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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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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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Historic gas price surge hits Cincinnati, Dayton, and Springfield drivers

The sudden gas price surge across Ohio is breaking national records this week. Drivers face unprecedented challenges as a historic gas price surge hits local pumps. Southwestern Ohio is now the epicenter of a massive fuel cost spike. From March 2 to March 9, local communities experienced dramatic cost increases at the pump. This…

ByNina OliverioMarch 10, 20260Comments

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GE Aerospace investment: $115M planned for Cincinnati-area facilities

A major aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Greater Cincinnati is expanding its investment in local operations. GE Aerospace announced plans to invest $115 million into Cincinnati-area facilities as part of a broader $1 billion manufacturing initiative across the United States. The funding will support upgrades to production infrastructure, new equipment, and advanced manufacturing technologies used in…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Trump’s Cincinnati visit highlights plan to lower prescription drug prices

President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to the Greater Cincinnati area on Wednesday, March 11. This trip is part of a White House effort to highlight policies focused on reducing prescription drug costs for American patients. According to multiple media reports, the president will visit a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. He will also speak about…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati small business owners struggle with rising costs amid inflation pressures

Cincinnati small business owners report intense inflation impact. Cincinnati small business operators are feeling mounting economic strain as inflation continues to influence costs of goods, services and operations across the region. Owners report that supply prices, utility bills and wages have risen markedly. As a result, profit margins are squeezed and revenue growth has slowed. …

ByNina OliverioFebruary 8, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati job losses rise as labor data shows late-2025 decline

Article Summary Greater Cincinnati lost about 5,800 jobs over three consecutive months at the end of 2025, marking its sharpest short-term employment decline since the Great Recession. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show nonfarm employment fell through November, reversing earlier stability seen during the year. Economists link the losses to slower national hiring, high…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati 2026: Growth, challenges and change ahead

The year 2026 is shaping up Cincinnati to be a defining year for the city. Additionally, in 2026, Cincinnati will see major infrastructure projects, economic shifts, and cultural investments that could reshape the community. The Queen City residents and regional leaders alike are focused on what lies ahead as the city approaches 2026. Regional economic…

ByNina OliverioDecember 31, 20250Comments

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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

Historic gas price surge hits Cincinnati, Dayton, and Springfield drivers

GE Aerospace investment: $115M planned for Cincinnati-area facilities

Trump’s Cincinnati visit highlights plan to lower prescription drug prices

Cincinnati small business owners struggle with rising costs amid inflation pressures

Greater Cincinnati job losses rise as labor data shows late-2025 decline

Cincinnati 2026: Growth, challenges and change ahead

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