As federal SNAP benefits halt on November 1, 2025, families face tough choices. However, local organizations step up quickly. This article guides you to free meals and pantries. Additionally, it highlights community leaders’ urgent calls for action. The SNAP Crisis Hits Home SNAP supports over 42 million Americans yearly. In Greater Cincinnati, thousands rely on […]
The federal government shutdown, starting October 1, 2025, threatens SNAP benefits. In Ohio, many families face uncertainty. SNAP’s Role in Ohio SNAP aids low-income households with food purchases. About 1.5 million Ohioans rely on it monthly. Notably, children form a large portion. For instance, Hamilton County has 112,000 recipients, including 49,000 kids. This program fights […]
After months of intense legal battles, the Ohio Court of Appeals has reinstated Councilman Daronce Daniels to the Lincoln Heights Council. Initially, Daniels faced removal due to alleged unpaid taxes, as stated in a letter from solicitor Deepak Desai on September 27, 2024. However, Daniels contested this, arguing the solicitor lacked authority to unilaterally remove […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is pushing to make not wearing a seatbelt a primary offense. This change aims to reduce traffic fatalities. Currently, Ohio’s seatbelt law is secondary, meaning officers can only ticket for it alongside another violation. However, DeWine’s proposal could save lives by increasing seatbelt use. Current Law and Its Limitations Ohio’s seatbelt […]
In recent years, Cincinnati has seen a notable decline in violent crime, according to data from the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD). Specifically, the CPD’s Records Management System tracks incidents, showing a decrease in Part 1 Violent Crimes, which include homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Consequently, this trend reflects effective law enforcement strategies and community […]
The NBA is investigating Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after he made a finger-gun gesture toward the Golden State Warriors’ bench during their game on April 1, 2025. The incident occurred late in the fourth quarter after a timeout, following a free throw by the Warriors’ Jimmy Butler that increased their lead to 132-125. Morant […]
Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, known as NBA YoungBoy, has been released from Talladega Federal Correctional Institution in Alabama after serving 11 months of a 23-month sentence. His release was confirmed by fellow NBA member OG 3Three, who shared the news on social media. The 25-year-old rapper was arrested on April 16, 2024, at his […]
Chicago rapper Lil Durk has officially announced that his highly anticipated ninth studio album, Deep Thoughts, is set for release on March 28, 2025. Despite facing legal challenges, including an October 2024 arrest on murder-for-hire charges, Durk is moving forward with the album’s launch. To promote the upcoming release, Durk shared a trailer on his […]
R. Kelly has released a remix of Chris Brown’s “Residuals” from behind bars. The incarcerated singer recorded his rendition over a jail phone, addressing personal and financial matters in his lyrics. The remix surfaced online on March 11, 2025, and has been shared across various social media platforms. In the track, R. Kelly thanks his […]
A night of music and celebration took a violent turn early Monday morning in Akron, Ohio, as shots were fired during a concert at the FieldHouse Lounge, leaving three individuals injured. The event was part of the official Millennium Tour afterparty featuring rapper Boosie Badazz. According to reports, the shots were fired around 1:30 a.m. […]
Since the beginning of 2025, Ohio has reported more cases of bird flu in commercial poultry operations than any other state.
As Ohio gears up for its general election, voters play a pivotal role in determining the fate of various statewide and local issues this November. Alongside the high-stakes national and state elections, Cincinnatians have several matters on the ballots, including reproductive rights and marijuana legalization, as well as local races and issues. Please note that […]