's, a family-owned wood shop and gift shop (that seems…
Cincinnati’s Toppers Pizza Now Offering Three Vegan Pizza Options
Wisconsin-based pizza chain Toppers Pizza is well-known around the college crowds for being an affordable and satisfying option for when that cheesy, carby, saucer-shaped hunger strikes. And among all the thrills of 2020 thus far, the pizza brand has also been experiencing some big changes — Toppers rolled out a new menu for vegan pizza…
Hamilton County Sees Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Hamilton County, like the rest of Ohio, is seeing an increase in cases of COVID-19 — what Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus called a "bit of a crossroads" in the pandemic during a briefing on Wednesday. "We have an upward trend in the state — we have an upward trend in the country for positive…
Sen. Kamala Harris’ Ohio Stop on Friday Canceled After Staffer Tests Positive for COVID-19
Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris was slated to travel to Cleveland on Friday, according to the Joe Biden campaign. That visit has been canceled after two people who were on a flight with her have tested positive for COVID-19: a non-staff flight crew member and Liz Allen, communications director to Senator Harris, says a statement…
Indiana Added to Ohio’s Travel Advisory List
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the department of health have issued a travel advisory for eight states — South Dakota, Idaho, Wisconsin, Iowa, Wyoming, Kansas, Nevada and, new to the list, Indiana. Each of those eight states has a COVID-19 positivity rate — or the percentage of people who are testing positive for COVID-19 — of 15% or higher.…
Turkish Coffee Pop-Up Ruya Teams Up with Rhinegeist on Limited-Edition Coffee Beer
Cincinnati's beloved Turkish coffee pop-up Rüya is teaming up with Over-the-Rhine brewery Rhinegeist on an exciting limited-edition brew, just in time for the spooky season. Ghost Dreams, a stout made with Rüya coffee and cardamom, will be available in the taproom beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The brew's namesake brings together the two cultures that make up…
Cincinnati Indie Rock/Soul/Pop Duo Sundae Drives Begin Their #MedicineMusic Project
Like every band everywhere, Sundae Drives was derailed by COVID-19 last spring. After an extremely successful two-year run, which found the band developing pockets of support in Chicago, Detroit and Nashville — capped by Sundae Drives' Cincinnati Entertainment Award win for Best Alternative/Indie artist last November — guitarist/vocalist Adam Lee and multi-instrumentalist Nick Heffron had…
Covington’s The Carnegie is Hosting Walking Mystery Tour Performance This Halloween
Covington's The Carnegie is getting in the spooky spirit this Halloween in a hauntingly interactive way. The Northern Kentucky arts venue is hosting a walkable Halloween-themed production, where guests experience a socially distanced mystery, told by a series of ghost characters in various rooms and locations throughout the space. Guests will piece together the stories…
Free School Meals Extended, But Kentucky Food Banks Expect Rise in Need
Kentucky kids can continue to receive free school meals through next June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced. The extension of waivers for its summer food-service program will ensure children can eat school breakfasts and lunches, even if they aren't physically returning to classrooms. Kate McDonald, No Kid Hungry campaign director for the group Feeding Kentucky, said…
Duke Energy Holiday Trains Return to the Cincinnati Museum Center
A favorite holiday tradition is returning to the Cincinnati Museum Center: Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains opens Nov. 13. The annual train display has been a Queen City tradition since 1946, and this year's exhibit will feature over 300 rail cars and 60 locomotives, says the museum. View the snowy rail yard from track level…
Sen. Kamala Harris Coming to Ohio Friday
Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris will travel to Cleveland Friday, the Joe Biden campaign announced this morning. No additional details were provided. As Donald Trump has retreated from Ohio, pulling millions of dollars worth of ads across battleground states, the Biden campaign looks to exploit its advantage. (Ohio is a toss-up in most current polls, but…
Carry-Out Drinks Become Permanent in Ohio After Gov. DeWine Signs Bill into Law
The ability to get cocktails and other boozy beverages to-go from Ohio bars and restaurants is now permanent thanks to Ohio House Bill 669. Named the Businesses Expansion and Safety Act, the bill has been signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine. Introduced toward the end of May by Republican State Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Jeff LaRe…
The Fall Guide: Greater Cincinnati Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, Outdoor Adventures and the Perfect S’more
Fall is officially here and with the advent of October comes all things spooky, cozy and pumpkin spicy. Like the rest of this year, this season will feel a little different due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean fall is canceled (although bobbing for apples might be). This guide has stuff to do for…
Rookwood Pottery Releases Freaking Cute New Fiona Ornament for the Holiday Season
Well, this is freaking cute. Rookwood Pottery has released this year's iteration of their famed Fiona the hippo ornament and it is adorable. In this year's version, Fiona is showing off her graceful moves while "frolicking" mid air. Like one of Botticelli's cherubs, this chunky semi-aquatic ungulate will light up your home with her "joyful…
How to Make the Perfect S’more with Tips from Greater Cincinnati’s Grateful Grahams
If you haven’t indulged in some kind of pumpkin spice or made a s’more this season, has it really been fall? Here are several recipes for some creative s'mores combos provided by the local experts at Grateful Grahams. Grateful Grahams is Cincinnati’s artisan vegan graham cracker company helmed by Rachel DesRochers. “Grateful Grahams is a…
Make O Pie O’s Brown Butter Pumpkin Pie at Home with This Recipe
If you haven’t indulged in some kind of pumpkin pie this season, has it really been fall? Here is a recipe for the classic dessert provided by the local experts at O Pie O. O Pie O went from a Findlay Market pop-up to an East Walnut Hills restaurant, renowned for flaky and decadent sweet…
16 Pumpkin and Fall-Flavored Beers from Greater Cincinnati Breweries
The flavors of fall have arrived — in coffee, in baked goods and, of course, in our frosty brews. Local breweries are ready to usher in changing leaves, campfires and spooky season with seasonal sippers perfect for cozying up next to a fire. From the infamous — and controversial — pumpkin spice, to other fall…
Three New Breweries: Cartridge Brewing, Rebel Mettle Brewery and Braxton Cincinnati All Open Their Doors
The local beer brewing community, like everyone else these days, has seen a dramatic shift in the status quo since March. Fortunately for the thirsty crowd, Cincinnati’s sudsy industry is resilient by nature and has a good share of entrepreneurs who are determined to keep the beer flowing. At a time when many folks feel…
The FDA Tweaked Its Policy on Gay Men Donating Blood. Discrimination Still Runs Through Its Veins
“We all bleed the same.” Those were the words displayed on the stack of postcards that debuted in August at a blood drive hosted by the Hoxworth Blood Center at Cincinnati’s Music Hall. Each card’s front showed a rainbow and watercolor design, while, on the back, it described the system of discrimination that effectively bans…
Seven Favorite Cincinnati Outdoor Fall Excursions, Recommend by the Local Experts at Adventure Crew
Adventure Crew is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit that is “dedicated to connecting city teens with nature through engaging recreation, education and conservation activities,” says Associate Director Miriam Wise. According to Wise, they offer outdoor adventure to students in 24 area schools, including all Cincinnati Public Schools’ high schools, select CPS seventh and eighth grade classes…
Freaky New Film Fare Ready to Stream Just in Time for Halloween
Hooray for October, the wickedest of months. Yes, it’s true that 2020 has thrust us all into a world that’s scarier in real life than any unstoppable killer from a classic 1980s slasher. Despite our strange new existence that’s fraught with more peril than inching through the dark to investigate a strange noise, we have…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Family Continue to Quarantine After Possible COVID Exposure
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and his family are quarantining in the governor's mansion after possibly being exposed to COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon. Beshear said he received a call from contact tracers indicating he may have been exposed to the virus after a "member of his security detail" drove with them on Saturday and learned he…
Cincinnati Health Department Says Those at ‘Everything Pops at the Pop Up’ in Bond Hill May Have Been Exposed to COVID
The Cincinnati Health Department says members of the public could have been exposed to COVID-19 during an event that happened earlier in October in Bond Hill. The health department is encouraging anyone who attended the Oct. 3 "Everything Pops at the Pop Up" event to self-quarantine at home and monitor for possible COVID-19 symptoms through…
Cincy Rapper/Producer Chloe Hotline Releases CYNTHIA, an Ominous, Experimental Mixtape Undeniably Her Own
If you compare your debut record to the works of Kate Bush, SOPHIE and Gucci Mane, you’d better have the creative chops to back it up. Fortunately, Cincy-based rapper/producer Chloe Hotline isn’t merely flexing her eclectic tastes on her Spotify profile’s “CYNTHIA Vibes” playlist, which features all of the above — plus Britney Spears. She…
Community Input Shaping the New Identity of Downtown’s Up-and-Coming Historic West Fourth District
With developments stirring, a walk around the West Fourth Street Historic District will soon parallel its former glory. The corridor was established in the early 19th century with hotels, mansions and luxurious entertainment sites housed in Italianate and Renaissance-style architecture. It landed a rank on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Since its…
Mad Anthony Guitarist/Vocalist Ringo Jones Sends an Appeal to Help His No. 1 Fan — His Mom — Recover from Brain Surgery
It seems like only yesterday — or maybe it was several thousand yesterdays ago — that we were gathering together at various locales in and around the city on a semi-regular basis to witness the feral intensity of Mad Anthony. The band survived several personnel changes and the tragic death of drummer Tony Bryant to…
The Reimagined Nada and Agave & Rye Bring Both Upscale and Casual Mexican Restaurants to Cincinnati
Nada has been a reliable part of downtown Cincinnati’s dining since 2007, although it closed for several months after the coronavirus lockdown in March — along with the other Boca Restaurant Group establishments on that stretch of Sixth Street (Boca and Sotto). Nada reopened this Labor Day weekend with a new executive chef, Johnny Curiel,…
Virtual ‘Save Our Stages’ Fest Brings Out Big-Name Headliners This Weekend to Help Small, Independent Venues
Big-name acts like Brittany Howard, the Roots, Demi Lovato and Foo Fighters are taking part in a three-day-long virtual Save Our Stages Fest this weekend. (See the full line-up here.) This event, put on by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), hopes to raise awareness about the plight of independent music venues as economic relief legislation languishes…
Early Voting Has Begun in Kentucky. Here’s What You Need to Know
Early voting in Kentucky has begun, a few weeks in advance of Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 3 — giving voters plenty of time to head to the polls and make their voices heard. Registered and eligible voters — which include U.S. Citizens who are Kentucky residents (as of at least 28 days prior to…
League of Women Voters’ 2020 Voter Guide is Live with Unbiased Info About Each Federal, State and Local Candidate
Each year (basically), we publish the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area's "Voter Guide." This 2020 guide breaks down how to vote in Ohio, as well as provides information about federal, state and local candidates and local ballot issues. The guide breaks down the education, work experience, affiliations and endorsements of the candidates…
Downtown’s Arnold’s Bar and Grill Hosting Exclusive Paranormal Investigation Overnights in October
With roots dating back to the 1860s, Arnold's Bar and Grill — the city's oldest continuously operating tavern — has more than a few rumors swirling around about it, including that the building is haunted. If you've been dying to find out, Arnold’s is opening its doors for the first time ever to a very…
People’s Safety Reimagined Wants to Make Public Safety in Cincinnati a ‘Holistic Endeavor’ Through Reinvestment
Thousands of Cincinnatians have protested police brutality and systemic racism over the summer and now into autumn. Across the country, activist groups have proposed suggestions for reform and altogether new ways of approaching policing. One such group includes the Cincinnati-based People’s Safety Reimagined. The organization bills itself as “a political action committee that is reimagining…
Pence, Biden Visit Ohio in Late Battleground Push
Flanked by dump trucks and construction equipment, some adorned with flags and campaign signs, Vice President Mike Pence told hundreds of supporters about the need to “Make America Great Again, again.” Meanwhile, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden also made his case to Buckeye State voters Monday in back-to-back events in Toledo and Cincinnati. The two…
Ohio Opens Door for Indoor Nursing Home Visits
Spending time with a loved one has been out of reach since March for some of the most vulnerable Ohioans. And starting yesterday (Oct. 12), they'll be able to make contact once again. Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities can now allow indoor visitation, if they follow certain health and safety requirements. Director of the Ohio…
Cincinnati’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seize 1,300 Pounds of Chinese Mooncakes
Some traditional Chinese mooncake lovers are going to be truly bummed at this new (people who love special operation puns will not be; see below) but, according to a press release from U.S. Customs and Border Control, their Cincinnati agricultural specialists have seized almost 1,300 pounds of illegal mooncakes. "U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
Creeping Hospital Rolls, Rising Case Counts: COVID-19 Worsens in Ohio
State data released Thursday depicts an increasingly worsening COVID-19 situation in Ohio. There are “very high levels of exposure and spread” in 18 Ohio counties, up from 11 last week, per the Ohio Public Health Advisory System, based on several inputs like infection rates and hospital visits. The seven-day moving of average new cases hit…
Latest Court Challenge Raises Question of Reopening FirstEnergy Solutions’ Bankruptcy Ruling
This article is provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism in partnership with the nonprofit Energy News Network. Please join their free mailing list or the mailing list for the Energy New Network as this helps them provide more public service reporting. Environmental groups have filed a motion asking a federal appeals court to tell FirstEnergy Solutions’ bankruptcy…
Kentucky Brings Back “One-Stop” Kynect Health Benefits Portal
Last week, Kentucky revived the online health-benefits portal 'kynect.ky.gov' as a one-stop shop for Kentuckians who need health insurance. The new portal will also host the state-based health-insurance exchange known as Kynect, starting next year. Kynect allows people who don't have work-based health insurance to enroll in a plan, or sign up for Medicaid if they…
Ohio Sees a Troubling Increase in Uninsured Children
Even during a time when the economy was notably strong, Ohio lost ground in ensuring children have access to health coverage. An annual report released by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families reveals there were 27,000 more uninsured Ohio children in 2019 than in 2016. Kelly Vyzral, senior health policy associate for the Children's Defense Fund-Ohio,…
‘Kent State Gun Girl’ Spending the Fall Annoying Florida College Students and Breaking COVID Policies
And now, a dispatch from our sister paper, Creative Loafing, in Tampa Bay… Kaitlin Marie Bennett, also known as the “Kent State Gun Girl,” was met by protesters at the University of South Florida Wednesday afternoon. In a video first posted to Twitter by @shivorsomething, Bennett made a surprise visit to the Tampa campus and was…
Julianne Moore Shines in Lush, Lengthy Film Adaptation of Gloria Steinem’s Life, ‘The Glorias’
The Glorias, now available streaming on Amazon Prime, lovingly depicts the trailblazing feminist icon Gloria Steinem at various stages of her life. The film is based on Steinem's 2015 memoir, My Life on the Road, and stars Julianne Moore, who's fabulous, and Alicia Vikander, who's uncharacteristically remote, as the adult incarnations. Directed by Julie Taymor (Frida, Across the Universe), and written…
