PHOTOS: Parts of Greater Cincinnati Underwater After Severe Flooding

Rain hit the Greater Cincinnati area hard last week, causing severe flooding in neighborhoods along rivers, creeks and ponds across the Tri-State,…

By Katherine Barrier

Behind Montgomery Inn Boathouse
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Thousands Gather at Ohio Statehouse as Part of ‘Hands Off’ Protests Against Trump and Musk

A huge crowd braved the rain Saturday to go to the Ohio Statehouse and protest President Donald Trump and his administration. It…

By Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal

The “Hands Off” protest April 5, 2025 at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus.
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[PHOTOS] Hundreds Protest Trump, Musk Outside City Hall

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Cincinnati City Hall on Tuesday to vocalize their anger for President Donald Trump’s early actions during his…

By Madeline Fening

Tuesday, March 4: Demonstrators participate in the national 50501 protest outside Cincinnati City Hall, rallying against President Donald Trump's early actions in his second term.
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[PHOTOS] Hundreds Protest UC Board of Trustees, Call on President to Fight DEI Rollbacks

Hundreds of University of Cincinnati students, faculty, staff and community members gathered early Tuesday morning to protest the university’s rollback of Diversity,…

By Madeline Fening

Hailey Kelps and Chloe Caudill, students at the University of Cincinnati, hold a sign as they wait outside of the Teachers-Dyer Complex during a protest against the University of Cincinnati’s compliance with Senate Bills 1 and 104. “We’re just here based on basic human empathy, to support our friends, to support the people we love and to support ourselves.”
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[PHOTOS] JD Vance's Family, Supporters Gather for Sign Dedication in Middletown

City leaders, supporters and family members of Vice President JD Vance gathered on Feb. 1 to unveil new road signs that honor…

By Madeline Fening

Ribbon cutting ceremony for street signs honoring JD Vance as the 50th vice president of the United States in Middletown on Feb. 1, 2025.
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[PHOTOS] Protestors Rally Outside Hamilton County Courthouse for Postponed Inauguration Day Demonstration

On Sunday, Jan. 26, the Columbus branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) and around 75 attendees gathered outside the…

By Aidan Mahoney

Inauguration Protest in Downtown Cincinnati on Jan. 26, 2025
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Project Censored's Top Underreported Stories from 2024

Since 1976, Project Censored has identified the most important stories of each year on the basis of the exposure that was denied…

By Paul Rosenberg, Random Lengths News

With Joe Biden about to abandon ship and Donald Trump ready to return to the bully pulpit next month, how will the mainstream media cover Trump’s second act?
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The Biggest CityBeat News Stories from 2024

Well, 2024, you outdid yourself. Reflecting on the social and political impacts of the year, Cincinnati and Ohio broadly raised the bar…

By Madeline Fening

“Cincinnati City Council Passes Temporary Ceasefire Measure After Weeks of Public Comments,” by Madeline Fening The deadly attack by Hamas militants on Israeli citizens on Oct. 7, 2023 ignited an even deadlier war against Palestinians in Gaza, sparking a global discussion on the decades-long Middle Eastern conflict. While Cincinnati feels worlds away, advocates, politicians and students put Gaza’s future on the local agenda, oftentimes through tense conversations. In March, a resolution calling for a six-week ceasefire from Cincinnati City Council newcomer Anna Albi passed 7-1, while a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire from council member Meeka Owens failed 4-3, needing 5 to pass. Criticism from the gallery was repeatedly lodged against Albi’s resolution, which offered support for six-week ceasefire negotiations, while Owens’ resolution called for an immediate longstanding ceasefire. Rabbi Ari Jun, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, addressed council to urge against a ceasefire resolution on Feb. 7, saying council was being asked to make “an impossible decision to either support or condemn a distant war that has fundamentally divided our community." Jun returned to council on March 6, telling CityBeat that Albi’s resolution represents a compromise. Cincinnati’s elected leaders have no control over the negotiations taking place for peace in the Middle East. Still, one guest speaker told the council that their messaging on the topic sends a signal to the community about safety and peace.
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Ohio Politicians Divided on VP Debate Results, Mirrors National Split

