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Cincinnati Is Better Than Its Reputation — And Worse at Selling Itself

Cincinnati's Real Economic Footprint Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 20 peer regions in total exports and 1st in per-capita exports—a distinction that separates serious production economies from consumption hubs. P&G, Kroger, Cintas, and GE Aerospace do not generate these rankings through nostalgia. The Cincinnati economy is further evidenced by the region also claiming 4th-place Fortune 500…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

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FC Cincinnati Development Is Reshaping the West End

FC Cincinnati development is no longer just about what happens on the field. The club has become one of the most powerful engines shaping Cincinnati’s urban core, particularly in the West End and Over-the-Rhine corridor surrounding TQL Stadium. What started as an unlikely lower-division soccer experiment now influences real estate, nightlife, tourism, city branding, and…

ByDan O’KeeffeMay 7, 20260Comments

A young worker wearing safety gear performs precision welding in a bright, high-tech job training lab.

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Job training funding brings $500K boost to Cincinnati region

The Cincinnati–Dayton region will receive at least $500,000 as part of a national workforce initiative led by the GE Aerospace Foundation. The funding comes from a broader $30 million program designed to train workers for high-demand technical roles. According to WKRC, the region is among the first selected communities. The initiative focuses on preparing workers…

ByNina OliverioApril 24, 20260Comments

University of Cincinnati campus showing rapid growth, student activity, and new construction in Uptown Cincinnati

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University of Cincinnati Enrollment Growth Reaches 54,000+

UC's Decade-Long Climb: From Regional School to Enrollment Outlier Most major public universities have watched enrollment flatten or decline since 2018. The University of Cincinnati's enrollment growth has defied the demographic cliff that demographers warned would devastate higher education. Fall 2025 brought 53,682 students to campus—a record—with projections now exceeding 54,000. This isn't uniform growth. Traditional…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 18, 20260Comments

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Politics

Cincinnati Budget Deficit Could Shift Cuts Away From Police and Into City Services

Cincinnati's budget is becoming a services fight Cincinnati’s budget is forcing a decision that city leaders have not clearly said out loud. With a $29.5 million gap and resistance to both police cuts and new taxes, something else in the city budget is going to shrink. In fact, the budget itself is becoming the core…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 14, 20260Comments

Politics

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati has a mayor. It has a city council. It has a city manager. But if you are trying to understand how decisions actually get made, those titles only get you part of the way there. Because in practice, Cincinnati is not run by a single office. A system shapes it. Who Runs Cincinnati on Paper…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

Community News

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

Construction workers build the wooden framework of a new residential housing unit with the downtown Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River in the background.

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Cincinnati housing market stabilizes as supply struggles meet steady demand

Cincinnati’s economy is entering 2026 with a sense of balance, but housing constraints remain a defining issue. Job growth has stabilized, incomes are rising modestly, and demand for housing remains consistent. However, supply has not kept pace, leaving many buyers priced out of the market. The result is a housing environment that feels steady on…

ByNina OliverioMarch 24, 20260Comments

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Business

AI Search Visibility: How AI Is Changing How Local Businesses Get Found

AI Search Visibility Is Changing Local Business Discovery For years, the process of finding a contractor was predictable. AI search visibility is now beginning to alter that landscape. A homeowner opened Google, searched something like how AI search visibility is changing the way people find results online. HVAC contractor near me, reviewed a few results…

ByJeremy BegleyMarch 15, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati youth jobs shortage highlights high demand for teen summer work

Cincinnati youth jobs are in high demand as thousands of teens apply for limited summer employment opportunities across the city. Moreover, the youth jobs programs in Cincinnati, including the city’s Youth to Work initiative, cannot meet the growing demand from local teenagers seeking seasonal employment. Demand for teen summer jobs in Cincinnati has surged in…

ByNina OliverioMarch 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Is Better Than Its Reputation — And Worse at Selling Itself

FC Cincinnati Development Is Reshaping the West End

Job training funding brings $500K boost to Cincinnati region

University of Cincinnati Enrollment Growth Reaches 54,000+

Cincinnati Budget Deficit Could Shift Cuts Away From Police and Into City Services

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

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

Cincinnati housing market stabilizes as supply struggles meet steady demand

AI Search Visibility: How AI Is Changing How Local Businesses Get Found

Cincinnati youth jobs shortage highlights high demand for teen summer work

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