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Ohio Statehouse image in Columbus minimum wage discussion

Opinion Politics

Minimum Wage Politics Aren’t Just About Wages — They’re About Growing Government and the Voting Bloc

For sixteen years in the Ohio House, I had a front-row seat to the economic choices our state made — the good, the bad, and the ones we are still paying for today. What I saw over and over was a simple truth: Every time politicians artificially increase labor costs, such as by raising the…

ByTom BrinkmanDecember 5, 20250Comments

Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando decorated for Christmas with holiday lights and nighttime entertainment.

Lifestyle Travel

Orlando for the Holidays: Three Perfect Trips for Every Type of Traveler

Orlando may be famous for its theme parks, but in December the city becomes something entirely different: a warm-weather holiday playground where palm trees glow with fairy lights, fireworks replace snowflakes, and every corner offers a different flavor of festive magic. Some travelers come for nostalgia, some for the hidden gems, and some want a…

ByMelissa AllenDecember 5, 20250Comments

A white quadcopter drone flying high above a dense city skyline of skyscrapers, representing the Drones as First Responders program in Cincinnati.

Community News

Ohio drones first responders: Cincinnati among early adopters of technology

Ohio is rolling out a first-in-the-nation statewide pilot for drones as first responders. The program helps police, fire, and EMS crews assess emergencies more quickly and safely, improving situational awareness before ground units arrive. What is the Ohio Drones First Responders program? The Drones for First Responders (DFR) pilot, approved under Ohio House Bill…

ByNina OliverioDecember 5, 20250Comments

Rendering of the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, host of GrindingHub Americas 2027.

Business News

First US trade fair aims to bring global grinding tech to Cincinnati in 2027

The first U.S. trade fair focused exclusively on grinding technology—GrindingHub Americas—will launch in Cincinnati in 2027. Additionally, organizers say the event adapts the successful GrindingHub Stuttgart model to the American industrial market. GrindingHub Americas opens new doors for U.S. manufacturers Organizers VDW (the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), Messe Stuttgart and Swissmem…

ByNina OliverioDecember 5, 20250Comments

Business Community Trends

Bridging the Gap: Inside Cincinnati’s Startup Fellows Program

For ambitious students looking to break into the startup world, the traditional internship often falls short. To address this need, Cincinnati has introduced the Startup Fellows Program, designed for young individuals eager to gain meaningful entry into the startup ecosystem. The Cincinnati Startup Fellows Program is a cohort-based initiative that places students in the…

ByNina OliverioDecember 5, 20250Comments

Community News

Is Cincinnati good for immigrants? A closer look at immigrant life in Cincinnati

Immigrants in Cincinnati continue to shape the city’s growth and diversity. Immigrants in Cincinnati help strengthen the local economy and community every year. The growing presence of immigrants in Cincinnati Immigrants in Cincinnati represent a meaningful share of the city’s population. A 2025 population profile from the Vera Institute of Justice reports that approximately 128,600…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

Two United States passports lying next to a wooden gavel on a dark stone surface.

National News

Senator’s bid to ban dual citizenship sparks debate over national loyalty

Dual citizenship is at the center of a new legislative fight. Dual citizenship legislation would force many Americans to choose one nationality. Why the senator wants to end dual citizenship Republican senator from Ohio, Bernie Moreno, introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 with the intent to eliminate dual citizenship across the United States. …

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

Aerial view of the Cincinnati, Ohio skyline featuring the Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning the Ohio River.

Featured

Why Cincinnati is famous for more than just chili

Cincinnati commands attention as a cultural hub in the Midwest. This Ohio metropolis offers much more than a simple stopover between coasts. Locals know it as the “Queen City,” a title earned during its explosive growth in the early 19th century, when it briefly stood as the fastest-growing and most influential city in…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

Snow covered pedestrian walkway in Cincinnati featuring arched trellises with holiday wreaths and snow dusted benches.

News Tips

Cincinnati residents face lingering snow and icy conditions as cold snap continues

Residents across the Greater Cincinnati area woke up to a winter landscape on Thursday, December 4, as freezing temperatures kept a significant layer of snow firmly in place. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures are currently hovering around 30°F (-1°C) under largely cloudy skies. While forecasters note there is a chance for light…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

Airport terminal decorated for the holidays with Christmas trees and lights

Lifestyle Travel

Holiday Layovers From Cincinnati: Festive Escapes in 4 Cities

With layovers getting longer and more frequent, even a few hours can become a mini holiday getaway in Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, or Miami. For many travelers, layovers are no longer just a pause between flights—they’re becoming a normal part of holiday travel. According to airline data, connections are longer and more common than ever,…

ByMelissa AllenDecember 3, 20250Comments