Cincinnati City Council Ordinance Could Save Lower Price Hill Affordable Housing Project
A recent battle over affordable housing in Lower Price Hill could get a quick resolution — if Cincinnati City Council votes on $1 million from the city via an ordinance proposed by council member P.G. Sittenfeld. Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley, who has voiced opposition to the project, has the final call on when council takes…
The Aronoff Center Turns 25 This Month and There’s Much to Celebrate — Despite the COVID Shutdown
The Aronoff Center for the Arts turns 25 this month and although COVID shut down public commemorations, the center’s quarter century shows there’s much to celebrate. Designed by world-renowned architect César Pelli, the Aronoff Center is home base for the Broadway in Cincinnati series and the Cincinnati Ballet, as well as dozens of local organizations’…
Busken Bakery’s Presidential Cookie Poll Has Predicted the Election Outcome Since 1984
There are myriad ways to predict the outcome of the presidential election, but perhaps none as telling as Busken Bakery's Presidential Cookie Poll, which has accurately predicted the winning president since 1984, according to their website. The Cincinnati-based bakery's poll kicked off on Sept. 12 and one orange-complected candidate is taking the lead — Trump:…
Over-the-Rhine’s Second Sunday Neighborhood Sidewalk Fair Returns in October
Due to COVID-19, Second Sunday on Main — Over-the-Rhine's monthly eclectic street festival — has taken on a new form: Second Sunday OTR. During second Sundays, the neighborhood transforms into a walkable market, with vendors, pop-ups, musicians and more lining (and socially distanced) on the sidewalks. From noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, you can…
Will a Cincinnati Police Firing Range in Lincoln Heights Finally Move?
Alicia Franklin's 4-year-old son is terrified to go outside most days during the daylight hours due to the almost constant sound of gunfire and occasional shouting coming from a location about 500 yards from their Lincoln Heights home. Her oldest son, who is 10, struggles to concentrate on the schoolwork he is doing remotely during…
Queen City Radio Hosts Wood-Fired Outdoor Pop-Up Dinner with Chef Jose Salazar
James Beard-nominated chef Jose Salazar (Salazar, Mita's, Goose & Elder) is cooking out under the stars at Queen City Radio. The wood-fired pop-up will take place 6 p.m. on Oct. 20. Tickets are $60 per person and capacity is limited. Tickets can be purchased in table groupings, with a minimum of four people and a…
Ohio’s Fraternal Order of Police, Teachers, Former Law Enforcement Against Armed Teacher Policy
An organization representing more than 23,000 police officers, including school resource officers, says allowing teachers to bring guns to school under only a concealed carry permit could do more harm than good. The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio said this in a brief to the Ohio Supreme Court, which is considering a case that would…
FBI Thwarted Alleged Plot to Kidnap Michigan’s Gov. Whitmer After Trump Called to ‘LIBERATE MICHIGAN’
Months after President Donald Trump egged on right-wing protesters to "LIBERATE MICHIGAN!" in a tweet, six men have been arrested and charged as part of an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan's Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. According to an FBI affidavit revealed on Thursday, the men had allegedly planned to kidnap Whitmer ahead of the November election and hold…
The Holidays Come Early with Platform Beer Co.’s New Seasonal Yuletide Brews
You've heard of Christmas in July, so why not Christmas in October? Not all seasonal brews this time of year need to involve pumpkin and Platform Beer Co. is proving the point with two holiday beer releases: Yule Jude Hazy IPA and the South Pole Elf Christmas Ale. Yule Jude — which Platform calls an…
The Cincinnati Zoo Hosts HallZOOween Fest Select Weekends in October
What's cuter than a picture of Fiona the hippo eating a pumpkin? Watching her eat one in real life — which you can do during HallZOOween weekends at the Cincinnati Zoo. Yes: the annual HallZOOween festival is going ahead this year, with some COVID precautions in place. “We’ve had to reimagine most of our events…
Over-the-Rhine’s Ghost Baby Teams Up with the CSO, CCM and Regional Cabarets for Weekly Live Shows
Over-the-Rhine's subterranean nightclub Ghost Baby is ready to give the people what they want — live music, great cocktails and a safe environment to experience it all in. The nightclub has announced new collaborations with local musicians and entertainers that will be taking the stage throughout the coming months. Ghost Baby has teamed up with…
‘Labyrinth’ and ‘Bill & Ted’ to Screen at Newport’s Campbell County Public Library Drive-In
Newport's Campbell County Public Library is transforming their parking lot into a drive-in movie theater this weekend, inviting folks to enjoy an entertaining — and socially distanced — blast from the past. The library is setting up a screen outside of the building and will feature 1980s cult-classic films Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Labyrinth. There…
Cincinnati Home Prices Have Increased Three Times as Fast as Local Wages, Study Shows
As if anyone needed further evidence of a local housing affordability crisis, a new study found that home prices in the Cincinnati metro area rose at three times the speed of wages over the past five years. The average price for a house in Cincinnati grew by 30.1% during that time, compared to an average 10.5%…
Women-Owned Sustainable Store Koko and Forage Plant Shop Opening in Cincinnati’s Historic West Fourth District
