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The Eco Issue: How a Century of Transit Advocacy Continues to Push the City Forward
The next time you’re on Central Parkway between Walnut Street and the Western Hills Viaduct, go ahead and imagine the rumble of a train beneath your feet. This stretch of 2.2 miles is what remains of Cincinnati’s abandoned subway tunnels, a legendary piece of the region’s history and, some hope, a fragment of our future.…
Sheriff: 2 Dead After Dump Truck Crash Ends Inside NKY Restaurant
Two people are dead and one person is in critical condition after a dump truck crashed into the Boonedocks Pub & Grub restaurant on Tuesday. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, police and fire units were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. Route 42 and Beaver Road — just west of Walton — around…
Best of Cincinnati 2025 Results are Live
Every day, we all go about our business in Greater Cincinnati. We work. We eat. We shop. We party. We unwind. But as we mark things from our never-ending to-do lists, how often do we stop to think about how lucky we are to have so much of what we need within a short walk,…
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Trump Administration Cuts $250k Grant to Install 10 LGBTQ+ Ohio Historical Markers
Gil Kudrin was in Washington, D.C. last week lobbying Congress to protect HIV/AIDS funding for medication and services. “At the same time, [the Trump administration] was at home in my own backyard trying to destroy the history of the work that I have devoted the last 35 years of my life to,” Kudrin said. For…
Trump Tariffs Loom. Many Ohio Leaders Don’t Want to Talk About It
For a week, global financial markets have plunged and swung wildly as a result of President Donald Trump’s huge tariffs. Already, auto-sector layoffs have started at a company with a big Ohio presence. One Republican Ohio U.S. Senator seems to have embraced the tariffs. The other says he’s talking to concerned parties about them. One…
Greater Cincinnati Pop-Up Celia Jo’s is Making BBQ for the Whole Family
A new barbecue catering business is bringing the experience of the backyard get-together to various small businesses across Greater Cincinnati this spring and summer with a series of pop-ups designed to be fun for the whole family. Celia Jo’s BBQ’s owners, husband-and-wife team Eric and Savannah Batke, said they want their concept to provide a…
Survey — Apparently of People Who’ve Never Driven It — Says I-75 Between Cincinnati and Dayton is Ohio’s Best Commute
Stomp the brakes. (You’ll need to at some point if you ever drive on I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton.) A new survey from Lexington, Kentucky, car dealer Quantrell Volvo on the best U.S. roadways for commuting is raising some questions — at least for us. Questions like: “Have you ever actually driven on I-75?” and…
Ohioans Showed This Past Weekend They Will Not Go Quietly Into Subjugation and Impoverishment
Ohioans showed up in a big way this past weekend. They gathered by the hundreds stretching into the thousands at protests scattered all across the state. The weather was miserable, but people kept coming. They braved the rain and cold to put Donald Trump and his shadow president Elon Musk on notice that they will…
Trump Administration Revokes Visas for International Students at Various Ohio Universities
The Trump administration has revoked visa for international college students at a variety of Ohio universities. Ohio State University, Kent State University, the University of Cincinnati and the University of Akron all have had international students whose visas have been revoked recently by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. At least seven Ohio State students…
Onolicious’ Restaurant Group to Open New Hawaiian Tiki Bar Concept in Over-the-Rhine
A new Hawaiian tiki bar and grill concept is set to open just steps from Ziegler Park and its pool in Over-the-Rhine this summer. Poco Moco Restaurant Group, which owns Onolicious on Court Street in downtown Cincinnati, signed a lease for the space at 213 Woodward St., formerly home to bar Ziggy’s and poolside taco…
Affordable Health Care is at Risk for Many Kentuckians
Accessing quality care in Kentucky is a daily challenge. The state is ranked ninth worst in the country for overall health and sixth worse in overall health for women and children. Planned Parenthood has been a trusted safety net provider in Kentucky since 1932, helping fill gaps in a state where there are already far…
Parent’s Healing Power: How Ohioan’s Dad Ended Up On ‘The White Lotus’
From Lorazepam abuse to brotherly love banned in at least 48 states, this weekend’s season finale of The White Lotus is probably not one to watch with your parents. An Ohio woman has no choice: her dad is on the other side of the screen. Kit Yoon lives in the Columbus area; she calls Bexley…
UC Students Demand Action After Hate Speech and Arrest Rock Campus
