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Cincinnati's Paddlefest to attempt world record: 'We want to go big' for 25th anniversary
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (282+ words) Ohio River Paddlefest organizers will attempt to set the Guinness World Records title for "Largest Paddle Craft Party" during this year's event on Aug. 1. "We really wanted to go big and do something fun for our 25th anniversary," said Communications and…...
Cincinnati's oldest public park could get a big makeover. That has some concerned
2+ week, 2+ day ago (756+ words) The oldest public park in Cincinnati could see more than $7 million in redevelopment. But some local groups who use the space to distribute free food, clothing and other necessities have questions about how that will happen. The Cincinnati Parks Boardvoted…...
Cincinnati breaks ground on solar array project on former Center Hill landfill
2+ week, 6+ day ago (392+ words) A former landfill in Winton Hills is getting a new purpose as a solar farm. The city of Cincinnati broke ground Friday on a 10-megawatt solar energy project atop the closed Center Hill landfill. It'll be the largest solar array…...
Your voter guide to Ohio's May 2026 primary
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (385+ words) Tuesday, April 7, is the start of early voting in Ohio's May 5 primary. On the ballot are party-specific candidates for a number of roles, from governor and U. S. senator to county commissioners. All will set the stage for who you'll see on…...
Cincinnati breaks ground on Camp Washington skate park
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (416+ words) The first full-scale skatepark in the city of Cincinnati is underway. Elected city leaders, recreation commission officials and advocates broke ground on the Camp Washington skate park Friday. The 12, 000-square foot park will include rails, hips (or two banks angled…...
WKRP call letters coming to Cincinnati " but where?
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (272+ words) For the first time ever " and 48 years after the fictional WKRP in Cincinnati sitcom premiered on CBS in 1978 " there will be a radio station called WKRP in Cincinnati. "We have come to an agreement with one station in the Cincinnati…...
Cincinnati ICE supervisor takes plea deal in federal case
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (560+ words) A Cincinnati ICE supervisor pleaded guilty to one count of lying to a federal law enforcement officer Wednesday in U. S. District Court. Samuel Saxon is suspended from his position as assistant field office director of the ICE ERO Cincinnati suboffice pending…...
Cincinnati OK'd $455, 000 for new West End restaurant. The landlord locked it out
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) Citing a lack of sit-down restaurants in the West End, a group of residents has been trying for years to renovate a former restaurant space at 1726 Linn St. to fill the need, and the city of Cincinnati approved $455, 000 to fund…...
Pedestrian deaths, serious injuries are down in Cincinnati
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) Fewer Cincinnati pedestrians were killed by drivers last year compared to the two years prior. There were five deaths in 2025, compared to six in 2024 and 10 in 2023. City Council introduced a Complete Streets policy a few years ago. The intent is…...
City-funded pilot covers sidewalk repair costs for nearly 60 Cincinnati homeowners
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) A city-funded pilot program has paid for sidewalk repairs at nearly 60 residential properties in Cincinnati. Repairs are legally the responsibility of the homeowner, but Council member Anna Albi says it can be a burden to low-income residents. She introduced the…...