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Eric Conroy’s Congressional Bid: A Profile in Service, Strategy, and Stakes

When a candidate like Eric Conroy runs for Congress in 2026, the stakes are high: The map is shifting (redistricting forthcoming), voter alignment is volatile, and incumbents are more vulnerable than ever. Into this environment steps Eric Conroy , a Cincinnati native, Air Force veteran, former CIA case officer, and now Republican challenger to Democratic…

ByCincinnati ExchangeOctober 15, 20250Comments

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Gloves Off at the Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Bowman vs. Pureval

Though they opened the evening with a handshake, it was clear from the first exchange that the gloves were off at Thursday night’s Cincinnati mayoral debate between Cory Bowman and incumbent Aftab Pureval. Moderated by Kevin Aldridge, the debate covered issues ranging from crime and policing to housing, taxation, and Cincinnati’s long-term economic future. Crime…

ByCincinnati ExchangeOctober 10, 20250Comments

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Christopher Smitherman Announces City Council Run as Independent, Calls on Supporters to Sign Petitions at Jim & Jack’s

Former Vice Mayor Christopher Smitherman has officially announced his candidacy for Cincinnati City Council as an independent. Known for his long track record in public safety, fiscal responsibility, and government accountability, Smitherman is now turning his focus toward returning to City Hall. Supporters can meet him in person and sign his petitions at Jim…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 11, 20250Comments

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Vivek Ramaswamy Draws Huge Crowd in Cincinnati

In his hometown Monday night, congressional hopeful and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy held a high‑energy town hall at Jim & Jack’s on the River to address public safety concerns in the wake of a recent viral downtown brawl. More than 1,000 people registered , though the venue accommodates only around 300 attendees…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 5, 20250Comments

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

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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

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Cory Bowman’s Mayoral Run Shows Grassroots Momentum in Cincinnati

While voter turnout in the recent Cincinnati mayoral primary may have been historically low, one candidate’s message still managed to rise above the noise — and the silence. Cory Bowman, a West End business owner and community advocate, brought more than a campaign to the race. He brought a movement, Cory Bowman for…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 8, 20250Comments

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Why Cincinnati’s Public Spaces are Crumbling, and How to Fix Them

When I recently shared images of decaying infrastructure at Inwood Park in Mt. Auburn, I expected a strong reaction—but the dialogue that unfolded was eye-opening. Cincinnati residents revealed deep frustrations with city neglect, inconsistent accountability, and troubling double standards in how maintenance rules are enforced. This isn’t just a Cincinnati problem—it’s a Rust Belt reality.…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 1, 20250Comments

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Clashing Visions and a Stirring Start: Cincinnati Mayoral Candidates Face Off in First 2025 Debate

The first public showdown of Cincinnati’s 2025 mayoral race kicked off Tuesday evening at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts in Price Hill with no shortage of tension, sharp exchanges, and ideological divide. Incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval took the stage alongside Republican challengers Cory Bowman and Brian Frank , marking the first…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMarch 26, 20250Comments

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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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Eric Conroy’s Congressional Bid: A Profile in Service, Strategy, and Stakes

Gloves Off at the Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Bowman vs. Pureval

Christopher Smitherman Announces City Council Run as Independent, Calls on Supporters to Sign Petitions at Jim & Jack’s

Vivek Ramaswamy Draws Huge Crowd in Cincinnati

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

Cory Bowman’s Mayoral Run Shows Grassroots Momentum in Cincinnati

Why Cincinnati’s Public Spaces are Crumbling, and How to Fix Them

Clashing Visions and a Stirring Start: Cincinnati Mayoral Candidates Face Off in First 2025 Debate

What Locals Are Saying About Cincinnati in 2025

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