The Anti-Robot Army Infiltrates the Contemporary Arts Center This Spring
The Anti-Robot Army is invading the Contemporary Arts Center this April. Helmed by the Robot himself — alias Pablo Wright — the Anti-Robot Army is an ongoing art project contemplating the power of propaganda and programming. The project uses stickers with bite-sized messaging to redirect your attention and snap you out of the haze of…
Ebony J Opens First Black-Owned Media Learning Center in Cincinnati
Cincinnati native Jeffonia “Ebony J” Wynn is a radio personality, DJ, host, entrepreneur and now founder and CEO of the first Black-owned media learning center in Greater Cincinnati. Wynn has never let any barrier get in her way or determine her success. She was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child but didn’t let that stop…
Ohio AG Questions Birthright Citizenship. His Argument is ‘Just Silly,’ Immigration Lawyer Says
It had been considered settled law: If a person is born in Ohio or anywhere else in the United States to anybody other than a foreign diplomat or a member of an invading army, that baby is a U.S. citizen. Period. But now, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and some other Republican attorneys general are…
Ohio College Students, Educators Disappointed in Gov. DeWine for Signing Higher Ed Overhaul
Students donning black graduation robes held a mock funeral for the death of higher education after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that will overhaul the state’s public universities. The Ohio Student Association organized the event, which took place Monday afternoon in the Statehouse Rotunda, days after DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill 1. …
Embracing a Positive Work Culture to Prevent Employee Disputes
Fostering a positive work culture is more critical than ever. A healthy workplace isn’t just about employee satisfaction; it’s a proactive strategy to minimize employment disputes and the risk of wrongful termination claims. Companies that prioritize a positive ethos characterized by open communication, mutual respect, and clear policies are better positioned to handle the complexities…
New Weekly Blues Music Series to Launch at Fountain Square
A new spring and summer music series will kick off at Fountain Square this week. America’s River Roots — the group behind the Tall Stacks-esque festival coming to Cincinnati this fall — has partnered with 3CDC to launch Fountain Blues, a weekly show featuring a variety of local blues, R&B and soul musicians. Acts are…
Cincinnati Distilling Partners With Joe Nuxhall Foundation to Create Limited-Time Bourbon
A Cincinnati distillery is collaborating with a local nonprofit that gives everyone the chance to play baseball to create a one-of-a-kind bourbon. Cincinnati Distilling, in partnership with the Joe Nuxhall Foundation, is launching the limited-time Joe Nuxhall Baseball Bat Aged Bourbon to pay homage to the Cincinnati Reds legend. The bourbon is 90-proof and features…
Cincy Seniors’ Guide to Tech-Friendly Eateries
Cincinnati’s vibrant dining scene constantly evolves, embracing new technologies to enhance customer experiences. For tech-savvy seniors, this evolution opens up a world of convenience and accessibility, transforming how they enjoy meals out. From streamlined online reservations to user-friendly digital menus and the ease of mobile ordering, several Cincinnati restaurants are integrating technology to cater specifically…
ACLU Sues After Indiana Stops Updating Gender Markers on Birth Certificates
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a class action lawsuit on Friday challenging a Gov. Mike Braun executive order that ended the process for updating gender markers on state documents, specifically birth certificates. Complying with the order, the Vital Records Division of the Indiana Department of Health has halted the process for approving…
Large Crowd of Ohioans Turn Out at Columbus Tesla Dealership to Protest Elon Musk, Trump Cuts
More than 1,000 people from across Ohio turned out Saturday to protest outside a Columbus Tesla dealership. Among other objections, they were protesting the sweeping powers President Donald Trump has given the world’s richest man and the way that man is using them. A much smaller number — fewer than 50 — came out to…
Best THCa Vapes of 2025 for All Types of Vapers for the Perfect High
When it comes to potent experiences and instant gratification, THCa vapes are the ultimate pocket-friendly gadget. With these vapes, you’ll experience everything from couch-lock bliss after a long workday to giggle fits during movie night with friends. However, you can’t settle for any random strain. You have to think about flavor profiles, potency levels, and…
Weed Pen Types: Ultimate Guide To Vapes, Dab Pens & Dry Herb Pens
A weed pen is the next step in the evolution of how we consume cannabis. While most people are more familiar with the classic joint and its appeal, weed pens offer a number of benefits, and they are considered a healthier and more discreet alternative to traditional smoking. One of the main reasons that many…
Best Weight Loss Pills in 2025: Top 9 Supplements That Work
No supplement or medication can miraculously eliminate body fat without someone needing to put in the necessary effort. However, opting for weight loss pills–or even considering injectable options–can make the journey slightly less challenging while promoting healthier habits. One of the best weight loss pills available is PhenQ, an over-the-counter supplement touted as potent in…
Best Pre-Workout Supplements of 2025 To Take Before a Gym Session
Do you often feel tired before workouts? Or, are you an athlete aiming for peak performance? If so, pre-workout supplements might give you the natural boost you need before you hit the gym! While XWERKS Ignite took the #1 spot on our list, the best pre-workout for you will depend on your preferences and fitness…
What Parents of 1- to 3-Year-Olds Can Do Right Now to Prevent Measles
Measles has hit Ohio in a big way, the state health department announced Wednesday. “Given the measles activity in Texas, New Mexico, and other states around the country, we’re disappointed but not surprised we now have several cases here in Ohio and known exposure in some counties,” said Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce…
It’s Tito Time: The Shift in Outlook for Reds Fans as the New Season Dawns
Springtime is here in Cincinnati and along with that comes the baseball season. For the first time in recent memory, the Cincinnati Reds faithful have a newfound excitement surrounding the upcoming season, filled with layers of optimism. Seismic offseason shifts have led to this feeling for the fanbase, including additions like Terry “Tito” Francona, a…
ACLU Report Warns that Ohio Lawmakers are Adding to Prison Population in Big and Small Ways
Ohio’s jail and prison population continues to swell, the ACLU of Ohio says, thanks to “mass incarceration by 1,000 cuts.” The civil rights group’s Statehouse-to-Prison Pipeline report highlights legislation introduced in the previous General Assembly that’s likely to increase the number of people behind bars. It’s the fifth such report the group has published. ACLU…
Risk to Federal ‘Family Planning’ Grants Could Spell Danger for Ohio Clinics
Health clinics that provide abortion services are already battling against threats to funds and the work they do. But services like contraception, STI testing and preventative health screenings are also at risk with Trump administration plans to freeze “family planning” grants in Ohio and across the country. At risk is funding through Title X, a…
Cincinnati Native Matt Berninger’s Solo Tour Doesn’t Include Stop in Hometown
Matt Berninger of Cincinnati-native band The National will not be making a stop in Cincinnati on his solo world tour. The singer will be touring across North America, the UK and Europe in support of his sophomore solo album, Get Sunk. The tour kicks off on April 2 in Leeds, UK, and stops in the…
Meet Cincinnati’s First Trans City Council Candidate
During our interview at Fable Cafe in Westwood, Sol Kersey wore a screaming bright pink graphic tee that said, “The moral panic is about me!” And they’re right – Kersey’s story begins as a transgender kid growing up in the South. Scared, yet motivated, Kersey has been through hell and back to reach the point…
This City Beat Out Cincinnati to Host Future Sundance Film Festivals
It looks like the Sundance Film Festival won’t be coming to Cincinnati anytime soon. Festival organizers announced the future of the festival Thursday, with the honor going to Boulder, Colorado. “While Cincinnati was not selected to host the Sundance Film Festival, we are proud of how our city demonstrated its dynamic role within the film…
Ohio Republicans Introduce Measure to Flatten Income Tax to 2.75%
Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to implement a flat income tax of 2.75%, claiming the measure would help Ohio compete with surrounding states and keep residents in the state. Policy advocates and Democratic legislators pushed back on that idea, saying the move wouldn’t help relieve property tax struggles and would mean the loss…
New Rap Freestyle Platform, Up Norf, Coming to Cincinnati
