Golden Teacher Spores: Complete Guide on How to Grow and Where to Buy
Psychedelic mushrooms are all the rage these days. With such a great variety, it can be difficult to choose the best option for your needs. One of the most popular varieties is derived from Golden Teacher spores. Golden Teacher spores are widely sought after for research purposes, thanks to their popularity and legal status. Golden…
CityBeat Wants to Help You Find Your Soulmate
CityBeat is looking to please in a whole new way by being a matchmaker and love connection for Cincinnati singles this Valentine’s Day. Looking for love and tired of doom scrolling on Tinder and dating app burnout? Try something different from a simpler time with like-minded Cincinnati singles and send CityBeat a classified ad looking…
Greater Cincinnati Greeting Card Maker Brings Laughter With Trump-Themed Grief Cards
No, it wasn’t a bad dream. Donald Trump is officially back in the White House. The self-described “dictator only on day one” was sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States Monday, bringing with him an endless, record-breaking barrage of 26 executive orders, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border,…
New Art Exhibit about Fraternal Organizations to Open at the Taft Museum of Art
A representation gap, the decoding of cultural success and a sense of fraternal culture all come together in a rare art display at the Taft Museum of Art: Mystery & Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art. Mystery & Benevolence includes 80 works of art that show the practices of organizations like the Freemasons and Independent…
Crown Restaurant Group Prepares to Open Newest Restaurant, Marigold, Downtown
A new English-style public house is getting ready to bloom in downtown Cincinnati, and it’s going to be smashing. Crown Restaurant Group’s (CRG) newest concept, Marigold, is set to open in The Foundry near Fountain Square within the next month, according to a press release. The restaurant will be located on the ground floor between…
Ohio Families Who Lost Loved Ones After Police Incidents Criticize New Fees for Body Cam Footage
Former Columbus, Ohio, police officer Adam Coy shot and killed Andre Hill shortly before Christmas in 2020. Last November, Coy was found guilty of murder, felonious assault and two counts of dereliction of duty. As it is, in many police-involved shootings, body camera footage was crucial evidence establishing how the incident unfolded. In the case…
Ohio’s New U.S. Senator Jon Husted has a History of Connections to Energy and Charter Scandals
“No comment.” That’s all Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said and walked away. Only at the tail end of DeWine’s press conference last Friday, to announce Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as his pick to replace J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate, was the elephant in the room even acknowledged. What was the governor’s response to the…
Middie Pride Takes Center Stage at JD Vance Inauguration Watch Party
JD Vance, the “native son” of Middletown, Ohio, has been sworn in as vice president in President Donald Trump’s administration. While the turnout for an inauguration watch party in Middletown was low, city leaders are drawing on the historic moment to celebrate Vance and Middletown. “Congratulations to Middletown’s native son, J.D. Vance, who is officially…
‘We’re Coming Back Baby.’ Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club Announces it Will Reopen After 2019 Barge Crash
It’s not all bad news in Greater Cincinnati’s restaurant and bar industry: More than five years after being hit by a barge and forced to close, Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club is officially reopening. Rumors of the floating restaurant and marina’s return have been swirling for a couple years, but the owners are confirming them now,…
Gov. DeWine Chooses Replacement for Sen. JD Vance’s Senate Seat
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed his Republican lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, to Ohio’s Senate seat recently vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance. “I wanted someone who has a firm grasp and understanding of the complexity of Ohio, the diversity and, frankly, the greatness of Ohio,” DeWine said at a Friday news conference announcing the…
This Ice Cream Maker is Looking for the ‘Ultimate Ice Cream Fan;’ A Cincinnatian Would be Perfect for the Job
Do you think you have what it takes to become an ice cream cone-noisseur? A Michigan-based ice cream maker is launching a countrywide search for someone to fill its position of Ultimate Ice Cream Fan, and we think a Cincinnati ice cream enthusiast could be perfect for this job. When selected, Hudsonville Ice Cream’s Ultimate…
Support Local Restaurants and Enter to Win Gift Cards With the ‘Dine NKY’ Initiative
A new initiative in Northern Kentucky aims to help keep local businesses afloat during the tough winter months. And by taking part, you could also win gift cards to some of your favorite Northern Kentucky bars and restaurants. Dine NKY, a collaboration between community and city leaders with organizations and business councils in Northern Kentucky,…
West Side Brewing Acquires Wyoming Bar and Grill Gilligan’s on the Green
