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Maxx Crosby and Joe Burrow facing off in split image representing Bengals trade 10th pick debate and defensive vs offensive priorities

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Bengals Trade 10th Pick: Draft Scenarios & Targets

The Maxx Crosby Option: Why a Veteran Edge Rusher Suddenly Makes Sense Former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum made the case on ESPN that the Bengals should pursue Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby. He argued the asking price has collapsed from two first-rounders to a single Top 10 pick as injury concerns linger. For some, if the…

ByRob KantnerApril 18, 20260Comments

University of Cincinnati campus showing rapid growth, student activity, and new construction in Uptown Cincinnati

Community Education News

University of Cincinnati Enrollment Growth Reaches 54,000+

UC's Decade-Long Climb: From Regional School to Enrollment Outlier Most major public universities have watched enrollment flatten or decline since 2018. The University of Cincinnati's enrollment growth has defied the demographic cliff that demographers warned would devastate higher education. Fall 2025 brought 53,682 students to campus—a record—with projections now exceeding 54,000. This isn't uniform growth. Traditional…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 18, 20260Comments

Phantom Theater Kings Island ride entrance with gothic facade, stormy lighting effects, and guests lining up on opening day

Community News

Kings Island Phantom Theater Opens April 18

Curtain Rises on Opening Night: How Phantom Theater Became the Season's Biggest Gamble On Saturday, April 18, Kings Island opens its 2026 season with Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare—a deliberate resurrection, not a simple nostalgia revival. The ride keeps beloved characters, Maestro and No Legs Larry. Moreover, the return of the Kings Island Phantom Theater expands…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 18, 20260Comments

Oxford Bee Festival honeybee collecting nectar from a pink coneflower

Community News

Oxford Bee Festival Returns April 18

A Town Reclaiming Its Beekeeping Birthright Oxford, Ohio has a claim on beekeeping history that most of its residents probably don't know. Lorenzo Langstroth, the "Father of Modern Beekeeping," lived here in the 1850s and invented the movable-frame hive—a design so practical that beekeepers still use it today. It's the kind of legacy that could…

ByMelissa AllenApril 18, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the Cincinnati solar project featuring thousands of solar panels in Winton Hills at sunset.

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Cincinnati launches solar project at former landfill in Winton Hills

Cincinnati leaders launched a major solar project in Winton Hills this week. The solar project marks a significant step in the city’s transition to renewable energy. City officials, led by Aftab Pureval, broke ground on the Center Hill Solar Array on April 17, 2026, transforming a long-closed landfill into a clean energy site. The development…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Pedestrians walking along a brick-paved path lined with trees and benches at Piatt Park in downtown Cincinnati.

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Piatt Park upgrade plan advances with $7.2M state funding push

Piatt Park upgrade plans are moving forward as Cincinnati officials approve a new redevelopment path. The Piatt Park upgrade could bring $7.2 million in state funding to modernize the city’s oldest public park. Cincinnati leaders approved a key step that allows a major downtown redevelopment effort to move ahead. On April 16, the Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Industrial workers in silhouette at an Ohio warehouse during dawn, illustrating 2026 WARN notice layoffs.

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Ohio WARN notices surge in early 2026 amid new state labor laws, economic shifts

The true scope of early 2026 layoffs Recent WARN filings indicate significant workforce adjustments across Ohio. However, the timeline of these cuts is often blurred in aggregated reporting. While March 2026 saw steady filings impacting nearly 900 workers—including closures at Lourdes University (387 workers) and logistics providers like GXO Logistics and GEODIS LLC—the broader impact…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Stacks of cash and a plaque for a $3.4 million Cincinnati violent crime reduction grant in front of a city skyline and crime analysis map.

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Ohio violent crime funding distributes $3.4M, with $403K to Greater Cincinnati

Ohio violent crime funding will distribute $3.4 million to law enforcement agencies across the state. Ohio officials announced a new round of grants aimed at reducing violent crime through targeted enforcement and prevention strategies. Governor Mike DeWine said the funding supports local agencies working to address crime trends and improve public safety outcomes. The grants…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Western Hills High School entrance in Cincinnati featuring a security sign requiring law enforcement to present judicial warrants, following unauthorized ICE-related school visits.

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CPS responds to ICE school visits by out-of-town police chief

Cincinnati Public Schools is taking a firm stance following recent ICE school visits that alarmed the local community. On Wednesday morning, an unexpected law enforcement presence disrupted the typical routine at several local educational facilities. An out-of-town police officer entered three separate campuses on the West Side of Cincinnati. The officer confidently claimed to be…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

Aerial architectural rendering of the Piatt Park transformation project in downtown Cincinnati, part of 3CDC’s $128 million urban development plan.

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Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

Piatt Park transformation plans are moving forward as part of a broader downtown investment strategy. Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation, commonly known as 3CDC, is advancing a series of projects aimed at reshaping the city’s urban core. The nonprofit developer confirmed that improvements to Piatt Park will be one component of a larger capital plan.…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments