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Circular tire skid marks cover a dark Cincinnati street intersection after an illegal street takeover, with a police cruiser flashing emergency lights in the smoky background.

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Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

The Cincinnati City Council is considering new legislation that would dramatically increase consequences for people who participate in or organize illegal street takeovers throughout the city. The proposal received initial approval from the Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee on June 2. According to reporting by WVXU, council members backed the ordinance after several…

ByNina Oliverio4 hours ago0Comments

Composite image showing Dion Crockett and Bridgette Morris in front of The Evanston affordable housing complex in Cincinnati, illustrating a story about alleged rent theft and housing oversight failures.

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Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Two Property Managers Indicted in 14 Days: What It Reveals About Cincinnati's Housing Oversight Cincinnati's housing debate usually focuses on supply. These cases reveal another challenge: whether tenants can trust the systems already in place. This is especially concerning in light of recent rent theft incidents. Bridgette Morris stole roughly $40,000 from Wallick Communities properties…

ByAdam Koehler4 days ago0Comments

Resident Holds Wesley Baymiller TIF Meeting Notice Outside Cincinnati Home

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Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Cincinnati officials scheduled a virtual community engagement meeting. This one is for May 20 to discuss the proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Wesley Baymiller affordable housing redevelopment project near 70 E. McMicken Ave. The proposal includes up to $1.85 million in direct financial assistance tied to the Downtown/OTR East TIF…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

People sit and talk around the Tyler Davidson Fountain at Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on a sunny afternoon, with restaurants, trees, and crowds filling the plaza behind them.

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Cincinnati Is Better Than Its Reputation — And Worse at Selling Itself

Cincinnati's Real Economic Footprint Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 20 peer regions in total exports and 1st in per-capita exports—a distinction that separates serious production economies from consumption hubs. P&G, Kroger, Cintas, and GE Aerospace do not generate these rankings through nostalgia. The Cincinnati economy is further evidenced by the region also claiming 4th-place Fortune 500…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police chief firing shows tension between city manager and police leadership

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Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Cincinnati police chief firing: what the letter says vs. what it leaves out The official case against Teresa Theetge is laid out clearly. Sheryl Long said the chief failed to fully implement the Summer Safety Plan. This failure was despite repeated directions to increase patrols in the downtown core of Cincinnati. In light of Cincinnati…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 24, 20260Comments

Western Hills Sports Mall building near West Price Hill ahead of proposed redevelopment

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Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

The old Western Hills Sports Mall property isn't coming back as a community asset. Instead, it's headed for redevelopment into yet another income-restricted apartment complex — and once again, the real burden will fall on West Price Hill residents, even though city maps try to pretend otherwise. In fact, the Western Hills Sports Mall redevelopment…

ByTodd ZinserApril 22, 20260Comments

Parents walk with a child as the cost of raising a child rises across Cincinnati and the Midwest

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The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Rent and housing are squeezing everything else out for Midwest families. Is the average Cincinnati area family struggling? Raising a kid to 18 now costs an average of $303,418, according to LendingTree’s 2026 analysis. However, the cost of raising a child is more complicated than just a single figure. But that big number hides where…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 22, 20260Comments

A table displaying Cincinnati youth safety pamphlets, after-school program guides, and free gun locks outside a brightly lit community recreation center at dusk.

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Cincinnati officials push youth safety solutions to address risks outside school

City leaders and school officials in Cincinnati are expanding collaboration to address growing concerns about student safety beyond the classroom. The effort follows several recent incidents involving large teen gatherings, fights, and arrests in public spaces. Officials say the focus is shifting toward prevention rather than reaction. They want to reduce risks during after-school hours,…

ByNina OliverioApril 14, 20260Comments

Politics

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati has a mayor. It has a city council. It has a city manager. But if you are trying to understand how decisions actually get made, those titles only get you part of the way there. Because in practice, Cincinnati is not run by a single office. A system shapes it. Who Runs Cincinnati on Paper…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati street penalties advance after large takeover arrests

Cincinnati street penalties are moving forward after city leaders approved on Wednesday, a motion to address illegal takeover events. City officials took action this week after a large street takeover drew widespread attention and strained law enforcement resources. The move follows a March event that resulted in nearly 50 arrests and multiple vehicle impoundments. The city…

ByNina OliverioApril 8, 20260Comments

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Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Cincinnati Is Better Than Its Reputation — And Worse at Selling Itself

Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Cincinnati officials push youth safety solutions to address risks outside school

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati street penalties advance after large takeover arrests

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