Saturday, June 1 2013

Thursday, June 6 2013

Tuesday, June 11 2013

  • Stoking Short Vine's Creative Rennaisance

    Who says Short Vine is nothing but drunks, empty storefronts and crime? Two creatives want buck that myth and return the Corryville strip to its former glory by opening a co-op space for artists and designers, repairing infrastructure and pointing residents to new restaurant openings.

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  • Pacman Jones Lands himself in Trouble Again

    The hits keep coming for Adam 'Pacman' Jones. Jones was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Monday after he allegedly hit a woman who wanted to have her picture taken with the Bengals cornerback. This is Jones' seventh arrest since entering the NFL in 2005.

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  • Library looks to Lengthen Levy

    Straight off the heels of its win of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the Cincinnati Public Library is considering asking voters this November for a permanent levy. A permanent levy would mean the library would not continually have to go back to voters and could better long-term plan their budget.

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  • Cincy Zoo's Restaurant is Greenest in the Country

    It might not be the first place you think of when you need a bite to eat, but The Cincinnati Zoo's new Base Camp Cafe was just named the Greenest Restaurant in the country. Food is served in compostable containers and the restaurant is trying to increase its menu's ingredients to contain more locally grown produce.

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  • Race and 4th Tower Might Still be a Reality

    City residents are one step closer to getting a grocery store downtown at the proposed luxury apartment building at Race and 4th Streets. The project — which was originally funded by the city's parking lease plan — appeared to be in jeopardy after the parking plan fell into legal purgatory. City Council plans to ask a judge for $12 million from a former convention center and hotel project that has since been forgotten.

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Thursday, June 13 2013

  • Policy Change at King's Island Frustrates Parents of Special Neeeds Children

    Autistic children may be waiting longer to board the amusement rides at King's Island this summer, thanks to a policy change at the park. Much to the chagrin of their parents, these special needs kids will now be required to request a boarding time equal to the ride's anticipated wait. This comes in contrast to previous years when these riders were allowed to board after just a short period of time. Parents are pissed.

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  • New Natural Foods Grocery Store Coming to Cincinnati

    Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, a specialty grocery store focused on natural foods is coming to Cincinnati in 2014. The chain that will compete with Whole Foods and Fresh Market, plans to open 6 stores over the tri-state in the coming years.

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  • City Beat's Summerguide

    Check out City Beat's annual Cincinnati Summer Guide to help you keep cool and entertained this year. It has a great article on the remodel of Hamilton's drive-in movie theater and some tips on where to get the best ice cream this summer.

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  • $92M from Parking Lease Back on the Table

    Despite the majority of City Council disapproving and more than 12,000 signatures of voters seeking a referendum this November, an appeals court ruling Wednesday allows the city to move forward with it's plan to lease its parking system to the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority. Some of the money will go toward the 30-story apartment building and grocery where Pogue's garage now stands. Additional money will go toward city infrastructure projects, including building a new interchange at 71 and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

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  • 4EG to Open New Concept Bar in Clifton

    This July, Four Entertainment Group (4EG) will add a new concept bar in Clifton to its ever-growing list of hipster hangouts. Named after the Major General of the American Revolution who named Cincinnati, St. Claire will be well-stocked with craft beer, flat screen TVs and even feature live DJs on the weekends. Anyone up for happy-hour?

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Tuesday, June 18 2013

  • Ohio House Bill would Increase Semi-automatic Ammunition Count

    Do you often find yourself short of ammo after firing 31 rounds from a semi-automatic weapon? If so, you might be in luck. State Rep. John Becker of Union Township introduced a bill in the Ohio House that changes the definition of semi-automatic firearms to no longer qualify them as automatic firearms, therefore skirting the law of a magazine holding a maximum of 31 rounds of ammunition. Proponents of the bill say stopping to reload after 31 shots takes too much time. To put things in perspective: Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooter, had several 30-round magazines.

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  • Come See the Official Light-Up of Century-Old Woodward Theatre Tonight

    Got plans tonight? If you're into historical building renovation and enjoy a good theatre facade, stop by MOTR on Main street tonight at 7pm to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Woodward Theatre. The new owners will unveil their future plans for the venue and commemorate the event with an official lighting of the facade at sunset. Afterwards, it's drinks and music at MOTR with the multi-talented Brian Olive.

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  • Expansion of Medicaid Favored by Most Ohioans

    As the on-going struggle to resolve the national health-care crisis continues, a majority of Ohioans have reported support for an expansion of Medicaid in the state. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, states are now obligated to comply with the expansion to the tune of 10 percent of the cost after the first three years. Conservative state legislators have signaled some concern over the long-term viability of federal support and have thus far been reluctant to embrace the expansion.

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  • CVG Looks to add more Low-cost Airlines

    Tired of losing fliers to Columbus, Louisville and Dayton, CVG is trying to lure more low-cost carriers to 8 popular cities with local travelers. Frontier Airlines — CVG's first low-cost airline since the 1990s — has a daily non-stop flight to Denver. CVG is trying to land JetBlue and Southwest airlines to join it's budget-friendly fleet, but so far the airlines are waiting to see how Frontier's business fares before making any firm commitments.

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  • Bengals To Appear (Again) on HBO Reality Show This Summer, Announcement Forthcoming

    Following a confusing couple of tweets early this week, news from CincyJungle indicates that the Bengals will indeed reprise their role in HBO's Hard Knocks series this summer. A reality TV series with seven seasons under it's belt, Hard Knocks offers a glimpse of the NFL and its players from the sidelines. The Bengals were last featured on the show in 2009.

