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Students walking into school as Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program faces a major legal challenge over school choice and education funding.

Education News Politics

Why Ohio’s EdChoice Lawsuit Could Change Education Across the State

The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals is hearing arguments today in a major legal challenge that could reshape education options for tens of thousands of Ohio families. More than 300 public school districts, including several in Greater Cincinnati, are trying to dismantle the EdChoice voucher program, which currently serves roughly 150,000 to 166,000 students…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 12, 20260Comments

News Politics

GOP’s Structural Edge: Why 2026 Midterms Are Shaping Up as a Tougher Fight for Democrats

Republicans are entering the 2026 midterm cycle with a rare set of built-in advantages A massive fundraising lead, court-backed redistricting gains, and a favorable Senate map — even as national polls show Democrats with a typical midterm edge on the generic ballot. The conversation started with a viral X post highlighting Inside Elections’ current House…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 12, 20260Comments

Business Featured

How the Cincinnati gig economy fuels new income streams

The Cincinnati gig economy is expanding rapidly as workers seek flexible income. Rising living costs push more residents to join the Cincinnati gig economy. The Cincinnati gig economy offers residents new ways to earn extra cash. Local workers increasingly rely on side hustles to manage daily expenses. Many people turn to Uber, DoorDash, and freelance…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

Featured Travel

How the Cincinnati airport expansion is reshaping Midwest travel

Cincinnati airport expansion drives travel growth and regional investment The expansion continues to reshape regional travel and economic development across Greater Cincinnati. The Cincinnati airport expansion is accelerating as CVG adds flights, cargo facilities, and terminal improvements to meet rising passenger demand. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, known as Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, is expanding its…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

News

5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Five of the seven people charged in connection with the July 2025 fight in downtown Cincinnati pleaded guilty in Hamilton County court on May 11. The altercation became one of the city’s most publicized criminal cases after cellphone videos circulated widely online and sparked debate over public safety, nightlife security, and police response times. According…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

News

Ohio kindergarten readiness crisis pushes new statewide education reforms

Ohio kindergarten readiness data shows that about 60% of children are not fully prepared when they enter school, prompting new education and early childhood initiatives. Ohio educators and child development experts say many children begin kindergarten without the literacy, communication, and social skills needed for classroom success. State leaders, hospitals, nonprofits, and school districts are…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

Health News

Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Shows Cincinnati Risk

How a Remote Outbreak Became a Cincinnati Concern in 48 Hours An expedition ship left Argentina in April carrying a hantavirus outbreak nobody yet knew existed. This incident is now referred to by many as the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak. Within days, American evacuees routed through U.S. hubs en route home. Some connected through major…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati holds inaugural Senior Signing Day in Price Hill

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati marked a new milestone for its graduating members on Wednesday They hosted the organization's first-ever "Senior Signing Day" at its Western & Southern Youth Workforce Development Center in Price Hill, at 1205 Dewey Ave. Modeled after the signing day ceremonies familiar from college athletics, the event brought…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati developers face surge in construction costs in 2026

Developers in Cincinnati continue to face rising construction costs across commercial and residential projects in 2026. Builders report are reshaping timelines, budgets, and housing construction trends throughout Ohio. Construction costs across Cincinnati climbed again in 2026 as developers faced higher prices for labor, steel, concrete, insurance, and financing. Several local builders and contractors said projects…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati emergency response time trends show impact of public safety upgrades

Cincinnati emergency response time improvements remain a focus for city agencies Data shows new dispatch technology and staffing upgrades are shaping the city’s public safety system. Cincinnati officials continue to invest in emergency communications and dispatch upgrades as police, fire, and EMS agencies work to improve response times across the city. The city’s Emergency Communications…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments