Thursday, May 1 2014
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City Council Approves Central Parkway Bike Lanes
Depsite all the fuss it looks like there’s going to be a bike lane on Central Parkway after all. City Council voted Wednesday 5-4 in favor of bike lanes connecting Downtown, Over-the-Rhine, West End, University Heights, Clifton and Northside. The majority of the project's $500,000 price tag will come from funds provided by the Federal Government. Concerns regarding lack of parking spaces for businesses along Central Parkway have been addressed with a modified plan that will save 23 parking space near the Mohawk Building.
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Council Members Want to Publicize Names of Prostitution Clientele
This year, Cincinnati is cracking down on prostitution and human trafficking and there were several visible signs of that effort this week. First there was a notice from Law Enforcement that they would be erecting temporary barricades on McMicken, an urban corridor notorious for solicitation. Secondly, two members of City Council have announced an effort to publicize the names of any convicted johns so as to deter their behavior via public shaming.
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Ben-Gal Court Case Causes First Amendment Ripples
Last year, former Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones sued a gossip website for defamation and was awarded more than $300k dollars. That judgement has created a frenzy amongst first amendment lawyers and tech companies who have stepped in to file briefs asking for a reversal on appeal. Experts say that the case could go all the way to the Supreme Court.
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Eli’s BBQ Returns to Findlay Market
Those dismayed by Eli’s BBQ’s long lines at its Eastern Avenue location have a reason to rejoice as the popular restaurant will soon be opening a second location at Findlay Market. Eli’s started at the market years ago and will open at one of the three renovated store fronts along the south side of the market. Eli’s new location will be open until 9 p.m. six days a week. A craft chocolate maker, Maverick Chocolate, also announced plans to open in one of the renovated store fronts.
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New Riff Distillery to Open Next Week
Ok bourbon fans, you'll be happy to know that the region's biggest liquor store Party Source has officially joined the ranks of the Bourbon Trail. And not because of their enormous retail selection, either. New Riff Distillery, which is set open to the public next week is the latest addition to the sprawling boozy-compound in Bellevue, KY. They plan to offer tours, events and other functions while their production line of bourbon and other spirits gets cooking.
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