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Cincinnati Reds injuries update and returning players boosting playoff push

Sports

Reds Get Healthy at the Right Time as Trade Acquisitions Bolster Playoff Push

The Cincinnati Reds are just 1.5 games out of a National League Wild Card spot, and for the first time in weeks, the roster outlook is trending upward. As trade deadline acquisitions settle in, several key players are working their way back from injury—potentially giving the Reds the late-season boost they need. Key Returns…

ByRob KantnerAugust 11, 20250Comments

Community

Expanding a Proven Model: Youth Violence Prevention Efforts Come to Cincinnati

Jordan Johnson is leading a new effort focused on youth violence prevention in Cincinnati , using a model from Indianapolis that has already saved lives. Originally launched in Indianapolis, this youth violence prevention program has delivered measurable success by embedding community members directly into neighborhoods impacted by gun violence and juvenile crime. Now, Johnson…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 6, 20250Comments

Politics

Vivek Ramaswamy Draws Huge Crowd in Cincinnati

In his hometown Monday night, congressional hopeful and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy held a high‑energy town hall at Jim & Jack’s on the River to address public safety concerns in the wake of a recent viral downtown brawl. More than 1,000 people registered , though the venue accommodates only around 300 attendees…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 5, 20250Comments

Orlando Sonza speaking outdoors during his 2024 congressional campaign in Cincinnati.

Politics

Orlando Sonza’s National Rise: From Cincinnati to the U.S. Department of Justice

In a powerful affirmation of public service, military leadership, and legal expertise, Orlando Sonza has been appointed as Counsel in the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division—a major national role that marks a new chapter in a career already defined by discipline, integrity, and civic duty. This promotion caps off an impressive tenure as…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 1, 20250Comments

Politics

The Lines Are Moving Again: Mid-Decade Redistricting in Ohio and the GOP’s Nationwide Strategy

Ohio redistricting 2025 is underway—and it’s triggering national attention. With control of Congress hanging by a thread, Republican lawmakers are using every legal option to gain an edge before the 2026 midterms. Mid-decade redistricting in Ohio isn’t just about the Buckeye State—it’s part of a broader GOP strategy unfolding across multiple red states. Unlike the…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJuly 25, 20250Comments

Business

Why Cincinnati Business Isn’t Taken Seriously—And How We Change That

Cincinnati Business Has Everything It Needs—Except Urgency When it comes to business potential, Cincinnati business is punching below its weight. We’re home to seven Fortune 500 companies , including Procter & Gamble, Kroger, Fifth Third Bank, and Cintas. Our central location puts us within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population.…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJuly 2, 20250Comments

Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart and Aerial view of Paycor Stadium and downtown Cincinnati, home of the Bengals defense in 2025

Sports

Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart Contract Disputes

The Bengals are in a risky standoff with Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart , and it’s threatening to derail their 2025 defensive campaign before it even starts. Time Is Running Out on the Edge The Bengals are heading into the 2025 season with massive uncertainty at the most important position on their defense: edge rusher.…

ByRob KantnerJuly 2, 20250Comments

Crime scene evidence markers on a Cincinnati street, symbolizing the city’s rising violent crime crisis.

Politics

Cincinnati Crime Crisis: A 10-Step Plan to Fix the City

Cincinnati is facing a violent crime crisis, but City Council is stuck in ceremony mode. Here’s a plan the city could adopt today—if our leaders actually cared more about outcomes than optics. Cincinnati Crime Is Bigger Than “Perception” The data is in: violent crime in Cincinnati is rising—and fast. Over the past 28 days, violent…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20250Comments

Business

AI Flexibility in Cincinnati: Why Workers Should Get Out More

As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest advantages I’ve gained is AI flexibility in Cincinnati. I can go to daytime events, connect with people, and build real relationships—all while automation handles the tasks that used to eat up my day. That kind of flexibility wasn’t possible back when I worked a 9-to-5. Even when the…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 1, 20250Comments

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Vice President JD Vance Lima Event Draws Camaraderie

Vice President JD Vance Lima resonated not just with national GOP figures but with local grassroots energy at Tuesday’s sold-out Ohio Republican Party dinner in Lima’s Civic Center. With over 1,000 attendees, the event signaled solid Republican turnout despite a modest counter-protest just outside. A convergence of national attention and local focus Vice President…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 25, 20250Comments