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15th Annual Asian Food Fest Returns to Downtown Cincinnati This Weekend

Cincinnati’s vibrant Asian and Asian-inspired food scene takes center stage this weekend. This is the weekend of the Asian Food Fest, which celebrates local and global culinary delights. The 15th Annual Asian Food Fest transforms Court Street Plaza in Downtown Cincinnati into a bustling culinary and cultural hub. Expected to draw nearly 125,000 attendees over…

ByAdam Koehler10 hours ago0Comments

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 Koehler1 day ago0Comments

Pedestrians walking along a brick-paved path lined with trees and benches at Piatt Park in downtown Cincinnati.

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Piatt Park upgrade plan advances with $7.2M state funding push

Piatt Park upgrade plans are moving forward as Cincinnati officials approve a new redevelopment path. The Piatt Park upgrade could bring $7.2 million in state funding to modernize the city’s oldest public park. Cincinnati leaders approved a key step that allows a major downtown redevelopment effort to move ahead. On April 16, the Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Aerial architectural rendering of the Piatt Park transformation project in downtown Cincinnati, part of 3CDC’s $128 million urban development plan.

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Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

Piatt Park transformation plans are moving forward as part of a broader downtown investment strategy. Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation, commonly known as 3CDC, is advancing a series of projects aimed at reshaping the city’s urban core. The nonprofit developer confirmed that improvements to Piatt Park will be one component of a larger capital plan.…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

I-75 South interstate closure in Cincinnati for the Linn Street Bridge demolition, showing heavy construction equipment and detour signage.

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Cincinnati interstate closure returns for Linn Street bridge demolition

The latest Cincinnati interstate closure is scheduled to begin late Friday and last through early Monday, affecting a key stretch of Interstate 75. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the closure will allow construction crews to safely demolish remaining portions of the Linn Street Bridge overpass. Officials say the work is necessary to advance…

ByNina OliverioApril 14, 20260Comments

Aerial view of The Banks development in downtown Cincinnati highlighting the final construction lots along the riverfront.

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The Banks development plan awaits Cincinnati approval

The future of Cincinnati’s riverfront district now hinges on city approval of a long-awaited plan to complete its remaining spaces. Leaders are reviewing recommendations that would shape the final five undeveloped parcels at The Banks, a mixed-use area between Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. The proposal reflects nearly a year of planning and…

ByNina OliverioApril 13, 20260Comments

Metal barricades at The Banks district displaying a sign about reinstated age restrictions and security checkpoints.

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The Banks restrictions return after Opening Day chaos and arrests

Crowd control measures are back in place after a chaotic Opening Day drew thousands to the riverfront entertainment district. City officials and law enforcement say the decision to restore The Banks restrictions came after multiple fights, arrests, and reports of disorderly conduct throughout the evening. According to reports by local outlets including WLWT and WCPO,…

ByNina OliverioApril 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Business Closures Signal a Broader Economic Shift

Cincinnati business closures are starting to follow a pattern that is harder to ignore. Over the past several months, businesses across multiple sectors have shut down, from national retailers to local restaurants to regional manufacturing operations. What is less clear is why these closures are happening at the same time. That overlap raises a more uncomfortable…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Nearly six months after being placed on paid leave following a series of high-profile downtown incidents, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains in limbo. She met with City Manager Sheryl Long in a closed-door hearing as the city weighs its next move. But whether she returns or is removed may come down to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

Tense nighttime scene at The Banks in Cincinnati after Opening Day 2026, showing a large crowd of fans in red apparel facing a line of police officers and flashing emergency lights.

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Opening Day chaos: What happened at The Banks after Opening Day 2026

The festive atmosphere surrounding Opening Day quickly shifted into disorder late Thursday as large crowds gathered along the riverfront entertainment district known as The Banks. What began as a celebration of baseball turned into a chaotic scene marked by fights, police intervention, and multiple arrests. Authorities confirmed that 17 individuals, ranging in age from…

ByNina OliverioMarch 27, 20260Comments

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15th Annual Asian Food Fest Returns to Downtown Cincinnati This Weekend

Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Piatt Park upgrade plan advances with $7.2M state funding push

Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

Cincinnati interstate closure returns for Linn Street bridge demolition

The Banks development plan awaits Cincinnati approval

The Banks restrictions return after Opening Day chaos and arrests

Cincinnati Business Closures Signal a Broader Economic Shift

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Opening Day chaos: What happened at The Banks after Opening Day 2026

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