Following a tense hour and a half of debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, and…

By Rowan Hetzer

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance
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We Paired Books with Cincinnati Fall Treats to Kick Off Cozy Season

There’s no better way to spend a cozy fall morning than with a good book and a delicious treat from your local…

By Emma Helbling

Book Lovers by Emily Henry and a Fall Spiced Latte from Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee Nothing says feel-good-romance quite like Emily Henry. The West Chester author has released eight books, but Book Lovers is the perfect fall read. The book tells the slow-burn romance between literary agent Nora and editor Charlie in the seemingly unlikely Sunshine Falls. Pair this read with Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee’s Fall Spiced Latte, the perfect seasonal blend of clove, cinnamon and everything nice. Purchase the book: josephbeth.com/book
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6 Presidential Debate Watch Parties in Greater Cincinnati

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee will…

By CityBeat Staff

Image: 6 Presidential Debate Watch Parties in Greater Cincinnati
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Photos: Newport on the Levee Transforms into Olympic Village

In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Newport on the Levee held their own version of the opening ceremony celebration on July…

By Lydia Schembre

Who Dey runs the torch at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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[Photos] Demonstrators March Against Police Killing of Sonya Massey, Ongoing War in Gaza

Local pro-Palestinian groups gathered on July 28 in Cincinnati's Downtown neighborhood to protest Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, a common sort of…

By Madeline Fening

Demonstrators gathered at Fountain Square on July 28 to protest the ongoing war in Gaza, as well as the shooting death of Sonya Massey by deputy Sean Grayson in Springfield, Illinois.
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These Cincinnati Democrats are Rallying Around Kamala Harris

Cincinnati Democrats are uniting behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she begins her campaign for the presidency. Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), Hamilton…

By Lily Ogburn

Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 Presidential race.
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12 Reasons Governor Andy Beshear Should Be Our Next Vice President

Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear had vetting materials requested from Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. This means that he is officially under consideration…

By LEO Weekly

Gov. Andy Beshear won the race for re-election in Nov. 2023. Could the vice presidency be his next win?
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[PHOTOS] Smoke-Filled Rooms, Civil War Threats, Diet Mt. Dew: What Was Said at Vance's Middletown Rally

Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, the Republican nominee for Vice President, brought thousands of supporters to Middletown High School on July 22,…

By Madeline Fening

J.D. Vance held his first solo campaign rally as the Republican Vice Presidential nominee at Middletown High School on July 22.
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Ohio Republicans React to Presidential Debate, Democrats Stay Quiet

Thursday’s tumultuous presidential debate was characterized by lost thoughts, false statements and fiery insults. In the wake of the chaos, Ohio Democrats…

By Lily Ogburn

After Biden’s rough performance at the debate, many media outlets, including CNN, Al Jazeera and The New York Times, are reporting widespread panic among Democrats.
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Rabbi Responds to Cincinnati Socialists' Protest Outside Rep. Landsman's Office

A small group of pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside Rep. Greg Landsman’s (D-Ohio) Walnut Hills office on June 14, condemning the congressman’s support…

By Lily Ogburn

Cincinnati Socialists hold pro-Palestinian demonstration outside Rep. Greg Landsman’s office in Walnut Hills on June 14.
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Photos: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Announce 'Abandon Landsman' Campaign

As Israel’s assault on Gaza grows deadlier following Oct. 7, pro-Palestinian demonstrations have become a near-weekly occurrence in the Cincinnati area. On…

By Madeline Fening, Aidan Mahoney

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take to Goebel Park in Covington on June 8 to protest Israel's military operation in Gaza.
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[Photos] Fountain Square Fills with Pro-Palestinian Protesters as Israel Ramps up Bombings in Rafah

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators filled Cincinnati's Fountain Square on Memorial Day as bombings from Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) become more deadly in Gaza's southern…

By Madeline Fening

A pro-Palestinian protest at Fountain Square on May 27, 2024
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PHOTOS: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Assemble in Covington

Protestors from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky cities gathered in Covington on May 7 to send a message to politicians and passersby about…

By Madeline Fening

Demonstrators from six Greater Cincinnati organizations gathered in Covington on May 7 to protest the U.S.'s support of Israel as defense forces move into Rafa.
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Photos: Cincinnati Leaders Organize 'Walk to End Gun Violence' in Honor of 11-Year-Old Boy Shot in the West End

Gun rights advocates headed to the West End on Saturday, April 6 in an organized effort to raise awareness about gun violence…

By CityBeat Staff

The Walk to End Gun Violence on April 6, 2024
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All the Crazy Storm Damage We Saw from Greater Cincinnati's April 2 Severe Weather

Greater Cincinnati got hit with its first big spring storm of 2024 on Tuesday, April 2, with some parts of the Tri-State…

By Katherine Barrier

A car floating on a flooded street, captured by X user @SpenserSm1th.
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Resilience and Glamour: Cincinnati's Jewish Drag Makes a Statement at Elech's “Glitter, Graggers and Glam”

Drag performers and community members came together over the weekend for a glamorous show that was both religious and uproarious. Amid the…

By Madeline Fening

Elech's second-annual Purim drag showcase “Glitter, Graggers and Glam” at Urban Artifact’s Radio Artifact soundstage, March 16 2024
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PHOTOS: Cincinnati Protestors Hold Solidarity Rally with D.C.’s Pro-Palestine March

Protestors braved freezing temperatures on Jan. 13 to gather in Ziegler Park as part of the Solidarity Rally for Palestine demonstration, which…

By Aidan Mahoney

The Solidarity Rally for Palestine was held at Ziegler Park on Jan. 13, 2023.
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PHOTOS: Protesters Gather to Push for Removal of “Big Indian” Sign in Carthage on MLK Day

A small group of protesters and counter-protesters gathered outside of MotorTime Auto Sales on Jan. 15 to voice their opinions about the…

By Aidan Mahoney

Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard (pictured holding the sign) is an Indigenous member of the Urban Native Collective. "I’m just one representative of almost 100,000 Indigenous people in this region, and our organization has a history of advocating for the removal of mascots because they are degrading and they aren’t representative of current day, modern Indigeneity – nor is it a helpful representation of historic Indigeneity either," she told CityBeat.
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Project Censored 2023: Corporate Abuse and Environmental Harm Dominate Top 10 Stories

This story is featured in CityBeat's Jan. 10 print edition. “We have made the planet inhospitable to human life.” That’s what the…

By Paul Rosenberg, Random Lengths News

Image: Project Censored 2023: Corporate Abuse and Environmental Harm Dominate Top 10 Stories
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What's In and Out for Cincinnati in 2024

The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to decide what you want your life to look like for the…

By CityBeat Staff

OUT: Joe Burrow getting injured On Nov. 16, 2023, the Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow injured his wrist during a game against the Baltimore Ravens. The team went on to lose the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates the following week before rallying to win three straight games, which kept playoff hopes alive. However, those hopes were officially dashed after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs on New Year’s Eve. And while games can’t be won by a single player, in 2024, we need to protect Burrow at all costs.
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These 17 Photos from CityBeat Photographers are Our 2023 Scrapbook

CityBeat is lucky to work with some of the best photographers in Cincinnati, and they really showed out in 2023. From Aidan…

By CityBeat Staff

Taylor Swift flexes on Cincinnati during her "Eras Tour" stop at Paycor Stadium on June 30, 2023. Swift completely transformed the city into "Swiftinnati" during her visit.
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These 10 Weird News Stories from 2023 Make Cincinnati Look Cool, Awful and Strange

