Cincinnati is experiencing a trust crisis — a slow erosion of confidence in public safety, in institutions, and in the basic predictability that lets a city function smoothly.
The signs aren’t always dramatic, but they’re everywhere. And if you want to understand how deep it runs, start with something that happened just this week.
When…
The Cincinnati housing market continues to perform in ways that run counter to national headlines.
While once-red-hot Sun Belt metros like Austin, Phoenix, Nashville, and Tampa are cooling rapidly—with ballooning inventory and widespread price cuts—Greater Cincinnati remains one of the Midwest’s most resilient and balanced regions.
When you look at the Cincinnati housing market across…
Cincinnati sports fans are reeling after what many are calling the worst Cincinnati sports weekend in city history.
Across three straight days — Friday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 23 — every major team that took the field at home and lost. UC men’s basketball. UC football. The Cincinnati Bengals.
And finally, FC Cincinnati in…
The Bengals vs. Patriots matchup had everything: pick-sixes, a record-breaking field goal, a gutsy fourth-down catch, a frantic final drive, and yet another close-but-not-enough finish for Cincinnati.
On paper, a 26–20 loss looks competitive. On the field, it felt like the same story that’s been haunting the Bengals all season.
Early Jolt in Bengals…
In Hamilton County’s 562 precincts, Cincinnati Republicans are facing a deeper challenge than just candidate recruitment.
The GOP’s presence inside the city is thinning at the most important level of political power — the precinct — while Democrats continue to dominate neighborhood organization and volunteer turnout.
The imbalance is reshaping Cincinnati politics more than most…
Cincinnati high school football is stepping onto an NFL-sized stage tonight—and the hype keeps building for Elder vs St. Xavier
The undefeated Elder Panthers (12-0) and the surging St. Xavier Bombers (9-2) meet at Paycor Stadium for the OHSAA Division I Region 4 Championship , with a state semifinal berth on the…
Liberty Township is preparing for a public hearing next month that could shape the future of short-term rentals in the community.
The case involves a homeowner appealing a zoning decision related to the operation of a short-term rental (STR) inside a single-family neighborhood — a dispute that mirrors a much broader national debate about whether…
The University of Cincinnati’s annual UC Elevator Pitch Competition returned on November 18th, and this year’s event was one of the strongest showings yet.
With 13 finalists, a record-breaking applicant pool, and a judging panel made up of local entrepreneurial leaders, the UC elevator pitch highlighted just how deep Cincinnati’s pipeline of emerging founders has…
In a season full of frustration, injuries, and missed opportunities, the Cincinnati Bengals may finally have the spark they’ve been waiting for.
After seven long weeks recovering from turf toe surgery, franchise quarterback Joe Burrow was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice — the first time he’s taken full-speed, 11-on-11 snaps since Week 2.
With…
The federal government funding battle is far from resolved even after the shutdown ended.
Congress restored government funding temporarily, but the next crisis arrives on January 30.
Government has reopened — but what's next?
The government shutdown that began on October 1 lasted 43 days , making it the longest in U.S. history. The shutdown…


