Property taxes have become one of the defining issues in Ohio’s 2026 gubernatorial race as homeowners continue to face rising tax bills following higher home valuations and county reassessments.
Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton recently unveiled a plan that would provide targeted relief for seniors and middle-income homeowners while increasing state funding for public education.…
Mayor Aftab Pureval declared a local emergency for the City of Cincinnati on Tuesday after multiple rounds of severe weather caused widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and dangerous conditions across the city.
The declaration follows deadly flash flooding that struck the region on Friday and another round of storms on Tuesday that produced additional flooding and…
The Cincinnati Bengals have completed the first phase of the largest renovation project in Paycor Stadium’s history.
The improvements are part of an approximately $500 million modernization plan designed to enhance the fan experience while extending the stadium’s lifespan.
The upgrades will be in place for the start of the 2026 National Football League (NFL)…
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,…
Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across Greater Cincinnati on Friday evening, leaving several major roads underwater and disrupting travel during one of the busiest times of the day.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed portions of Interstate 71 after floodwaters made the highway unsafe for motorists.
Emergency officials also issued a Flash Flood Warning…
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) must decide within weeks whether to ask voters to approve a new tax levy that district leaders say is necessary to stabilize finances.
The Board of Education is under pressure to reach a decision before the filing deadline for the November general election.
Board members have discussed multiple levy options that…
The National Weather Service forecasts a prolonged period of hot and humid weather across the Ohio Valley this week.
While air temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s, high humidity will make it feel significantly hotter.
Meteorologists warn that the combination of heat and moisture could push the heat index…
Cincinnati officials have unveiled a proposal to preserve homeless assistance in Over-the-Rhine.
They plan to partner with Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) to purchase the St. Francis Seraph Church and the adjacent St. Anthony Center.
The plan aims to prevent interruptions to services that many residents experiencing homelessness rely on. Meanwhile, city leaders…
Ohio will pay more than $507,000 to a Cincinnati man who spent 13 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. This marks another high-profile wrongful conviction case in Hamilton County.
The wrongful imprisonment payout will go to Marcus Sapp. Ohio determined he met the state’s legal definition of a wrongfully imprisoned individual.
The…
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…