Wyoming bar and grill Gilligan’s on the Green is now under new ownership. According to a press release, West Side Brewing has acquired the restaurant, which opened in November 2023 under EP Investment Group, LLC. As part of the transition, Gilligan’s on the Green will rebrand to Gilligan’s Brewery beginning Feb. 1. West Side has…
Cincinnati Mother-Daughter Duo Release Graphic Memoir that Navigates Post-Breakup Grief
There is no exact timeline for healing a broken heart; but Suzy Hopkins’ and Hallie Bateman’s latest graphic memoir What to Do When You Get Dumped takes readers through 1,582 days of grief, healing and even smashing a litter box (because sometimes unleashing frustration on an inanimate object is a necessary part of the healing…
All of the Ways Trump Could Impact Abortion Policy from Day One
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will restore sweeping power to anti-abortion activists’ staunchest ally, who many in the movement once deemed “the most pro-life president” in the nation’s history. Four years after Trump left office the first time, the state of access looks radically different. Since the 2022 fall of Roe v. Wade, voters across the…
Ohio’s New Outing Law Will Force More LGBTQ+ Youth into Homelessness
If more Ohio teens are forced out of the closet to families that reject them, more Ohio teens will be forced into homelessness as a result of the new law passed by Republican lawmakers and signed by Gov. Mike DeWine. Advocates told them what would happen if young people were forced out of the closet…
Digital Disruption Event Brings Genre-Bending Showcase of Cincinnati Musicians to The Comet
The Digital Disruption event at The Comet is sending a huge soundwave through Greater Cincinnati. Last week we gave you all a line-up of local Cincinnati artists and some upcoming shows. Were you able to catch CityBeat outside? Well, if not, you don’t want to miss Jan. 16, Thursday night at The Comet. The electrifying…
Queen City Radio to Host Après Ski Party This Weekend
As the temperatures continue to drop, Cincinnatians are looking for the best ways to endure the cold weather — and they can find at least one way to cope with the cold at Queen City Radio this weekend. Queen City Radio is being transformed into a vibrant but cozy alpine lodge Friday night with their…
Ohio Woman Charged after Miscarriage Sues City of Warren, Mercy Health in Federal Court
An Ohio woman who was criminally charged after having a miscarriage in her home has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Warren, city police officers, a local hospital and its owners. Brittany Watts filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division claiming violations of the Fourth…
With Trump’s Inauguration Imminent, Ohio Jan. 6 Participants Prepare for Pardons
Donald Trump takes the presidential oath of office on Monday, and in Ohio scores of men and women who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol are watching closely to see if he makes good on the pardons he promised on the campaign trail. When he visited Ohio last March, Trump…
Cincinnati Band Carriers Announce New Album ‘Every Time I Feel Afraid’
Before stepping foot in a recording studio, Curt Kiser — the mastermind behind the Carriers project which originated in Cincinnati — knew that songwriting was his calling. “When I was 19 years old, I looked to the heavens and asked what I should do with my life,” Kiser said in a press release. “I grabbed…
Drones to Begin Responding to Some 911 Calls in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be the first law enforcement agency in the state to remotely dispatch drones to 911 calls through the Drones As First Responders (DAF) program. The drones are part of a 10-year contract with Axon, which also includes body worn cameras. The drones themselves are made by Skydio, a California-based…
Wildweed Collaborates With East Nashville Restaurant to Launch New Dinner Series
Over-the-Rhine restaurant Wildweed, recently named one of Esquire’s best new restaurants in the country, is launching a new dinner series at the end of the month. The pasta-centric eatery helmed by chef/owners David and Lydia Jackman is collaborating with East Nashville restaurant and wine bar Bad Idea’s chef Colby Rasavong and owner and sommelier Alex…
Greater Cinncinnati Canoe Rental Closes; Land to be Turned into a Nature Preserve
A Warren County canoe rental has closed, but the land it stood on will be protected for generations to come. The Little Miami Conservancy announced this week that it has acquired five properties totaling 26 acres along the Little Miami River around Oregonia that formerly belonged to Morgan’s Canoe and Outdoor Adventures. Those properties will…
Medicaid Changes Floated on Ohio and Federal Level Could Impact Hundreds of Thousands
Hundreds of thousands of Ohio children are enrolled in public health insurance such as Medicaid, which could be in for major changes and cuts as the new presidential administration takes hold with authors and proponents of Project 2025 nominated for key roles. Meanwhile, the state of Ohio faces a new two-year budget cycle in 2025,…
LifeWise Academy Draws Criticism from Some Ohio Parents, Support from Religious Organizations
