Cincinnati
GOVERNMENT
This July 4, teens can enjoy 3 pools, Metro passes home from downtown for free
This year, teens will be able to enjoy multiple activities and options on July 4 for free as city officials form partnerships to ensure young Cincinnatians can safely enjoy the holiday.
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...
Beaches in Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News under swim advisories
The Virginia Department of Health has issued swimming advisories for nine beaches in Norfolk, one in Hampton and two in Newport News following recent heavy rains which introduced potentially harmful bacteria to the water. The affected beaches are the portion of Buckroe Beach South at the end of South Resort Road near the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier in Hampton; Hilton Park Beach at 225 River ...
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...
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 −...
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. ...
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....
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.
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...
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.