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Cincinnati Financial Mismanagement: What the City’s Own Audits Reveal About Leadership and Accountability

The shocking report and confirmation of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval’s private vehicle repossession should concern every citizen and taxpayer of Cincinnati. This incident adds to worries about Cincinnati financial mismanagement, raising questions about leadership accountability. The elected leadership of Cincinnati is trusted to have the expertise to balance a budget with complex and nuanced layers…

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Things people can expect to do in Cincinnati on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Thanksgiving Day events offer a full slate of activities for Cincinnati families. Thanksgiving Day events include races, markets, and community traditions across the city. Cincinnati Thanksgiving events anchor much of the holiday for thousands of residents. These events remain deeply tied to community traditions, charitable efforts, and the start of the city’s winter festival season. Cincinnati offers…

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Banks redevelopment

Banks Redevelopment Plan Update Seeks Finish Line for Riverfront Lots

City and county officials are presenting a draft plan for The Banks redevelopment centered on five underused parcels. The updated vision for the Banks redevelopment aims to complete the riverfront district through coordinated, mixed‑use infill. Perkins & Will and MKSK are the lead design firms selected to reimagine the remaining Banks parcels. They aim to…

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Redistricting

Ohio Launches New “Find My District” Tool Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ohioans can now look up redistricting of their newly assigned congressional, statehouse, and state senate districts with a street-level interactive map created by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office. The redistricting tool — unveiled this week by Secretary Frank LaRose — allows residents to search by address and instantly see which districts they fall into…

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Ohio Secures Major Victory Against Foreign Election Influence Ahead of 2026 Ballot Fights

Ohio has officially won its nearly two-year legal battle to block foreign election influence in statewide ballot-issue campaigns. On Friday, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that the final lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on foreign-funded contributions has ended — leaving the law fully intact ahead of what is likely to be the most ballot-heavy…

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Cincinnati public safety

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question: “Where are all the police?” A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…

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Short-Term Rental

As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…

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Ohio redistricting 2025

The Lines Are Moving Again: Mid-Decade Redistricting in Ohio and the GOP’s Nationwide Strategy

Ohio redistricting 2025 is underway—and it’s triggering national attention. With control of Congress hanging by a thread, Republican lawmakers are using every legal option to gain an edge before the 2026 midterms. Mid-decade redistricting in Ohio isn’t just about the Buckeye State—it’s part of a broader GOP strategy unfolding across multiple red states. Unlike the…

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