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Covington homeownership opportunities in the Westside neighborhood featuring historic homes and families walking along a residential street

Community Real Estate

Covington Homeownership Push Shows a City Thinking Beyond Downtown

Covington Homeownership Opportunities Head to Peaselburg and the Westside Covington is looking for developers to transform 28 city-owned parcels into new homes, with city officials seeking proposals for market-rate homeownership projects in two neighborhoods. The City's Neighborhood Services Department recently released Requests for Proposals covering nearly three acres of land. Nineteen parcels are located along…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 11, 20260Comments

Aerial view of Paycor Stadium and the downtown Cincinnati skyline along the Ohio River.

News

The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved an updated urban design plan that could transform the final undeveloped portions of The Banks into a mixed-use district featuring housing, retail, hospitality, and expanded public spaces. The approval clears a major planning hurdle for a redevelopment effort estimated to cost between $750 million and $800 million. The project…

ByNina OliverioJune 11, 20260Comments

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News

Red panda twins expected as Cincinnati Zoo announces new pregnancy

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden announced this week that one of its red pandas, Marcy, is pregnant and expected to give birth to twins later this summer. Zoo veterinarians confirmed the pregnancy through ultrasound examinations, which indicated two healthy cubs developing ahead of the expected birth. The announcement generated excitement among animal enthusiasts and…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

A bright, modern micro-apartment interior in Cincinnati featuring a compact kitchen, a multi-functional living space, and a large window with city skyline views.

Business Community

Micro apartments Cincinnati: Affordable solution or too small for renters?

As Cincinnati continues to address housing affordability concerns, a growing conversation centers on micro-apartments—compact residential units designed to maximize functionality within a smaller footprint. Supporters argue that these units can provide lower-cost housing in desirable neighborhoods, while critics question whether shrinking living spaces offer a sustainable long-term solution. The discussion comes as Cincinnati faces continued…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

A newly renovated modern home office featuring a gray speckled desk and a beige upholstered chair.

Business

Cincinnati home office renovation rises as cashless businesses reshape work, retail trends

Many Cincinnati businesses have expanded digital payment options and adopted hybrid work policies, according to local employers and industry reports. From restaurants and retailers adopting contactless payment systems to employers embracing hybrid schedules, these trends are influencing both commercial real estate decisions and residential remodeling activity throughout the region. According to multiple industry reports, consumers…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

Bright orange flames blazing through the windows of a dark building at night.

News

Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

A large apartment building in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood was evacuated early Wednesday after a fire filled portions of the structure with smoke, leading authorities to evacuate nearly 150 residents, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze. According to WLWT, the fire broke out at Queen’s Tower Apartments shortly after 2 a.m. on June…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

Deep floodwaters surrounding a dark red residential home and a recreational vehicle parked in the yard under a gloomy, overcast sky

News Weather

Flood watch issued as heavy rain threat raises flooding concerns across Cincinnati

Forecasters are warning residents across the Cincinnati area to prepare for the possibility of flooding as a slow-moving weather system brings rounds of heavy rain to the region. A flood watch has been issued for portions of southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana as meteorologists track a plume of tropical moisture capable of producing…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow wearing number 9, walking on the football field.

Sports

Bengals restructure Joe Burrow contract to create salary-cap flexibility

The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured quarterback Joe Burrow’s contract, creating additional salary-cap room as the franchise prepares for the upcoming season. The restructure is expected to convert a portion of Burrow’s compensation into a signing bonus, a common NFL cap-management technique. The transaction was first reported by multiple outlets, including the Bengals’ official website and…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

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News

CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

The budget cuts of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) dominate discussions as June deadline approaches. CPS budget cuts could reshape staffing, student services, and academic programs across the district next school year. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education continues to debate major spending reductions as it works toward a legally required budget deadline at the…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

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News

Climate migration drives Midwest cities to prepare for future population shifts

Climate migration is becoming a growing focus for cities across the Midwest as local leaders plan for future population changes. Discussions are shaping new policies in Cincinnati and other regional communities that could receive residents relocating from areas facing greater climate risks. Cities across the Midwest are increasingly preparing for the possibility that climate-related disruptions…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments