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Cincinnati Bearcats Football Season: How a Fast Start Gave Way to a Harsh Big 12 Reality

The Cincinnati Bearcats football season of 2025 was defined by contrast. What began with genuine optimism and one of the best midseason stretches in recent program history ended in frustration, unanswered questions, and a reminder of how unforgiving life in a power conference can be. Under third-year head coach Scott Satterfield , Cincinnati entered…

ByRob KantnerDecember 24, 20250Comments

Featured Season

Different faiths, one night: Exploring diverse holiday traditions on Christmas Eve

Many people across the globe recognize the cultural weight of December 24. They often reflect on what Christmas Eve means to different faiths and communities. The city of Cincinnati showcases a beautiful tapestry of perspectives when exploring what Christmas Eve means to different faiths beyond the traditional Christian narrative. Understanding what Christmas Eve means…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

Community Season

The Cincinnati Christmas Eve Workers That Keep the City Running

While most of Cincinnati gathers around dinner tables, finishes last-minute wrapping, or heads out into the cold for candlelight services, a quieter reality unfolds across the city. Christmas Eve is not a night off for everyone. Hospitals remain lit. Patrol cars continue their rounds. Utility crews stay on call. Dispatchers answer phones. Clergy, volunteers, and…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 24, 20250Comments

Health News

Ohio local health officials investigate Legionnaires’ outbreak at Christ Hospital

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has launched a formal investigation into a potential Legionnaires’ outbreak at The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn. Additional cases were identified in December 2025, ODH said. Officials confirmed that there are patients who recently developed the severe form of pneumonia during their stays at the facility. The Christ…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

Community Lifestyle Opinion

Righteous City Building: Why Vision Without Righteousness Cannot Transform Cities

Every generation produces dreamers—people with ideas, ambitions, and plans for what they hope to build. Vision, however, is not enough. Even in righteous city building, action beyond vision is essential. Vision alone does not change cities. It does not revive communities, restore neighborhoods, or bring lasting healing to the people who live within them. Vision…

ByMichael TaylorDecember 23, 20250Comments

Interior of Beak & Barrel pirate bar at Magic Kingdom

Lifestyle Travel

Beak & Barrel at Magic Kingdom: Disney’s New Pirate Bar Experience (and How to Get a Reservation)

If you’ve been hearing whispers about a brand-new pirate bar inside Magic Kingdom and can’t seem to get a reservation, you’re not alone. Beak & Barrel is Disney’s newest lounge experience, and it has quickly become one of the most difficult reservations to snag in the park. I recently visited Beak & Barrel, and it’s…

ByMelissa AllenDecember 23, 20250Comments

News

New Ohio dog law brings major changes to pet ownership

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine officially signed House Bill 247 into law on Friday, marking a historic shift in how the state handles aggressive animals and owner accountability. Known as "Avery’s Law," the legislation aims to close long-standing loopholes that allowed dangerous animals to remain in neighborhoods after multiple incidents. DeWine finalized the legislative package this…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments

A woman lying in bed covering her ears with her hands and a pillow, appearing distressed by a high-pitched noise.

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Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

Cincinnati residents are reporting a series of mysterious high-pitched sounds that continue to disturb the peace in several historic neighborhoods. Local officials have yet to identify the exact origin of these high-pitched sounds that wake families in the middle of the night. According to reports from the Cincinnati Police Department, dozens of noise complaints…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments

A person holding a bright green suitcase, representing the deportation and departure of Mauritanian immigrants from Ohio.

Community News

Mauritanian immigrants face rising deportation risks in Ohio

Mauritanian immigrants are facing heightened scrutiny as federal enforcement actions increase across Greater Cincinnati. The village of Lockland has become a focal point for the challenges surrounding Mauritanian immigrants and their legal status. Families across the region are bracing for a wave of removals that could dismantle years of community integration. According to reports from…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football Season: How a Fast Start Gave Way to a Harsh Big 12 Reality

Different faiths, one night: Exploring diverse holiday traditions on Christmas Eve

The Cincinnati Christmas Eve Workers That Keep the City Running

Ohio local health officials investigate Legionnaires’ outbreak at Christ Hospital

Righteous City Building: Why Vision Without Righteousness Cannot Transform Cities

Beak & Barrel at Magic Kingdom: Disney’s New Pirate Bar Experience (and How to Get a Reservation)

New Ohio dog law brings major changes to pet ownership

Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

Mauritanian immigrants face rising deportation risks in Ohio

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