CINCINNATI IN THE NEWS
Once you visit or move to the Cincinnati region, you understand what all the hype is about. But instead of telling you ourselves, we thought you might appreciate what national media outlets have to say about visiting, living, working and exploring Cincy.
Joe Burrow has that ‘it’ factor, Bengals great says: ‘It only comes along every so often’
Ickey Woods says Bengals 'are going to be a really good football team' for 10 to 15 years
Goodbye to the Days of the ‘Rust Belt’
This past week Intel announced that it will build its new, $20 billion state-of-the-art chip plant near Columbus, Ohio. The company says that the location could eventually expand into a $100 billion complex with as many as eight fabrication facilities. As Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger put it, “We helped to establish the Silicon Valley, now we’re going to do the Silicon Heartland.”
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One of the nation's most robust art scenes has flown under the radar. Yet, Cincinnati, Ohio, has some of the oldest, wealthiest, and most noteworthy cultural institutions in the entire country. For a family vacation, check out the new Art Climb at one of the nation's oldest art institutions. Stop by the Cincinnati Zoo, a top zoo, and also The Greenest Zoo in America. This first-ever kangaroo walkabout features the Kanga Klimb, an ADA-accessible ropes course, and the largest outdoor little blue penguin habitat.
Cincinnati Agency Buys Nearly 200 Rental Homes, Thwarting Private Investors
A Cincinnati government entity outbid more than a dozen investment firms to buy 194 homes in and around the city, a move meant to keep tenants in their homes and private investors out of their neighborhoods.
Brookings: The Cincinnati Model for Inclusive Growth
2022 Go List: The Midwest
CINCINNATI: This rapidly growing Midwest city becomes alive in the summer, with something for everyone at an affordable price.
These Are America’s 20 Most Fun Cities. You Won’t Believe What Didn’t Make the List
On the fun scale, Cincinnati is number 17 in the U.S. with a seal of approval for its entertainment and recreational options. Home to one of the most popular zoos in the country, Cincinnati also has a collection of museums that make an appearance on most itineraries. The historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood has the Findlay Market—an old institution with food, music, produce, and pop-ups—and Washington Park that plays host to a number of events and festivals.
‘functionally obsolete’ bridge marked for infrastructure investment
The Brent Spence Bridge opened in 1963, and carries two interstate highways (I-75 and 1-71) over the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky. I-75 is one of the nation’s busiest surface trade corridors in the U.S., connecting Michigan to Miami. Where I-71/75 come together on the north side of the bridge, American Transportation Research Institute states it is the fifth most congested truck point in America. While the bridge is not in danger of falling down, it is functionally obsolete and does not meet current capacity needs and design standards.
The Best Holiday Events in the Midwest
Head to the Cincinnati Zoo for their PNC Festival of Lights. The Cincinnati Nature Center has their Light in the Forest woods walk in Rowe Woods with unique light displays all ages will love. Don’t miss a chance to support locals when shopping at Findlay Market’s annual Holiday Market and Washington Park’s Winter Market.
Christmas Cheer in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, nicknamed Queen City, is home to a host of entertainment and cultural attractions that draw thousands of visitors year-round, but they all shine a little brighter during the holiday season. These tours and city landmarks are sure to fill you with Christmas cheer.
Ohio’s venture funding scene has taken off
Cincinnati counts a number of fast-scaling startups. Among the companies that call the city and its environs home are indoor farming company 80 Acres and the biotechs Cincor Pharma and Physna, which collectively raised over $350 million this year.