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Cincinnati DSA Chapter Grows as National Membership Surges

A Cincinnati chapter of a rapidly growing national organization meets every other week in Walnut Hills. That local presence mirrors a national resurgence that just made Democratic Socialists of America the largest socialist organization in American history. Metro Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Democratic Socialists of America, the local Cincinnati DSA chapter, runs an active local…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 28, 20260Comments

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Flood resilience plan proposed after Cincinnati flash floods

Cincinnati leaders are taking another step toward addressing the damage caused by the July 2026 flash floods. This comes after City Councilman Mark Jeffreys introduced a motion aimed at strengthening the city’s flood preparedness. The proposal comes as another round of heavy rain and severe weather moved across Greater Cincinnati. Meanwhile, many residents continued cleaning…

ByNina OliverioJuly 28, 20260Comments

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Flash flooding prompts renewed calls for long-term solutions in Cincinnati

Cleanup continued across Cincinnati on Tuesday after another round of strong thunderstorms swept through the Tri-State, bringing renewed flash flooding to neighborhoods still recovering from Friday’s historic rainfall. The latest storms reinforced concerns that the city faces growing challenges as heavy rain events become more frequent. Residents and business owners spent the weekend removing damaged…

ByNina OliverioJuly 22, 20260Comments

Emergency rescue workers navigate floodwaters on Madison Avenue during the Oakley flooding Cincinnati storm as stranded vehicles sit beneath the Interstate 71 overpass.

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Why Is Oakley Underwater When Cincinnati Has $1.8 Billion for Infrastructure?

Friday night's Oakley flooding hit hard enough that the neighborhood, along with Hyde Park, disappeared underwater. Forty water rescues. I-71 underwater in both directions. A Metro bus with water past the seats. Oakley flooding was also reported during these storms. Madisonville and Pleasant Ridge took on water too. Flash floodwaters killed one person in Fairfax,…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 18, 20260Comments

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Economic Inclusion department draws federal funding threat from Ohio senator

Cincinnati officials are facing pressure from Washington after U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno threatened to seek a suspension of federal funding unless the city reverses its newly established Department of Economic Inclusion and Procurement. Moreno’s warning followed the Cincinnati City Council’s approval of an ordinance reorganizing procurement and supplier diversity functions into a standalone department. He…

ByNina OliverioJuly 9, 20260Comments

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Park safety improvements set to begin at Cincinnati parks after council funding approval

Cincinnati officials say work could begin soon after the city allocated funding for enhanced security infrastructure at parks. These are parks that have experienced violence or raised concerns among residents. The effort follows months of discussion among city leaders, community members, and public safety officials. They have talked at length about how to make parks…

ByNina OliverioJune 24, 20260Comments

Teen takeovers and crowd control efforts at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati as police officers monitor a large gathering.

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Teen Takeovers Are Spreading Across America. What’s Cincinnati Is Doing About It?

While teen takeovers sweep across large cities, Cincinnati has spent the past year building an infrastructure to respond Could this help before a major incident forces its hand? Cincinnati has spent the past year building a response to a problem it has not yet fully experienced. The city expanded its juvenile curfew, created dedicated youth…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 20, 20260Comments

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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

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Cincinnati budget includes $2 million for Farmer Music Center after council approval

Cincinnati City Council approved a new city budget that includes $2 million for the Farmer Music Center, a planned outdoor amphitheater near Riverbend Music Center. The Farmer Music Center funding package moved forward despite opposition from several council members who argued the money should be redirected to infrastructure and housing priorities. The budget vote concludes…

ByNina OliverioJune 17, 20260Comments

A person in a blue hooded jacket, face mask, and yellow gloves uses a high-pressure power washer to remove multi-colored graffiti tags from a brick wall in an urban alleyway.

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Graffiti amnesty proposal gains support as Cincinnati reviews cleanup penalties

Cincinnati officials are considering changes to a policy that requires private property owners to remove graffiti or face potential cleanup costs and enforcement actions. The discussion follows concerns from residents and business owners who say they are being forced to pay substantial amounts to remove vandalism they did not cause. The debate gained momentum after…

ByNina OliverioJune 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati DSA Chapter Grows as National Membership Surges

Flood resilience plan proposed after Cincinnati flash floods

Flash flooding prompts renewed calls for long-term solutions in Cincinnati

Why Is Oakley Underwater When Cincinnati Has $1.8 Billion for Infrastructure?

Economic Inclusion department draws federal funding threat from Ohio senator

Park safety improvements set to begin at Cincinnati parks after council funding approval

Cincinnati budget passes with focus on public safety and city growth

Cincinnati budget includes $2 million for Farmer Music Center after council approval

Graffiti amnesty proposal gains support as Cincinnati reviews cleanup penalties

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