CPS Safe Sleep Lot: Are Cincinnati Public Schools Doing Too Much?

Cincinnati Public Schools just opened a new CPS Safe Sleep Lot for homeless families — the first of its kind in Ohio. At the same time, teachers joined May Day protests tied to national politics. For local taxpayers, this overlap raises a blunt question: Are Cincinnati Public Schools doing too much? When Schools Become…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 2, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police chief firing shows tension between city manager and police leadership

News Politics

Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Cincinnati police chief firing: what the letter says vs. what it leaves out The official case against Teresa Theetge is laid out clearly. Sheryl Long said the chief failed to fully implement the Summer Safety Plan. This failure was despite repeated directions to increase patrols in the downtown core of Cincinnati. In light of Cincinnati…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 24, 20260Comments

Cincinnati East Side vs West Side, Backyard barbecue with burgers and beer contrasted with a formal wine and cheese party

Community

East Side vs. West Side: Is Cincinnati’s Classic Divide Still as Strong as It Once Was?

In Cincinnati, asking someone which side of town they’re from isn’t just small talk; it’s a loaded question with generations of history behind it. The Cincinnati East Side vs West Side discussion has always been at the heart of local identity. For decades, East vs West Cincinnati has been…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 20, 20260Comments

A woman sitting at a desk with her head in her hands, representing frustration and concern about Cincinnati community accountability.

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Community Accountability: A New Resident’s Call for Engagement and Honesty

An Op-Ed in the Enquirer published November 30th, 2025 touched a nerve with some native Cincinnati residents. I can understand how a truncated article with a restricted word count and a headline I did not choose can leave much to be desired. For clarity, I have decided to elaborate on some themes connected to Cincinnati…

ByNichole CarminatiDecember 1, 20250Comments

Yellow police tape reading "POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS" against a dark background, illustrating a crash investigation scene.

News

1 dead in Thanksgiving-morning crash in Price Hill; suspect remains at large

A fatal collision early Thursday morning in the Price Hill neighborhood has left one person dead, and police are still searching for the driver who fled the scene. According to the reports of FOX19 and WCPO, the crash occurred around 1:19 a.m. at 4029 West 8th Street, when a 2010 Ford Escape traveling…

ByNina OliverioNovember 27, 20250Comments

Lifestyle

A Forgotten Block in Price Hill Could Become a Creative Hub

For decades, Price Hill has been one of Cincinnati’s most iconic yet overlooked neighborhoods. Once bustling with industry, parishes, and small businesses, it now stands at a crossroads — still rich with cultural pride and architectural character but struggling to attract the kind of investment seen in other parts of the city. However, that…