Ohio has officially won its nearly two-year legal battle to block foreign election influence in statewide ballot-issue campaigns.
On Friday, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that the final lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on foreign-funded contributions has ended — leaving the law fully intact ahead of what is likely to be the most ballot-heavy…
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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…
Republican challenger Cory Bowman and Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval faced off Wednesday night in a tense Local 12 broadcast that highlighted deep divisions over crime, housing, and the city’s handling of infrastructure funds.
The half-hour debate, hosted live on Local 12, gave voters their clearest look yet at how the two men…
StartupCincy Week 2025 is officially underway, and it’s already making Cincinnati the center of gravity for entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators across the Midwest.
As the city’s largest and most anticipated innovation event of the year, StartupCincy Week 2025 is more than just a calendar item—it’s a movement. A movement that’s accelerating the region’s transformation…
Mayor Aftab Pureval has unveiled the proposed Cincinnati budget FY26 , and it’s clear one priority stands out above all: basic needs. With new funding from the recent sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway, the administration is tackling infrastructure, parks, and homelessness head-on — all while funding new public services hires.
Cincinnati Budget…
While voter turnout in the recent Cincinnati mayoral primary may have been historically low, one candidate’s message still managed to rise above the noise — and the silence. Cory Bowman, a West End business owner and community advocate, brought more than a campaign to the race. He brought a movement, Cory Bowman for…
The Flying Pig Marathon isn’t just a race — it’s a tradition, a homecoming, and for thousands of runners each spring, it’s the most exciting weekend in Greater Cincinnati. And after picking up my race packet today at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center , I can confirm: the Pig is back, and it’s bigger…
The first public showdown of Cincinnati’s 2025 mayoral race kicked off Tuesday evening at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts in Price Hill with no shortage of tension, sharp exchanges, and ideological divide.
Incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval took the stage alongside Republican challengers Cory Bowman and Brian Frank , marking the first…
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Over the past decade, Covington has seen a wave of development, particularly along Madison Avenue, where projects like Hotel Covington, North by Hotel Covington, and new mixed-use developments have revitalized the business district.
The addition of SparkHaus only accelerates this momentum, adding a critical resource for the entrepreneurial community. Covington’s leadership has worked to position…


