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…
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.…
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…
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:…


