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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

National News

The D.C. Shooting Shows a Nation Losing Its Grip on Public Order

America watched in disbelief Wednesday afternoon as two National Guard members were ambushed and shot just blocks from the White House — a D.C. Shooting that officials quickly described as “targeted,” “brazen,” and deeply destabilizing. The two soldiers — members of the West Virginia National Guard — were shot, and one confirmed dead after the…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 27, 20250Comments

Community News

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

Community Lifestyle Politics

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question: “Where are all the police?” A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

News Politics

Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

Republican challenger Cory Bowman and Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval faced off Wednesday night in a tense Local 12 broadcast that highlighted deep divisions over crime, housing, and the city’s handling of infrastructure funds. The half-hour debate, hosted live on Local 12, gave voters their clearest look yet at how the two men…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 16, 20250Comments

Politics

Gloves Off at the Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Bowman vs. Pureval

Though they opened the evening with a handshake, it was clear from the first exchange that the gloves were off at Thursday night’s Cincinnati mayoral debate between Cory Bowman and incumbent Aftab Pureval. Moderated by Kevin Aldridge, the debate covered issues ranging from crime and policing to housing, taxation, and Cincinnati’s long-term economic future. Crime…

ByCincinnati ExchangeOctober 10, 20250Comments

Politics

Vivek Ramaswamy Draws Huge Crowd in Cincinnati

In his hometown Monday night, congressional hopeful and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy held a high‑energy town hall at Jim & Jack’s on the River to address public safety concerns in the wake of a recent viral downtown brawl. More than 1,000 people registered , though the venue accommodates only around 300 attendees…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 5, 20250Comments

Crime scene evidence markers on a Cincinnati street, symbolizing the city’s rising violent crime crisis.

Politics

Cincinnati Crime Crisis: A 10-Step Plan to Fix the City

Cincinnati is facing a violent crime crisis, but City Council is stuck in ceremony mode. Here’s a plan the city could adopt today—if our leaders actually cared more about outcomes than optics. Cincinnati Crime Is Bigger Than “Perception” The data is in: violent crime in Cincinnati is rising—and fast. Over the past 28 days, violent…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20250Comments

Lifestyle Politics

Why Cincinnati’s Public Spaces are Crumbling, and How to Fix Them

When I recently shared images of decaying infrastructure at Inwood Park in Mt. Auburn, I expected a strong reaction—but the dialogue that unfolded was eye-opening. Cincinnati residents revealed deep frustrations with city neglect, inconsistent accountability, and troubling double standards in how maintenance rules are enforced. This isn’t just a Cincinnati problem—it’s a Rust Belt reality.…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 1, 20250Comments

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

The D.C. Shooting Shows a Nation Losing Its Grip on Public Order

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

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

Gloves Off at the Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Bowman vs. Pureval

Vivek Ramaswamy Draws Huge Crowd in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Crime Crisis: A 10-Step Plan to Fix the City

Why Cincinnati’s Public Spaces are Crumbling, and How to Fix Them

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