Fasten your seatbelts for a wild ride through corn and the quirkier side of 2023, Cincinnati! From a stolen wolf statue making…

By Madeline Fening

Cocaine Cat! A big cat with a small cocaine problem became a “cat ambassador,” one of Cincinnati’s more unexpected outcomes of the year. News broke on March 9 that Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC), the non-profit that operates Hamilton County’s dog warden, received a call on Jan. 28 about a “leopard” stuck in a tree in Oakley. Turns out, after an encounter with Cincinnati Police, an illegal serval escaped from an apartment and ran up a tree. Crews retrieved the “grumpy” 35-pound cat, named Amiry, bringing him back to CAC’s Northside shelter. CAC told CityBeat a big cat expert confirmed Amiry was in fact a 100% pure-bred serval, adding he’d “rather deal with a tiger.” Servals are native to savannas in more than 35 African countries. They’re illegal to own in Ohio but legal in Indiana with a special permit. In addition to a DNA test, the team also ran a drug test on the cat, which CAC said is standard protocol for strange or exotic cases. The test came back positive for cocaine, making the ”cocaine cat” nickname a viral hit after Elizabeth Banks’ horror/comedy Cocaine Bear was released in February. After receiving treatment for a broken leg at CAC for a couple of days, Amiry was transferred to the Cincinnati Zoo for continued treatment. On March 10, the zoo announced that Amiry was on the mend and transitioning into a new role as a “cat ambassador.” The zoo’s Cat Ambassador Program started in 1980 with the goal of raising awareness about helping cheetahs, but expanded in 2021 to include servals, ocelots, domestic cats and dogs, a crested porcupine and a red river hog. It’s still unclear if charges will be filed against Amiry’s former owner, but the serval is thriving at the zoo among new drug-free friends.
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CityBeat’s Top 10 Greater Cincinnati News Stories of 2023

At CityBeat, national and local headlines seemed to be one and the same this year. Between Damar Hamlin’s astonishing moment at Paycor…

By Madeline Fening

The East Palestine Train Derailment’s Unexpected Impact on Cincinnati The disastrous Feb. 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, was one of the nation’s biggest stories of 2023. Fear and insecurity continue to permeate in the small Eastern Ohio village near the Pennsylvania border as residents push for financial restitution from the rail giant. Unbeknownst to most Americans, the East Palestine disaster sent a political shockwave straight to Cincinnati in 2023. Cincinnati voters started 2023 knowing that, come November, they would need to decide whether to sell the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) – the nation’s only multi-state railway to be owned by a city – to Norfolk Southern for $1.6 billion. But the East Palestine disaster sent corporate resentment (and trace hazardous chemicals) down the Ohio River where advocacy groups quickly organized a “Vote NO” campaign against the sale. Speaking to CityBeat in a sit-down interview, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval assured voters that transferring ownership of the 336-mile commercial rail line would release the city of derailment liability and fill the gap in Cincinnati’s growing capital deficit. Vocal opponents from “Derail the Sale” and “Save our Rails” weren’t buying it, saying the rail line was undervalued at $1.6 billion and that public ownership of the CSR would be safer for residents. The once-in-a-lifetime nature of the ballot issue, coupled with mixed opinions from city leaders and labor unions, made it difficult to predict an outcome for Issue 22 with any certainty. Ultimately, Cincinnati voters passed Issue 22 with a narrow victory of 51.68%. Come January, the mayor-appointed board that oversees the CSR will select a money manager for the new $1.6 billion trust fund.
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Ohio Religious Leaders Gather in Cincinnati to Call for Ceasefire in Gaza [PHOTOS]

More than 100 people gathered in Washington Park for what became an emotional event to "call for peace and express solidarity with…

By CityBeat Staff

Attendees of the Peace Vigil for Gaza event at Washington Park on Dec. 17 hold a large scroll with the names of the Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7.
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