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A bright yellow "ROAD CLOSED" barricade sign standing on a city street beside a road construction worker in high-visibility safety gear.

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Cincinnati drivers face long-term Fort Washington Way closures under Brent Spence plan

Cincinnati drivers should prepare for major Fort Washington Way closures as construction advances on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Project officials expect work to require an 18-month closure in one direction of Fort Washington Way, potentially beginning in spring 2027. Exact start and end dates have not yet been announced. The closure will support…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 20260Comments

Exterior view of a brick school building in North College Hill.

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Greater Cincinnati school district faces $1.8M in cuts if November levy fails

North College Hill City Schools are warning of deeper budget cuts next school year if voters reject a proposed tax levy in November. The district is asking voters to approve a 1.25% earned income tax levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. District officials say the measure would help prevent another $1.8 million in cuts to…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 20260Comments

Wesley Baymiller apartment buildings in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.

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Cincinnati Pledged $1.85M to Wesley Baymiller Amid Final Notices

When Cincinnati committed $1.85 million to Wesley Baymiller in June 2025, one of its buildings faced two city Final Notices. No public record shows whether the city's development office checked its own inspection files before committing. Wesley Baymiller would renovate 13 older buildings holding 60 subsidized apartments and five commercial spaces. Model Group leads the…

ByAdam KoehlerSeptember 27, 20260Comments

Brent Spence Bridge Closures Bring Mixed Results for Covington Businesses

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It’s Not Just the Bridge: What’s Really Deciding Which Covington Businesses Survive

Covington Businesses React to the Brent Spence Bridge Closures Stand outside Rosie's Tavern on West Seventh Street during the dinner rush, and the traffic feels different. Customers still arrive. Owner Dianne Gamble says getting into Covington has become noticeably harder since the Brent Spence Bridge closures began a month ago. I feel we're an island of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 14, 20260Comments

A group of city officials and community leaders standing behind a podium during a press conference regarding homeless services at the Cincinnati Center of Care.

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Cincinnati Center of Care partnership aims to expand homeless services

Cincinnati officials announced a new Center of Care partnership that aims to expand support for residents experiencing homelessness. The initiative will bring several service providers together under one roof. Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled the initiative Monday alongside community organizations. He said the approach will make it easier for people to access housing assistance, behavioral health…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River, representing city growth and development.

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Cincinnati budget passes with focus on public safety and city growth

Cincinnati City Council has approved a new budget that emphasizes public safety, core city services, and economic growth while addressing a projected budget shortfall. The spending plan follows weeks of public hearings, committee discussions, and community feedback as officials worked to balance fiscal challenges with resident priorities. The budget arrives after city leaders confronted a…

ByNina OliverioJune 20, 20260Comments

Hamilton County Republicans gather for a party meeting and chairman election in Cincinnati as members discuss the future of the HCGOP.

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Hamilton County Republicans Need Fewer Enemies and More Allies

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” That statement rings so true, and the problem is, it’s getting harder to tell them apart within the Hamilton County Republicans. I walked into a room filled with people of the same party affiliation, same values, same goals, but with differing ways of achieving those goals, much…

ByCherise WilsonJune 8, 20260Comments

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What Ohio’s SB 29 means for student privacy, parents and athletes

If you are a parent of a high school student in Ohio, you may have recently received an email about “Senate Bill 29,” device monitoring, or student data privacy and wondered what it actually means. Does this affect how your child’s school-issued Chromebook is monitored? Does it impact the apps coaches use to communicate with…

ByNoelle ScheperApril 16, 20260Comments

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Ohio property tax elimination proposal ignites statewide debate

Ohio property tax has become one of the most contentious public policy debates in the state this year. Ohio property tax elimination efforts are driving a heated political battle as grassroots activists push a constitutional amendment that could transform local finance. Petition drive gains momentum A volunteer-led movement, Citizens for Property Tax Reform, has collected…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 9, 20260Comments

2020 U.S. Census form illustrating how census apportionment allocates congressional representation

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How Immigration and the Census Shape Political Power in the United States

The census is not about voting—it is about representation One of the most common misunderstandings in American politics is the belief that representation is based on voters. It is not. Under the Constitution, representation in Congress is based on population, not citizenship, voter registration, or eligibility to vote. Every ten years, the federal government conducts…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 1, 20260Comments