I-471 Fire Triggers Massive Emergency Response
The I-471 fire began around 10:10 p.m. on March 13, 2026, when a passenger vehicle crashed into a gasoline tanker truck traveling southbound …
A mass shooting at Riverfront Live, a music and private event venue along Kellogg Avenue in Cincinnati’s East End, injured nine people early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026.
Police said the call came in around 1 a.m. for reports of shots fired inside the venue. This initial police response quickly focused on the Riverfront Live…
What the Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Motion Directs
On February 19, members of Cincinnati City Council introduced a motion directing the city administration to design a Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Program backed by an initial $5 million investment.
The proposal is not a symbolic resolution. It outlines a specific housing-focused framework that would use public…
Ranked choice voting is no longer a theoretical reform debate in Ohio.
This week, the Ohio House joined the Senate in passing Senate Bill 63, which would prohibit ranked choice voting in all state and local elections.
The legislation now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for consideration. Ranked Choice Voting has been a topic of…
Political hostility doesn’t just show up at election time anymore.
It shows up in family group chats, comment sections, school meetings, and everyday conversations that feel more brittle than they used to.h
If it feels like people are quicker to snap—and social media is rougher than ever—there’s evidence behind that feeling. A rise in political…
The Bengals 2026 draft pick at No. 10 is their highest selection in five years.
After a disappointing season exposed weaknesses across the defense, Cincinnati enters the offseason needing immediate contributors. This need is particularly evident as the Bengals 2026 draft pick comes into focus.
The offense remains intact around Joe Burrow and…
A deadly Northside shooting early Sunday morning has intensified concerns about safety in one of Cincinnati’s busiest entertainment corridors.
Gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. near Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock Street, an area known for its nightlife, restaurants, and music venues.
Now, as investigators review evidence, residents and business leaders are pressing for change.
What…
Why Presidents’ Day Matters in Cincinnati
Presidents’ Day Cincinnati is more than just a federal holiday on the calendar. While the day officially honors George Washington’s birthday, it has evolved into a broader recognition of American presidents.
For Cincinnati, the holiday carries a direct local tie. The city is the birthplace of William Howard Taft…
What Is an Unrealized Capital Gains Tax?
An unrealized capital gains tax would require taxpayers to pay tax on asset appreciation even if the asset has not been sold.
Under current U.S. law, capital gains tax applies when an asset is sold and a profit is realized. One topic of debate is the unrealized capital…
The census is not about voting—it is about representation
One of the most common misunderstandings in American politics is the belief that representation is based on voters.
It is not.
Under the Constitution, representation in Congress is based on population, not citizenship, voter registration, or eligibility to vote.
Every ten years, the federal government conducts…


