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Cincinnati, UC police detail strategy to address shootings near campus

The City of Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati police are increasing patrols and coordination after a series of shootings near the campus. Police shootings strategy now includes monitoring social media, additional officers and efforts to disrupt large gatherings that officials say can contribute to violence. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie and UC Police Chief…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 23, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati announces largest forest restoration effort in nearly 100 years

Cincinnati Parks is launching a major forest restoration project at French Park backed by a $1.8 million anonymous donation. The five-year effort is being described as the city’s largest forest renewal initiative since the creation and reforestation of Mount Airy Forest in the 1930s. Cincinnati forest restoration targets 228 acres The forest restoration project will…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 22, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Museum Center grand rotunda illuminated with purple and warm lighting for a Halloween after-hours event, with a large American flag hanging in the center.

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Creepy collections and spooky science headline Cincinnati Museum Center event

Cincinnati Museum Center will host a Halloween after-hours event Oct. 22, bringing spooky experiments, mysterious specimens and creepy collections to Union Terminal. The Halloween after-hours event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The 21-and-older event will take place primarily in the Museum of Natural History…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 22, 20260Comments

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5 new restaurants bringing sushi, tacos, po’boys and steak frites to Greater Cincinnati

New restaurants are bringing sushi, tacos, po’boys, Italian specialties and steak frites to Greater Cincinnati. Greater Cincinnati is getting five new dining options, with two scheduled to open Sept. 22 and others arriving in October or later. The group includes concepts in Madisonville, Pleasant Ridge, Pendleton, Mt. Lookout and Rookwood. Suzu bringing Japanese cuisine to…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 22, 20260Comments

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Forbes: Ramaswamy could become second-wealthiest governor if he wins Ohio

Republican Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy could become one of the wealthiest elected officials in the country if he wins the November election. Forbes estimated Ramaswamy’s net worth at $2.3 billion in a Sept. 20 report. The estimate would put him behind President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker among the nation’s wealthiest elected…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 21, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Bengals players celebrate during their 20-6 road win over the Houston Texans

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Bengals Texans Result: Cincinnati Wins 20-6 and Takes 2-0 to Pittsburgh

The Bengals beat the Texans 20-6 in Houston, and Joe Burrow still spent the afternoon getting up off the turf. Cincinnati is 2-0 with a defense playing like a different unit, and a quarterback taking five sacks. Two things stick out of the Bengals Texans result: how different the defense looked, and how often Burrow…

ByRob KantnerSeptember 21, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati faces flooding concerns as heavy rain gives way to cooler fall weather

Flooding becomes a concern again in Cincinnati on Monday as heavy rain and thunderstorms move through the Tri-State, with already saturated ground increasing the potential for flash flooding. Risks of flooding come as the region transitions from a wet start to the week toward cooler temperatures for the first days of fall. Heavy rain moves…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 21, 20260Comments

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Traffic and emergency runs blocked Cincinnati’s streetcar for 110 hours

Streetcar blockages clearly affect the system's operation. Ridership is running 7% ahead of 2025 and 7% behind the record 2024 pace. The streetcar blockages log on the city's open data portal shows 970 delays through Sept. 16. Add them up and the Connector sat still for 6,631 minutes, about 25 a day on a 3.6-mile…

ByAdam KoehlerSeptember 21, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Bearcats players raise the Victory Bell after the Victory Bell comeback against Miami at TQL Stadium.

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Victory Bell Comeback: Cincinnati Erases 21-Point Deficit to Beat Miami 35-31

Cincinnati football returned to the West End Saturday for the first time since 1910 and nearly lost the Victory Bell. Miami led 28-7 at halftime before Cole Tabb's 53-yard touchdown run with 1:29 left put Cincinnati up 35-31. The Victory Bell comeback was Cincinnati's largest since the Bearcats erased a 21-0 hole against Ohio in…

ByRob KantnerSeptember 20, 20260Comments

Startup founders collaborate inside Union Hall for the Cintrifuse Emerging Founder Residency in Cincinnati.

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Cintrifuse Bets $300,000 Per Startup That Founders Will Build in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's startup ecosystem now backs technical founders who relocate, with $300,000 apiece and a year at Union Hall. The residency completes a funding ladder that runs from student grants to seed checks. The Cintrifuse Emerging Founder Residency offers each selected company $300,000 for a year of building in Over-the-Rhine. Ten spots at those terms would…

ByAdam KoehlerSeptember 19, 20260Comments