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Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati has a mayor. It has a city council. It has a city manager. But if you are trying to understand how decisions actually get made, those titles only get you part of the way there. Because in practice, Cincinnati is not run by a single office. A system shapes it. Who Runs Cincinnati on Paper…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Zoo Worker Injured by Red Panda, Officials Say Incident Was Minor

A worker at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was injured Friday morning after being scratched by a red panda during routine care, according to zoo officials. The incident, which initially circulated online as an “animal attack,” resulted in minor injuries and did not disrupt zoo operations. What Happened at the Cincinnati Zoo…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Nearly six months after being placed on paid leave following a series of high-profile downtown incidents, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains in limbo. She met with City Manager Sheryl Long in a closed-door hearing as the city weighs its next move. But whether she returns or is removed may come down to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati infrastructure projects reshape roads, bridges, transit in 2026

Cincinnati is entering a pivotal construction year as large-scale infrastructure work expands across Hamilton County and the broader Tri-State region. City leaders, state agencies, and transit officials are aligning investments to address aging structures, traffic congestion, and future growth. Several projects now underway or beginning in 2026 are expected to reshape commuting patterns and economic…

ByNina OliverioApril 10, 20260Comments

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I-75 closure set for weekend in Cincinnati amid major construction work

A full shutdown of Interstate 75 in Cincinnati is scheduled for the weekend, bringing significant traffic changes across the region. Transportation officials confirmed the closure will allow construction crews to complete work that cannot be safely done with live traffic. The impacted stretch runs through a critical corridor near downtown, one of the busiest freight…

ByNina OliverioApril 10, 20260Comments

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Planned Parenthood fire under investigation after late-night blaze in Cincinnati

Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a Planned Parenthood facility in Cincinnati’s Mt. Auburn neighborhood late Thursday night. Emergency crews responded to the building on Auburn Avenue around 11 p.m., according to multiple local reports. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within a short time. No staff or patients…

ByNina OliverioApril 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati transit signs rollout aims to modernize rider experience

Cincinnati transit signs are being introduced across the city to improve navigation and rider access. These transit signs are part of a broader modernization effort focused on clarity, accessibility, and real-time updates. Cincinnati Metro has begun installing thousands of redesigned bus stop markers across Hamilton County, marking one of the largest signage upgrades in the…

ByNina OliverioApril 10, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati school levies head to May 5 ballot amid funding pressures

School districts across the Greater Cincinnati region are asking voters to approve new or renewed tax levies in the upcoming May 5, 2026 election. These measures primarily aim to fund daily operations such as staffing, transportation, and classroom resources. According to reporting by WLWT and Axios, at least six districts have placed levies on the…

ByNina OliverioApril 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati traffic updates: 2026 road safety and construction

New construction projects are generating crucial Cincinnati traffic updates for daily commuters. Review these Cincinnati traffic updates to navigate road safety improvements effectively this year. Daily commuters need the latest Cincinnati traffic updates as massive construction projects reshape the city. These Cincinnati traffic updates highlight major shifts in highway routing and neighborhood road safety. Heavy…

ByNina OliverioApril 9, 20260Comments

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Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati Zoo Worker Injured by Red Panda, Officials Say Incident Was Minor

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Cincinnati infrastructure projects reshape roads, bridges, transit in 2026

I-75 closure set for weekend in Cincinnati amid major construction work

Planned Parenthood fire under investigation after late-night blaze in Cincinnati

Cincinnati transit signs rollout aims to modernize rider experience

Greater Cincinnati school levies head to May 5 ballot amid funding pressures

Cincinnati traffic updates: 2026 road safety and construction

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