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Lifestyle Season Tips

Things to do in Cincinnati on Christmas Day: Festive fun and local favorites

Christmas is near and there are things to do in Cincinnati on Christmas Day. These activities draw residents and visitors downtown and across the city. Visitors enjoy seasonal activities, holiday lights, cultural attractions, and open venues. The focus on things to do in Cincinnati this Christmas Day reflects how Cincinnati’s holiday offerings have grown in…

ByNina OliverioDecember 18, 20250Comments

Assorted boxes of misbranded prescription drugs and contact lenses after authorities intercepted them at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Health News

Customs agents seize high-risk CVG shipments of prescription drugs, contact lenses

CVG shipments sparked a major enforcement action by federal authorities in Cincinnati. CVG shipments included nearly 450 packages of high-risk, misbranded prescription drugs and contact lenses. Federal customs agents at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport intercepted a significant number of illegal and potentially dangerous products. This occurred in a targeted operation. The enforcement effort focused on…

ByNina OliverioDecember 18, 20250Comments

A scenic, blue-toned landscape that reflects an icy pond at Voice of America (VOA) MetroPark with reflections of trees on the frozen surface.

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Tragic icy pond at VOA MetroPark claims man and dogs

Icy pond VOA MetroPark claimed lives in a tragic incident. Icy pond VOA MetroPark proved deadly as crews recovered the bodies of a man and his two dogs. A community shaken by the icy pond VOA MetroPark tragedy Emergency crews recovered the bodies of a man and his two dogs from an icy pond at…

ByNina OliverioDecember 18, 20250Comments

Senior accessing medical record portals on a laptop to manage online medical records

Health Lifestyle

Medical Record Portals: Empowering Seniors Through Technology

In an age where healthcare is becoming increasingly digitized, seniors are at a pivotal crossroads. While technology offers convenience and transparency, it can also feel intimidating for those not raised in a digital era. Yet one of the most powerful tools for personal health management — medical record portals — is more accessible and important…

ByBrett HarnettDecember 17, 20250Comments

Warm winter sun over a Florida coastline with blue skies and calm water

Lifestyle Travel

Winter Sun Destinations: The Best Florida Escapes When the Midwest Turns Gray

By the time winter settles into the Midwest, the novelty of the first snowfall has long worn off. Short days, persistent cloud cover, and weeks of cold temperatures can quietly take a toll on mood, energy levels, and even circadian rhythm. With less natural light, many people feel more sluggish, sleep patterns shift, and…

ByMelissa AllenDecember 17, 20250Comments

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Business Community

Is Cincinnati too conservative with its budget?

Cincinnati officials and residents are debating whether the city’s approach to budgeting errs on the side of excessive caution. Alternatively, it may be a prudent fiscal strategy for a conservative budget. At the center of the discussion on Cincinnati's budget are the conservative principles guiding the city’s reserve policy. The debate involves how much money…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

Interior view of an empty subway car featuring orange and black seats, stainless steel poles, and bright overhead lighting.

Community

Cincinnati subway plan resurfaces as city revisits old tunnel ideas

Cincinnati subway discussions are once again circulating at City Hall as officials revisit how to repurpose the city’s long-abandoned underground tunnels. Cincinnati subway proposals have sparked renewed curiosity, but critics question whether the ideas are practical or simply wishful thinking. Cincinnati leaders are again exploring what to do with the unfinished subway tunnels beneath downtown…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

Artist rendering of the new Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project showing a modern cable-stayed bridge over the Ohio River.

News

Brent Spence project work set to ramp up in 2026

The Brent Spence project is moving from years of planning into a highly visible construction phase beginning in 2026. The Brent Spence project will soon reshape traffic patterns and river crossings in downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Years of behind-the-scenes work on the $3.6 billion Brent Spence project are about to become visible to the…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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Water rescue search underway at VOA MetroPark

Water rescue efforts are ongoing at VOA MetroPark. Water rescue crews are actively searching a pond after reports of a potential person in the water. Search continues at VOA MetroPark water rescue site Emergency crews continued a water rescue operation in the early morning hours at VOA MetroPark. Authorities responded to reports that someone…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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Things to do in Cincinnati on Christmas Day: Festive fun and local favorites

Customs agents seize high-risk CVG shipments of prescription drugs, contact lenses

Tragic icy pond at VOA MetroPark claims man and dogs

Medical Record Portals: Empowering Seniors Through Technology

Winter Sun Destinations: The Best Florida Escapes When the Midwest Turns Gray

Is Cincinnati too conservative with its budget?

Cincinnati subway plan resurfaces as city revisits old tunnel ideas

Brent Spence project work set to ramp up in 2026

Water rescue search underway at VOA MetroPark

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