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If you’re downtown Wednesday and wondering why traffic is shut down on Plum Street between 8th and 9th street. It’s because artists from Cincinnati will be painting a Black Lives Matter mural on the streets in front of City Hall! The artist will begin painting the mural at 4pm Wednesday with a reveal on Friday […]
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital continues to make history… They have been named 3rd in the country for the best pediatric hospital. Via Fox19 The hospital has placed either third or second nationally over the past several years. Boston Children’s Hospital placed No. 1 again. In the 2020-21 rankings, 88 hospitals ranked among the top 50 in […]
A man was fatally shot in downtown Cincinnati late last night… The man was in his 30’s according to the police. Via Fox19 The shooting was reported in the area of Fifth Street and Central Avenue just before 11 p.m., according to a police spokesman. The suspect left the scene northbound on Central Avenue, […]
Nationwide is taking a stand and making sure to join in on efforts to fight racism and social injustice. The company is making a $1 million, multi-year investment to support local and national programs dedicated to foster social justice, combat racism and promote economic empowerment. CEO, Kirt Walker said, “At Nationwide, we believe that racism […]
With summer time officially kicking off in less than a week, many kids are looking forward to spending the summer outside playing with friends. Columbus Recreation and Parks are reopening summer youth and adult sports, kicking off on June 16th. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther recognizes the importance for children to interact with their peers in […]
A Vigil was held in honor of one of the victims, 18-year-old Antaun Hill Jr. who played football for Fairfield Highschool. Via Fox19 Hill was shot and killed when deputies said two groups showed off in Liberty Park and someone fired a gun. “It’s been hard of course,” LJ France, a friend of Hill, […]
One of the key figures in the battle against the coronavirus disease in Ohio has announced she is resigning from her position. The state’s Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton has to step away from the job she has had since February of 2019. One of the reasons is to “spend more time with […]
The Ohio Department of Health Director, Dr. Amy Acton is officially stepping down from her position as Director. She is taking on a new role as, Governor Mike DeWine’s Chief Health Advisor. Governor DeWine praises Dr. Acton for the major role she played in guiding the state of Ohio appropriately through the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Today Mayor Cranley will unveil the city’s budget at 10 a.m. Via Fox19 It will be held at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio and not at City Hall, where it’s usually held. Cincinnati Health Commissioner Melba Moore, Urban League President & CEO Eddie Koen and community organizations and leaders are expected to […]
One of the Ohio’s most premier attractions has finally announced when it will open this year, and given that the coronavirus pandemic is still around, it will look a lot different. Cedar Point in Sandusky is aiming for dates in July, with admissions restricted only to certain guests and visitors at first. From WEWS News […]
If you were wondering when Kings Island was going to open back up? It looks like they will open up in July. Via Fox19 Kings Island will open first to those with season passes on Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 11. There will be limited capacity and hours. Everyone, including season pass holders and […]
Coney Island will be opening June 12th to the public just in time to have some fun in the sun but with more safety measures in place. Set to open this week will be the Sunlite Pool and Cannonball Cove Drive Pool. Both will open with the current state and local guidelines enforced. The […]