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How the Cincinnati gig economy fuels new income streams

The Cincinnati gig economy is expanding rapidly as workers seek flexible income. Rising living costs push more residents to join the Cincinnati gig economy. The Cincinnati gig economy offers residents new ways to earn extra cash. Local workers increasingly rely on side hustles to manage daily expenses. Many people turn to Uber, DoorDash, and freelance…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

Featured Travel

How the Cincinnati airport expansion is reshaping Midwest travel

Cincinnati airport expansion drives travel growth and regional investment The expansion continues to reshape regional travel and economic development across Greater Cincinnati. The Cincinnati airport expansion is accelerating as CVG adds flights, cargo facilities, and terminal improvements to meet rising passenger demand. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, known as Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, is expanding its…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

News

5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Five of the seven people charged in connection with the July 2025 fight in downtown Cincinnati pleaded guilty in Hamilton County court on May 11. The altercation became one of the city’s most publicized criminal cases after cellphone videos circulated widely online and sparked debate over public safety, nightlife security, and police response times. According…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

News

Ohio kindergarten readiness crisis pushes new statewide education reforms

Ohio kindergarten readiness data shows that about 60% of children are not fully prepared when they enter school, prompting new education and early childhood initiatives. Ohio educators and child development experts say many children begin kindergarten without the literacy, communication, and social skills needed for classroom success. State leaders, hospitals, nonprofits, and school districts are…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

Health News

Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Shows Cincinnati Risk

How a Remote Outbreak Became a Cincinnati Concern in 48 Hours An expedition ship left Argentina in April carrying a hantavirus outbreak nobody yet knew existed. This incident is now referred to by many as the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak. Within days, American evacuees routed through U.S. hubs en route home. Some connected through major…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati holds inaugural Senior Signing Day in Price Hill

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati marked a new milestone for its graduating members on Wednesday They hosted the organization's first-ever "Senior Signing Day" at its Western & Southern Youth Workforce Development Center in Price Hill, at 1205 Dewey Ave. Modeled after the signing day ceremonies familiar from college athletics, the event brought…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati developers face surge in construction costs in 2026

Developers in Cincinnati continue to face rising construction costs across commercial and residential projects in 2026. Builders report are reshaping timelines, budgets, and housing construction trends throughout Ohio. Construction costs across Cincinnati climbed again in 2026 as developers faced higher prices for labor, steel, concrete, insurance, and financing. Several local builders and contractors said projects…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati emergency response time trends show impact of public safety upgrades

Cincinnati emergency response time improvements remain a focus for city agencies Data shows new dispatch technology and staffing upgrades are shaping the city’s public safety system. Cincinnati officials continue to invest in emergency communications and dispatch upgrades as police, fire, and EMS agencies work to improve response times across the city. The city’s Emergency Communications…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

News

Cincinnati historic tax credits fuel $180M redevelopment push

Historic tax credits are driving more than $180 million in redevelopment proposals across Cincinnati. It has become a major financing tool for developers restoring aging buildings in Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati developers submitted 19 applications during Ohio’s latest Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program round, according to reporting from WKRC Local 12. The projects collectively…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

Community News Politics

Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Cincinnati officials scheduled a virtual community engagement meeting. This one is for May 20 to discuss the proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Wesley Baymiller affordable housing redevelopment project near 70 E. McMicken Ave. The proposal includes up to $1.85 million in direct financial assistance tied to the Downtown/OTR East TIF…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments