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Worst Cincinnati Sports Weekend: FC Cincinnati Loss Caps Brutal 48 Hours for the City

Cincinnati sports fans are reeling after what many are calling the worst Cincinnati sports weekend in city history. Across three straight days — Friday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 23 — every major team that took the field at home and lost. UC men’s basketball. UC football. The Cincinnati Bengals. And finally, FC Cincinnati in…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 24, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati-area charitable pharmacy to receive grant for nutrition program

A nonprofit organization will grant a charitable pharmacy in Cincinnati funding for its nutrition program. Through this initiative, they will have the opportunity to expand or launch their nutrition-centered programs. These programs combine medical care with practical dietary support. In a news release dated November 24, 2025, Direct Relief announced that five organizations will receive…

ByNina OliverioNovember 24, 20250Comments

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Ohio agencies roll out expanded Black Friday traffic plan near Monroe Outlets and Kenwood Towne Centre

Ohio transportation officials are launching a coordinated traffic-management plan to handle the heavy Black Friday congestion expected around two of the region’s busiest shopping hubs, the Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe and Kenwood Towne Centre, according to WLWT. This is all part of the Ohio Black Friday traffic plan. The Ohio Department of Transportation…

ByNina OliverioNovember 24, 20250Comments

Nighttime police response with patrol cars and flashing lights on a city street.

News

3 hospitalized after shooting outside Over-the‑Rhine Bar, neighbors demand action

Three people were shot and hospitalized early Sunday morning, November 23, in the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood near the bar Privee on Elm, police said. The Over-the-Rhine shooting highlights ongoing concerns. WCPO reported that, according to the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), officers responded just before 1:30 a.m. to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1900 block of…

ByNina OliverioNovember 24, 20250Comments

Community Sports

FC Cincinnati Loss: Miami Demolishes the Orange & Blue in Stunning 4–0 Playoff Upset at TQL Stadium

On a pleasant November night built for a statement win, FC Cincinnati delivered the opposite. What unfolded at TQL Stadium was not just a defeat — it was a collapse, a tactical unraveling that ended the club’s playoff run in a 4–0 rout at the hands of Inter Miami. For a team defined by home-field…

ByRob KantnerNovember 24, 20250Comments

Community Sports

Bengals vs. Patriots: Record Kick, Late Drama, Same Painful Result for Cincinnati

The Bengals vs. Patriots matchup had everything: pick-sixes, a record-breaking field goal, a gutsy fourth-down catch, a frantic final drive, and yet another close-but-not-enough finish for Cincinnati. On paper, a 26–20 loss looks competitive. On the field, it felt like the same story that’s been haunting the Bengals all season. Early Jolt in Bengals…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 23, 20250Comments

Cincinnati quarterback listening during a press session, highlighting ongoing injury concerns.

Sports

Burrow Injury Update: Bengals vs. Patriots Gameday Outlook

The Burrow injury storyline looms over today’s matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots, shaping the conversation far more than either team’s record. With kickoff set for 1 p.m. at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati fans find themselves in familiar territory—hoping, waiting, and wondering when their franchise quarterback will truly be ready to return.…

ByRob KantnerNovember 23, 20250Comments

Aerial view of Paycor Stadium before the St. Xavier vs Elder Region 4 championship game in Cincinnati.

Sports

St. Xavier vs Elder: Bombers Rally to Stun Panthers at Paycor Stadium

The St. Xavier vs Elder showdown at Paycor Stadium turned into the kind of high school football game people will talk about for years. Under the lights on the Cincinnati Bengals’ home turf, St. Xavier erased a 27–7 deficit and stormed back to beat previously undefeated Elder 42–34 in the OHSAA Division I, Region 4…

ByRob KantnerNovember 23, 20250Comments

Politics

Why Cincinnati Republicans Are Losing Urban Ground: The Precinct Problem

In Hamilton County’s 562 precincts, Cincinnati Republicans are facing a deeper challenge than just candidate recruitment. The GOP’s presence inside the city is thinning at the most important level of political power — the precinct — while Democrats continue to dominate neighborhood organization and volunteer turnout. The imbalance is reshaping Cincinnati politics more than most…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 22, 20250Comments

Community Featured

Cincinnati food insecurity: Why hunger is increasing and how the city plans to fix it

Cincinnati is facing a growing food insecurity crisis that affects families across every corner of the city, but new investments, grassroots partnerships, and expanding nutrition programs are signaling a determined push to reverse the trend. With more urban farms, food hubs, and meal distribution efforts coming online, the city is working to ensure consistent…

ByNina OliverioNovember 22, 20250Comments

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Worst Cincinnati Sports Weekend: FC Cincinnati Loss Caps Brutal 48 Hours for the City

Cincinnati-area charitable pharmacy to receive grant for nutrition program

Ohio agencies roll out expanded Black Friday traffic plan near Monroe Outlets and Kenwood Towne Centre

3 hospitalized after shooting outside Over-the‑Rhine Bar, neighbors demand action

FC Cincinnati Loss: Miami Demolishes the Orange & Blue in Stunning 4–0 Playoff Upset at TQL Stadium

Bengals vs. Patriots: Record Kick, Late Drama, Same Painful Result for Cincinnati

Burrow Injury Update: Bengals vs. Patriots Gameday Outlook

St. Xavier vs Elder: Bombers Rally to Stun Panthers at Paycor Stadium

Why Cincinnati Republicans Are Losing Urban Ground: The Precinct Problem

Cincinnati food insecurity: Why hunger is increasing and how the city plans to fix it

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