Tuesday, September 9 2014
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Cincinnati Tries to Attract 2016 NAACP Convention
Who needs the 2016 GOP National Convention anyway? Cincinnati is trying to lure the 2016 NAACP national convention as a contrast to Cleveland’s successful bid to host the GOP convention. Cincinnati hosted the NAACP convention in 2008 when both Republican nominee John McCain and Democratic nominee Barack Obama spoke at the event.
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Local Company Wins Streetcar Wiring Contract
Highland Heights-based General Cable has announced that they’ll be installing wiring for the Cincinnati Streetcar system which will start operating in 2016. The company has been involved in a number of high-profile renovation projects for the city, including the Cincinnati Zoo and Great American Ballpark.
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$14 Million Redevelopment Project Coming Soon Near Findlay Market
The area near Findlay Market will soon undergo a $14 million redevelopment project that will introduce 55,000 square feet of commercial space coupled with about 40,000 square feet of space for offices. The construction project will take place a block east of the market along Race Street.
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Prosecutor Wants to Raise Drug Offenses to Murder
Prosecutor Joe Deters and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine want to strengthen punishment for certain drug laws to murder. The impetus for the change comes on the heels of the death of a 21-year-old Delhi woman who died of a heroine overdose. The dealer who sold the woman the heroine is currently being charged with involuntary manslaughter in an overdose death.
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Downtown’s new Huit Craft BBQ introduces intense international flavors
Amid the ongoing foodie-renaissance that’s steadily consuming downtown (pardon the pun), another new offering has emerged and City Beat has just published a solid review. Huit Craft BBQ (pronounced ‘wheat’) is a unique addition that provides a melange of flavors and bites to satisfy any critic. Located on Court Street, Huit is currently open for lunch, Monday through Friday.
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