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Composite image of Christopher Shipman and Darius Wheeler against a downtown Cincinnati police scene following the Fountain Square shooting near CityBird.

Murder Charge in Fountain Square Shooting Reflects Broader Pattern City Leaders Can’t Ignore

A Targeted Confrontation in the City's Most Watched Corridor The Fountain Square shooting suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Shipman, allegedly came downtown Friday night with a specific target. 25-year-old Darius Wheeler, a CityBird employee, was that target. Police say the two men were connected through a woman, and Shipman approached Wheeler as he took out trash near…

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Underrated food and wine cities

Underrated Food and Wine Cities for a Romantic February Escape

February is built for romance that unfolds slowly. Long dinners, great wine, and quiet conversations matter more than packed itineraries. While Napa and Charleston dominate food-and-wine headlines, some of the most memorable romantic escapes happen closer to home and in underrated food and wine cities that value substance over hype. For Cincinnati couples, this list…

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