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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Cincinnati skyline at dusk, featuring the downtown buildings and the Ohio River.

Cincinnati ranks first as ‘most sought-after city’ for renters in Q3 2025

The city of Cincinnati recently ranked first as the ‘most sought-after city’ in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, according to an online platform RentCafe.com. Renters are actively engaging by saving more preferred listings and creating alerts for new ones that match their criteria, proving it is the 'most sought-after city' on their database. …

ByNina Oliverio5 days ago0Comments

A person's hand holding a small model house with keys dangling from it, symbolizing home ownership or housing funding.

Community News

Affordable housing funding surge: FHLB Cincinnati commits $51.9M to tri-state development

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) has announced its largest-ever round of affordable housing funding, committing nearly $51.9 million in grants to support development across Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. This year’s expanded initiative illustrates how crucial affordable housing funding has become as communities push to meet rising demand for safe, quality homes.…

ByNina Oliverio5 days ago0Comments

Dead vultures found on the grounds of St. Bernadette School in Pierce Township, Ohio, during the December 2025 bird flu suspected incident.

Community News

Over  70 vultures found dead near Ohio school, bird flu suspected

The suspected bird flu incident has left nearby residents on edge. The bird flu suspected discovery occurred near a school where more than 70 vultures were found dead. Unsettling discovery on school grounds The suspected bird flu scenario unfolded at St. Bernadette School in Pierce Township, Ohio. School staff returned from Thanksgiving break and discovered…

ByNina OliverioDecember 8, 20250Comments

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the NFL 2025 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

Sports

Bengals suffer late collapse in snow against Bills

The late collapse hits the Bengals in a snowy showdown. The late collapse signals playoff fears for Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals’ late collapse unfolded beneath heavy snow at Highmark Stadium as the team surrendered a lead and fell to the Buffalo Bills 39‑34. In the early going, the Bengals looked in control, but the late…

ByNina OliverioDecember 8, 20250Comments

Exterior view of the historic Cincinnati City Hall building featuring red stone architecture and a clock tower.

News

George Floyd protest settlement heads to final Cincinnati vote

The George Floyd protest settlement faces its final hurdle as Cincinnati leaders prepare for a decisive vote. Cincinnati officials say the George Floyd protest settlement represents a significant step toward resolving claims from the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati City Council will vote tomorrow on an $8.1 million class-action agreement, marking a significant step towards resolving…

ByNina OliverioDecember 8, 20250Comments

Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River waterfront with downtown skyscrapers and bridge during the day.

Featured Travel

A look into Cincinnati’s sister cities: What you need to know

Cincinnati is known for its skyline, sports, chili, and 19th-century charm—but beyond its borders, the Queen City is part of a much larger story. Through the Cincinnati Sister Cities International program, the city is linked to communities worldwide. These partnerships foster cultural exchange, economic ties, education, and shared understanding. Here’s a closer look at how…

ByNina OliverioDecember 8, 20250Comments

Community Entertainment Sports

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 KantnerDecember 7, 20250Comments

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 OliverioDecember 7, 20250Comments

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 KantnerDecember 6, 20250Comments

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