Tuesday, January 7 2014
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Portune Ruffles Fellow Democrats’ Feathers by Announcing Governor Campaign
Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune intends to challenge Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald for the primary seat in this year's gubernatorial race. Portune's move ruffled feathers of some Democrats who claim devoting resources to a primary campaign would hamper their chances of winning the November election. Portune also took a stab at Fitzgerald in an email obtained by The Cincinnati Enquirer where he claimed Fitzgerald's "lack of connection or commitment to the African American community is both amazing and appalling."
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Chez Nora in Covington Closes Its Doors
Covington jazz enthusiasts are mourning the loss of Mainstrasse staple Chez Nora this week, as the owners announced it's closing Sunday after 20 years in operation. The upscale restaurant was a popular destination for live entertainment and served a unique menu of cajun and creole faire.
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Cincinnati’s Homicide Rate Increases in 2013
An uptick in homicides in Over-the-Rhine toward the end of 2013 pushed Cincinnati's homicide rate to 15.5 per 100,000 for last year, which is more than 10 points higher than the national average of 4.7 per 100,000. New Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell and Councilman Christopher Smitherman agreed the majority of the homicides were black-on-black and few were random in nature. Blackwell told City Council the department is "significantly short of police officers."
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BBQ Joint Coming to Over-the-Rhine from Senate Owners
Owners of Over-the-Rhine's The Senate and Abigail Street restaurants are planning to open their third restaurant along Vine Street soon. The restaurant doesn't have a name yet, but will be a barbecue joint and will serve most meals for less than $11. The BBQ restaurant will be located in the old hardware store at 1403 Vine Street and will feature a fully-stocked bar with an emphasis on cocktails crafted with bourbon.
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Neighborhood Healthcare Inc. Forced to Close Clinics
Following the loss of a federal grant which accounted for nearly 13% of its budget, Neighborhood Health Inc. was forced to close four clinics in the Greater Cincinnati area at the end of 2013. As a result, nearly 20,000 area patients will be left without access to medical services for at least the first quarter of the year. Among those affected are pregnant women receiving prenatal care and other patients suffering from severe conditions such as diabetes and chronic heart problems.
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