Some University of Cincinnati students are rallying behind a student who was arrested by UC Police on Tuesday during a counter-protest against non-students spouting hate speech. An expert on college campus free speech told CityBeat it’s harder than ever to walk the line between harassment and the First Amendment. How it started It all started…
Indiana Bill Banning Trans Female Athletes from College Sports Passes with Bipartisan Support
A bill that would prohibit transgender female athletes from playing on college teams that align with their gender identity passed the Indiana Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support on a 42-6 vote. It now goes to Gov. Mike Braun for his signature. Sen. Stacey Donato, R-Logansport, sponsored House Bill 1041, painting it as a “common…
Cincinnati Museum Center Cuts the Ribbon on New Exhibit, ‘Barbie™: A Cultural Icon’
In 1959, the world was introduced to an 11.5-inch-tall doll made by Mattel, called Barbie. Since then, she has become a cultural icon, taking on the world with great fashion statements and messages of female empowerment. The Cincinnati Museum Center is now the fifth city in the nation to host the inspiring exhibit, Barbie™: A…
Kesha is ‘TITS OUT’ with the Scissor Sisters for Upcoming Cincinnati Show
Pop superstar Kesha is taking Cincinnati on the ride of its life on July 16 for her “TITS OUT” North American tour. Newly reunited music legends the Scissor Sisters will be joining the global pop queen on all tour dates, marking their first tour in nearly a decade. Accompanied on several dates by trans pop…
Koch-Funded Kentucky Bill Seeks to Limit the Power of Democratic Governor
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has gone to court to block what the lawsuit calls the “latest power grab” by the GOP-controlled legislature. At issue is a new law that curbs the executive branch’s authority to make regulations. The bill was a priority for the conservative group Americans for Prosperity, which is pushing the measure…
Marijuana Legalization Advocates are the Majority. It’s Time we Act Like It.
Seventy percent of Americans, including majorities of both Democratic and Republican voters, say that marijuana should be legal. Yet far too often, lawmakers choose to either ignore this constituency or treat them with outright hostility. In Republican-led states like Nebraska, Ohio, and Texas, elected officials are making it clear that election outcomes legalizing marijuana no longer…
Cincinnati Bengals-Branded Restaurant Opens at CVG
A new restaurant sporting the Queen City’s orange and black pride is now open at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The Bengals-branded restaurant, Bengals Bar & Kitchen, opened in the former Outback Steakhouse space in Concourse B. The sit-down restaurant is decked out in orange and black decor and features large screens for watching…
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[REVIEW] The Historic Tapoco Lodge in Western North Carolina Offers the Perfect Getaway to Unplug
My first trip to Western North Carolina was in 2022 when I went on a solo trip to Asheville. I immediately fell in love: the Blue Ridge Mountains, the waterfalls and the mild temperatures in the middle of February. Not to mention the people. Traveling alone as a woman can be intimidating, but I felt…
Inside Riverbend Music Center’s Summer Concert Season
Riverbend Music Center and PNC Pavilion have released their tentative lineup for the 2025 season, with more additions expected. Billy Idol and guest Joan Jett and the Blackhearts rock the stage for the first show of the season on May 21, with Pierce the Veil closing out the season on Oct. 19. Riverbend has been…
A Leap of Faith: How Xavier Stepped Out of Its Comfort Zone with Newest Head Coach
The Pitino era is officially underway at Xavier University and the Cintas Center. Returning to the Power 5 coaching level by way of New Mexico, Richard Pitino’s hiring turned plenty of heads around the nation when Xavier made the announcement just over a week ago. After the rocky departure of Sean Miller from the helm…
Cincinnati Chef and Bartender Named Nominees in James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards
A Cincinnati chef and a Cincinnati bartender have been announced as nominees for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. The Restaurant and Chef Awards is one of five recognition programs from the James Beard Foundation and one of the most prestigious culinary honors, celebrating excellence in everything from fine dining to casual…
These Two Greater Cincinnati Neighborhoods Ranked Among Top U.S. Spots for International Vibes
Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is a good place to visit for some European vibes without leaving the country, according to a recent poll of travelers. International travel is a bucket-list item for many, but often money, time and other factors can delay those trips of a lifetime. If you’re saving up to travel the world, but…
New Exhibit About the Art of the Bicycle to Open at the Cincinnati Art Museum
The Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, Ohio, has partnered with The Church (a space for music and art) in Sag Harbor, New York, where the exhibit originated, to present Cycle Thru! The Art of the Bike. From Pee-Wee Herman’s classic customized 1953 Schwinn DX Cruiser, as seen in Tim Burton’s Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure,…
Cincinnati Bird Rescue Launches Virtual Duck Adoption Program
Cincinnati’s Longbottom Bird Rescue is continuing its mission to save ducks across the city with its virtual duck sponsorship initiative, allowing you to “adopt” one of its feathered residents. Executive director Jimmy Longbottom launched the virtual adoption/sponsorship program in 2024 to help support rescue and care efforts throughout the year. Longbottom also hopes the program…
Ohio Education Association President Speaks out Against Bill that Could Close Low-Performing Schools
The head of a statewide Ohio teachers union on Tuesday slammed a proposed bill that would automatically close low-performing Ohio public schools, saying it would harm students and communities and force districts into counterproductive situations and decisions. Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro testified against Ohio Senate Bill 127 Tuesday morning during the Ohio Senate…
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[OPINION] Kentuckians Need a New Trade Policy, Not a Chaotic Trade War
Fruit of the Loom apparel plants once dotted the Kentucky landscape, with 11,000 workers at factories in Jamestown, Frankfort, Campbellsville, Franklin, Greensburg, Princeton and Bowling Green. In 1987, the company was the state’s second-biggest manufacturer. But over time, Fruit of the Loom began closing plants and moving production to lower-wage countries like Honduras, Haiti and…
Cincinnati Native Michael Marcagi on Music, the Midwest and ‘Making It’
Michael Marcagi, homegrown in the Queen City and a “Midwest Kid” at heart, has had a whirlwind of a year. With the release of his solo debut single, “The Other Side,” in December 2023 and then “Scared to Start” in January 2024, the singer-songwriter could not have predicted what would follow. Before Marcagi’s rise to…
Sound Advice: flipturn Brings Their Cinematic Indie Sound to Newport
The five bandmates in flipturn — Dillon Basse, Tristan Duncan, Madeline Jarman, Mitch Fountain and Devon VonBalson — kicked off their tour on Feb. 26 in Houston and are now heading to Newport. Based out of Fernandina Beach, Florida, flipturn was formed in 2015 when Basse, Duncan and Jarman were seniors in high school. Fountain…
Sound Advice: One Tree Hill’s Tyler Hilton to Play Cincinnati Show
Tyler Hilton is making a stop in Cincinnati on his “Celebrating the Music of One Tree Hill Tour” this month. Known widely for his role as Chris Keller on the CW’s One Tree Hill, Hilton has established himself in the realm of television and music over the past twenty years. The singer was 16 years…
Cincinnati Musician Jeremy Harrison Forges Solo Path
Jeremy Harrison has self-deprecating, perhaps unfairly harsh observations on his contributions to Cincinnati’s music scene over the past two decades. He summarizes his time with hard rock sleaze masters Banderas and the nuanced but still louder-than-God’s-wrath Honeyspiders with surprising humility. “I’m always the shittiest musician in the room, but I’d have some good ideas,” Harrison…
How Greater Cincinnati Farms are Supplying the Food We Need in Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Ways
Sustainable farming is more than a buzzword; for several local farmers, it’s a way of life and the key to the future. Sustainable farming focuses on long-term ecological health and providing healthy food. Quite simply, it focuses both on the present and the future. Several farms throughout the Greater Cincinnati area are bringing these values…
Know Theatre’s ‘Blerds’ is a Journey Through Black Nerd Culture
Blerd (noun): a portmanteau of “Black” and “nerd” used to describe the experience of being a Black person with nerdy interests, often used to acknowledge the intersection of Black identity and nerd culture. Growing up in Avondale, Derek Snow was always torn between two worlds — one of anime marathons and Spider-Man comics, and one…
Bad Advice: Excessive Screen Time is Actually Really Good for Toddlers
In his column, Bad Advice, writer Collin Preciado will be giving you the worst advice you’ve ever heard. Dear Collin, My partner and I have recently come to our first major disagreement on how to raise our girls (ages 2 and 4), and we’re having a hard time finding any sort of compromise. Our issue…
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Adds New Procedures to Address Equity in Hiring Practices
Why does a symphony musician need a job description? To an outsider, tremendous talent, performance skills and experience are all that are required. It turns out that even those skill sets aren’t listed on most major American symphony orchestras’ job listings. Nor are there clearly defined expectations, criteria or standards for achieving tenure after a…