The Cincinnati hip-hop scene is on the rise with a new venue for live cypher performances coming to the village of Elmwood Place. Interested artists from all over the Midwest will get the opportunity to freestyle with a DJ, creating a live mix on the spot. This concept of rap cyphers is instrumental to the…
Ohio Higher Ed Overhaul to Ban Diversity Efforts and Regulate Classroom Discussion Heads to Governor
A controversial bill to overhaul Ohio higher education, ban diversity and inclusion efforts, prohibit faculty from striking, and regulate classroom discussion is heading to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk for his signature. The Ohio Senate concurred with changes made to Senate Bill 1 by the Ohio House during Wednesday’s session. The vote was 20-11 with…
Keep Your Elitist Takes—Cincinnati’s Film Scene Speaks for Itself
“I hate to say it, but there’s just nothing sexy about Cincinnati,” states an asshole in this Variety article that complains Cincinnati isn’t cool enough to host the 2027 Sundance Film Festival. “J.Lo isn’t going to play a secret party in Ohio. Is there a scene out there? Are there film lovers there? People don’t…
Cincinnati Band Sungaze ‘Confronts Chronic Illness’ in New Single
Cincinnati shoegaze-grunge band Sungaze is back with a new single, “Feel Better Tomorrow.” The song, set to be released on April 11, is an alternative tune detailing singer Ivory Snow’s battle with chronic illness and health anxiety. After a harrowing accident in 2017, Snow has spent most of her twenties in various states of “unwellness,”…
Concertnova, PAR-Projects and Asa Featherstone IV Collaborate on New Exhibit
concertnova, the Cincinnati-based chamber music ensemble that focuses on “pushing the boundaries of classical music,” has partnered with artist-led organization PAR-Projects and photographer Asa Featherstone IV for Meet in the Middle, an exhibition that explores the shared narratives of Midwestern BIPOC communities. The exhibition, taking place on April 13 and 14 at PAR-Projects in Northside,…
Cincinnati Museum Center is Moving its Wooly Mammoth Family Closer to Home
Ten thousand years after they last roamed the earth, a family of Cincinnati wooly mammoths is on the move to a new home. But first, they’ll make an appearance in the Cincinnati Reds’ Opening Day Parade. Most recently located outside the Cincinnati Museum Center’s (CMC) Geier Collections and Research Center in Queensgate, the museum’s family…
‘Life and Death’: Beshear Vetoes GOP ‘Clarification’ of Kentucky’s Abortion Ban
Saying it “threatens the life of pregnant women in Kentucky,” Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill Republican lawmakers said would clarify the state’s abortion ban; the measure also would pave the way for Kentucky to open freestanding birth centers. The Republican-controlled General Assembly can override Democrat Beshear’s veto when lawmakers return to Frankfort Thursday…
Trump Signs Broad Elections Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship
President Donald Trump Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order that overhauls the administration of U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. It’s likely to face legal challenges from voting rights groups and Democratic state attorneys general. The order is an extension of the president’s rhetoric on the campaign trail about noncitizens…
Cincinnati Pride Scales Back Corporate Sponsors, Reels in Thousands from Small Donors
Cincinnati Pride, the nonprofit organization behind the city’s annual Pride parade and festival, is parting ways with some donors as companies across the country begin to scale back DEI initiatives. In a March 19 Facebook announcement, the organization said, “we cannot in good conscience continue to collaborate with organizations that work against our mission of providing…
Pendleton Italian Restaurant Nicola’s is Moving
A beloved Cincinnati Italian restaurant will move from its original location after 30 years. Nicola’s announced on social media Monday that it will move from its current address at 1420 Sycamore St. in Pendleton to 127 W. Fourth St. in downtown Cincinnati, between The Härth Room and Koch Sporting Goods and the former location of…
Asian Food Fest Returns to Downtown Cincinnati for its 14th Year This April
Cincinnati’s biggest Asian-inspired food festival is back this spring with dozens of vendors and even more styles of Asian cuisine represented than ever before. Asian Food Fest returns to Court Street, between Elm and Main, in downtown Cincinnati for its 14th year Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27. The celebration is one of Cincinnati’s fastest-growing and most culturally…
Trump, RFK Jr. Worried about ‘Threat’ of Antidepressants. These Kentuckians Push Back.
