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Property Tax Reform Becomes a Tri-State Priority as Home Values Cool Nationwide

With home prices flattening or declining in many parts of the country, Tri-State homeowners are paying closer attention to how counties assess property values and how states respond through property tax reform. Concerns about the U.S. housing market intensified after a recent Newsweek report cited analysts warning that home prices could fall in several overheated…

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National Guard troops respond after the D.C. shooting in downtown Washington during a public safety deployment

National News

The D.C. Shooting Shows a Nation Losing Its Grip on Public Order

America watched in disbelief Wednesday afternoon as two National Guard members were ambushed and shot just blocks from the White House — a D.C. Shooting that officials quickly described as “targeted,” “brazen,” and deeply destabilizing. The two soldiers — members of the West Virginia National Guard — were confirmed dead after the attack, according to…

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Community Politics

The Cincinnati Trust Crisis: How a Low-Trust America Shows Up in Our City

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…

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Fans capture the scene at TQL Stadium as FC Cincinnati suffers a 4–0 playoff loss to Inter Miami during the MLS Cup semifinals.

Community Sports

FC Cincinnati Loss: Miami Demolishes the Orange & Blue in Stunning 4–0 Playoff Upset at TQL Stadium

On a pleasant November night built for a statement win, FC Cincinnati delivered the opposite. What unfolded at TQL Stadium was not just a defeat — it was a collapse, a tactical unraveling that ended the club’s playoff run in a 4–0 rout at the hands of Inter Miami. For a team defined by home-field…

ByCincinnati Exchange4 days ago0Comments

Cincinnati quarterback listening during a press session, highlighting ongoing injury concerns.

Sports

Burrow Injury Update: Bengals vs. Patriots Gameday Outlook

The Burrow injury storyline looms over today’s matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots, shaping the conversation far more than either team’s record. With kickoff set for 1 p.m. at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati fans find themselves in familiar territory—hoping, waiting, and wondering when their franchise quarterback will truly be ready to return.…

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Aerial view of Paycor Stadium before the St. Xavier vs Elder Region 4 championship game in Cincinnati.

Sports

St. Xavier vs Elder: Bombers Rally to Stun Panthers at Paycor Stadium

The St. Xavier vs Elder showdown at Paycor Stadium turned into the kind of high school football game people will talk about for years. Under the lights on the Cincinnati Bengals’ home turf, St. Xavier erased a 27–7 deficit and stormed back to beat previously undefeated Elder 42–34 in the OHSAA Division I, Region 4…

ByCincinnati Exchange5 days ago0Comments

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Politics

Why Cincinnati Republicans Are Losing Urban Ground: The Precinct Problem

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…

ByCincinnati Exchange5 days ago0Comments

Elementary students working in a Cincinnati classroom, illustrating how administrative staff growth impacts instructional time and student support.

Community

Administration Staff Growth Threatens Student Outcomes in Cincinnati Schools

The rise in administration staff at Cincinnati Public Schools reflects a troubling shift. The expansion of administration staff is overshadowing investment in teachers and students in Cincinnati. Background on administration staff growth The growth in administration staff has captured national attention. Across U.S. public schools, the number of administrators grew far faster than either student…

ByCincinnati ExchangeNovember 18, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco scrambles left as a Pittsburgh Steelers defender dives and misses during an NFL game at Acrisure Stadium.

Sports

Bengals Collapse in Pittsburgh: Season Spirals, Chase–Ramsey Drama Explodes

The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t just lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday — they fell apart. The Bengals Steelers loss wasn’t a one-score nail-biter or a misleading final. It was a full-on unraveling. The 34–12 result in Pittsburgh showed every flaw that has plagued this roster for weeks, and it cemented what most fans already…

ByCincinnati ExchangeNovember 17, 20250Comments

Interactive Ohio district lookup map displayed on a computer screen, showing new congressional and statehouse boundaries.

National News Politics

Ohio Launches New “Find My District” Tool Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ohioans can now look up redistricting of their newly assigned congressional, statehouse, and state senate districts with a street-level interactive map created by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office. The redistricting tool — unveiled this week by Secretary Frank LaRose — allows residents to search by address and instantly see which districts they fall into…

ByCincinnati ExchangeNovember 15, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Exchange

Property Tax Reform Becomes a Tri-State Priority as Home Values Cool Nationwide

The D.C. Shooting Shows a Nation Losing Its Grip on Public Order

The Cincinnati Trust Crisis: How a Low-Trust America Shows Up in Our City

FC Cincinnati Loss: Miami Demolishes the Orange & Blue in Stunning 4–0 Playoff Upset at TQL Stadium

Burrow Injury Update: Bengals vs. Patriots Gameday Outlook

St. Xavier vs Elder: Bombers Rally to Stun Panthers at Paycor Stadium

Why Cincinnati Republicans Are Losing Urban Ground: The Precinct Problem

Administration Staff Growth Threatens Student Outcomes in Cincinnati Schools

Bengals Collapse in Pittsburgh: Season Spirals, Chase–Ramsey Drama Explodes

Ohio Launches New “Find My District” Tool Ahead of 2026 Elections

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