Sound Advice: James Arthur Brings New Album ‘PISCES’ to Cincinnati’s Brady Music Center
James Arthur’s claim to fame came after winning the ninth season of The X Factor in 2012. Born in Middlesbrough — a town in North Yorkshire, England — Arthur’s X Factor win gained him significant success in the U.K. His winning performance, a powerful and dramatic rendition of Shontelle’s “Impossible,” left a lasting impression as…
Welcome to the ICE Age: Cincinnati Family Ordered to Leave U.S. After Teen’s ICE Arrest
This story is part of CityBeat’s “ICE Age” series about the Trump administration’s crackdown on community members who are undocumented. “Free Emerson” is now a battle cry in Cincinnati’s fight against rampant arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Donald Trump. Emerson Colindres, a 19-year-old recent high school graduate, lives on Cincinnati’s west…
Great Parks to Host Viewing Sessions of Winton Woods’ Bald Eagle Family
A small family of a once-endangered bird of prey has made its home at a Greater Cincinnati park, and the public will have the chance to observe them through planned viewing sessions. Great Parks, Hamilton County’s park system, says a family of bald eagles, including a mating pair and their eaglet, has made a nest…
10 Best Bitcoin Gambling Sites for Crypto Gamblers
Crypto lovers find a natural emotional ally in the online gambling sphere, so it’s only fitting that in our quest to find the best Bitcoin gambling sites there were literally hundreds. Of course, this means it’s an industry ripe for imposters and even shady licensing. That’s why we’ve sought out the best online slots, table…
Here’s How You Can Win Free Burgers for a Year from Gold Star Chili
We’re less than a month from the start of Cincinnati Burger Week, and Gold Star Chili is celebrating by announcing a special giveaway. Cincinnati Burger Week, now in its 11th year, runs from Monday, July 7 to Sunday, July 13 and will feature $7 to $8 burger deals from over 100 local restaurants, including Gold…
‘We’re Here, We’re Queer’ — Smaller Communities in Indiana Have Pride Too
Pride celebrations in urban communities attract thousands — but LGBTQ+ Hoosiers in rural parts of the state are also celebrating. That’s despite limited funding and, in some cases, threats. This year’s events come as the climate nationally has changed. “We received a lot of hate, especially messages, emails, over the top stuff — you know…
Covington Makes Food & Wine List of Best Small-Town Dining Scenes
Cincinnati proper gets a lot of love, both locally and nationally, for its dining options, but we can’t forget how elite the food scene just across the river in Northern Kentucky is as well. And one Northern Kentucky city was recently named as having one of the best small-town dining scenes in the United States…
Cincinnati Arts Association Releases Show Lineup for 2025-26 Season
The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is sharing what shows are coming to the Aronoff Center and Music Hall as part of its CAA PRESENTS! 2025-26 season. CAA says the show lineup “reflects the organization’s deep commitment to presenting performances that spark imagination, bridge generations and celebrate the richness of global cultures.” This season in particular…
Welcome to the ICE Age: Economic Impacts of Immigrant Arrests Felt by East Price Hill Small Businesses
This story is part of CityBeat’s “ICE Age” series about the Trump administration’s crackdown on community members who are undocumented. East Price Hill has been quiet since Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested four men in the Warsaw Avenue Kroger parking lot on Saturday, May 31. “If you’re white, they’re not going to stop…
Raw Genetics’ Exclusive Backpack Boyz Seed Collab, Candy Truffles, Now Available Online
If you’ve been smoking weed for the past decade, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the term “The Candy Wave.” Born from the exotic breeding efforts of California growers, it’s easy to see that candy-forward strains like Runtz and Lemon Cherry Gelato have completely taken over the market. Though many imitators exist these days, the Lemon Cherry…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Ohio Woman’s ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Case Should Proceed
In a unanimous decision Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court has sided with an Ohio woman who claimed she was the victim of reverse discrimination by her employer. The justices determined the lower courts improperly forced her to clear a higher burden of proof and sent the case back for further hearings. How we got here…
Ohio Senate Added $100 Million Worth of Housing Provisions in the State’s Two-Year Budget
The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget fully restores the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, a big source of funding for local homelessness and affordable housing programs. Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, R-Napoleon, and Ohio Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, introduced the Senate’s version of the budget Tuesday and it took out language the Ohio…
CPD: Gym Owner Dies from Stabbing in Over-the-Rhine
A local business owner is dead after an early morning stabbing in Over-the-Rhine. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of E. McMicken Avenue around 4 a.m. Wednesday for a reported stabbing, according to CPD. Officers arrived to find 46-year-old Patrick Heringer suffering from a stab wound. Police told reporters that Heringer was stabbed in…
