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Cincinnati Fireworks Ban: What’s Legal and What Isn’t on the Fourth of July

Cincinnati's fireworks rule sits on a city 311 page under a plain warning: Most consumer fireworks are prohibited inside city limits. Outside, the Fourth of July tells a different story. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortars, and backyard fireworks echo through neighborhoods from Price Hill to Oakley every year. The result is one of Cincinnati's most…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 4, 20260Comments

Concept Rendering of the Proposed Fort Washington Way Cap Connecting Downtown Cincinnati and The Banks

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Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

Stand on Third Street and look toward The Banks. Between downtown and the river sits an eight-lane trench carrying Interstate 71 traffic through the center of Cincinnati. For decades, planners imagined covering part of that gap with parks, plazas, and new public space. This week, that vision moved closer to reality. The U.S. Department of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20260Comments

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Community forums on police disparities draw residents into debate over Campaign Zero report

Community members gathered Tuesday evening to discuss a recent report that found significant racial disparities in Cincinnati police stops. This adds another chapter to the city’s ongoing conversation about policing and public accountability. The public forum followed the release of a Campaign Zero analysis that examined more than 472,000 Cincinnati Police Department contact cards.…

ByNina OliverioJuly 1, 20260Comments

A construction worker in a trench replaces an old, corroded lead water pipe with a new copper line.

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Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

The city council has prioritized the immediate removal of dangerous lead water lines across Cincinnati neighborhoods. Replacing these aging lead water lines will protect public health and improve overall water system reliability. Cincinnati leaders are taking aggressive action to replace lead water lines and modernize local infrastructure. Removing lead water lines is the primary focus…

ByNina OliverioJune 29, 20260Comments

A bustling outdoor farmers market in Cincinnati with crowds of people shopping for fresh produce at vendor stalls.

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Farmers markets Cincinnati continue to expand as demand for local food grows

Interest in locally grown food continues to rise across the Cincinnati region as neighborhood farmers markets expand their reach and offerings. Market operators, growers, and food advocates say shoppers increasingly value fresh produce, direct relationships with farmers, and locally produced goods. That demand has encouraged both established markets and newer community markets to grow, adding…

ByNina OliverioJune 27, 20260Comments

A counterfeit white, green, and red soccer ball with "FIFA World Cup" and "México" printed on it.

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Counterfeit World Cup merchandise seized in Cincinnati during nationwide CBP crackdown

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the Port of Cincinnati seized more than 2,500 counterfeit FIFA World Cup items during a five-day operation aimed at stopping fake merchandise before it reached consumers. The enforcement campaign, known as Operation Protect the Pitch, took place from June 1 through June 5 and focused on…

ByNina OliverioJune 26, 20260Comments

A wooden gavel resting on a stack of documents next to a police badge on a desk, symbolizing law, justice, and police accountability.

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Campaign Zero recommendations call for Cincinnati police reforms after racial bias report

Campaign Zero recommendations are driving renewed discussion about police accountability and transparency in Cincinnati. Campaign Zero recommendations come after a report that alleges racial disparities in Cincinnati Police Department traffic and pedestrian stops. As a result, city leaders decided to launch an independent review. Campaign Zero has released a series of policy proposals aimed at…

ByNina OliverioJune 26, 20260Comments

anoramic view of the Cincinnati skyline and the illuminated John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River at sunset.

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Cincinnati best cities ranking places region among America’s top 100 for 2026

Cincinnati has earned a place among the nation’s leading metropolitan areas after appearing in a new ranking of the 100 best U.S. cities for 2026. The recognition comes from Resonance Consultancy’s annual America’s Best Cities report, which evaluates metropolitan areas based on livability, prosperity, and desirability. The Cincinnati best cities recognition reflects a broader…

ByNina OliverioJune 25, 20260Comments

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Ohio voter ID bill vetoed by DeWine, setting up potential legislative showdown

Ohio voters will not face new photo ID requirements for mail-in ballots after Gov. Mike DeWine rejected House Bill 472 on June 24. The legislation would have expanded Ohio’s existing voter identification requirements by requiring absentee voters to provide a photo ID when voting by mail beginning in 2027. DeWine said the proposal would create…

ByNina OliverioJune 25, 20260Comments

A lineup of Cincinnati municipal vehicles, including a police cruiser, a fire engine, and two yellow snow plows, parked in front of the Fleet Services garage bays.

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Cincinnati fleet services renovation moves forward with $10 million railroad sale investment

City officials have approved the use of $10 million from proceeds generated by the sale of Cincinnati’s Southern Railway assets. This funding will be used to modernize the nearly century-old facility. The investment represents one of the latest infrastructure projects funded through the railroad transaction. Moreover, this transaction continues to provide significant capital for…

ByNina OliverioJune 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Fireworks Ban: What’s Legal and What Isn’t on the Fourth of July

Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

Community forums on police disparities draw residents into debate over Campaign Zero report

Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

Farmers markets Cincinnati continue to expand as demand for local food grows

Counterfeit World Cup merchandise seized in Cincinnati during nationwide CBP crackdown

Campaign Zero recommendations call for Cincinnati police reforms after racial bias report

Cincinnati best cities ranking places region among America’s top 100 for 2026

Ohio voter ID bill vetoed by DeWine, setting up potential legislative showdown

Cincinnati fleet services renovation moves forward with $10 million railroad sale investment

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