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A large group of community members seated in folding chairs attending a Cincinnati Public Schools town hall meeting about the district's strategic plan.

News

Cincinnati Public Schools town halls invite community input on new strategic plan

The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is inviting students, families, educators, alumni, and community members to participate in a series of public meetings this week. The district is working to finalize a new strategic plan. District leaders say the meetings are designed to collect community feedback before the Board of Education adopts a roadmap. This roadmap…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

Nighttime construction crew using large cranes to lift and position a massive steel bridge truss section for the Mount Adams bridge replacement project in downtown Cincinnati.

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Mount Adams bridge replacement moves forward as new Downtown Cincinnati crossing takes shape

Mount Adams bridge construction is advancing as crews install major sections of a new pedestrian crossing connecting Downtown Cincinnati and the historic hillside neighborhood. The Mount Adams bridge project will replace a decades-old pedestrian structure with a safer, ADA-accessible crossing expected to open later this year. Ohio transportation officials continue making visible progress on the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

Photorealistic image of a Cincinnati Reds pitcher throwing from the mound at Great American Ball Park with a blurred red crowd behind him.

News Sports

Hunter Greene Returned, But the Reds’ Deadline Problem Remains

Great American Ball Park had the setup the Reds would have chosen if they could have scripted it in February. Fourth of July. Fireworks night. Baltimore in town. There was anticipation for Hunter Greene, the fireballer, to step onto the field once again. Hunter Greene walking back to the mound for his season debut after…

ByRob KantnerJuly 5, 20260Comments

Adult hands holding unlit sparklers and small fireworks during a Fourth of July gathering, with family blurred in the background.

Community

Cincinnati Fireworks Ban: What’s Legal and What Isn’t on the Fourth of July

Cincinnati's fireworks rule sits on a city 311 page under a plain warning: Most consumer fireworks are prohibited inside city limits. Outside, the Fourth of July tells a different story. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortars, and backyard fireworks echo through neighborhoods from Price Hill to Oakley every year. The result is one of Cincinnati's most…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 4, 20260Comments

A woman from behind looking at a laptop screen displaying a high credit score gauge of 784 and financial data charts.

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Cincinnati credit trends reveal widening wealth gap

Cincinnati credit score trends reveal a K-shaped financial trajectory for local households as the midyear point approaches. Higher-income earners continue to secure prime borrowing terms, while lower-income residents increasingly rely on debt to cover essential costs. A K-shaped recovery (or a K-shaped economic trend) happens when different parts of the economy recover from a crisis…

ByNina OliverioJuly 4, 20260Comments

A bald eagle perched on a branch at the Cincinnati Zoo with the city skyline visible in the background.

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Military admission returns as Cincinnati Zoo honors service members on July 4

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is once again recognizing members of the U.S. military with free admission on Independence Day, continuing a longstanding tradition of honoring those who have served. Eligible active-duty personnel, retirees, National Guard members, veterans with honorable or medical discharges, and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) members can receive complimentary admission…

ByNina OliverioJuly 3, 20260Comments

A wide aerial view of the Cincinnati skyline heavily obscured by thick, brownish-orange smog and haze during an air quality alert.

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Air quality alert issued across Greater Cincinnati for July 4 weekend

An air quality alert remains in effect across Greater Cincinnati through the holiday weekend. The air quality alert covers parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana as ozone levels may reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Greater Cincinnati residents face an air quality alert throughout the Independence Day weekend as environmental officials warn that elevated ozone…

ByNina OliverioJuly 3, 20260Comments

People gathering on a city sidewalk in Cincinnati looking at clipboards and paperwork outside an apartment building.

Featured

Cincinnati identity reflects the American story through history, immigration, and innovation

Cincinnati’s identity grew from the meeting of the Ohio River, immigration, and American expansion. This identity continues to reflect the nation’s history through its economy, neighborhoods, culture, and traditions. When people ask what makes Cincinnati uniquely American, the answer extends beyond its skyline or famous foods. Cincinnati identity reflects many of the forces that shaped…

ByNina OliverioJuly 3, 20260Comments

Concept Rendering of the Proposed Fort Washington Way Cap Connecting Downtown Cincinnati and The Banks

Community News

Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

Stand on Third Street and look toward The Banks. Between downtown and the river sits an eight-lane trench carrying Interstate 71 traffic through the center of Cincinnati. For decades, planners imagined covering part of that gap with parks, plazas, and new public space. This week, that vision moved closer to reality. The U.S. Department of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20260Comments

A man stands on a scenic overlook looking out at the Cincinnati city skyline, which is heavily obscured by thick smog and poor air quality.

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Cincinnati air quality ranks among nation’s worst for year-round particle pollution, new report finds

Cincinnati air quality continues to raise public health concerns. Most especially that the city’s air quality ranked among the nation’s worst for year-round particle pollution in the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report. The Cincinnati metropolitan area’s long-term air pollution remains a significant public health concern despite years of gradual improvement, according…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments