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‘Together, Forever’: 5 siblings find permanent home just in time for Thanksgiving

In a heartwarming conclusion to a journey that began over a year ago, five siblings who captured the hearts of the Greater Cincinnati community have officially found their "forever family." On Wednesday, the eve of Thanksgiving, the children’s long-held wish to stay together was granted inside a packed Hamilton County Probate Courtroom. The emotional…

ByNina OliverioNovember 27, 20250Comments

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Interim chief outlines stronger police presence in OTR after recent violence

A surge in shootings on Elm Street, just north of Findlay Market, has prompted Cincinnati Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie to take aggressive steps to curb crime in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. For the record, seven people were shot in November outside the club Privee, including three in the most recent early-Sunday incident. Chief Hennie…

ByNina OliverioNovember 27, 20250Comments

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Over-the-Rhine residents push back against plan to relocate winter daytime shelter

A city plan to relocate Cincinnati’s emergency winter daytime shelter to the heart of Over-the-Rhine is drawing sharp criticism. Some neighbors fear the move will exacerbate crime and safety issues in the revitalizing district. The City of Cincinnati announced recently that it has partnered with St. Francis Seraph Ministries. They will host the temporary shelter…

ByNina OliverioNovember 26, 20250Comments

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Thanksgiving Day 2025 forecast: Cincinnati set for a crisp, cold holiday following stormy week

As families across the Queen City prepare to gather for Turkey Day, the weather forecast suggests it’s time to trade the umbrellas for heavy coats. Following a wet and blustery start to the holiday week, Cincinnati is bracing for a stark drop in temperatures. This is setting the stage for a classic, albeit chilly,…

ByNina OliverioNovember 26, 20250Comments

Community Politics

The Cincinnati Trust Crisis: How a Low-Trust America Shows Up in Our City

Cincinnati is experiencing a trust crisis — a slow erosion of confidence in public safety, in institutions, and in the basic predictability that lets a city function smoothly. The signs aren’t always dramatic, but they’re everywhere. And if you want to understand how deep it runs, start with something that happened just this week. When…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 26, 20250Comments

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Local breweries warn proposed hemp drink ban could harm jobs

Local craft breweries are sounding the alarm as the proposed ban on hemp-derived drinks threatens a growing revenue stream. Industry groups warn that a bill to restrict intoxicating hemp drinks could result in job losses in Cincinnati’s brewing sector due to the hemp drink ban. Brewing industry faces regulatory headwinds The Ohio Capital Journal…

ByNina OliverioNovember 26, 20250Comments

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Thanksgiving meal events expand across Greater Cincinnati as demand rises

Efforts to ensure families in Greater Cincinnati have access to a Thanksgiving meal are increasing as several local organizations prepare distributions across the region. The need is growing quickly, and groups such as the Freestore Foodbank and St. Vincent de Paul report a sharp rise in residents seeking assistance. Data from the Freestore Foodbank…

ByNina OliverioNovember 25, 20250Comments

Community Sports

Worst Cincinnati Sports Weekend: FC Cincinnati Loss Caps Brutal 48 Hours for the City

Cincinnati sports fans are reeling after what many are calling the worst Cincinnati sports weekend in city history. Across three straight days — Friday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 23 — every major team that took the field at home and lost. UC men’s basketball. UC football. The Cincinnati Bengals. And finally, FC Cincinnati in…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 24, 20250Comments

Community Sports

FC Cincinnati Loss: Miami Demolishes the Orange & Blue in Stunning 4–0 Playoff Upset at TQL Stadium

On a pleasant November night built for a statement win, FC Cincinnati delivered the opposite. What unfolded at TQL Stadium was not just a defeat — it was a collapse, a tactical unraveling that ended the club’s playoff run in a 4–0 rout at the hands of Inter Miami. For a team defined by home-field…

ByRob KantnerNovember 24, 20250Comments

Community Sports

Bengals vs. Patriots: Record Kick, Late Drama, Same Painful Result for Cincinnati

The Bengals vs. Patriots matchup had everything: pick-sixes, a record-breaking field goal, a gutsy fourth-down catch, a frantic final drive, and yet another close-but-not-enough finish for Cincinnati. On paper, a 26–20 loss looks competitive. On the field, it felt like the same story that’s been haunting the Bengals all season. Early Jolt in Bengals…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 23, 20250Comments

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‘Together, Forever’: 5 siblings find permanent home just in time for Thanksgiving

Interim chief outlines stronger police presence in OTR after recent violence

Over-the-Rhine residents push back against plan to relocate winter daytime shelter

Thanksgiving Day 2025 forecast: Cincinnati set for a crisp, cold holiday following stormy week

The Cincinnati Trust Crisis: How a Low-Trust America Shows Up in Our City

Local breweries warn proposed hemp drink ban could harm jobs

Thanksgiving meal events expand across Greater Cincinnati as demand rises

Worst Cincinnati Sports Weekend: FC Cincinnati Loss Caps Brutal 48 Hours for the City

FC Cincinnati Loss: Miami Demolishes the Orange & Blue in Stunning 4–0 Playoff Upset at TQL Stadium

Bengals vs. Patriots: Record Kick, Late Drama, Same Painful Result for Cincinnati

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