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Cost of Living 2026: Why Prices Still Feel High Despite “Cooling Inflation”

Inflation has slowed, but most households are still feeling financial pressure. Core costs like housing, insurance, and food remain elevated compared to recent years. In 2026, the cost of living is expected to remain a key concern for families adjusting to new financial norms. The gap between official economic data and everyday experience continues to…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 4, 20260Comments

A lively street view of Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, showing pedestrians on a brick sidewalk, outdoor cafe seating at restaurants, and a streetcar moving past restored historic buildings, with the downtown skyline visible in the background.

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Greater Cincinnati population surpasses 2.3 million in continued urban rebound

The Greater Cincinnati population continues to grow in 2026, according to new regional data and recent federal estimates. Population growth across the region remains steady but not explosive. Federal estimates and regional reports both show the metro area adding residents in recent years. The gains are modest compared with fast-growing southern metros, but they still…

ByNina OliverioMarch 26, 20260Comments

Cincinnati, Ohio skyline featuring the historic blue John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning the Ohio River under a blue sky.

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Analyzing the exact cost of living in Cincinnati for 2026

Understanding the exact cost of living helps families build better financial budgets. The average cost of living in Cincinnati currently sits below the national economic benchmark. Many residents wonder about regional affordability today. Rising inflation impacts everyone across the Midwest. Families need accurate data to manage their household budgets. City leaders also monitor these economic…

ByNina OliverioMarch 26, 20260Comments

Digital rendering of the new Brighton Approach Bridge spanning a roadway in Cincinnati, featuring a modernized concrete structure and upgraded pedestrian fencing.

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New bridge opening reconnects neighborhoods after $8M project

The new bridge opening will reconnect key Cincinnati neighborhoods after years of limited access. This also marks the completion of a nearly $8 million infrastructure investment. Cincinnati officials say the long-awaited bridge project will restore a vital connection between several communities. The new structure replaces a nearly century-old bridge that had become unsafe for regular…

ByNina OliverioMarch 24, 20260Comments

Freight rail yard in Cincinnati with Norfolk Southern trains and multiple tracks at sunset

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The Cincinnati Rail Deal Has a Structural Problem — and It’s Already Showing

Cincinnati began seriously pursuing the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway in late 2022. The deal closed on March 15, 2024, for $1.6 billion. Today, more than two years later, the trust fund created from that sale, known as the Cincinnati rail fund, is approaching $2 billion. On the surface, that looks like a success.…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 23, 20260Comments

The lower half of several pedestrians walking across a painted white crosswalk on an asphalt city street.

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Pedestrian safety improves in Cincinnati as deaths and injuries decline

Pedestrian safety is improving in Cincinnati as new data shows fewer deaths and serious injuries. The number of pedestrian fatalities in Cincinnati has declined over the past three years, signaling a positive shift for public safety. City data shows there were five pedestrian deaths in 2025, compared with six in 2024 and 10 in 2023.…

ByNina OliverioMarch 23, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Perception Gap: Why Shootings Change How the City Feels

Cincinnati safety is not just about crime statistics. It’s about how people experience the city in real time. In just a few weeks, Cincinnati has seen a mass shooting at a downtown venue, multiple incidents in Mt. Airy, and separate shootings in neighborhoods like Madisonville and Westwood. None of these events is necessarily connected. But…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 22, 20260Comments

Runners gathered behind the start line banner of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in the early morning, with large ceremonial flames shooting from towers on either side of the street.

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Flying Pig route changes announced for 2026 Cincinnati marathon

Flying Pig route changes are coming to the 2026 Cincinnati marathon weekend. The updated Flying Pig route reflects construction changes affecting bridges and roadways across the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky race course. The route will look different in 2026 as organizers adapt the race course to major construction projects across the Cincinnati region. The popular…

ByNina OliverioMarch 16, 20260Comments

A blue and white Cincinnati Metro bus driving through downtown Cincinnati with the city skyline in the background on a sunny day.

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Cincinnati Metro acquires rail line for Oasis Trail expansion

The Oasis Trail expansion represents a major development for biking and pedestrian infrastructure in Cincinnati. Metro recently closed on the railroad easement that gives the city and its partners the legal right to convert a 4.75-mile segment of the Oasis rail line into a shared-use path. This path will connect downtown to the Lunken Airport…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 24, 20260Comments

Handcuffs, an official ICE document, a toy school bus, and a cardboard protest sign reading "End Local ICE Ties, Community Not Cages" arranged in front of the downtown Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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Immigration enforcement ties draw protests and scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati

Immigration enforcement ties are under renewed scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati. Six counties in the tri-state region maintain agreements with federal immigration authorities. According to reporting by WVXU , these counties either house detainees for federal agencies or participate in enforcement partnerships. As a result, the arrangements connect local jail systems to federal immigration operations.…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 23, 20260Comments