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Market recovery lifts Cincinnati railway trust after March drop

The investment fund created from the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway has recovered after suffering a major decline earlier this spring. According to reporting by WVXU, the fund lost approximately $81 million in March shortly after the Iran war began and global markets reacted to geopolitical uncertainty. Trustees said the fund has since rebounded…

ByNina OliverioMay 20, 20260Comments

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Inflation pressure grows as consumer prices hit three-year high

The latest inflation report showed the sharpest annual increase in consumer prices in three years, raising new concerns for families already dealing with high living expenses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, energy prices played a major role in the increase, especially gasoline and utility costs. Reuters and The Wall Street Journal reported…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

A manufacturing employee wearing safety gear welds metal components in a busy industrial facility, highlighting the growth of Cincinnati manufacturing jobs.

Community

Cincinnati manufacturing jobs rise as industrial growth fuels 2026 hiring

Cincinnati manufacturing jobs are expanding in 2026 as regional employers increase hiring across production, logistics, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The manufacturing jobs continue to shape the local economy as companies invest in industrial facilities, workforce training, and automation technology. The Cincinnati region entered 2026 with stronger industrial momentum after a mixed manufacturing environment in 2025.…

ByNina OliverioMay 13, 20260Comments

Business Featured

How the Cincinnati gig economy fuels new income streams

The Cincinnati gig economy is expanding rapidly as workers seek flexible income. Rising living costs push more residents to join the Cincinnati gig economy. The Cincinnati gig economy offers residents new ways to earn extra cash. Local workers increasingly rely on side hustles to manage daily expenses. Many people turn to Uber, DoorDash, and freelance…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

Business Community

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

Community News Real Estate Sports

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

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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

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Community Education News

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

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Market recovery lifts Cincinnati railway trust after March drop

Inflation pressure grows as consumer prices hit three-year high

Cincinnati manufacturing jobs rise as industrial growth fuels 2026 hiring

How the Cincinnati gig economy fuels new income streams

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

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