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Republican women Ohio candidates Holly Adams and Rosemary Oglesby-Henry in front of the Cincinnati skyline

Opinion Politics

Republican Women Ohio: A First District Shift

Two Republican women are on the ballot in Ohio’s First Congressional District. Both are grassroots, builders, and have been treated as outliers. The district has never elected a woman in over 200 years. Republican women in Ohio understand the impact of this gap. The families paying the price for that gap in leadership are not…

ByRosemary Oglesby-HenryMarch 26, 20260Comments

AI job training in Cincinnati with professionals learning skills during a team workshop

Business

Cincinnati Jobs: New Federal Push Aims to Train Workers for AI

AI job training is becoming a central focus of new federal policy. There's a new push from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeships, skills-based hiring, and faster pathways into high-demand roles. The initiative is designed to close the gap between how workers are trained and how companies actually hire, particularly as…

ByDan O’KeeffeMarch 24, 20260Comments

Business

Cincinnati Growth Strategy: Is the City Thinking Big Enough for AI?

The Cincinnati growth strategy is at a decision point. Artificial intelligence is not a niche trend. It is changing how companies operate, how quickly startups scale, and where talent concentrates. Cities that move early tend to define their role in the new economy, while cities that hesitate adapt later, on someone else’s terms. When…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 24, 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

Hands stacking coins to represent rising Cincinnati income tax and financial decision-making

Business Politics

Cincinnati Income Tax and the Talent Migration Question

The Cincinnati income tax increased to 2.1 percent in 2024 after voters approved a levy to fund infrastructure and city services. While the increase may appear modest, it highlights a larger question facing many Midwestern cities: how local policy decisions influence economic competitiveness. At the same time Cincinnati raised its local tax rate, states such…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 18, 20260Comments

Man expressing visible frustration, illustrating rising political hostility and social tension

Health

Political Hostility and Online Incivility: Why People Feel Meaner Now

Political hostility doesn’t just show up at election time anymore. It shows up in family group chats, comment sections, school meetings, and everyday conversations that feel more brittle than they used to.h If it feels like people are quicker to snap—and social media is rougher than ever—there’s evidence behind that feeling. A rise in political…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 18, 20260Comments

Mount Rushmore presidential faces symbolizing Presidents’ Day in Cincinnati 2026

Community Lifestyle

Presidents’ Day Cincinnati 2026: What’s Open and Closed

Why Presidents’ Day Matters in Cincinnati Presidents’ Day Cincinnati is more than just a federal holiday on the calendar. While the day officially honors George Washington’s birthday, it has evolved into a broader recognition of American presidents. For Cincinnati, the holiday carries a direct local tie. The city is the birthplace of William Howard Taft…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 16, 20260Comments

News

Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

The latest Cincinnati weekend shootings have left the city shaken. In just 24 hours, multiple incidents across neighborhoods resulted in three confirmed deaths and several injuries, raising renewed concerns about public safety and police leadership in the Queen City. The violence, occurring from early February 14 into February 15, 2026, comes as the Cincinnati Police…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 16, 20260Comments

National News Politics

Oregon Begins Cleanup of 800,000 Inactive Voters as Ohio Maintains Ongoing Roll Reviews

Article Summary Oregon election officials announced they will begin removing hundreds of thousands of inactive voter registrations after pausing routine maintenance for several years. Although state officials say inactive voters did not receive ballots, the backlog has drawn legal and political scrutiny. By contrast, Ohio says it conducts continuous voter-roll maintenance using federal databases. Ohio…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 15, 20260Comments

National News Politics

Cincinnati Area Not Directly Affected as U.S. Pauses Visa Processing for Dozens of Countries

Article Summary The U.S. State Department has paused visa processing for applicants from dozens of countries as it reviews screening procedures, according to national reporting. This visa processing pause is ongoing. A start date and scope have been reported, but officials have not published a complete public directive or a finalized country list. The change…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJanuary 14, 20260Comments

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