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Skywheel, Red Bike Stations Move Forward In Newport

The City of Newport approved a ground lease with Skywheel, the large observation wheel slated for the riverfront.

Downtown Cincinnati In Hotel 'Boom' But Still Lags Behind Other Cities

fc cincinnati groundbreaking — John Minchillo / AP

2 Council Members Have A Plan To Prevent Displacement Of West End Residents

Some Low-Income Seniors May Soon Apply For Lower Sewer Rate

By Tana Weingartner • 10 hours ago

The Metropolitan Sewer District will begin accepting applications for a newly approved Customer Assistance Program (CAP). The CAP offers a 25% discount to low-income senior citizens who meet certain criteria.

Amazon's Wilmington Job Fair A Sign Of Hope For Some Former DHL Employees

By Jason Reynolds • 12 hours ago

Online retail giant Amazon is hosting employment information sessions across the Miami Valley this week. The first was held Monday morning in Wilmington, where Amazon officials say they’re looking to hire hundreds of new workers at the company's new facility at Wilmington Air Park.

Just Part Of 'Hillbilly Elegy' To Be Shot In Middletown

By John Kiesewetter • 13 hours ago

Yes, it's true: All the visits to Middletown by Oscar-winning director Ron Howard were to scope out locations for his Hillbilly Elegy movie based on J.D. Vance's memoir of growing up among working-class "hillbillies" in the Butler County steel town.

But only a fraction of the film will be shot in Ohio, unless things change, says Ami Vitori, a Middletown City Council member and a Middletown Visitors Bureau board member.

Nearly $20 Billion In Tax Credits In DeWine's Budget Likely To Stay

By Karen Kasler • 17 hours ago

There aren’t any tax cuts in Gov. Mike DeWine’s first budget. Lawmakers may change that when they introduce their version of it soon. But they probably won’t change the $19.2 billion in tax credits and loopholes in it.

Gov. DeWine Says Nuclear Power Must Be Part Of Ohio's Energy Landscape

By Jo Ingles • 17 hours ago

Ohio lawmakers are debating a plan that would bail out the state’s two aging nuclear energy plants by charging customers more. Gov. Mike DeWine isn’t weighing in on that proposal. But on this "Earth Day," he says nuclear energy needs to be a part of Ohio’s short-term energy landscape.

UC Finalizing Plans For Student-Run Free Clinic

By Bill Rinehart • 20 hours ago

After about three years of discussions and planning, a free health clinic, run by University of Cincinnati students, should be open in Springdale this summer. UC trustees will get an update at Tuesday morning's meeting.

Chelsea Clinton Visits Cincinnati Zoo For Book Signing

By Michael Monks • 22 hours ago

chelsea clinton book — Courtesy Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea Clinton's fifth children's book introduces readers to a variety of endangered animals and the threats to them. Like her other books, including the #1 New York Times best selling picture book She Persists, Clinton has focused on encouraging activism in her young readers.

'Blue Goes Green' Shows How Cincinnati's District 3 Went Net Zero

By Michael Monks • 22 hours ago

cincinnati district 3 — Screengrab / Blue Goes Green Vimeo

As the City of Cincinnati figures out how to proceed on a proposed new Police Department District 5 headquarters, can it learn from its previous work in building a new District 3? Former City Councilwoman and filmmaker Laure Quinlivan believes so.

What It's Like Being Muslim In The Midwest

By Michael Monks • 22 hours ago

The Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institute, the Goethe-Institut, promotes the study of German abroad and encourages international cultural exchange. In collaboration with radio producers and broadcasters from the U.S. and Germany, the Goethe-Institut produces The Big Pond podcast, which covers topics ranging from music and sports to religion, language and society, and provides a multifaceted look at life in Germany and in the U.S.

Public Invited To Downtown Revitalization Conference In Covington

By Ambriehl Crutchfield • Apr 22, 2019

A conference focusing on reviving historic districts is coming to Covington this week.

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What It's Like Being Muslim In The Midwest

The Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institute, the Goethe-Institut , promotes the study of German abroad and encourages international cultural exchange. In collaboration with radio producers and broadcasters from the U.S. and Germany, the Goethe-Institut produces The Big Pond podcast, which covers topics ranging from music and sports to religion, language and society, and provides a multifaceted look at life in Germany and in the U.S.