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The Cincinnati Rail Deal Has a Structural Problem — and It’s Already Showing

Cincinnati began seriously pursuing the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway in late 2022. The deal closed on March 15, 2024, for $1.6 billion. Today, more than two years later, the trust fund created from that sale, known as the Cincinnati rail fund, is approaching $2 billion. On the surface, that looks like a success.…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 23, 20260Comments

Community

Cincinnati Perception Gap: Why Shootings Change How the City Feels

Cincinnati safety is not just about crime statistics. It’s about how people experience the city in real time. In just a few weeks, Cincinnati has seen a mass shooting at a downtown venue, multiple incidents in Mt. Airy, and separate shootings in neighborhoods like Madisonville and Westwood. None of these events is necessarily connected. But…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati resident survey shows declining satisfaction with safety and roads

Cincinnati resident survey results reveal declining public satisfaction with safety and infrastructure. The latest resident survey highlights growing concerns about roads, services, and quality of life in Cincinnati. City leaders are facing renewed pressure after the latest resident survey showed sharp declines in satisfaction across key services. The findings point to safety concerns and poor…

ByNina OliverioMarch 20, 20260Comments

Politics

Cincinnati $5M Real Property Reparations Motion Explained

What the Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Motion Directs On February 19, members of Cincinnati City Council introduced a motion directing the city administration to design a Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Program backed by an initial $5 million investment. The proposal is not a symbolic resolution. It outlines a specific housing-focused framework that would use public…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 28, 20260Comments

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City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) city property restrictions gain momentum The Cincinnati City Council moved forward Tuesday on broad measures aimed at limiting how ICE city property can be used for federal immigration enforcement. The Youth and Human Services Committee approved three motions that would prohibit the use of city-owned buildings, parks, or other…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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Railroad Trust Funds: Why Cincinnati Has Spent Only 12%

Railroad Trust Funds and the 12% Spending Rate Railroad trust funds were approved with the expectation that they would accelerate infrastructure improvements across Cincinnati. However, as of the February 10, 2026 meeting, only about 12% of the allotted funds had been spent. This raised concerns about the utilization of railroad trust funds and their efficiency.…

ByNichole CarminatiFebruary 12, 20260Comments

Business News

Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

Data center zoning now requires extra review under a temporary pause. Cincinnati City Council voted unanimously this week to establish a temporary data center zoning control measure that pauses by-right development of new data centers. Officials also rework how these facilities are defined and regulated in the city’s zoning code. The move comes amid rising…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 12, 20260Comments

Opinion Politics

The Media Is Lying About Springfield, Ohio

For more than two years, Springfield, Ohio has been used by national media as a moral exhibit — stripped of context and repackaged as a lesson in tolerance for audiences who do not live there and will never bear the consequences. The ongoing Springfield Ohio immigration phenomenon has significantly shaped these portrayals. What is missing…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council member Seth Walsh announces run for state treasurer

Cincinnati City Council member Seth Walsh officially announced his bid for Ohio state treasurer on Thursday. He enters the statewide race as the first declared Democrat. The announcement comes just a day after Walsh was sworn in for his second full term on Cincinnati’s City Council. This signals his intention to shift from local…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 8, 20260Comments

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Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

Cincinnati residents are reporting a series of mysterious high-pitched sounds that continue to disturb the peace in several historic neighborhoods. Local officials have yet to identify the exact origin of these high-pitched sounds that wake families in the middle of the night. According to reports from the Cincinnati Police Department, dozens of noise complaints…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments

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The Cincinnati Rail Deal Has a Structural Problem — and It’s Already Showing

Cincinnati Perception Gap: Why Shootings Change How the City Feels

Cincinnati resident survey shows declining satisfaction with safety and roads

Cincinnati $5M Real Property Reparations Motion Explained

City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

Railroad Trust Funds: Why Cincinnati Has Spent Only 12%

Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

The Media Is Lying About Springfield, Ohio

Cincinnati Council member Seth Walsh announces run for state treasurer

Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

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