Our City's Stories
We can’t stop amplifying the amazing things going on in our city. Turns out, neither can national news services! We have collected all of the latest articles in an easily shared space so you can read up on the excitement.
Cincinnati’s Black Music Walk Of Fame: Meet The Commissioner Who Paved The Way
Alicia Reece has been of service to the people of Ohio for over 20 years. She’s served as the Cincinnati vice mayor, a state representative and as a councilwoman. She’s made history as the first woman and African American to win city, state, and county races in Hamilton County, Ohio.
NY man cycling across America falls in love with Cincinnati
Bob Barnes, 52, of Syracuse, New York, told Fox News Digital that once he completes his cross-country journey, he plans to return to Cincinnati, Ohio. And if he can get a job there — well, he'd even consider moving there.
Finding the Good: How Two Communities Are Assisting Their Ukrainian Sister Cities
Both inland river cities with strong manufacturing bases, education institutions and arts organizations, Cincinnati and Kharkiv, a city in northeastern Ukraine, saw many opportunities for collaboration and became sister cities in 1989 when Ukraine was still part of the Soviet Union.
Raise Residential Taxes? Bring in Casinos? Cities Look at Ways to Bolster Budgets
In Cincinnati, for instance, the city closed a street during the pandemic and allowed people to walk around with alcoholic drinks in a sports and entertainment district named the Banks.
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A Sublime Road Trip Through the Heart of the Midwest
Today, the hem that cinches the gap between the North and South—from Kentucky all the way to the border waters of Canada—sews together a vibrant patchwork of surprisingly cosmopolitan cities. Make your way from Cincy to Twincy (Cincinnati to the Twin Cities in Minnesota) by car, and you’ll soon understand why the flyover states should be renamed the drive-throughs.
Weekend Getaway: A Cincinnati Sabbatical Away from Struggles
Both myself and my 13-year-old eighth-grader had been struggling relentlessly to get things back to normal at work and home, but we quickly realized that getting back to normal is exhausting. Cincinnati offered a cosmopolitan option that was travel-friendly and welcoming in a way that a northwestern Ohio city could. So, we decided to take a road trip to Cincinnati and embark on some much-needed self-care.
18 Road Trip Destinations Within One Day’s Drive for 50% or More of Americans
One of the most affordable places to live in the country, visitors can have a great vacation with top attractions and upscale dining without New York City or San Francisco prices. The Gateway to The Midwest has a vibrant arts and culture scene as one of only 13 cities in the country to have its own ballet, opera, fine art, symphony, theater companies, and museums.
‘The New Migration’: What’s Behind Black People Leaving Traditional Urban Cities?
Development Counsellors International (DCI) may have an explanation for the population shift after it combed through census data. It identified nine U.S. cities or metro areas that all have initiatives of some kind specifically targeting Black people to make a move.
“Cincinnati for example, they have the minority business development program which has served as a national model for development of minority owned businesses,” DCI's Palmer said.
8 Cities Black Americans Should Consider For Career Growth In 2022
Cincinnati offers a strategic location in the Midwest and along the Ohio River, serving as a gateway to the region. With six Fortune 500 companies, including P&G and Kroger, and over $1.5 billion in redevelopment and new construction downtown, Cincinnati is proving to be a well-connected city with strengths in manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, startups, food and beverage, and arts and culture.
7 Cities to Celebrate Black History All Year
Cincinnati continues to serve as a place where African-Americans can thrive and it offers nationally recognized programs to help grow and expand economic opportunities for minority business owners through programs such as MORTAR Startup Accelerator and Cincinnati Music Accelerator.