Ohio school districts will soon be required to have a religious release time policy, paving the way for an expansion of LifeWise Academy. While supporters praise it, some parents say their kids have been bullied for not participating, and point to school day disruption. Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed House Bill 8 into law, a…
Making ‘Room’ for the Women of ‘Hamlet’ at Cincy Shakes
Hamlet is often considered Shakespeare’s greatest play. From 1601, it’s the story of a young Danish prince struggling with avenging his royal father’s murder by his uncle, who has married Queen Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother. The melancholic, conflicted prince is deemed mad by many around him, exemplified by his on-again, off-again relationship with sweet Ophelia, daughter…
New Bistro and Bar Pennyflower Opens in Downtown Cincinnati
Downtown Cincinnati is now home to a new bistro and bar helmed by Boca’s former chef de cuisine, whose experience spans from Michelin-starred restaurants to luxury resorts and fine-dining establishments. Pennyflower Bistro and Bar, located at the corner of Seventh and Broadway streets, is now open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The restaurant is…
American Sign Museum Launches Campaign to Restore Iconic Frisch’s Mainliner Sign
A Cincinnati museum is launching an effort to restore and relight one of the city’s most iconic restaurant signs. Following the eviction of Frisch Big Boy’s Mainliner location in Fairfax this past December, the American Sign Museum (ASM) in Camp Washington acquired the restaurant’s historic and well-known sign, which had fallen into disrepair even before…
Ohio U.S. Congressional Redistricting is on the Agenda for 2025, with Advocates Preparing
A redraw of Ohio’s U.S. Congressional district map will happen this year under the same politician-controlled process as before, after voters rejected anti-gerrymandering reform in November, but with plenty of insight from the past, voting rights advocates say. The congressional map Ohio has been using for the last four years are up for a redraw…
Ohio Republicans Start the Year by Throwing Public Education Under the School Bus
It didn’t take long. The new legislative session began in Columbus with Republican chieftains in the state throwing the future of public education in Ohio under the school bus. First it was the billion-dollar voucher king, Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, to hedge his bets on giving Ohio’s 611 school districts what they need to…
Clifton Restaurant Closes After Over 30 Years in Business
A staple for Southwestern fare and much-loved margaritas is closing its doors permanently after over three decades in business. On Monday, Clifton restaurant Cactus Pear announced its closure on social media. Located just a few blocks from the University of Cincinnati, Cactus Pear has been fueling students and community members alike with its menu of…
University of Cincinnati Bearcats Fans Rally Amid Challenging Big 12 Start
A new chapter is being written in Fifth Third Arena as the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team begin year two of conference play in their new home, the Big 12. While last year was not exactly a kind introduction, with UC finishing with a 7-11 record in Big 12 play, the Bearcats are provided an incredible…
A Repurposed Cigarette Vending Machine Dispensing Tiny Art is Now in Cincinnati
Cincinnati nonprofit ArtWorks is making art more accessible to everyone thanks to a new machine that dispenses tiny masterpieces for just a few dollars. The Art-O-Mat is a repurposed cigarette vending machine located in the new ArtWorks headquarters at 2429 Gilbert Ave. in Walnut Hills. For just $5, you can get an original, 2 1/8″…
Serious Concerns Raised Over Proliferation of Ohio Data Centers
As Ohio entices yet more data centers, a watchdog group is raising important questions about whether that’s good for average Ohioans. Among them are whether the state is giving up too much in tax revenue for the number of jobs they’ll create, who will pay to add electricity generation to meet the centers’ surging demand…
From Cincinnati Street Rat to World Champion: An Interview with Wrestler Jon Moxley
From his origins as a hometown brawler with the Heartland Wrestling Association (HWA) to being an international purveyor of violence at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s (NJPW) G1 Climax Tournament, Jon Moxley has been Cincinnati’s ambassador of pro wrestling for over twenty years. CityBeat met with the record-holding four-time All Elite Wrestling (AEW) World Champion ahead…
Ohio Gov. DeWine Approves Firearm Privacy, Insurance Prohibitions
Last week Gov. Mike DeWine signed a measure into law prohibiting Ohio financial institutions from using a separate merchant code for gun shops or requiring gun owners to purchase liability insurance. The measure also prohibits governments or agencies from maintaining a list of gun owners. Similar merchant code prohibitions have passed in more than 15…
Warm Up This Winter With Skyline Chili’s New Mike’s Hot Honey Ways and Coneys
Skyline Chili is turning up the heat this winter with new, limited-time menu items. For a sweet and spicy kick, you can now add Mike’s Hot Honey to your coneys and ways. Mike’s Hot Honey Ways and Coneys are part of Skyline’s work to implement new flavors to its traditional menu. In November, the Cincinnati…
