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Community members and event staff gather around an information table during a National Night Out event in Cincinnati.

News

National Night Out brings Cincinnati communities together

Cincinnati residents gathered in neighborhoods across the city Tuesday as part of National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between communities and public safety agencies. The gatherings brought together residents, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, nonprofit organizations, and local leaders to discuss crime prevention, emergency readiness, and community resources. Events took place…

ByNina Oliverio11 hours ago0Comments

Cincinnati police vehicles and a Metro Route 46 bus at an active crime scene during a violent weekend across Cincinnati

News

Violent Weekend in Cincinnati Exposes a Growing Public Trust Problem

Another violent weekend in Cincinnati, folks. This included a strangulation death near Oak Hills High School, multiple shootings across city neighborhoods, a bar shooting in Covington, and a fatal hit-and-run in Price Hill. The incidents touched communities from North Fairmount to the West Side to Northern Kentucky. This violent weekend in Cincinnati left a lasting…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 17, 20260Comments

Cincinnati East Side vs West Side, Backyard barbecue with burgers and beer contrasted with a formal wine and cheese party

Community

East Side vs. West Side: Is Cincinnati’s Classic Divide Still as Strong as It Once Was?

In Cincinnati, asking someone which side of town they’re from isn’t just small talk; it’s a loaded question with generations of history behind it. The Cincinnati East Side vs West Side discussion has always been at the heart of local identity. For decades, East vs West Cincinnati has been…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 20, 20260Comments

Community Featured

Is Cincinnati a walkable city?

Article Summary Cincinnati’s walkability is mixed. The city averages a Walk Score of about 49, meaning most errands require a car, but downtown neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine, the Central Business District, and Corryville are highly walkable. Outside the urban core, walkability drops, especially in suburban areas. Residents and advocates praise central neighborhoods but call for better…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 20, 20260Comments

High-angle twilight view of the Cincinnati skyline with illuminated skyscrapers, the Great American Tower, and the Ohio River in the background.

Featured Tips

What are the pros and cons of living in Cincinnati?

Pros and cons of living in Cincinnati reveal what makes the city appealing and challenging. Understanding the pros and cons of living in Cincinnati helps residents and newcomers make informed choices. Cincinnati, located along the Ohio River, blends Midwestern charm with urban amenities. The pros and cons of living in Cincinnati are apparent to those…

ByNina OliverioDecember 13, 20250Comments

Community Featured Tips

Is Cincinnati a good place to live? Assessing city life

Determining if Cincinnati is a good place to live draws strong interest. It offers both upsides and challenges. The question of whether Cincinnati is a good place to live remains a top priority for people considering a move to Ohio’s Queen City. You will find Cincinnati to be a good place to live, featured in…

ByNina OliverioDecember 11, 20250Comments

Opinion Politics

How Cincinnati’s Professional Victims Are Killing the City We Love

I’m a Price Hill kid, raised by a single mom in a neighborhood scarred by crime and addiction — dad gone, grandma stepping in when money was tight. Even then, the expectation was simple: you worked, you showed up, you figured it out. Unlike some who focus on being professional victims, we didn't focus on…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 2, 20250Comments

Community Politics

The Cincinnati Trust Crisis: How a Low-Trust America Shows Up in Our City

Cincinnati is experiencing a trust crisis — a slow erosion of confidence in public safety, in institutions, and in the basic predictability that lets a city function smoothly. The signs aren’t always dramatic, but they’re everywhere. And if you want to understand how deep it runs, start with something that happened just this week. When…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 26, 20250Comments

Crime scene evidence markers on a Cincinnati street, symbolizing the city’s rising violent crime crisis.

Politics

Cincinnati Crime Crisis: A 10-Step Plan to Fix the City

Cincinnati is facing a violent crime crisis, but City Council is stuck in ceremony mode. Here’s a plan the city could adopt today—if our leaders actually cared more about outcomes than optics. Cincinnati Crime Is Bigger Than “Perception” The data is in: violent crime in Cincinnati is rising—and fast. Over the past 28 days, violent…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20250Comments

Lifestyle

What Locals Are Saying About Cincinnati in 2025

Cincinnati has always been a city of strong opinions and deep pride. Ask any local, and you’ll get an earful about chili, the Bengals, or which neighborhood has the best coffee. But in 2025, with the city at a crossroads of development, politics, and culture, we hit the streets—and the inboxes—to ask a simple question:…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 21, 20250Comments

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