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Lead Pipe Scandal in Cincinnati Exposes Systemic Oversight Failures

Cincinnati’s effort to replace dangerous residential lead service lines has been marred by employee misconduct, financial loss, and glaring management failures. While some workers have been reprimanded or dismissed, the larger scandal lies in the city’s lack of oversight — a pattern that repeats across departments and contracts. The Cincinnati lead pipe scandal goes beyond…

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Barstool’s Dave Portnoy seeks Cincinnati’s best pizza through One‑Bite reviews

Barstool Sports founder and “One Bite” pizza critic Dave Portnoy is turning his attention to Cincinnati. He is asking fans to recommend the city’s top pizzerias as he prepares to do his signature one‑bite reviews.   Portnoy announced on November 17 through X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Cincinnati is a rare city I’ve never done…

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Banks redevelopment

Banks Redevelopment Plan Update Seeks Finish Line for Riverfront Lots

City and county officials are presenting a draft plan for The Banks redevelopment centered on five underused parcels. The updated vision for the Banks redevelopment aims to complete the riverfront district through coordinated, mixed‑use infill. Perkins & Will and MKSK are the lead design firms selected to reimagine the remaining Banks parcels. They aim to…

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Allegiant Air Pilots Picket at CVG Over Contract Stall

Allegiant Air pilots held an informational picket at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on Tuesday morning, demanding a fair contract. Pilots say stalled negotiations and continued management concessions forced them to protest publicly after over two years of mediation talks. The protest, organized by Teamsters Local 2118, came at 10 a.m. local time and is…

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Elementary students working in a Cincinnati classroom, illustrating how administrative staff growth impacts instructional time and student support.

Administration Staff Growth Threatens Student Outcomes in Cincinnati Schools

The rise in administration staff at Cincinnati Public Schools reflects a troubling shift. The expansion of administration staff is overshadowing investment in teachers and students in Cincinnati. Background on administration staff growth The growth in administration staff has captured national attention. Across U.S. public schools, the number of administrators grew far faster than either student…

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Redistricting

Ohio Launches New “Find My District” Tool Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ohioans can now look up redistricting of their newly assigned congressional, statehouse, and state senate districts with a street-level interactive map created by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office. The redistricting tool — unveiled this week by Secretary Frank LaRose — allows residents to search by address and instantly see which districts they fall into…

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