Two new sister stores are coming to the developing Historic West Fourth District in downtown Cincinnati: Koko, a sustainable shop, and Forage, an "interior plant shop and community for plant lovers." Helmed by best friends Adria Hall and Jamie Fairman (Hall is the co-owner of Koko and the Brand Experience Director at Forage, and Fairman is the co-owner…
Camp Washington’s Neighborhood Open House ‘Made in Camp’ Features More Than 40 Artists and Makers
On Saturday, Oct. 10, the artists and makers of Camp Washington will be opening up their studio spaces and galleries from noon-4 p.m. for Made in Camp. More than 40 Camp community members are participating and visitors can "meet with artists in their studios, (enjoy) access to oft-hidden makers spaces and (watch) demonstrations by Camp…
Northside Yacht Club Hosts Punny Poutine Pop-up — ‘Poutine Wolf’ — with Many Different Poutines
Bar and gastropub Northside Yacht Club is now legendary for its themed culinary pop-ups, ranging from becoming a Northside Applebee's to Nihilist Arby's. And the next transformation arrives just in time for Halloween: Poutine Wolf. It's a pun — on poutine and the classic 1980s lycanthropic coming-of-age tale (tail?) Teen Wolf, starring Michael J. Fox. And…
14 Greater Cincinnati Farms Offering Fall Festivals and Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins
It’s that time of year again: Time to head to any one of these local farms to pick your own pumpkin, drink apple cider and capture that perfect fall photo for social media. Here are some Greater Cincinnati spots offering autumnal fun and seasonal produce; some even have hard cider, wine and craft beer this…
Mayor Cranley Selects Paula Boggs Muething for Official City Manager Position
Interim City Manager Paula Boggs Muething may soon officially be able to drop the "interm" from her title. Mayor John Cranley today announced Boggs Muething as his pick to fill the City Manager position. "Governing in 2020 is like experiencing life in dog years. As I've said many times, the four great crises of the…
10 Haunted Houses and Scary Attractions Open This Halloween Season in Greater Cincinnati
While some haunted houses are taking a break this season because of concerns surrounding COVID-19, these spooky outdoor attractions (except for Dent Schoolhouse, which is indoors) are offering socially distant frights and Halloween horrors. All Hallows Eve Terror Town The former grounds of the Old West Fest have been transformed into a Dodge City ghost…
Downtown’s Hydration Station 513 Offers Hangover Relief and ‘Immune Boosting’ IV-Therapy
One of Cincinnati's newest businesses differs quite drastically in its offerings from the handful of local dining and drinking destinations that opened during the pandemic. This particular operation provides sustenance and, potentially, comfort in a pretty unique way. Hydration Station 513, located at 18 W. Ninth St., is "an IV (intravenous) Therapy Clinic that offers…
Pay Tribute to Eddie Van Halen with a Road Trip to Cleveland’s Rock Hall to See His Guitars and Gear
As you can imagine, Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a number of items from the late Eddie Van Halen, who passed away Oct. 6. pic.twitter.com/kQqDV7pulR — Wolf Van Halen 🐺 🚐 🙌 (@WolfVanHalen) October 6, 2020 The Van Halen guitarist was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2007. The Rock Hall supplied…
Most Ohio Legislators Are Men. Will that Change in 2021?
Men dominate the Ohio Statehouse, as they do in nearly every other state legislature in the United States. Almost three-fourths (73%) of the combined members of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate are men. That is in line with the gender make-up throughout the country, according to demographic research from the National Conference of State…
Gov. Beshear Extends Kentucky’s Mask Mandate
Gov. Andy Beshear has once again extended Kentucky's mask mandate, renewing the state's executive order for another 30 days. “We are experiencing an escalation, our third major escalation in this COVID crisis, and it is significant,” Beshear said during a press briefing yesterday. “Last week we had 6,126 positive cases and we are on pace to…
Meet a Little Blue Penguin During the Cincinnati Zoo’s New VIP Experience
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has added a new VIP Animal Experience to its offerings: a chance to meet a Little Blue Penguin, up close and personal. The penguins are located in the new Roo Valley habitat, where guests can go behind-the-scenes with a team member to learn more about the "charismatic creatures." Up…
Cincinnati’s Newest Bus Transit Hub Opens Tomorrow in Northside
Years of waiting and planning finally came to fruition today in Northside, where the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority held a grand opening ceremony for the city's latest Metro bus transit hub. Riders will be able to board eight routes —15X, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23X, 27 and 51 — at the location starting tomorrow.…
Marijuana Arrests on the Decline but Still Outnumber Violent Crime Arrests, According to FBI Data
The good news is that the total number of people arrested in the United States for marijuana-related crimes declined for the first time in four years, according to data released last week by the FBI. The bad news? That number is still higher than those arrested for all violent crimes. According to the FBI’s 2019…
LaRose: Ohio Boards of Election Can Have Extra Drop Boxes at Their Offices
Voters advocates have wanted more ballot drop boxes to be installed throughout Ohio to allow for more convenient absentee voting during the pandemic. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has issued a new directive allowing county boards of elections to install extra drop boxes for voters — but only at the elections offices. He has also authorized elections…
Jean-Robert’s Table to Close in Downtown Cincinnati This December; Restaurant Seeking New Building
Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel has announced a closing date for his flagship downtown restaurant, Jean-Robert's Table, which has been an outstanding dining destination over its decade in existence. However, the closure isn't affiliated with COVID or its impact on the dining industry, according to de Cavel. The building has been sold and will be demolished…
Electric Scooter Company Bird Offering Discounted Rides on Election Day
Election Day (Nov. 3) is right around the corner. And electric scooter company Bird wants to make getting to the polls just a little bit easier. They've introduced their "Roll to the Polls" program, featuring a special discount code offering 50% off on Election Day to U.S. riders. “If voting is one of our most…
Cincinnati Bengals Can Host 12,000 Fans at Remaining Home Games
The Bengals stadium will soon be filling up, and with more than just some cardboard human fan cutouts. The State of Ohio has approved a capacity increase from 6,000 spectators to 12,000, after their recent winning game against Jacksonville proved their ability to welcome guests safely. The State of Ohio has approved a variance that…
Cincinnati’s Books by the Banks Is Still Hosting its Annual Writing Competition, Despite Festival Cancelation
It’s time to break out the laptop, brew some coffee and find a smooth Jazz playlist to make yourself a makeshift coffee shop because it’s time to start working on your submission for the Books by the Banks writing contest. Books by the Banks celebrates and promotes the joy of literacy and the importance of…
New OMNIMAX Film ‘Backyard Wilderness’ Comes to the Cincinnati Museum Center
Calling all explorers: The Cincinnati Museum Center is debuting an exciting new film in their OMNIMAX theater that offers an intimate look at the wild side of your own backyard. Backyard Wilderness opens Oct. 23 and takes viewers on a year-long seasonal glimpse at the nature surrounding a suburban home. The film uses scenes captured…
Two Cincinnati Hotels Named Top 20 Best in the Midwest by ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ Readers
Two Cincinnati hotels have been ranked as some of the best in the Midwest by Condé Nast Traveler readers, with downtown's 21c Museum Hotel taking top honors. In the 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards poll of more than 715,000 individuals, 21c Museum hotel Cincinnati was named the No. 1 Hotel in the Midwest, with Madisonville's The Summit coming in a No.…
Ohio Domestic-Violence Deaths Rise as Programs Face Cuts
New data is highlighting the need to strengthen programs that help prevent and respond to domestic violence. An annual report from the Ohio Domestic Violence Network reveals 109 Ohioans died as the result of domestic violence in the year ending June 30 2020 — a 35% increase from the year before. During the first few months of…
Early Voting in Ohio Begins Today. Here’s Where You Can Go.
Today is the first day Ohioans can cast their ballots for the 2020 General Election. For those not wanting to wait for Election Day on Nov. 3, or have concerns about voting in-person due to the pandemic, Ohio offers several other ways to vote early. Voting by mail Ohioans can vote by mail if they…
Over-the-Rhine’s HomeMakers Bar Gets Cozy for the Fall Season with New Patio Pop-Up
The sweet summer season has come to an and, but the al fresco Outpost at Over-the-Rhine's HomeMakers Bar is still open — and all cozied up for some fall fun. Over the summer, HomeMakers transformed the space behind their bar into their own outdoor drinking and dining destination — the Outpost, with a vintage Airstream trailer…
‘Popsicles to the Polls’ Ice Cream Truck Handing Out Free Treats and Voting Info Across Cincinnati
Camp Washington's Wave Pool and civic engagement group Public Service Artists have rented an ice cream truck and are bringing both sweet treats and voter info to neighborhoods across Cincinnati over the next four weeks. The Popsicles to the Polls project will be spreading the word about early voting and "encouraging those who may feel disenfranchised,…
Cincinnati Public Schools to Start Return to Classroom Oct. 12
After delaying its return to the classroom after Hamilton County once again turned red on the state's Public Health Advisory System last week, Cincinnati Public Schools has made the decision to start phasing students in to a blended learning model on Oct. 12. The blended learning model divides students into two groups: Group A and…
Pick Your Own Hand-Blown Glass Pumpkin from This Artist’s Hocking Hills Pumpkin Patch
Hocking Hills glass artist Jack Pine is putting a new spin on a traditional pumpkin patch by creating his own. After the annual Circleville Pumpkin Show was canceled due to COVID-19, Pine decided to create Jack Pine's Glass Pumpkin patch — a literal outdoor art display featuring hundreds of hand-blown glass pumpkins. From 10 a.m.-7…
Canoe or Kayak the Mill Creek as Mill Creek Yacht Club Hosts Urban Stream Adventure
Registration has begun to embark on an paddling exploration of Cincinnati's Mill Creek. Led by veterans of the Mill Creek Yacht Club, the adventure will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 and lead participants through "the wonders of the Mill Creek while learning about our long-abused but surprisingly resurgent urban stream," the event page reads. …
OTR International Film Festival Hosting Drive-In Screening of Locally Filmed ‘The Fits’
The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival is hosting a screening of the locally filmed The Fits as part of the Film Fest Drive-In series, a partnership with other festivals including Black Alphabet Cincy and Cincy Black Pride, Black Cincinnati Cinema Collective and the 48 Hour Film Project, Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival. The screening…
Trump Arrived to Debate too Late for Cleveland Clinic COVID Test
Fox News' Chris Wallace revealed in an interview Friday afternoon that President Donald Trump arrived in Cleveland for Tuesday's debate too late for a COVID-19 test administered by the Cleveland Clinic. "There was an honor system when it came to the people that came into the hall from the two campaigns,” Wallace told Fox co-anchor Bill Hemmer.…
Kentucky Experts: Communities Key to Spotting Child Abuse During COVID-19
As schools shift to remote learning and child care centers remain closed, experts say community members will play a critical role in recognizing signs of child abuse during the pandemic and can use the TEN-4 Bruising Rule. Bruising to the torso, ears or neck in a child four years old or younger is a red flag.…
The Bengals Beat the Jaguars, Which Means You Get a Free Who-Dey Way from Gold Star
In a surprising turn of events, the Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday at Paul Brown Stadium (33-25), marking both the team's first win of the season and quarterback Joe Burrow's first win in the NFL. So what's that mean other than an inflated sense of pride for Bengals fans (at least until the next…
In ‘Spontaneous’, Katherine Langford Becomes a High School Hero in the Midst of a Very Real Global Pandemic
The high school coming-of-age comedy is an iconic Hollywood genre, one of the few places where young female characters historically have been presented and written as real people, with real voices, showing strength and perseverance even while dealing with a myriad of exaggerated yet universal issues. From Samantha Baker (16 Candles) to Chris Parker (Adventures in…
Today Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in Ohio and Kentucky
Today is the last day to register to vote in Ohio and Kentucky, which means today is as good a day as any to check to see if you are: Registered to vote Your registration is up to date In-person early voting starts Oct. 6 in Ohio and Oct. 13 in Kentucky. Election Day/standard in-person…
Ohio Disability Community: Voter Access More Than Just a Talking Point
The pandemic has pushed the issue of voter access to the forefront, but for Ohio's disability community, it's more than just another talking point. Voter turnout for people with disabilities was 6 percentage points lower than that of people without disabilities in the 2016 presidential election. Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center…
Top 10 Books to Read This October, As Selected by Public Library Staff
Public library staff from across the nation have complied a list of the top 10 books to read this October, for grown-ups. These books have all been published this month. Some are spooky, and some not so much. (Descriptions taken from cincinnatilibrary.com.) The Invisible Life of Addie Larue "In the vein of The Time Traveler's…
Cincinnati Taco Week Is Back Oct. 12-18 with $2 Tacos — and Seven Days of Margarita Madness
What's better than Taco Tuesday? Taco Everyday. And that's what's happening Oct. 12-18 during 2020 Cincinnati Taco Week. The third-annual Taco Week will feature $2 specialty tacos from participating restaurants — some will even have three different unique Taco Week options — plus a special passport to guide you to taco nirvana. Get your passport stamped…
Portion of Cincinnati’s Reading Road to Be Renamed President Barack Obama Avenue
A portion of Reading Road — from downtown Cincinnati to the intersection of Reading and Galbraith roads in Reading — is slated to be renamed "President Barack Obama Avenue." There is no timeline yet for the completion of the project. Cincinnati City Council member Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney submitted the motion for the street renaming with…
Ohio’s Trail of Scarecrows Is Back with 275 Slightly Freaky Stuffed Humanoids Erected Across Fairfield County
Scarecrows: Mildly (or definitely, depending on how you feel about stuffed straw men) freaky dummies erected in an attempt to frighten animals from fields so they don't eat crops. Also: comic book villains, classic fall decor and horror harbingers in haunted houses/haunted hayrides/haunted whatever where there's secretly actual humans underneath ready to murder you. End…
President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19, Enter Quarantine
President Donald Trump tweeted early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19, throwing the presidential campaign into a new uproar. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” Trump tweeted. Late Thursday, Bloomberg News had reported that Hope Hicks, a close aide to Trump, had…
‘No More Teachers’ Dirty Looks’ Curated Back-to-School Music Playlist
The first day of school is one of the rarest of all human experiences, one which exemplifies both exhilaration and banality all at once. The excitement comes from the unknown quantities represented by the start of year; a new teacher, perhaps new classmates, the prospect of new things to be learned and new expectations in…
Findlay Market Hosting Halloween Costume Drive for the Neighborhood’s Trick-or-Treat Event
Findlay Market is currently accepting gently used Halloween costumes for kids for its Oct. 31 trick-or-treat event. Drop off an old child's costume at the Market Center at the Market House any time while the market is open. The final drop-off day if Oct. 28. Findlay Market's Neighborhood trick or treat lasts 4-6 p.m. Saturday,…
Ohio Has Ordered GM to Repay $28 Million in Tax Breaks for Closing the Lordstown Auto Plant
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article was produced in partnership with The Business Journal, based in Youngstown, Ohio, which is a member of the ProPublica Local Reporting Network. The state of Ohio on Monday ordered General Motors to repay $28…
Addiction Kills Thousands of Ohioans Per Year. COVID-19 is Making Things Worse.
As the new coronavirus began its march across the United States, Chief Tom Synan knew a “hurricane” was coming. The opioid epidemic was already killing hundreds of Ohioans every month. COVID-19, the isolation it spurred as Americans quarantined at home, and the economic devastation the disease would cause, was sure to worsen the addiction crisis.…
Cincinnati Public Schools Won’t Return to the Classroom as Planned After Hamilton County Turns Red
Cincinnati Public Schools has decided to delay its return to the classroom after Hamilton County was once again declared "red" on the state's Public Health Advisory System on Thursday. The last time Hamilton County was red, a level 3 COVID warning indicating very high exposure and spread of the virus, was July 30. CPS has…
Ohio Takes First Steps Toward Big Medicaid Overhaul
Ohio Medicaid, which provides health care to more than a quarter of the state’s population, is poised to take a big step in a major overhaul of the program. Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday said that on Wednesday a request for applications will hit the streets seeking pitches from companies to manage the care of…
Kentucky Clergy Urge Transparency in Breonna Taylor Case
Faith leaders providing sanctuary for protesters under Louisville's citywide curfew, which lifted on Monday, say they're being targeted by law enforcement. A legal loophole protects an individual from being in public after curfew if they are traveling to or from a place of worship. Reverend Ryan Eller, executive director and co-founder of the group New Moral Majority, said…
Affordable Housing Development in Lower Price Hill Hits Roadblock
A project that would renovate 10 vacant buildings in Lower Price Hill and construct a new building to create 47 units of affordable housing and mixed-use space won $11 million in state funding. But its future is in doubt because the city has declined the project's application for a $1 million loan. The city cited…
Downtown Restaurant Shanghai Mama’s Needs Your Help After Building Sold
Downtown Cincinnati's Shanghai Mama's has made a delicious impact on Queen City diners, as well as visitors passing through, over its two decades in business. And after the building that the restaurant was located in was suddenly sold, the owners of the Chinese eatery have found themselves in a difficult situation — and they need…
Hamilton County on COVID Red Alert Again on Ohio’s Public Health Advisory System
Hamilton County has once again moved to a red threat level on Ohio's Public Health Advisory System for COVID, as has Clermont County — two of four counties that made the jump this week. "We're seeing more red counties this week," said Gov. Mike DeWine during a press briefing. "Again, that's not good. We have…
‘Thrills on Wheels’ Spooky Pop-Up Movies Coming to Cincinnati Neighborhoods via Cindependent Film Festival
The Cindependent Film Festival is bringing its mobile Reels on Wheels movie-screening trailer to different Cincinnati neighborhoods this October to offer some safe, family-friendly and slightly spooky films. The Thrills on Wheels tour will take the pop-up trailer to Camp Washington, Findlay Park, Northside, Mt. Adams, Hamilton and Price Hill to screen five, free, freaky films…
Cincinnati Has 1,000 New Bike Racks and 5 New Repair Stations, Thanks to Donation
The Devou Good Foundation — which "partners with local nonprofits to assess the unique needs of communities within Greater Cincinnati" — has donated 1,000 new bike racks and five bike repair stations to the City of Cincinnati to help encourage cycling by providing more parking and DIY repairs. "Until now, cyclists have gotten used to locking…
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Baby Black Rhino Has Been Named
The Cincinnati Zoo's new baby black rhino boy has officially been named. Say "hello" to Ajani Joe, a thoughtful name that combines zoo supporter Martha Wolf's dad's name and an African word that means "he who wins the struggle." Ajani Joe was born on Aug. 21 and the zoo threw a virtual baby shower and…
Wicked Weekend Road Trip: You Can Now Rent a Night in Hell, Michigan on Airbnb
For three magical nights in October, you can be the mayor of Hell. John Colone, the self-proclaimed mayor of Hell, Michigan, is listing a room in his small community in October. The "Mayor's Lair" is available for only three nights — Oct. 18, 21, and 24 — for the low price of $31 a night.…
Design a Taft’s Brewing Co. Beer Can Label, Win $250
Taft's Brewing Co. is hosting a can label design contest for its Paint the Town Hoppy double IPA. They are currently accepting artwork submissions for the beer, which has "mandarin orange and grapefruit aromas that are followed by notes of ripe papaya and golden pineapple." Can labels need to be 8.25 inches x 3.875 inches and…
Groups: COVID No Reason to Ax Plastic-Bag Bans
Opponents of a bill that would thwart local plastic-bag bans are making an eleventh-hour plea to Gov. Mike DeWine to veto the legislation. If signed into law, House Bill 242 would temporarily prohibit cities and towns from imposing a fee on single-use plastic bags and containers. The governor has indicated he would sign the one-year moratorium bill,…