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Tom Streeter clearly remembers the day he nearly died from depression, left untreated for years. In the mid-1990s, Streeter was in North Carolina working on his dissertation when his mental…
Former Ohio U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown Launches Dignity of Work Institute
In the wake of a bruising 2024 election, Democrats are looking to define their party’s identity and former Ohio U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is offering a familiar answer. With the launch of his Dignity of Work Institute, Brown is making the case for a politics focused on the cost of living for working class voters.…
Ronald McDonald House to Raffle Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Collection
A popular annual charity raffle is back, and it’s giving you the chance to win an exclusive collection of bourbon while also helping sick children and their families. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK) is raffling off six Pappy Van Winkle bottles of bourbon and rye worth over $13,000 this spring. Raffle tickets will…
Best Nootropics in 2025: Top 14 Brain Supplements Reviewed
Ready to unlock your brain’s potential? These brain supplements claim to improve your brain function, focus, and memory. But do they really work? Discover the best nootropics on the market, starting with our favorite brand, FOCL Day Stack, a focus and energy-boosting blend. Whether you want to do better in school or work, our guide…
Skyline Chili Brings Back Fan-Favorite Item, Plus Some Spicy New Additions, For a Limited Time
Skyline Chili is bringing back one of its fan-favorite menu items, along with some hot new takes just in time for the Cincinnati Reds’ Opening Day. “Skyline Chili is the Official Chili of the Cincinnati Reds, a long-standing local partnership that’s existed since 2002. Skyline can’t think of a better way to kick off a…
Mad Monks Pizza Co. to Reopen in Former Mason Brewery
A Greater Cincinnati pizza restaurant that thought it served its last pie after the brewery it operated from closed permanently is celebrating a big comeback. Mad Monks Pizza Co. used to operate from a walk-up window at the former 16 Lots Brewing Company in Mason, but it had to close when the brewery shuttered permanently…
East Price Hill Wine Bar Closes Suddenly
East Price Hill wine bar and restaurant Somm closed permanently over the weekend. Somm opened along Price Avenue in May 2016, with an expansive selection of wines and a contemporary upscale, yet approachable menu. Its last night of service was Saturday, sharing news of the closure on social media the night before. “After nearly a…
KY Doctors Say GOP Lawmakers’ Attempt to Clarify Abortion Ban Confuses Instead
Kentucky doctors say the legislature’s effort to clarify the abortion ban is “junk language” that, overall, confuses them even more than current law. With a few days left in the 2025 session, Republican lawmakers pushed through legislation they said should reassure doctors they can rely on their medical judgement when treating pregnancy complications despite the…
Crowd Jeers Ohio Senators, Representative Over Trump and Musk
An enthusiastic crowd of about 1,400 Ohioans on Saturday packed the Valley Dale Ballroom to say their federal officials aren’t representing them — and that they’re not standing up to President Donald Trump as he allows the world’s richest man to slash federal programs. The event, staged by Indivisible Central Ohio, was facetiously called a…
Lawsuit Claims Covington Police Officer Used Excessive Force, Violated Civil Rights During Traffic Stop
A new lawsuit filed against the City of Covington and two of its police officers alleges officers used excessive force against a “Black LGBTQ man” during a September 2024 traffic stop. The civil rights lawsuit, filed Wednesday, comes from Damian Connor and his attorney, Jamir Davis. In a press release announcing the lawsuit, Davis claims…
Jews Were Never Excluded From Fighting White Supremacy — Why Sit Out Now?
Last weekend, I spent hours in a bloodied bathroom cleaning and bandaging the wounds of friends who stood up to a Nazi wearing a swastika at a neighborhood event in Northside. My friend has been called an antisemite for decades for her tireless work for Palestinian liberation. When she heard a Nazi spouting hate for…
Trump Administration Spokesman Says VA Cuts Won’t Hurt Ohio Vets, But Details are Sketchy
After veterans protested last week at the Ohio Statehouse, a spokesman for President Donald Trump is saying that tens of thousands of proposed staff cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs won’t hurt Ohio vets. However, he didn’t specify how the reforms would work, and he didn’t specify that no care providers such as doctors…
A Moronic, Shameful Low: Attacks on Freedom of Thought and Expression in Ohio and American Education
A nation abandoning academic freedom, policing freedom of thought in the classroom, persecuting freedom of expression on campus, dismantling education, ripping down its own pillars of scientific and medical research, this is a nation in the wild-eyed throes of moronic and shameful madness. We may as well be prosecuting Galileo for saying the earth revolves…
NWS: Tornado Touched Down at CVG Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado touched down at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Wednesday night. A cold front moving through Greater Cincinnati brought strong storms with it late Wednesday evening, prompting thunderstorm and tornado warnings in the area. The NWS has not released an EF Scale rating of the Boone County tornado…
The Mercantile Library is Looking for its Next Poet Laureate
