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An aerial architectural rendering of the planned Cincinnati Marriott hotel, featuring a multi-story modern building with green rooftop terraces and an adjacent parking structure.

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Cincinnati convention headquarters hotel breaks ground on $540 million downtown project

City leaders, developers, and tourism officials gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new Downtown Marriott headquarters hotel. The project represents one of the largest hospitality developments in Cincinnati’s history, with an estimated investment of approximately $540 million. https://thecincinnatiexchange.com/cincinnati-developers-subsidies-convention-headquarters-hotel. The hotel will stand adjacent to the newly renamed First Financial Center,…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

Aerial view of the Fort Washington Way highway trench in downtown Cincinnati.

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Fort Washington Way caps debate grows as Pureval addresses railway trust questions

Mayor Aftab Pureval said his administration has not proposed using Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust dollars to pay directly for construction of the highway caps. Instead, he said city officials are evaluating whether trust funds could legally support related infrastructure improvements connected to the broader redevelopment effort. His comments came after former Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

Close-up of the side of a Cincinnati Police cruiser with emergency lights flashing at a city street scene at night.

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Downtown shooting leaves juvenile injured in Cincinnati, police investigating

A juvenile suffered a gunshot wound after a downtown shooting in Cincinnati late Monday night, prompting an active police investigation. Officers determined the downtown shooting occurred near the intersection of Ninth Street and Walnut Street after the victim arrived at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center with a gunshot wound around 11:17 p.m. Monday. Police have…

ByNina OliverioJuly 7, 20260Comments

Nighttime construction crew using large cranes to lift and position a massive steel bridge truss section for the Mount Adams bridge replacement project in downtown Cincinnati.

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Mount Adams bridge replacement moves forward as new Downtown Cincinnati crossing takes shape

Mount Adams bridge construction is advancing as crews install major sections of a new pedestrian crossing connecting Downtown Cincinnati and the historic hillside neighborhood. The Mount Adams bridge project will replace a decades-old pedestrian structure with a safer, ADA-accessible crossing expected to open later this year. Ohio transportation officials continue making visible progress on the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

Concept Rendering of the Proposed Fort Washington Way Cap Connecting Downtown Cincinnati and The Banks

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Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

Stand on Third Street and look toward The Banks. Between downtown and the river sits an eight-lane trench carrying Interstate 71 traffic through the center of Cincinnati. For decades, planners imagined covering part of that gap with parks, plazas, and new public space. This week, that vision moved closer to reality. The U.S. Department of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20260Comments

A street-level view of a wide pedestrian crosswalk in downtown Cincinnati, featuring tall stone buildings, several people walking, and a few cars in the background.

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Ohio AG assistant attacked in downtown Cincinnati after suspect allegedly demanded money

A senior attorney with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office was assaulted in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators describe the incident as an unprovoked attack following a request for money. Cincinnati police arrested a 50-year-old man shortly after the incident. Prosecutors have charged him with assault and possession of drug paraphernalia. The victim, identified through court…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments

Distant aerial view of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River during a hazy sunset.

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Fort Washington Way funding moves Cincinnati cap project closer to construction

Cincinnati has secured $25 million in federal funding to begin capping a portion of Fort Washington Way, marking a major milestone for one of the city’s most ambitious urban redevelopment projects. The grant will fund the first phase of a plan that has remained in development for more than two decades and aims to reconnect…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments

Nighttime skyline of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, featuring the illuminated John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge crossing the Ohio River.

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Cincinnati hotel industry sees unprecedented growth in 2026

The Cincinnati hotel industry is experiencing a remarkable revitalization this year. Local tourism initiatives and massive downtown developments are propelling the Cincinnati hotel industry forward. The Cincinnati hotel industry is booming in 2026. A wave of new property developments is sweeping across the city. Tourists are flocking to Hamilton County in record numbers this season.…

ByNina OliverioJune 26, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police officers and patrol vehicles block a residential street during a violent crime investigation as the city debates public safety, gun violence, and police staffing levels.

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Cincinnati Is Smaller Than Chicago. It Wasn’t Safer This Weekend.

This past Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend, Chicago recorded 46 shooting victims and 8 deaths. Cincinnati recorded at least 7 shooting victims and 4 deaths. Consider what those numbers mean together. Chicago has approximately 2.72 million residents. Cincinnati has about 311,000. One city is nearly nine times larger than the other. Yet during the same…

ByCory BowmanJune 22, 20260Comments

A cable-stayed bridge crossing a river on a clear day, illustrating the Brent Spence Bridge corridor in downtown Cincinnati.

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Brent Spence closures set to reshape downtown Cincinnati traffic routes

Drivers who travel through downtown Cincinnati will soon encounter significant changes as state transportation officials move forward with a new phase of construction tied to the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Officials from the project announced a series of permanent and long-term ramp closures on the Ohio side that will begin June 28 and continue…

ByNina OliverioJune 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati convention headquarters hotel breaks ground on $540 million downtown project

Fort Washington Way caps debate grows as Pureval addresses railway trust questions

Downtown shooting leaves juvenile injured in Cincinnati, police investigating

Mount Adams bridge replacement moves forward as new Downtown Cincinnati crossing takes shape

Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

Ohio AG assistant attacked in downtown Cincinnati after suspect allegedly demanded money

Fort Washington Way funding moves Cincinnati cap project closer to construction

Cincinnati hotel industry sees unprecedented growth in 2026

Cincinnati Is Smaller Than Chicago. It Wasn’t Safer This Weekend.

Brent Spence closures set to reshape downtown Cincinnati traffic routes

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