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Raising a Family in Cincinnati: Is It Getting Harder?

Raising a family in Cincinnati now comes with mounting cost pressures and shifting community factors. Despite its history of affordability, Cincinnati is facing new headwinds for parents trying to build stable family lives here. The rising cost of child care hurts people raising a family One of the biggest obstacles to raising a family in…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 18, 20250Comments

Elementary students working in a Cincinnati classroom, illustrating how administrative staff growth impacts instructional time and student support.

Community

Administration Staff Growth Threatens Student Outcomes in Cincinnati Schools

The rise in administration staff at Cincinnati Public Schools reflects a troubling shift. The expansion of administration staff is overshadowing investment in teachers and students in Cincinnati. Background on administration staff growth The growth in administration staff has captured national attention. Across U.S. public schools, the number of administrators grew far faster than either student…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 18, 20250Comments

Sports

Bengals Collapse in Pittsburgh: Season Spirals, Chase–Ramsey Drama Explodes

The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t just lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday — they fell apart. The Bengals Steelers loss wasn’t a one-score nail-biter or a misleading final. It was a full-on unraveling. The 34–12 result in Pittsburgh showed every flaw that has plagued this roster for weeks, and it cemented what most fans already…

ByRob KantnerNovember 17, 20250Comments

National News Politics

Ohio Launches New “Find My District” Tool Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ohioans can now look up redistricting of their newly assigned congressional, statehouse, and state senate districts with a street-level interactive map created by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office. The redistricting tool — unveiled this week by Secretary Frank LaRose — allows residents to search by address and instantly see which districts they fall into…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 15, 20250Comments

National News News Politics

Ohio Secures Major Victory Against Foreign Election Influence Ahead of 2026 Ballot Fights

Ohio has officially won its nearly two-year legal battle to block foreign election influence in statewide ballot-issue campaigns. On Friday, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that the final lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on foreign-funded contributions has ended — leaving the law fully intact ahead of what is likely to be the most ballot-heavy…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 15, 20250Comments

Community Lifestyle Politics

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question: “Where are all the police?” A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

Community Lifestyle National News News Politics

As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Bearcats football team running onto the field before Arizona Wildcats matchup as playoff hopes stay alive

Sports

Cincinnati Bearcats Eye College Football Playoff Push Ahead of Arizona Wildcats Matchup

The Cincinnati Bearcats are back in the national conversation — and this weekend’s showdown with the Arizona Wildcats could determine whether their playoff dream stays alive. After a humbling 45–14 loss to Utah, UC enters Saturday’s home matchup at 7–2 overall and 5–1 in Big 12 play , ready to prove they still belong among…

ByRob KantnerNovember 12, 20250Comments

National News Politics

Congress Moves to Reopen Government After Record Shutdown – But the Fight Isn’t Over

The Push to Reopen Government After six weeks of political stalemate, the U.S. Senate has advanced a bipartisan measure to reopen government and restore federal operations through January 2026. The move could end the longest government shutdown in American history , offering long-awaited relief to millions of workers and families affected by suspended paychecks…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 10, 20250Comments

Politics

SNAP Benefits at Risk: Government Shutdown Could Halt November Payments

As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, millions of Americans—including tens of thousands across Greater Cincinnati—face the possibility that November SNAP benefits may not be issued. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), used carryover funds to cover October payments, but officials say those funds are…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 31, 20250Comments

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