If you live in the poetic world of rhythm and flow and have a passion for promoting poetry and encouraging others to read and write it, there’s now a chance to join the Mercantile Library as its newest poet laureate. Since first partnering in Cincinnati’s Poet Laureate program in 2015, the library has hosted three…
Shake Shack to Open Second Greater Cincinnati Location Near UC
Get ready to shake it, Cincinnati: Popular fast-food chain Shake Shack is continuing to expand in Ohio, and CUF — the neighborhood surrounding the University of Cincinnati — is next in line for a new location. Shake Shack is best known for its hand-spun milkshakes, as well as elevated American classics like their made-to-order burgers,…
‘Obscene Performance’ Ban Added to Indiana Child Abuse Bill
Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday chose not to strip key provisions from legislation tightening handling of child sex abuse materials — yet — but did add a ban on any government-funded “obscene performance.” The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code also moved a proposal allowing unelected officials convicted of official misconduct a path toward expungement.…
Ohio House Republicans Pass Higher Education Overhaul to Ban Diversity Efforts and Faculty Strikes
Ohio House Republican lawmakers voted to pass a massive higher education overhaul bill Wednesday that would ban diversity and inclusion efforts and prevent faculty from striking. State Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, introduced S.B. 1, which passed the Ohio Senate last month. Now that it’s been passed by the House, it now heads back to the…
Janet Jackson Pulls Out of Cincinnati Music Festival
One of Cincinnati Music Festival’s headliners will no longer be performing. Festival organizers announced Thursday that Janet Jackson will no longer be able to perform due to personal matters. “To all my Cincinnati Music Festival fans…. I’m so sorry that I won’t be able to be with you all in July. Some personal matters have…
Bengals Star Quarterback to Feature in Fan-Favorite Netflix Series
Joe Burrow is pulling back the curtain. The Ohio-born Bengals quarterback will star in Season 2 of the Netflix series Quarterback, the company announced Wednesday. Quarterback will follow our beloved QB1 in more detail, tracking his off days and offering glimpses into Burrow’s personal life. Netflix dropped the new trailer Wednesday morning, which features Burrow…
Planned Parenthood Urges Beshear to Veto Abortion-Ban ‘Clarification,’ Says it Would Increase Risk
Planned Parenthood is calling on Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to veto last week’s legislative changes to Kentucky’s abortion ban. Contrary to Republican backers’ claims, the amendment would do “nothing to improve patient safety,” says a release from Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, “and instead puts pregnant Kentuckians’ lives at even greater risk.” The organization on Monday…
Backers of Hemp Regulation Bill Say Intoxicating Hemp Products Threaten Ohio’s Marijuana Industry
Ohioans in the marijuana business, poison control workers and religious organizations testified Tuesday in support of a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products. Ohio Senate Bill 86 would require intoxicating hemp products to only be sold at adult-use dispensaries instead of allowing them to be sold at convenience stores, smoke shops…
Tizita Eats Brings Authentic Ethiopian Flavors to Cincinnati
Simeon Wallis has a strong desire to connect to his culture, and connect his culture to others, through food. He founded Tizita Eats to do just that. Tizita is an Ethiopian pop-up focusing on three fundamental dishes in a cuisine that begs you to dive in with all five senses. Ethiopian food is incredibly aromatic,…
Folk Singer Willi Carlisle to Perform at the Southgate House Revival
Willi Carlisle has a healthy respect for the past. He has modeled the growth of his career, in part, on the folk singers of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, people who traveled a self-made circuit of coffeehouses, clubs and theaters that catered to singer-songwriters. Pete Seeger, in particular, is someone that he feels kinship toward,…
Sound Advice: Shannon McNally Brings Her Timeless Sound to Newport
Shannon McNally is a musical lifer — a singer, songwriter and performer who can’t help but express her love for tradition-rich musical genres (mainly country, folk, blues and rock) through a voice rife with authentic ache and gritty urgency. The Long Island native has released nine full-length studio albums and a half-dozen EPs over the…
Meet Manga Manga’s Sister Store-Within-a-Store: The Little Tiny Bookshop
Manga Manga, a small bookshop nestled along Hamilton Avenue, now has an even smaller store-within-a-store inside: The Little Tiny Bookshop. Launched in February of this year, The Little Tiny Bookshop functions in two ways. First, it’s a literal small bookstore offering itsy-bitsy (but still legible) books and cutesy merchandise. Second, it specializes in custom orders.…
UC’s Robert and Adele Schiff Fiction Festival Returns This Spring
The University of Cincinnati’s Robert and Adele Schiff Fiction Festival returns to the Elliston Poetry Room April 2 and 3. Director of Creative Writing Chris Bachelder says the fest gives their community of students and the greater literary scene a chance to see writers at varying points in their careers. “This time we have two…
Made With Love: How Immigrants are Shaping Cincinnati’s Food Culture
On a Friday night in the middle of October, a chill settles in the air and a city center comes to life, with one street in particular brimming with tents, crowds, lights and sounds. Smoke and steam pour from grills at these tents as the scent of meat and Asian spices greet customers and revelers,…
