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Cincinnati employment rate improves as metro unemployment falls to 3.1%

The Cincinnati employment rate showed continued stability in May 2026 as the region’s unemployment rate held at 3.1 percent, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Cincinnati metro area added jobs in several sectors while maintaining one of the stronger labor markets in Ohio. Economic data indicates that employers…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Fire at Farmer Music Center construction site causes $50,000 in damage

A fire at the construction site of Cincinnati’s new Farmer Music Center prompted a response from multiple fire departments on July 29. The fire broke out shortly after 2 p.m. at the venue under construction on Kellogg Road in Anderson Township. Firefighters contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to other parts of the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati mini golf course approved for The Banks, opening targeted by November

The Cincinnati Park Board voted Wednesday to approve plans for a new mini golf course at The Banks, advancing a project city leaders hope will add another family-friendly attraction to Cincinnati’s riverfront district. The development, known as Cincinnati Legends Putt House at Freedom Park, is expected to occupy a vacant lot near Freedom Way and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Shemar Stewart Injury: Close-Up of Football Player Being Carted Off Training Camp Field

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The Shemar Stewart Injury Casts a Shadow Over Bengals Camp

Shemar Stewart left the practice field on a cart Wednesday after hyperextending his left knee. The Bengals' 2025 first-round pick couldn't put weight on the leg and needed help off the field. The Shemar Stewart injury raises fresh questions about a Bengals defensive front already thin on proven pass rushers. It happened on just the…

ByRob KantnerJuly 29, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Bengals open dramatic training camp under heavy pressure to succeed

Cincinnati sports fans are focusing all their attention down on the riverfront as the team starts a dramatic training camp. Local leadership expects this dramatic training camp to set a physical tone that will define their entire regular season trajectory. Fresh defensive faces arrive The franchise spent unprecedented amounts of money during the winter months…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

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CPS Per-Pupil Spending Exceeds UC’s Posted Tuition

Cincinnati Public Schools is asking residents for $74 million per year in new revenue while reporting a current operating expenditure of $21,511 per pupil. That per-pupil spending figure is $6,687 higher than UC's posted tuition and fees for an Ohio undergraduate at its Uptown campus. The comparison offers another way to understand CPS per-pupil spending…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 29, 20260Comments

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Downtown traffic change makes Elm Street two-way near Paycor Stadium

The City of Cincinnati and transportation officials implemented the change overnight on July 29 to improve access to downtown destinations and reduce congestion caused by long-term detours associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. The modification affects a key stretch of roadway near Paycor Stadium and The Banks entertainment district. Officials expect the change…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

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Metropolitan Sewer District flood damage could push costs beyond budget

Cincinnati officials are assessing the financial impact of historic flooding that damaged homes, businesses, roads, and sewer infrastructure across the city. The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Greater Cincinnati has already received thousands of reports related to sewer backups and flooding following the storms that struck the region in mid-July. Local leaders say the scale…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

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Graffiti policy changes considered to help Cincinnati property owners hit by repeat vandalism

Cincinnati leaders are considering changes to the city’s graffiti policy after business owners and homeowners said they have spent thousands of dollars cleaning up repeated acts of vandalism. The proposal would give city officials greater flexibility when working with victims while exploring new ways to deter graffiti and punish offenders. The effort comes after Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati employment rate improves as metro unemployment falls to 3.1%

Fire at Farmer Music Center construction site causes $50,000 in damage

Cincinnati mini golf course approved for The Banks, opening targeted by November

The Shemar Stewart Injury Casts a Shadow Over Bengals Camp

Cincinnati Bengals open dramatic training camp under heavy pressure to succeed

CPS Per-Pupil Spending Exceeds UC’s Posted Tuition

Downtown traffic change makes Elm Street two-way near Paycor Stadium

Metropolitan Sewer District flood damage could push costs beyond budget

Graffiti policy changes considered to help Cincinnati property owners hit by repeat vandalism

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