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There are many different kinds of people that exist within the United State of America which they all have their pros, cons, and mannerisms. There is city, urban, country, rural, and so many more kinds of people within America's borders, who all contribute to society in different ways. One of the main things that separates these groups of people is the type of environment they prefer to live or enjoy their time in.
A new, controversial change to a popular local park has been accepted
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A controversial plan to make a big change to a popular park is a step closer to reality. On Thursday, the Cincinnati Park Board voted to approve the budget and design for a new dog park at Burnet Woods. The plan has drawn opposition, with a large...
‘You have to take it’: Parents react to Cincinnati schools plan to combine schools
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Public Schools’ plan to merge several buildings ahead of the 2024-2025 school year has parents feeling like the plan is being forced on them and their kids. Board member Brandon Craig said on Thursday that parents had little choice in the district’s plan, which was...
Dive deep into Cincinnati's past with these 6 blogs, from Black history to our food scene
For those of us who can’t get enough of Cincinnati history, there are a number of blogs on local history, many posted every week with as much research as you’d expect from any history publication. The blog format offers an opportunity for some history buffs to share information...
Cincinnati is a finalist for the Sundance Film Festival
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - One of the largest international film festivals could soon be coming to Cincinnati. The finalists to be the next host of Sundance Film Festival were announced Friday, and Cincinnati is among six cities to make it. The six finalists will have to showcase the ability to host...
Property tax relief is here!
The long-awaited property tax relief program is open for applications! If you qualify (by residency in Cincinnati, income level, and owner-occupancy of a 1-4 unit building), you can receive funds from the City to help you pay delinquent property taxes. “Property taxes in many of our neighborhoods have skyrocketed due...
Restoration on a Cincinnati landmark is nearly complete. Here's when you can see it
A Cincinnati landmark famous for its role in the abolition movement is reopening after a painstaking restoration. The project spotlights not one but two crucial eras in America's struggle for racial equity. The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is named for the author of bestselling anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Harriet...
VP candidate JD Vance shops at Jungle Jim’s day after RNC ends
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WXIX) - Fresh from being named former President Donald Trump’s running mate at the Republican National Convention, J.D. Vance went shopping Friday at Jungle Jim’s International Market. The store’s director of development, Phill Adams, announced it in a Facebook post. Vance perused the aisles with...
Usha Vance, a Cincinnati mom, steps into the national political spotlight
MILWAUKEE — Usha Vance has never been one to clamor for the spotlight. She stood by her husband’s side as JD Vance received national acclaim for his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” and ran for the U.S. Senate in 2022. He describes her as brilliant, a defender of what she loves, a comforting change from...
Watch: Harriet Beecher Stowe House reopens to the public after 8-year preservation project
The historic home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the American author and abolitionist, was reintroduced to the Greater Cincinnati community Friday following an eight-year restoration project. The Harriet Beecher Stowe House, a grand yellow house at the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Gilbert Avenue in Walnut Hills, is hosting...
Cincinnati Preservation grants to help save local Black sites, stories
Cincinnati Preservation plans to use a combined $65,000 in grant funding to conduct a yearlong study focused on identifying and protecting historically significant Black sites. The organization – formerly known as the Cincinnati Preservation Association – received $50,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program from the...
Great American Ball Park honors veterans with county-wide event
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - There's a huge upcoming event happening for veterans at Great American Ball Park. Here's what you can look forward to. The first-ever county-wide veterans appreciation day will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. The event offers free food, ball park tours, games, mascots, and...
7 Ohio cities ranked among America’s 100 best
Another website created a list of America’s best cities and Ohio landed seven, including Toledo. Resonance Consultancy released the list with New York City at the top and Modesto, California at the other end. The seven Ohio cities fall in between, though none broke the top 25. Columbus ranked...
Florence's new festival highlights city's small businesses, culture
FLORENCE, Ky. — The city of Florence hosted its first Art and Vendor Festival July 20, providing an opportunity for local artists and businesses to share their creations and products with the community. The Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers kicked off the event, sharing their history and love of Appalachian...
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