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Valvoline Global Headquarters Moves to Downtown Cincinnati

Valvoline Global Operations is putting its headquarters in a downtown Cincinnati tower that faced sheriff's auction two months ago. Valvoline announced on Aug. 24 that it will renovate 50,000 square feet at 312 Elm St. for 120 employees, with the facility opening in spring 2027. That makes Cincinnati the new home of the Valvoline global…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 25, 20260Comments

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P.G. Sittenfeld bribery case ends as federal judge dismisses indictment

A federal judge dismissed the indictment against former Cincinnati City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld on Monday, Aug. 24. U.S. District Judge Douglas R. Cole granted federal prosecutors’ request to dismiss the case with prejudice. The ruling formally ends a criminal case that began with Sittenfeld’s 2020 arrest and later led to a jury conviction. Sittenfeld was…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open attendance tops 300,000 for first time in tournament history

The total number of attendees in the recently concluded Cincinnati Open surpassed 300,000 fans for the first time in tournament history during the 2026 event in Mason. Tournament officials reported 300,288 fans attended the 16-day tournament, which ran through Aug. 23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The total broke the previous Cincinnati Open attendance…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Shootings leave 2 wounded near University of Cincinnati campus

Cincinnati police are investigating two shootings near the University of Cincinnati after both incidents wounded one person each. Police said both victims are expected to survive, while investigators have not announced any arrests or suspects. The shootings happened within two days as students returned for the University of Cincinnati’s fall semester. The second incident happened…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati fashion gallery opens at Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati fashion gallery will open Tuesday at the Cincinnati Art Museum, creating the museum’s first permanent space devoted entirely to fashion and textiles. The fashion gallery will feature works from the museum’s collection and selections from Mary W. Baskett’s Japanese fashion collection. The Cincinnati Art Museum will open the Mary W. Baskett Gallery on…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Community

Cincinnati Housing Inventory Grows as Fed’s Hike Odds Fade

Greater Cincinnati had 3,271 homes actively listed for sale in July. This was 5.7% more than a year earlier, according to the REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati. Three weeks later, Federal Reserve minutes showed several policymakers had favored a quarter-point rate increase at their July meeting. Even so, the committee held its benchmark rate steady.…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open champions Gauff and Fils make history in Mason

Cincinnati Open champions Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils closed the 2026 tournament with major singles victories in Mason, Ohio. The Cincinnati Open ended Sunday with Gauff defeating Jessica Pegula and Fils beating Frances Tiafoe in two historic finals. Cincinnati Open champions deliver contrasting victories Coco Gauff captured her second Cincinnati Open women’s singles…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati bars face rising costs, closures, new safety pressures

Cincinnati bars are facing a difficult business environment as rising costs, changing customer habits and safety concerns reshape nightlife. Moreover, they also face increased scrutiny as city officials consider stronger rules for businesses linked to repeated crime. Cincinnati’s nightlife industry has seen several closures in 2026, even as new bars and restaurants continue opening across…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Community News

Ukrainian refugees face uncertainty as Tri-State TPS protections extend

Ukrainian refugees in the Cincinnati Tri-State region face new uncertainty as federal protections remain under review. The refugees with Temporary Protected Status could retain protection longer than previously expected under federal law. Local 12 reported that nearly 4,000 Ukrainians live in the Cincinnati Tri-State region, with many relying on immigration protections tied to the war…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Valvoline Global Headquarters Moves to Downtown Cincinnati

P.G. Sittenfeld bribery case ends as federal judge dismisses indictment

Cincinnati Open attendance tops 300,000 for first time in tournament history

Shootings leave 2 wounded near University of Cincinnati campus

Cincinnati fashion gallery opens at Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati Housing Inventory Grows as Fed’s Hike Odds Fade

Cincinnati Open champions Gauff and Fils make history in Mason

Cincinnati bars face rising costs, closures, new safety pressures

Ukrainian refugees face uncertainty as Tri-State TPS protections extend

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