Cincinnati subway plan resurfaces as city revisits old tunnel ideas

Cincinnati subway discussions are once again circulating at City Hall as officials revisit how to repurpose the city’s long-abandoned underground tunnels. Cincinnati subway proposals have sparked renewed curiosity, but critics question whether the ideas are practical or simply wishful thinking. Cincinnati leaders are again exploring what to do with the unfinished subway tunnels beneath downtown…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning the Ohio River with the Cincinnati skyline in the background under a blue sky.

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Why Cincinnati was once known as the Paris of America

Uncovering the history behind the Paris of America nickname. We explore the architectural and cultural roots of the Paris of America title. Cincinnati holds many nicknames, but none invoke elegance quite like this one. In the late 19th century, visitors marveled at the city's rapid cultural expansion. They saw a metropolis that rivaled the great…

ByNina OliverioDecember 7, 20250Comments

Aerial view of the Cincinnati, Ohio skyline featuring the Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning the Ohio River.

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Why Cincinnati is famous for more than just chili

Cincinnati commands attention as a cultural hub in the Midwest. This Ohio metropolis offers much more than a simple stopover between coasts. Locals know it as the “Queen City,” a title earned during its explosive growth in the early 19th century, when it briefly stood as the fastest-growing and most influential city in…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

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Interim chief outlines stronger police presence in OTR after recent violence

A surge in shootings on Elm Street, just north of Findlay Market, has prompted Cincinnati Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie to take aggressive steps to curb crime in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. For the record, seven people were shot in November outside the club Privee, including three in the most recent early-Sunday incident. Chief Hennie…

ByNina OliverioNovember 27, 20250Comments

Exterior of the St. Anthony Center on Republic Street in Over-the-Rhine, the new location for the winter daytime shelter.

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Over-the-Rhine residents push back against plan to relocate winter daytime shelter

A city plan to relocate Cincinnati’s emergency winter daytime shelter to the heart of Over-the-Rhine is drawing sharp criticism. Some neighbors fear the move will exacerbate crime and safety issues in the revitalizing district. The City of Cincinnati announced recently that it has partnered with St. Francis Seraph Ministries. They will host the temporary shelter…

ByNina OliverioNovember 26, 20250Comments

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3 hospitalized after shooting outside Over-the‑Rhine Bar, neighbors demand action

Three people were shot and hospitalized early Sunday morning, November 23, in the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood near the bar Privee on Elm, police said. The Over-the-Rhine shooting highlights ongoing concerns. WCPO reported that, according to the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), officers responded just before 1:30 a.m. to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1900 block of…

ByNina OliverioNovember 24, 20250Comments

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As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…