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Post-pandemic era forces another Greater Cincinnati business into closing
NEWPORT, Ky. (WXIX) - One of Newport’s finest restaurants closed its doors after nearly 30 years of serving the Greater Cincinnati Community. York Street Cafe, owned and operated by William Cole, waited on its last customers on Saturday, July 14. “Unfortunately, like many restaurants, we struggled to bounce back...
Report: Cincinnati among the best cities for recreation, staying active
CINCINNATI — A recent report shows Cincinnati is among the best for offering recreational activities and helping residents stay active. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities across four categories: entertainment and recreational facilities, costs, quality of parks and weather. “Recreation is an important...
Cincinnati shelters hit record high amount of pets at facilities, offer free adoptions
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Workers at Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society said they have more dogs and cats at their facilities since opening four years ago. Across its two locations at Colerain and Dane Avenue, along with its foster homes, the shelter has more than 800 animals up for adoption. 200 dogs are at the Colerain facility alone.
Ohio based chain ranked #1 regional fast food restaurant by ‘USA Today,’ beating In-N-Out
There are two types of people in this world: those who like cinnamon in their chili, and those who detest it. But it appears that the latter is in the minority, for none other than Cincinnati-based Skyline Chili has been ranked the #1 regional fast food restaurant in the U.S., according to USA Today’s 10Best Awards. Skyline beat popular competitors such as the West Coast’s In-N-Out and Texas’ infamous Whataburger.
Northern Kentucky restaurant closes after nearly 30 years
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - After nearly 30 years , York Street is permanently closed. The restaurant, previously known as York Street Cafe, at the corner of York and West 8th Street in Newport made the announcement on social media. "We are so grateful to the guests who have supported us...
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...
Former brewery in historic Mount Auburn building renovated, now 9 apartments
MOUNT AUBURN, Ohio (WKRC) - An historic building in Mt. Auburn has new life. For decades the old Moerlein mansion was abandoned and falling apart. However, two local developers stepped in to save the structure which was once the home of Christian Moerlein. If you recognize that name it's because...
New Expansion at This Cincinnati Sign Museum is a Serious “Glow Up”
The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio is a real deal blast from the past. Recently, a new expansion has made it a "must visit" for anyone seeking some good ole nostalgia. Over a year ago, in February 2023, crews were cleaning out a 20,000 sq ft storage space at...
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. These are the deals in Cincinnati
National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, July 21. It's time to cash in on holiday discounts. By now you've read about offers available at ice cream chains in Ohio. But what about local ice cream shops? ...
Women’s Bobbed Hair Got Cincinnati Men’s Dander Up One Hundred Years Ago
One hundred years ago, most men in Cincinnati believed women had got all the doggone progress they deserved. Women could vote, they were driving cars, they smoked cigarettes, and some women – gasp! – had jobs. In 1924, Cincinnati women discovered a new way to exasperate men. They had the nerve to cut their hair.
Fantasia Barrino is a bold testimony
July in Cincinnati means it is Jazz Festival weekend, or Macy’s Festival or Cincinnati Music Festival time. However you reference this undeniable great time in our city, it has been a staple since 1962 when it was originally called Ohio Valley Jazz Festival. It’s a time when some of the Black culture’s notable and talented artists visit the Queen City and have their fans in a musical frenzy for just a little while.
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