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Opinion Politics

Is Cincinnati Pension Reform Stabilizing the System — or Positioning It for OPERS?

Cincinnati recently announced that for the past year, it has been in mediation concerning the 2015 collaborative agreement. This agreement requires the city to fully fund the Cincinnati Retirement System (CRS) by 2045. The system currently has a funded ratio of 68%. Furthermore, it has an $847 million liability to erase. Cincinnati pension reform is…

ByTodd ZinserFebruary 24, 20260Comments

Man expressing visible frustration, illustrating rising political hostility and social tension

Health

Political Hostility and Online Incivility: Why People Feel Meaner Now

Political hostility doesn’t just show up at election time anymore. It shows up in family group chats, comment sections, school meetings, and everyday conversations that feel more brittle than they used to.h If it feels like people are quicker to snap—and social media is rougher than ever—there’s evidence behind that feeling. A rise in political…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 18, 20260Comments

News

Juvenile Shot on I-75 in Cincinnati

An I-75 shooting left a juvenile injured Tuesday afternoon on Cincinnati’s west side. Cincinnati police responded just after 1:10 p.m. to reports of gunfire on southbound Interstate 75 near the 2.6 mile marker, close to the Harrison Avenue exit and the Western Hills Viaduct. Officers located a juvenile victim at the scene. Police transported the…

ByCincinnati ExchangeFebruary 17, 20260Comments

Mount Rushmore presidential faces symbolizing Presidents’ Day in Cincinnati 2026

Community Lifestyle

Presidents’ Day Cincinnati 2026: What’s Open and Closed

Why Presidents’ Day Matters in Cincinnati Presidents’ Day Cincinnati is more than just a federal holiday on the calendar. While the day officially honors George Washington’s birthday, it has evolved into a broader recognition of American presidents. For Cincinnati, the holiday carries a direct local tie. The city is the birthplace of William Howard Taft…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 16, 20260Comments

News

Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

The latest Cincinnati weekend shootings have left the city shaken. In just 24 hours, multiple incidents across neighborhoods resulted in three confirmed deaths and several injuries, raising renewed concerns about public safety and police leadership in the Queen City. The violence, occurring from early February 14 into February 15, 2026, comes as the Cincinnati Police…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 16, 20260Comments

Todd Zinser recording Citizen Watchdog year-in-review podcast in Cincinnati

Opinion Politics

Citizen Watchdog: One Year of Tracking Cincinnati City Hall

Why I Started Citizen Watchdog On February 7, 2025, I recorded the first episode of Citizen Watchdog. I didn’t begin this project because I thought Cincinnati was uniquely dysfunctional. I started it because I believed too many decisions were being made without sustained scrutiny. Major policy shifts were passing quickly. Financial commitments were stacking up.…

ByTodd ZinserFebruary 12, 20260Comments

Health

Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

Winter in southwest Ohio has a personality of its own. Cincinnati sits in a large river valley, which means temperatures can shift quickly. One week brings sunshine and flurries over the Ohio River. The next brings freezing rain, sharp wind, and long stretches of gray skies. These changing conditions can have a big impact on…

ByBrett HarnettFebruary 11, 20260Comments

News Opinion Politics

Cincinnati 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

A Cincinnati 911 dispatcher is accused of leaking the real-time location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an active operation. Critics say this move endangered federal officers and violated basic professional standards. The controversy can be seen as part of a broader issue involving ICE agent doxxing incidents. The incident has drawn national attention…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 10, 20260Comments

News

City of Cincinnati faces tight budget after ARPA funds end

Article Summary Cincinnati is facing a tight budget as federal ARPA pandemic relief funds end. This leaves a projected $10.2 million deficit for FY 2026–2027. City Manager Sheryl Long balanced the budget through roughly 2% departmental cuts, reduced spending, and vacant positions. As a result, the city avoided major layoffs. However, officials warn long-term stability…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 20, 20260Comments

Business Community

Ohio Is Winning the Business Race — Cincinnati Is Falling Behind

Article Summary Ohio continues to rank among the most business-friendly states in the nation, earning top-tier national marks for infrastructure, cost of doing business, and economic development performance. However, recent job losses in the Cincinnati metro suggest that local conditions are diverging from the state’s broader success. Analysts point to public safety concerns, unclear economic…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 17, 20260Comments

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Is Cincinnati Pension Reform Stabilizing the System — or Positioning It for OPERS?

Juvenile Shot on I-75 in Cincinnati

Presidents’ Day Cincinnati 2026: What’s Open and Closed

Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

Citizen Watchdog: One Year of Tracking Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

Cincinnati 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

City of Cincinnati faces tight budget after ARPA funds end

Ohio Is Winning the Business Race — Cincinnati Is Falling Behind

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