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The 2025 Back 2 School Bash might have been one of the hottest days of the summer (literally) with temperatures soaring to nearly 90 degrees. But the heat didn’t stop more than 450 people from showing up at the Lincoln Recreation Center on Saturday for an afternoon of school-year prep, fun, and community connection! RELATED: 37th […]

A Beloved Community Space Targeted BlaCk Coffee Lounge, a Black-owned coffee shop at 824 Elm Street, Cincinnati, has faced repeated vandalism. Since opening in 2020, the shop, run by Cam Means, has been a community hub. However, it has endured multiple attacks, including broken windows and burglaries. For instance, during the 2020 George Floyd protests, […]

Ohio hosts many respected colleges, but some struggle with affordability, graduation rates, and safety. Using recent data, including Avocadoposts.com, this article highlights the five lowest-performing colleges nationwide for 2025. Consequently, we explore their challenges to guide prospective students. University of Cincinnati: High Costs, Safety Concerns Firstly, Avocadoposts.com ranks the University of Cincinnati 22nd worst nationally. […]

It’s officially one year after Ohio launched recreational marijuana sales, the numbers are rolling in and they’re big. According to a new report from the Ohio Department of Commerce, recreational sales have topped $700 million in just 12 months with 109,706 pounds sold. On the medical side, which began back in January 2019, sales have […]

Roughly 15,000 Duke Energy customers in Ohio were shocked this summer by higher gas bills. Some bills hit hundreds of dollars more than usual after the company moved to recover charges it failed to collect over the past year. The added costs stem from a billing system installed in 2022 that racked up more than […]

Shifting National SNAP Policies The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is facing a national overhaul, raising concerns about its future. Specifically, new federal policies, like the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” impose stricter work requirements. Additionally, by 2028, states are required to cover 10% of SNAP benefit costs. Consequently, Ohio could face an extra $318 million […]

A 34-year-old woman is dead after being caught in the middle of a shooting in Over-the-Rhine Wednesday night. Chrishonda Ciera Wynn was walking near Vine and Green Streets around 9:15PM when someone in a moving vehicle fired off at least 15 shots. One of those bullets hit her in the back. She was taken to […]

Cincinnati City Council is cracking down on teen curfews, especially downtown. Starting immediately, anyone under 18 has to be off the streets citywide by 11PM. But if you’re in the downtown area, Over-the-Rhine, or The Banks? The cutoff is even earlier: 9PM. The new rules were passed during City Council’s first meeting back after summer […]

  Join us at the 37th Annual Black Family Reunion August 14-17 2025 in Cincinnati for Entertainment, Food, Fun, Vendors, Free Health Screenings, College Tour, Parade, Job Fair opportunities, & MORE! Click Here for additional details!  

Since 1987, more than 50 movies have been filmed in Cincinnati and nearly half of those have come to life just since 2005. Quiet as it’s kept, the Queen City has steadily become a go-to backdrop for major motion pictures. The mix of tax breaks, vintage architecture, and neighborhoods that can easily transform into just […]

A New Approach to Student Well-Being In Ohio, a lawmaker is pushing for schools to offer mental health days for K-12 students. This proposal, introduced recently, aims to address growing concerns about student mental health. As stress and anxiety rise among young people, the initiative seeks to provide flexibility. Schools would allow excused absences for […]

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Cincinnati will host National Night Out, a vibrant event to strengthen police-community ties. This annual celebration encourages residents to engage with law enforcement through fun, family-friendly activities. Consequently, it fosters trust and unity in neighborhoods across the city. Event Locations and Activities Several locations will host festivities, including Owls Nest […]