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Thursday, June 20 2013

  • Truckshop Offers Deals on Wheels

    Who said trucks were just for transportation or (more recently) delicious vittles? Truckshop aims to become Cincinnati's first mobile clothing and apparel vendor on wheels. Launched last night in Columbia Tusculum, the mobile outfitter plans to attend summer festivals and is available for parties or other shindigs. Ladies, start your engines...

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  • Megabus Will Take You to Lexington Now

    Headed to the Bluegrass? You can now take that ride in style aboard inter-city operator Megabus which will ferry you to Lexington twice a day. The service, which has been operating in the city since 2006 continues to attract new riders looking for low-cost transportation to neighboring cities.

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  • Get Your 2013 Bengals Tickets Next Saturday Morning

    Next Saturday morning, July 29th at 10am, individual tickets for the Bengals 2013 season will go on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, online or via telephone. Considering prices have been reduced this year, they’re likely to go fast.

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  • City Wants to Lease Street to 21c for Outdoor Dining

    21c is looking to attract more foodies by offering outdoor dining in the alleyway between the hotel and neighboring Nicholson’s tavern. The city seems poised to grant the deal this week which would clear the way for diners to enjoy their meals outdoors as early as this summer.

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  • City Signs Deal to Lease Parking to Port Authority

    Following a flurry of activity around the city’s parking lease deal, Hamilton County Court of Appeals ruled last week that the legislation is not subject to public referendum. Thus, the door to making the controversial deal official was opened— prompting City Manager Milton Dohoney to sign on the dotted line this past Monday. While the exact terms of the final deal could be shifted by City Council, Mayor Mallory squashed a last ditch effort at repeal by disapproving council members yesterday.

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Tuesday, June 25 2013

  • City's Aging Sewer System on track to Receive Upgrades

    Hamilton County Commissioner Chris Monzel and Councilman Chris Seelbach announced a deal today that should lift a hold on county funds dedicated to fixing the city's aging sewer system. As a condition, city council will rework the "responsible bidder" legislation passed last month that requires contractors to establish and fund accredited apprenticeship programs.

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  • European-style Hostel to open in Over the Rhine

    If you’re looking for a place to recommend to friends to crash when they visit town, Ghettopia might be your answer. Susan Angel wants to bring some of Europe’s bunkhouse mentality to Over the Rhine by opening Ghettopia OTR Bunk Haus, a 22-room hostel complete with three showers, steam room and a kitchenette. Beds at Ghettopia are $25 per night, $120 per week and $420 per month.

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  • Port Authority Signs Parking Lease

    Last week, the controversy surrounding the city’s decision to lease parking meters to the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority was officially put to rest. On Monday, City Manager Milton Dohoney signed the lease and on Friday, chairman of the Port Authority board Otto Budig did the same. The result is no less than 30 years of managed parking assets for the city, netting $92 million upfront and at least $3 million annually moving forward.

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  • Findlay Market expands in Price Hill

    Findlay Market is expanding into Price Hill starting July 2 at Robert’s Academy in an effort to bring fresh fruit and vegetables grown from urban gardens in Over the Rhine. The weekly market will be open Tuesday from 2 – 6 p.m. There has also been talk about expanding Findlay’s urban gardening initiatives to the site of the former St. Aloysius Orphanage in Bond Hill.

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  • Streetcar Secures Funds from City Council, Federal Government

    Things are looking up for the city’s controversial streetcar plan. Just yesterday, city council narrowly approved $17.4 million in funds for the project. This comes shortly after the US Department of Transportation allocated an additional $5 million. While there is growing optimism among supporters, the plan could still face some hurdles depending upon the outcome of the upcoming mayoral race.

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Thursday, June 27 2013

  • OTR Expands its Brewery Scene with Rhinegeist Brewery

    Building by building, Over the Rhine is slowly inching back to its brewing roots. Rhinegeist Brewing joins Christian Moerlein as yet another microbrewery in Cincinnati when it opens its doors to the public this Saturday, June 29. Rhinegeist will have four beers on tap at its opening and will primarily focus on West Coast-style beers that play up citrusy, hoppy and tropical flavors. The brewery plans to start canning 16-ounce beers in the fall, but in the meantime visitors can pick up 32- or 64-ounce growlers.

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  • Regional Employers Add Jobs in May

    According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, employers in the tri-state region added more than 6,000 jobs in May. While the state’s unemployment rate has risen slightly in the second quarter of the year, a comparison to last year’s May numbers gives reason for optimism.

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  • Check Out the Big Brain on Cincinnati

    Regional nerds and brainiacs rejoiced this week when Cincinnati was named one of the 10-smartest cities in the nation. The stats compiled by Movoto were based loosely on academic institutions per capita and compared the 100 of the most populous U.S. cities.

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  • Neons Partnering with Eli's to Bring BBQ to OTR

    Despite scuttling plans for a Vine Street location in Over the Rhine a few months ago, Eli’s BBQ is making it’s way back to the neighborhood. The barbeque joint plans to partner with Neon’s starting July 3 to offer its smoked meats and fixings to hungry patrons.

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  • Bearcats Receive $86M Nippert Expansion

    The Bearcats may have a new home for their 2014 football season: Paul Brown Stadium. The team is in talks with the Cincinnati Bengals to temporarily use their field while an $86 million expansion is performed to Nippert Stadium starting immediately after the Bearcats’ 2013 season. The expansion will include a new pavillion with club seats, expanded restrooms and concessions and a skywalk to Tangeman University Center.

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