Cincinnati’s population growth could influence the region’s ability to expand its workforce and sustain economic growth through 2026.
Economists have identified population trends and labor-market conditions as important factors shaping Greater Cincinnati’s long-term economic outlook.
The concern is whether the region can attract enough residents and workers to meet employers’ needs as businesses expand. Although…
Greater Cincinnati food pantries are facing rising demand and inconsistent food supplies as families struggle with grocery costs and changes to federal food assistance programs.
Shared Harvest Foodbank and its partner organizations are experiencing increased demand while dealing with reduced federal food supplies and unpredictable replacement donations.
The challenges are forcing some pantries to stretch…
Cincinnati residents are pushing back against a proposed Duke Energy rate increase that could add about $8.32 per month to a typical residential electric bill.
Community members gathered Wednesday, Oct. 21, to discuss how to oppose the proposal and prepare testimony for upcoming hearings before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
The meeting, organized…
Ohio’s voter-registration reviews have drawn attention to citizenship verification and election-record accuracy. This includes a report that 74 noncitizens were removed from voter rolls in Greater Cincinnati this year.
However, the local figure and the separate claim that tens of thousands of Ohio voters were removed require additional verification. This must be done through official…
Cincinnati data center zoning rules are under review as city officials seek public input on how to regulate facilities that power cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other digital services.
A public meeting on Monday, October 19, gave residents an opportunity to discuss potential regulations and raise concerns about the effects of data centers on local…
Cincinnati ranks No. 40 among 393 U.S. metropolitan areas in the 2026 America’s Best Cities report from Resonance Consultancy, which evaluates economic performance, quality of life and public perception.
The Cincinnati ranking places the region between Indianapolis, which ranked No. 39, and Cleveland, which ranked No. 41. Columbus ranked No. 34, while Louisville came in…
Bike buses in Greater Cincinnati are gaining momentum as families look for healthier ways to get children to school.
From Pleasant Ridge to Hyde Park, organized group rides are helping students and parents incorporate cycling into their morning routines.
Unlike traditional school buses, bike buses consist of students, parents and volunteers riding bicycles along planned…
Ohio ranks third nationally for school book bans, but Greater Cincinnati schools have often responded to challenges by restricting access rather than removing books entirely.
The contrast highlights how school districts across the state handle disputes over library materials and students’ access to books.
According to Axios Cincinnati, which cited PEN America data, Ohio recorded…
Amazon Web Services is proposing an 18-building data center campus on approximately 600 acres near Trenton, Ohio.
The proposed development, estimated to represent a $5 billion investment, comes ahead of a November 3 vote that could restrict large-scale data centers in the city.
Amazon data center proposal draws attention in Butler County
Amazon Web Services…
Cincinnati will host the 2026 U.S. National Steinholding Championships on Nov. 21, bringing top competitors from across the country to the city’s riverfront for a test of strength and endurance.
The free public event will take place during the opening weekend of the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt.
The competition will be held at Cincinnati Lager House,…


