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Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? Everything to know about Independence Day
The annual holiday marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The day was later signed into law on June 28, 1870, making it one of the oldest federal holidays. But why do we celebrate July 4 specifically, since the Declaration...
Things to do in Cincinnati this week. (Huge concerts, festivals start July with a BANG)
FAMILY: Butterflies in Space, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs May 11-Aug. 18. $10, $7 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. krohn.ticketspice.com. FAMILY: Christmas in July, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. Runs June 29-July 31....
About 8,000 without power in wake of storms that swept though Greater Cincinnati Saturday
Update, 8 p.m. Severe storm warnings are being allowed to expire, but a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for several counties in Greater Cincinnati until midnight Saturday. In Indiana, the watch includes: Dearborn, Franklin, Fayette, Ripley, Switzerland, Union, and Wayne counties. ...
Greater Cincinnati fire department moves closer to completion of new fire station
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - Another community is getting a new firehouse. Construction on Station 102 in Colerain Township started in the fall of 2023. So far, the foundation has been poured and the beams are in place. The project is a few months behind schedule because of supply chain...
A historic pavilion was set for demolition. Now, the city is finalizing renovation plans
In 2021, the historic pavilion at Owl's Nest Park in the Cincinnati neighborhoods of Evanston and East Walnut Hills was set to be demolished. But that decision was overturned and for the past two years, city leaders and residents have been working to save and restore the old structure. ...
Glenway Avenue briefly closes in Lower Price Hill due to outdoor fire
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Glenway Avenue is open again in Lower Price Hill after it closed briefly due to a fire response early Tuesday. Nine Cincinnati Fire Department vehicles were called to the 2300 block of Glenway Avenue around 3:30 a.m. When fire crews arrived, they said they found a pile...
A block of Elm Street Downtown is closed permanently to cars
Cincinnati is taking the next step toward big changes coming for its convention district downtown. Starting Monday Elm Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets downtown will be permanently closed to vehicles. In the short term, the closure will give crews room to work on renovations to the Duke Energy Convention...
Activity in downtown Cincinnati bouncing back from pandemic
Parking trends and higher sales at many Downtown bars and restaurants indicate foot traffic in Cincinnati's central business district is gaining momentum as the city continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to Cincinnati Center City Development Corp., or 3CDC, which compared parking and retail sales receipts from December 2019 −...
Lions and friends pull 100 tires from Licking River
BUTLER — The fourth annual Licking River Cleanup netted more than 100 tires and a dump truck load of junk, most of which was recycled. The river cleanup took place June 20 from Falmouth to Kincaid Creek. It was sponsored by the Butler Lions. Funds were donated by the...
Cincinnati’s Downtown Renaissance Halted: Historic Preservation Tax Credit Rejections Leave Projects in Limbo
Ohio’s Historic Preservation Tax Credits Leave Major Cincinnati Projects in Limbo. Downtown Cincinnati Development Projects Face Uncertainty as Tax Credits Are Denied. According to Bizjournals, A lot of big projects in downtown Cincinnati were rejected for special tax credits. Only one project, called Reid Flats, was approved. This project will turn old buildings into apartments with shops on the ground floor. But the other projects that were rejected are much bigger and more exciting, like a 19-story hotel and a 15-story hotel.
Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati Condemns Vandalism at Covedale Cemetery Complex
Cincinnati Ohio – A statement released this afternoon by the Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati:. Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati (JCGC) is deeply saddened and outraged to report that 176 gravestones were vandalized at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery and the Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery, both at the Covedale Cemetery complex. This act of antisemitic vandalism was uncovered early this morning and has left our community heartbroken.
Settlement allowing GE to leave The Banks claws back almost $44 million
Back in 2014 General Electric announced it would bring its Global Operations Center to The Banks, a move designed to bring 1,800 workers to the then-struggling riverfront development and signal Cincinnati was open for business. Cincinnati leaders, Hamilton County commissioners and state officials threw $112.4 million in tax incentives at...
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