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Development Boom in Cincinnati: Who Benefits and Who’s Left Behind?

Cincinnati has experienced a notable development boom in recent years, with new projects transforming the city's landscape and economy. From revitalized neighborhoods to burgeoning business districts, the city appears to be on an upward trajectory. However, this growth raises critical questions about who truly benefits and who may be marginalized in the process. The Boom:…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMarch 18, 20250Comments

The Crosstown Shootout turns into the Trey Carroll game as Xavier outlasts Cincinnati 79–74

For all the talk about rebuilding, roster turnover, and new eras at both schools, this year’s Crosstown Shootout came down to something simple: one player understood the moment better than everyone else in the building. Trey Carroll, in his first and only Shootout appearance, delivered a career-high 30 points and a performance that immediately joins…

ByRob Kantner2 hours ago0Comments

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning the Ohio River with the Cincinnati skyline in the background under a blue sky.

Featured

Why Cincinnati was once known as the Paris of America

Uncovering the history behind the Paris of America nickname. We explore the architectural and cultural roots of the Paris of America title. Cincinnati holds many nicknames, but none invoke elegance quite like this one. In the late 19th century, visitors marveled at the city's rapid cultural expansion. They saw a metropolis that rivaled the great…

ByNina Oliverio11 hours ago0Comments

Tee Higgins on the field in a Bengals uniform after returning from injury

Entertainment Sports

Tee Higgins returns at the perfect time for Cincinnati against the Bills

There’s a moment every season where you can feel the temperature shift — not in the weather, but in the team. A moment where a locker room gets a little louder, helmets pop a little harder, and a group that’s been grinding for months suddenly has its spark back. For the Bengals, this week felt…

ByRob Kantner23 hours ago0Comments

Ohio Statehouse image in Columbus minimum wage discussion

Opinion Politics

Minimum Wage Politics Aren’t Just About Wages — They’re About Growing Government and the Voting Bloc

For sixteen years in the Ohio House, I had a front-row seat to the economic choices our state made — the good, the bad, and the ones we are still paying for today. What I saw over and over was a simple truth: Every time politicians artificially increase labor costs, such as by raising the…

ByTom Brinkman2 days ago0Comments

Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando decorated for Christmas with holiday lights and nighttime entertainment.

Lifestyle Travel

Orlando for the Holidays: Three Perfect Trips for Every Type of Traveler

Orlando may be famous for its theme parks, but in December the city becomes something entirely different: a warm-weather holiday playground where palm trees glow with fairy lights, fireworks replace snowflakes, and every corner offers a different flavor of festive magic. Some travelers come for nostalgia, some for the hidden gems, and some want a…

ByMelissa Allen2 days ago0Comments

A white quadcopter drone flying high above a dense city skyline of skyscrapers, representing the Drones as First Responders program in Cincinnati.

Community News

Ohio drones first responders: Cincinnati among early adopters of technology

Ohio is rolling out a first-in-the-nation statewide pilot for drones as first responders. The program helps police, fire, and EMS crews assess emergencies more quickly and safely, improving situational awareness before ground units arrive. What is the Ohio Drones First Responders program? The Drones for First Responders (DFR) pilot, approved under Ohio House Bill…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

Rendering of the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, host of GrindingHub Americas 2027.

Business News

First US trade fair aims to bring global grinding tech to Cincinnati in 2027

The first U.S. trade fair focused exclusively on grinding technology—GrindingHub Americas—will launch in Cincinnati in 2027. Additionally, organizers say the event adapts the successful GrindingHub Stuttgart model to the American industrial market. GrindingHub Americas opens new doors for U.S. manufacturers Organizers VDW (the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), Messe Stuttgart and Swissmem…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

A diverse group of students that represents the Cincinnati Startup Fellows students collaborating on a project around a table in a modern office.

Business Community Trends

Bridging the Gap: Inside Cincinnati’s Startup Fellows Program

For ambitious students looking to break into the startup world, the traditional internship often falls short. To address this need, Cincinnati has introduced the Startup Fellows Program, designed for young individuals eager to gain meaningful entry into the startup ecosystem. The Cincinnati Startup Fellows Program is a cohort-based initiative that places students in the…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

Community News

Is Cincinnati good for immigrants? A closer look at immigrant life in Cincinnati

Immigrants in Cincinnati continue to shape the city’s growth and diversity. Immigrants in Cincinnati help strengthen the local economy and community every year. The growing presence of immigrants in Cincinnati Immigrants in Cincinnati represent a meaningful share of the city’s population. A 2025 population profile from the Vera Institute of Justice reports that approximately 128,600…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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