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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

$100 bills spread out with a paper cutout reading "budget" placed on top.

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

News

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

Close-up road map of Cincinnati, Ohio, with a blue pushpin marking the city center and showing surrounding suburbs like Norwood and Covington.

Featured Tips

How big a city is Cincinnati in population and area

How big a city is Cincinnati? It is a question that often comes up when people compare U.S. cities and regions. How big a city Cincinnati is can mean different things: population, land area, density, and regional influence. Cincinnati ranks as one of Ohio’s largest cities. According to Ohio Demographics, Cincinnati’s population reached about…

ByNina OliverioDecember 16, 20250Comments

Business National News News

U.S. unemployment rate rises as job market shows lingering weakness

The U.S. unemployment rate rose to its highest level in years in November 2025, highlighting persistent strains in the American jobs market. The U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6 percent even as employers added jobs last month, showing a labor market that remains slow and uneven. Despite modest gains in payrolls, recent government data suggests…

ByNina OliverioDecember 16, 20250Comments

Photo represents a Hamilton County EMA staff member wearing a headset and monitoring screens at the emergency operations center Springdale.

Community News

Hamilton County EMA facility opens with new $16 million 911 dispatch center

Hamilton County officials are preparing to fully open a new $16 million Emergency Management Agency (EMA) facility. It will also serve as the county’s primary 911 dispatch center, according to a report by WCPO. The newly constructed facility, located in Springdale, is expected to be fully operational by the end of the month. Although the…

ByNina OliverioDecember 16, 20250Comments

Opinion Politics

Ohio Election Integrity: An Outsider’s War on Columbus Politics

From the battlefield to the ballot box, a retired Air Force intelligence officer makes the case for restoring trust in Ohio election integrity. Columbus politics has long favored the self-serving ambitions of insiders over the urgent needs of everyday Ohioans. This tired ritual of party elites shuffling between government posts—like musical chairs with taxpayer-funded thrones—fosters…