News across Hamilton County
First-of-its-kind skateboarding market at the CAC this weekend
This Saturday, a new annual event for all things skateboarding will roll up to the Contemporary Arts Center. Skateboarding Nouveau, an art exhibit and trade show, brings skate-related creators and vendors together for a night to network, learn about new products and technology…
Legendary Italian horror film composer performs in Northside this Friday
One of horror’s most famous names is making a rare appearance in the U.S. this Friday, and it’s right here in Cincinnati. Fabio Frizzi, the legendary composer known for his work on many of Lucio Fulci’s iconic horror films like “Zombi 2,” “The Beyond” and “City of the Living…

Meet CityBeat’s Culture Maker of the Week: Andrew Maloney
The votes are in: CityBeat’s Culture Maker of the Week is Andrew Maloney. Andrew was nominated by Holly Maloney because “If you’re looking for someone who makes Cincinnati feel like Cincinnati, Andrew is that person. Around town, many people know him as ‘Mr. Cincinnati,’ and it’s…

New BLINK race gives runners an early look at festival installations
Next week, Cincinnatians can lace up their running shoes for an early look at this year’s BLINK festival as part of a special race. BLINK: Run the Night is a new race created by ArtsWave and Pig Works that will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. It aims to give runners a…

This vintage shop in Milford sells both clothes and plants
One vintage shop in Milford looks a little different than your usual store. Vacant Decade, owned by Chase Leonard and Sammi Skurow, sells plants alongside racks of old clothing at 204 Main Street. Inside the store, you’ll find everything from NASCAR jackets to 10-foot-tall trees.…
Findlay Market open late during BLINK
BLINK is fast approaching, and Findlay Market wants to be your home base for this year’s festival. Along with plenty of new murals and exciting activations as part of the festival proper, running Oct. 8 – 11, dozens of businesses will stay open late to serve delicious food and…
Hamilton County Election Board unanimously approves vote centers
The Hamilton County Election Board voted unanimously Sept. 29 to transition from traditional precinct-based voting to a countywide vote center model beginning with the 2027 municipal elections, giving election officials an opportunity to refine the process before the…

Art on Vine to host special Bengals tailgate
Independent vendor market Art on Vine is partnering with Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) for a unique tailgating experience this weekend. To close out its 14th outdoor summer residency, Art On Vine is turning Elm Street Plaza into a one-stop gameday…

Ohio gets a failing mark on sex education policy from national group
Ohio received an “F” for its sex education policy, according to a new report from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States. This is the second year in a row Ohio has earned an “F” on the report card from SIECUS, a national organization that advocates…

Circuit court allows Ohio BMV to require proof of citizenship for voter registration
Ohio officials can continue using a new proof of citizenship requirement for people who register to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. In a divided ruling, The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a lower court order on Wednesday. It comes less than two weeks before Ohio’s…
Earl G. Collins, 93, Batesville
Earl G. Collins, 93, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on June 4, 1933, in Bath, Knott County, Kentucky, the son of Millard and Clova [...]

Cincinnati’s improv festival returns after seven-year hiatus
After seven years away, the Improv Festival of Cincinnati (known as IF Cincy) returns. Featuring three nights of comedy from performers all around the nation, including troupes from places like Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles and Ann Arbor, the festival takes place from October 15…