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Watch out for these Ohio traffic chokepoints over the July Fourth holiday
CLEVELAND, Ohio - With more people expected to travel for the July Fourth weekend than ever before, state transportation officials are highlighting some areas of potential delays Wednesday afternoon in the Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Yet, expect traffic to be no worse than “moderate” in Northeast Ohio.
Cincinnati dispensaries prepare for recreational cannabis sales; Kentucky customers beware
Within the next week or so, medical marijuana dispensaries located in the Greater Cincinnati area are expected to receive clearance to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. Several medical dispensaries have already been granted provisional licenses by the state. All that remains is for a state inspector to give the...
Red, White, and Blue Ash: Rainy conditions not stopping Cincinnati from celebrating Fourth of July
BLUE ASH, Ohio — As storms rolled through Cincinnati Thursday, you'd think that would stop people from celebrating their Fourth of July outside. The rain didn't stop the thousands at the annual "Red, White, and Blue Ash" celebration. Robert Eustice got out to Summit Park early Thursday morning. "We...
Check to see if your local Fourth of July firework show Wednesday was delayed, canceled
Inclement weather is expected Wednesday night, and that could mean cancellations for the multiple firework shows happening around Greater Cincinnati. The National Weather Service's detailed forecast for Wednesday night indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before midnight, as well as a 60% chance of precipitation. Cincinnati may experience possible rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. The forecast also calls for wind at 5 to 9 mph before becoming calm after midnight.
Cincinnati Bookstore Hosts Final ‘Blowout’ Sale Prior to Closing
(WFCN) – Before it closes, a Greater Cincinnati book business is having a large sale. On July 7, the Colerain Avenue Half Price Books store in Northgate will close its doors. The corporate office stated that the store’s lease was about to expire and that a new agreement could not be reached. 2003 saw its opening.
Lead detected in water at Cincinnati health clinic that serves city's poor
Tap water from multiple locations inside Cincinnati's Bobbie Sterne Health Center in Over-the-Rhine contains lead at levels that are higher than acceptable limits. The health center, which serves thousands of poor men, women and children every year, confirmed Wednesday that the Cincinnati Health Department and the Greater Cincinnati Water Works discovered the lead after testing 55 water sources throughout the clinic.
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.
4th of July events in Cincinnati
Happy Independence Day, Cincinnati! I’m Luann Gibbs, and I’m the calendar editor here at The Enquirer. As a kid, I looked forward to the Fourth of July more than any other holiday (yes, including Christmas). Each year, my family constructed floats for our town’s annual parade. Riding in the parade, the cookout with homemade ice cream afterward and the huge fireworks display in the community park that evening were highlights of my summer.
Jewish Cemetery Vandalized in Cincinnati, Community Reacts With Heartbreak and Unity
Vandalism of Jewish Cemetery in Cincinnati Leaves Community ‘Heartbroken’. The Jewish community of Cincinnati, Ohio, woke up to a horrifying sight on Tuesday morning, as vandals defaced 176 gravestones at a Jewish cemetery. The antisemitic act of vandalism has left members of the community deeply distressed and ‘heartbroken’. The Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati (JCGC) and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati brought the incident and its heartrending consequences to light.
4th of July festivities are underway across the Tri-State as people prepare for storms
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Thousands are expected to be in Blue Ash on Thursday night for the annual Red, White & Blue Ash firework show at Summit Park, and they aren't letting the potential storms stop them. The festivities started around 4 p.m. with food trucks and carnival rides. It will...
Metro offering free rides on Fourth of July
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Metro is offering free rides home to teens today celebrating the Fourth of July. Brad Mason, Director of Communications for Metro, said it’s offering up to 200 single-bus ride passes. to be given out at Smale Riverfront Park and Ziegler Parks starting at 10 p.m. Mason...
The former bathtub seller behind road safety in Cincinnati
I met Matt Butler when I wrote about the Fourth Street Bridge in Northern Kentucky. And again when I wrote about ideas for expanding Cincinnati's streetcar system. And when I wrote about troubles at Cincinnati Red Bike. Oh also when I reported on plans for the Brent Spence Bridge. When...
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