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macy's thanksgiving day parade — Mary Altaffer / AP

2003: The Best (And Worst) Thanksgiving Ever

Certainly this Thanksgiving will be one like no other. Many of us are spending it surrounded by a smaller circle of family and friends, if not entirely alone.

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Events Hope To Bring Holiday Cheer To Downtown Cincinnati During COVID

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Elderly Residents 'Getting Pie With A Little Help From Their Friends' This Thanksgiving

Holiday Festivals Adapt During The Time Of Coronavirus

By Bill Rinehart • Nov 27, 2020

fountain square christmas tree — Courtesy of WCPO

The coronavirus pandemic has changed not only Thanksgiving traditions, but a number of post-holiday events as well.

Hamilton County COVID-19 Cases 'Plateau A Bit' With Nearly 4,000 Cases Reported

By Cory Sharber • Nov 25, 2020

At least 3,865 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Hamilton County since last week. On Thanksgiving Eve, the county's health commissioner said he's worried about a skyrocket of cases in the coming weeks.

Brent Spence Bridge Repairs Underway '24/7, Including Thanksgiving'

By Tana Weingartner • Nov 25, 2020

The first replacement steel stringer beams for the Brent Spence (I-75/71) Bridge were expected to arrive Wednesday. Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray says they were ordered right away in case they'd be needed.

'The Simpsons' Taking 'The Road To Cincinnati' Sunday

By John Kiesewetter • Nov 25, 2020

Road trip! A couple of The Simpsons characters are heading to Cincinnati in an episode premiering Sunday (8 p.m. Nov. 29, Channels 19 and 45).

Analysis: With Sittenfeld Out, Who Might Now Enter Cincinnati's Mayoral Race?

By Howard Wilkinson • Nov 25, 2020

cincinnati candidates for mayor — Bill Rinehart, WVXU; Sarah Ramsey, WVXU; John Minchillo, AP; Twitter

I can't presume to say that Cincinnati Council Member P.G. Sittenfeld's political ambitions, which burned hotter than a match until his recent indictment on felony charges of bribery and extortion, are snuffed out for good.

Students And Parents Struggle With Remote Learning

By Michael Monks • Nov 25, 2020

Remote learning has returned to many local school districts. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered public and private schools to close their classrooms starting Nov. 23 as COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the state. Cincinnati Public Schools superintendent also announced a return to remote learning on Nov. 23 as Ohio case totals rise.

Third Time's A Charm? 3 COVID Vaccines Spreading Hope

By Selena Reder • Nov 25, 2020

For a third time in recent weeks, a drug company has announced that its vaccine candidate is effective in clinical trials. Now AstraZeneca joins Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, along with Moderna in reporting their results.

Elderly Residents 'Getting Pie With A Little Help From Their Friends' This Thanksgiving

By Jolene Almendarez • Nov 24, 2020

For most local nursing home facilities, Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year. Family and friends often join elderly residents for meals and visits.

"Typically, from Halloween through New Year's, it seems like a big party on our campus on every level of care," says Megan Ulrich, vice president of marketing and business development at Maple Knoll Communities. "Obviously, again, this year's not going to be that way."

Ohio Hospitals Dealing With COVID-19 Deniers Amid Worst Surge Yet

By Karen Kasler • Nov 24, 2020

There are more than twice as many people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ohio now as were a month ago. In some places, hospitals are trying to treat a flood of patients with fewer staff because their own employees have tested positive for the virus or are in quarantine.

Coronavirus In Ohio: DeWine Says First Batch Of Vaccines Could Arrive In December

By Gabe Rosenberg • Nov 24, 2020

Ohio could see its first batch of coronavirus vaccines on December 15, Gov. Mike DeWine announced, bringing some welcome news as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations show no indications of slowing.