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Celebrating the history of Cincinnati’s legendary gay bars
Some of Cincinnati’s most iconic gay bars have come and gone, while others are still going strong. But for those in our distant memory there are no more late nights belting out karaoke at Shirley’s, tearing up the dance floor at The Dock, or simply enjoying a beer with old friends On Broadway.
Father urges bill’s passage after daughter’s throat was slit at disability care facility
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After a woman with developmental disabilities had her throat slit at an Ohio care facility, her father is urging the state legislature to pass a bill he believes would help families keep their loved ones safe. House Bill 465, known as Lauren’s Law, would force facilities for the developmentally disabled to […]
Greater Cincinnati Fourth of July Fireworks and Events in 2024
Every July 4, America celebrates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence and separation of the 13 original colonies from British rule with parades, pyrotechnics and other parties. If you're looking to get your Fourth of July fix — and see some colorful explosions in the sky — here are some suggestions taking place throughout the weekend and on July 4 itself.
Cincinnati homeless settlement: 'Tremendous victory for social justice'
Three people who once lived in a homeless encampment on Third Street in Downtown Cincinnati – before the city kicked them out six years ago – praised a new agreement that would allow encampments if there is no available shelter space. Leon "Bison" Evans, one of the 2018 camp's leaders, said Tuesday that...
Cincinnati Children's to open new $6M office in former CVS
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is continuing its expansion push with the opening of a new multimillion-dollar primary care facility in Symmes Township. Cincinnati Children’s Loveland Primary Care will be located in a 10,125-square-foot former CVS building at 10554 Loveland-Madeira Road. A spokesperson for the...
Cincinnati Zoo to offer free admission for military members on 2 holidays
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If you're a member of the military and you like going to the zoo, then the 4th of July is the perfect day for you. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is now offering free admission to all members of the military on the 4th of July. But that's not all; the zoo is also offering free admission to military members on Veteran's Day, which is on Nov. 11.
Special Olympics Torch Run legs go through Cincinnati, Clermont County
BATAVIA, Ohio (WKRC) - Opening ceremonies of the Ohio Special Olympics are just two days away. Two more legs of the Torch Run took place Wednesday in Cincinnati and Batavia. Dozens of participants took off from Main Street. This is the 43rd year for the law enforcement Torch Run but...
Greater Cincinnati shelters remind people to spay, neuter amid peak kitten season
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - It happens around this time every year: a surge of kittens at animal shelters. Those kittens then put an additional strain on shelters because of how much care they need. The end of May through July is the peak period, but the League for Animal Welfare said it has seen a 75% increase in kitten intakes this year compared to last.
'Prisoners in their own homes': Residential elevator issues continue to plague Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Residents across Greater Cincinnati are becoming "prisoners in their own homes" because of long-term elevator issues. But it appears that help is now on the way for the people who live in a large apartment building in Cincinnati, plagued by a failing elevator for years. Earlier in...
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