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Ohio bill seeks to drop Hep  B from preschool vaccine requirements, strengthen exemptions

Ohio’s immunization laws could undergo a significant shift. This change would occur if House Bill 561, commonly referred to as the Ohio Hepatitis B exemption (Hep B exemption) bill, also known as the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E.) The Act advances through the legislature. The bill proposes a…

ByNina OliverioNovember 20, 20250Comments

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Local moms lead effort to help SNAP recipients in Cincinnati

SNAP help has become a lifeline. SNAP help is driving a community movement in Cincinnati. Cincinnati-area moms and community members are stepping up in a big way to support their neighbors. They are aiding those who rely on SNAP help after benefit disruptions. As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments stalled, local volunteers launched “grocery…

ByNina OliverioNovember 20, 20250Comments

Community News Politics

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…

ByTodd ZinserNovember 20, 20250Comments

Dave Portnoy standing outside a brick storefront holding a pizza box during a pizza review.

Community Lifestyle Sports

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…

ByNina OliverioNovember 19, 20250Comments

A person using an ATM machine, illustrating the ATM-skimming fraud case in Cincinnati.

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Romanian citizen jailed for ATM-skimming fraud in Cincinnati

A federal court in Cincinnati sentenced a Romanian citizen on Tuesday for running an ATM-skimming scheme in the region. This case highlights the ongoing risks associated with ATM skimming fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a news release that Danut Valentin Urseiu, 32, received a prison term of 12 months and one…

ByNina OliverioNovember 19, 20250Comments

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

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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…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 18, 20250Comments

Community Lifestyle Politics

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question: “Where are all the police?” A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

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As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

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Expanding a Proven Model: Youth Violence Prevention Efforts Come to Cincinnati

Jordan Johnson is leading a new effort focused on youth violence prevention in Cincinnati , using a model from Indianapolis that has already saved lives. Originally launched in Indianapolis, this youth violence prevention program has delivered measurable success by embedding community members directly into neighborhoods impacted by gun violence and juvenile crime. Now, Johnson…