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Judges Adam Koehler, Ashley Anderson, and Byron Stallworth at the 2025 UC Elevator Pitch Competition

Business

UC’s Elevator Pitch Competition Showcases Cincinnati’s Rising Generation of Entrepreneurs

The University of Cincinnati’s annual UC Elevator Pitch Competition returned on November 18th, and this year’s event was one of the strongest showings yet. With 13 finalists, a record-breaking applicant pool, and a judging panel made up of local entrepreneurial leaders, the UC elevator pitch highlighted just how deep Cincinnati’s pipeline of emerging founders has…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 20, 20250Comments

A healthcare worker administering a Hepatitis B vaccine to a patient, with a vaccine vial visible.

Community News

Ohio bill seeks to drop Hep  B from preschool vaccine requirements, strengthen exemptions

Ohio’s immunization laws could undergo a significant shift. This change would occur if House Bill 561, commonly referred to as the Ohio Hepatitis B exemption (Hep B exemption) bill, also known as the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E.) The Act advances through the legislature. The bill proposes a…

ByNina OliverioNovember 20, 20250Comments

Sports

Joe Burrow’s electrifying comeback: Bengals QB poised for shock return vs. surging Patriots

In a season full of frustration, injuries, and missed opportunities, the Cincinnati Bengals may finally have the spark they’ve been waiting for. After seven long weeks recovering from turf toe surgery, franchise quarterback Joe Burrow was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice — the first time he’s taken full-speed, 11-on-11 snaps since Week 2. With…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 20, 20250Comments

Community

Local moms lead effort to help SNAP recipients in Cincinnati

SNAP help has become a lifeline. SNAP help is driving a community movement in Cincinnati. Cincinnati-area moms and community members are stepping up in a big way to support their neighbors. They are aiding those who rely on SNAP help after benefit disruptions. As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments stalled, local volunteers launched “grocery…

ByNina OliverioNovember 20, 20250Comments

Community News Politics

Lead Pipe Scandal in Cincinnati Exposes Systemic Oversight Failures

Cincinnati’s effort to replace dangerous residential lead service lines has been marred by employee misconduct, financial loss, and glaring management failures. While some workers have been reprimanded or dismissed, the larger scandal lies in the city’s lack of oversight — a pattern that repeats across departments and contracts. The Cincinnati lead pipe scandal goes beyond…

ByTodd ZinserNovember 20, 20250Comments

Dave Portnoy standing outside a brick storefront holding a pizza box during a pizza review.

Community Lifestyle Sports

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy seeks Cincinnati’s best pizza through One‑Bite reviews

Barstool Sports founder and “One Bite” pizza critic Dave Portnoy is turning his attention to Cincinnati. He is asking fans to recommend the city’s top pizzerias as he prepares to do his signature one‑bite reviews. Portnoy announced on November 17 through X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Cincinnati is a rare city I’ve never done…

ByNina OliverioNovember 19, 20250Comments

A person using an ATM machine, illustrating the ATM-skimming fraud case in Cincinnati.

Community News

Romanian citizen jailed for ATM-skimming fraud in Cincinnati

A federal court in Cincinnati sentenced a Romanian citizen on Tuesday for running an ATM-skimming scheme in the region. This case highlights the ongoing risks associated with ATM skimming fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a news release that Danut Valentin Urseiu, 32, received a prison term of 12 months and one…

ByNina OliverioNovember 19, 20250Comments

Business Lifestyle Real Estate

Banks Redevelopment Plan Update Seeks Finish Line for Riverfront Lots

City and county officials are presenting a draft plan for The Banks redevelopment centered on five underused parcels. The updated vision for the Banks redevelopment aims to complete the riverfront district through coordinated, mixed‑use infill. Perkins & Will and MKSK are the lead design firms selected to reimagine the remaining Banks parcels. They aim to…

ByNina OliverioNovember 18, 20250Comments

Commercial Allegiant Air airplane flying against a clear blue sky.

Business News

Allegiant Air Pilots Picket at CVG Over Contract Stall

Allegiant Air pilots held an informational picket at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on Tuesday morning, demanding a fair contract. Pilots say stalled negotiations and continued management concessions forced them to protest publicly after over two years of mediation talks. The protest, organized by Teamsters Local 2118, came at 10 a.m. local time and is…

ByNina OliverioNovember 18, 20250Comments

National News

Government Funding Crisis Continues After Shutdown Deal

The federal government funding battle is far from resolved even after the shutdown ended. Congress restored government funding temporarily, but the next crisis arrives on January 30. Government has reopened — but what's next? The government shutdown that began on October 1 lasted 43 days , making it the longest in U.S. history. The shutdown…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 18, 20250Comments