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Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval speaking at the podium during his swearing-in ceremony following his 2025 re-election.

News Politics

Date set for Cincinnati mayor Pureval, city council swearing-in ceremony

New term begins early January as leadership returns to office The city of Cincinnati has set the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Aftab Pureval and all city council members elected in November for Jan. 6, 2026 at the historic Music Hall, according to WLWT. Ceremony details laid out Doors to the event will open…

ByNina OliverioDecember 2, 20250Comments

News Season

Snowfall: How much snow did Cincinnati get?

A major overnight snowstorm dumped significant amounts of snow across the region, leaving many residents waking up to a winter wonderland on December 2. According to WLWT, the official measurement at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) reached 4.3 inches, breaking the prior record for snowfall on this date. In many surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs,…

ByNina OliverioDecember 2, 20250Comments

A snow-covered road that represents hazardous driving conditions during the Level 2 snow emergency in Hamilton County, Ohio.

National News News

Snow emergency declared in Hamilton County as winter storm slams Tri-State area

Authorities declared a snow emergency early Tuesday in response to overnight snow and deteriorating road conditions across Hamilton County. The emergency aims to limit travel and keep residents safe amid accumulating snow and icy streets. According to the alert issued by FOX19 NOW, Hamilton County is under a Level 2 snow emergency.…

ByNina OliverioDecember 2, 20250Comments

National News News

Snow forces school closings across Ohio: Many districts shut down Tuesday

A fresh winter storm blanketing much of Ohio with snow has prompted multiple school districts to announce closures and delays for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. In central Ohio, Columbus City Schools announced a full closure. They join a growing list of districts suspending classes as icy roads and accumulating snow create hazardous conditions.…

ByNina OliverioDecember 2, 20250Comments

A woman sitting at a desk with her head in her hands, representing frustration and concern about Cincinnati community accountability.

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Community Accountability: A New Resident’s Call for Engagement and Honesty

An Op-Ed in the Enquirer published November 30th, 2025 touched a nerve with some native Cincinnati residents. I can understand how a truncated article with a restricted word count and a headline I did not choose can leave much to be desired. For clarity, I have decided to elaborate on some themes connected to Cincinnati…

ByNichole CarminatiDecember 1, 20250Comments

Visitors walk through the Carmel Christkindlmarkt in Indiana with wooden stalls, holiday lights, and a festive winter atmosphere.

Lifestyle Travel

7 Easy Day Trips from Cincinnati to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

When December settles over the Midwest and Cincinnati’s streets take on that familiar winter glow, the city becomes a perfect launch point for exploring some of the region’s most enchanting holiday escapes. Within just a short drive are European-style markets scented with spices, glowing sculptures tucked into quiet hillsides, and small towns where the…

ByMelissa AllenDecember 1, 20250Comments

Community News

State university in Kentucky adds new MBA options in AI, supply chain analytics

The Northern Kentucky University (NKU) announces its additional Master of Business Administration (MBA) options in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Supply Chain Analytics. NKU partners with Risepoint to help expand the university’s online MBA to include concentrations in AI and Supply Chain Analytics, the university said in its press release on Monday. According to…

ByNina OliverioDecember 1, 20250Comments

Community News

Ohio lawmakers allocate $40 million to first responder PTSD fund

The Ohio legislature has approved a measure to inject $40 million into a state fund. This aims to provide financial assistance to first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The funding was included in House Bill 184. It is a piece of legislation passed recently that primarily addresses collegiate athlete contracts. However, it…

ByNina OliverioDecember 1, 20250Comments

Featured Tips

Shopping reminders: Christmas prices rise due to inflation, tariffs

Christmas prices across Greater Cincinnati are rising for 2025. Christmas prices for decorations, trees, food and holiday staples are up compared with last year. Rising costs hit holiday goods this season Many holiday shoppers in Cincinnati and beyond are seeing Christmas prices climb. According to a nationwide analysis from Bankrate, 78 percent of “holiday…

ByNina OliverioDecember 1, 20250Comments

A pile of brown and white eggs used to illustrate common food myths about nutrition.

Health Lifestyle Tips

3 Fitness Food Myths That Need to Die — For Good

For decades, Americans have been fed half-truths about nutrition. Some came from well-meaning government guidelines, others from commercial marketing, and the result is a country confused about what to eat. As a certified trainer and certified in nutrition, I still hear the same food myths over and over — even though science has moved on. Here…