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Published September 24New Cincinnati documentary sells out Esquire Theatre premiere
One new locally-based documentary has already been so successful leading up to its premiere that the Esquire Theatre is adding a second showtime. “Shelter Me: Cincinnati,” the newest installment of the nationally acclaimed PBS series “Shelter Me,” is set to premiere at the…
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Published September 24Factory 52 to host fall festival with games, rides, more
Factory 52’s House of Cards Carnivale is back for its second year, transforming the area into a classic carnival full of rides, games and more. The carnival, which has a playing card theme to match the building’s status as the former home of the US Playing Card Company, runs from…
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Published September 24GOP lawmakers revive plan to cut Ohio gas tax amid rising diesel prices
Ohio Republicans are unexpectedly coming back to Columbus next week to try to temporarily suspend Ohio’s gas tax amid an historic spike in fuel prices. The move comes days before early voting begins, but GOP leaders will need Democrats’ help if they want to pass any gas relief…
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Published September 2410 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend (Sep 25 – 27)
It’s the first weekend of fall, which means it’s time to get outside, put on a sweater and grab a pumpkin spice latte. Just kidding. Here’s ten things to do in the Queen City this weekend. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events…
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Published September 23CityBeat’s Local Band Highlight: Trauma Illinois
Trauma Illinois was destined to be a rock band from the moment of their conception. Lead singer Jack Johnson, following a “horrific car accident” and laid up in the ICU, received a get well card from none other than Fall Out Boy, who just happened to be at the same hospital,…
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Published September 23The Bagelry to open third location
One of Cincinnati’s most popular bagel shops is expanding once again. The Bagelry, the family-owned eatery with locations in Over-the-Rhine and Oakley, is opening a third location in Montgomery this Friday. “We’ve always wanted The Bagelry to be a place where people can get…
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Published September 23Remember Cincinnati’s turtle lamps? One local woodworker has replicas for sale
If you’re a real Cincinnati history aficionado, you probably know about the “turtle lamps” — yellow lamps that were once scattered all across the city to indicate streetcar platforms or raised islands in the hopes that drivers wouldn’t crash into a median late at night. In recent…
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Published September 23Nine animal rights activists arrested after chaining themselves to Kroger HQ
On Wednesday morning, nine animal rights activists were arrested by Cincinnati Police in front of Kroger headquarters downtown on 1014 Vine Street after a group of them chained themselves to the entrance. At 7:30 a.m., just under 70 activists of the group Animal Equality showed…
High school principal expands role
Wyoming High School Principal Josh Baumbach is now director of secondary schools
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Published September 23What’s going on with your power bill and what Ohio’s candidates for governor will do about it
Around Ohio, utility bills are climbing and the strain families are feeling could help decide November’s election. To voters, utility bills are a straightforward problem: higher is bad. Although that equation is simple, untangling the forces driving bills higher is anything but.…
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Published September 22Northside Farmers Market to host fundraising dinner featuring Wildweed, Mochiko alums
The annual fundraising dinner at the Northside Farmers Market is bringing some serious local star power this time around. At this year’s dinner, Cincinnati chefs David Jackman (of Wildweed), Noah Vasquez (of Cafe Mochiko) and Kymberly Wilbon (The Passion Plate) will be cooking…
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Published September 22Plant-based chain ‘Slutty Vegan’ from ‘Real Housewives’ star comes to Cincinnati
One of Atlanta’s most outlandish fast food chains is headed to Cincinnati. Slutty Vegan, the plant-based burger shop founded and owned by “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Aisha “Pinky” Cole Hayes, announced in a press release that a new location would soon be opening somewhere…