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Cincinnati mini golf course approved for The Banks, opening targeted by November

The Cincinnati Park Board voted Wednesday to approve plans for a new mini golf course at The Banks, advancing a project city leaders hope will add another family-friendly attraction to Cincinnati’s riverfront district. The development, known as Cincinnati Legends Putt House at Freedom Park, is expected to occupy a vacant lot near Freedom Way and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Nighttime view of orange traffic barrels lining Elm Street near Paycor Stadium during a downtown traffic pattern change.

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Downtown traffic change makes Elm Street two-way near Paycor Stadium

The City of Cincinnati and transportation officials implemented the change overnight on July 29 to improve access to downtown destinations and reduce congestion caused by long-term detours associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. The modification affects a key stretch of roadway near Paycor Stadium and The Banks entertainment district. Officials expect the change…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Teen takeovers and crowd control efforts at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati as police officers monitor a large gathering.

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Teen Takeovers Are Spreading Across America. What’s Cincinnati Is Doing About It?

While teen takeovers sweep across large cities, Cincinnati has spent the past year building an infrastructure to respond Could this help before a major incident forces its hand? Cincinnati has spent the past year building a response to a problem it has not yet fully experienced. The city expanded its juvenile curfew, created dedicated youth…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 20, 20260Comments

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$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials are renewing efforts to transform a long-discussed vision into reality by building deck caps over Fort Washington Way. The proposal would create new land above Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 50 between downtown and the riverfront. Local leaders say the project could improve walkability, create green space, and support additional…

ByNina OliverioMay 27, 20260Comments

Tense nighttime scene at The Banks in Cincinnati after Opening Day 2026, showing a large crowd of fans in red apparel facing a line of police officers and flashing emergency lights.

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Opening Day chaos: What happened at The Banks after Opening Day 2026

The festive atmosphere surrounding Opening Day quickly shifted into disorder late Thursday as large crowds gathered along the riverfront entertainment district known as The Banks. What began as a celebration of baseball turned into a chaotic scene marked by fights, police intervention, and multiple arrests. Authorities confirmed that 17 individuals, ranging in age from…

ByNina OliverioMarch 27, 20260Comments

A large crowd of Cincinnati Bengals fans in orange and black apparel gathers at The Banks to watch a game on a massive outdoor LED screen, with Paycor Stadium and the Roebling Bridge visible under a twilight sky.

Sports

Best places to watch Cincinnati sports fill up for Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati game days

Cincinnati’s sports culture remains one of the most passionate in the Midwest, fueled by loyal fanbases for the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and FC Cincinnati. On any given game day, bars across the city fill early, especially near Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. According to reporting by WCPO 9, local businesses see a…

ByNina OliverioMarch 26, 20260Comments

An aerial panoramic view of the Cincinnati skyline at sunset, featuring prominent skyscrapers and the Ohio River riverfront under a clear blue sky.

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Riverfront projects reshape Cincinnati Riverfront development and Northern Kentucky growth

Article Summary Cincinnati Riverfront development is transforming growth along the Ohio River in both Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Major projects like The Banks, Ovation on the River in Newport, and Covington Central Riverfront are adding mixed‑use residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. Infrastructure upgrades, including the Brent Spence Companion Bridge and the 20‑mile Riverfront Commons trail,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati mini golf course approved for The Banks, opening targeted by November

Downtown traffic change makes Elm Street two-way near Paycor Stadium

$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

Opening Day chaos: What happened at The Banks after Opening Day 2026

Best places to watch Cincinnati sports fill up for Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati game days

Riverfront projects reshape Cincinnati Riverfront development and Northern Kentucky growth

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