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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

Teen takeovers and crowd control efforts at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati as police officers monitor a large gathering.

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Teen Takeovers Are Spreading Across America. What’s Cincinnati Is Doing About It?

While teen takeovers sweep across large cities, Cincinnati has spent the past year building an infrastructure to respond Could this help before a major incident forces its hand? Cincinnati has spent the past year building a response to a problem it has not yet fully experienced. The city expanded its juvenile curfew, created dedicated youth…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 20, 20260Comments

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati spanning the river at sunset.

Community

Cincinnati neighborhood redevelopment: Game-changing projects to watch in 2026

Cincinnati is undergoing a massive transformation this year. More than $5 billion in development projects are reshaping the region. City planners, private developers, and local communities are collaborating closely. They want to create spaces where residents can live, work, and play seamlessly. This wave of urban renewal focuses on modernizing infrastructure while preserving historic charm,…

ByNina OliverioJune 11, 20260Comments

Aerial view of Paycor Stadium and the downtown Cincinnati skyline along the Ohio River.

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The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved an updated urban design plan that could transform the final undeveloped portions of The Banks into a mixed-use district featuring housing, retail, hospitality, and expanded public spaces. The approval clears a major planning hurdle for a redevelopment effort estimated to cost between $750 million and $800 million. The project…

ByNina OliverioJune 11, 20260Comments

News graphic showing police vehicles with flashing lights blocking traffic on Interstate 71 near the Silverton exit, with text reading "I-71 shooting investigation reveals targeted attack, sheriff says".

Community News

$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials are renewing efforts to transform a long-discussed vision into reality by building deck caps over Fort Washington Way. The proposal would create new land above Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 50 between downtown and the riverfront. Local leaders say the project could improve walkability, create green space, and support additional…

ByNina OliverioMay 27, 20260Comments

Aerial view of The Banks mixed-use development and Great American Ball Park along the Cincinnati riverfront at sunset.

Community News

Cincinnati planning commission approves new phase of The Banks development

The Banks’ development plan adds new housing, retail, and public spaces along Cincinnati’s riverfront. The development project for The Banks received approval from the Cincinnati Planning Commission for a large-scale expansion that will add residential buildings, retail space, entertainment venues, offices, and new public amenities over the next decade. The Cincinnati Planning Commission approved updated…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

A Cincinnati Police vehicle parked at Fountain Square with flashing lights near the Tyler Davidson Fountain during the evening.

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Fountain Square shooting response: Cincinnati considers 24/7 police presence

The City of Cincinnati is considering a 24-hour police presence in Fountain Square. This follows a fatal shooting in downtown Cincinnati which raised new public safety concerns. City officials are weighing a plan to increase police presence at Fountain Square after the May 8 fatal shooting. That shooting left one man dead near the downtown…

ByNina OliverioMay 13, 20260Comments

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5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Five of the seven people charged in connection with the July 2025 fight in downtown Cincinnati pleaded guilty in Hamilton County court on May 11. The altercation became one of the city’s most publicized criminal cases after cellphone videos circulated widely online and sparked debate over public safety, nightlife security, and police response times. According…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati historic tax credits fuel $180M redevelopment push

Historic tax credits are driving more than $180 million in redevelopment proposals across Cincinnati. It has become a major financing tool for developers restoring aging buildings in Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati developers submitted 19 applications during Ohio’s latest Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program round, according to reporting from WKRC Local 12. The projects collectively…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

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

Brent Spence closures set to reshape downtown Cincinnati traffic routes

Cincinnati neighborhood redevelopment: Game-changing projects to watch in 2026

The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

Cincinnati planning commission approves new phase of The Banks development

Fountain Square shooting response: Cincinnati considers 24/7 police presence

5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Cincinnati historic tax credits fuel $180M redevelopment push

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