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News

Cincinnati bars face rising costs, closures, new safety pressures

Cincinnati bars are facing a difficult business environment as rising costs, changing customer habits and safety concerns reshape nightlife. Moreover, they also face increased scrutiny as city officials consider stronger rules for businesses linked to repeated crime. Cincinnati’s nightlife industry has seen several closures in 2026, even as new bars and restaurants continue opening across…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Community News

Ukrainian refugees face uncertainty as Tri-State TPS protections extend

Ukrainian refugees in the Cincinnati Tri-State region face new uncertainty as federal protections remain under review. The refugees with Temporary Protected Status could retain protection longer than previously expected under federal law. Local 12 reported that nearly 4,000 Ukrainians live in the Cincinnati Tri-State region, with many relying on immigration protections tied to the war…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

Bengals roster battles intensify as Cincinnati players gather during a preseason game at Paycor Stadium.

Sports

Bengals Dominate Bears 27-9: Rising Stars Shine as Roster Decisions Loom

The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0 in the preseason, and after Saturday night's convincing 27-9 victory over the Chicago Bears, the biggest question isn't whether the Bengals have talent. It's how in the world they are going to fit all of these players onto the final roster. For the second straight week, the Bengals' roster crunch…

ByRob KantnerAugust 23, 20260Comments

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Community

Cincinnati’s Appalachian Roots Don’t Stop at the County Line

JD Vance stood behind the bar at Price Hill Chili, pouring beer and passing out cheese coneys after a speech at the Middletown steel mill where his grandfather worked for nearly 40 years. The vice president's route that day, from Armco's old mill floor to a west-side chili parlor, followed a path familiar to thousands…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 23, 20260Comments

An illustration of an 80 Acres Farms Hamilton, Ohio-style vertical farming facility with stacked hydroponic greens and LED lights.

Business

What Ohio and Hamilton Still Have on the Line After 80 Acres Farms Collapsed

The seventh floor of Hamilton's One Renaissance Center was supposed to house 80 Acres Farms through 2033. The company's local farm stopped operating Aug. 3, and the city has not said what will happen to the lease or the rent concession it approved through 2026. The shutdown leaves three 80 Acres Farms incentives unresolved: Ohio's…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 22, 20260Comments

Exterior view of the modern Cincinnati Shakespeare Company building lit up on a city street corner in Cincinnati, Ohio.

News

Cincinnati arts center campaign launches for new 19,000-square-foot facility

Cincinnati arts center plans are moving forward as the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company launches a $25 million fundraising campaign for a new community facility. The Cincinnati arts center would add 19,000 square feet of space to the company’s Over-the-Rhine campus. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company announced the expansion Friday, Aug. 21, as it began the fundraising effort…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati college enrollment shows growth, but Ohio universities face shifting demand

Cincinnati’s higher education market is entering the 2026-27 school year with several signs of growth. The University of Cincinnati expects its total enrollment to exceed 55,000 students this fall. Xavier University also expects a sharp increase in its incoming undergraduate class. The growth comes as national college enrollment continues a gradual recovery. However, universities across…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati nursing school opens amid shortage on healthcare workers

Chamberlain University has opened its 25th campus nationwide in the Cincinnati area as local healthcare employers continue to face workforce shortages. The new campus is located at 5905 E. Galbraith Road, Suite 3000, inside the Kenwood Collection. The school will offer a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, program. The first…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

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Health News

Hamilton County vaccine records gap complicates kindergarten coverage estimates

Hamilton County vaccine records are missing for about 26 percent of kindergartners, local health officials say. These recently recorded numbers are making it harder for officials to measure actual vaccination coverage as rates decline nationwide. The documentation gap comes as federal data shows kindergarten vaccination coverage fell again during the 2025-26 school year. The Centers…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati-area residents warned to avoid rivers after raw sewage discharge

Hamilton County Public Health issued the warning after recent flooding disrupted a wastewater treatment plant in Connersville. The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, known as ORSANCO, reported an unknown amount of untreated municipal wastewater entering the Whitewater River. Officials said the facility remains offline while repairs are planned. The warning affects parts of the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments