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Flying Wild with Great Parks: Fall Bird Migration in Cincinnati

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 17h

Fall migration is a grand journey, and Cincinnati happens to sit in the perfect spot to witness it.

Fall migration is a grand journey, and Cincinnati happens to sit in the perfect spot to witness it.

15 Cincinnati Taco Week Deals We Can't Wait to Try

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 19h

Which restaurant are you trying first?

Cincinnati Taco Week runs Oct. 13-19 with deals from over 50 local restaurants. CityBeat highlights 15 of their favorites.

House Committees Consider Bills that Could Impact Abortion Medication, Access

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 20h

Ohio State University epidemiology professor Dr. Alison Norris said a study on the safety of abortion drug mifepristone cited by supporters of the bill to prove the dangers of the drug was “deeply flawed.”

Ohio State University epidemiology professor Dr. Alison Norris said a study on the safety of abortion drug mifepristone cited by supporters of the new Ohio bill was “deeply flawed.”

Meet the Democratic ‘Hillbilly’ Pastor Running for Middletown City Council

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 21h

“I hope what I can bring is diverse coalitions coming together.”

While the Middletown City Council race is nonpartisan, 62% of residents voted for President Donald Trump and JD Vance last November. Still, Pastor Scotty Robertson, a Democrat, thinks he can land one ...

Ohio’s JD Vance Tells Whoppers Like His Boss, But With No Charisma He Can’t Get Away With It

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 22h

Vance salivates over sitting behind the Resolute Desk and proves time and again that he will do and say whatever it takes to get there.

Vance salivates over sitting behind the Resolute Desk and proves time and again that he will do and say whatever it takes to get there.

Covington's Kealoha's Kitchen to Close Permanently

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 1d

The restaurant’s last day in business will be on Sunday, Oct. 12.

Kealoha's Kitchen, a Hawaiian, Japanese BBQ and Polynesian restaurant in Covington, will close permanently on Oct. 12, 2025.

[PHOTOS] Everything We Saw During the 2025 Yellow Springs Film Festival

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025 Yellow Springs Film Festival featured a special appearance from writer/director Kevin Smith and other memorable moments.

The 2025 Yellow Springs Film Festival featured a special appearance from writer/director Kevin Smith and other memorable moments.

Man vs. Machine: Clifton Players' New Show Will Test Audiences' Ability to Spot AI

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 1d

The show will present six plays: four were penned by humans, the other two by AI. Can you spot which are which?

A new show will test audiences' ability to spot AI as they're presented with six plays: four human-written, two by AI.

Cincinnati Museum Center Bird Specimen Helps Solve 180-Year-Old Extinction Mystery

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 1d

Researchers used ancient DNA and a collection of letters, photographs and auction records to determine the museum is in possession of the last-surviving female great auk.

A great auk specimen owned by the Cincinnati Museum Center recently helped solve a nearly 200-year-old mystery of the bird's extinction.

Ohio Republicans Want Public Schools to Teach Positive Impacts of Christianity on History

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 1d

The push comes in the form of a clarification to Ohio House Bill 486, also known as the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act.

The push comes in the form of a clarification to Ohio House Bill 486, also known as the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act.

Hamilton County Board of Elections Looking for Poll Workers for November General Election

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 1d

You can earn $225+ for training, set-up and working the polls on Election Day.

The Hamilton County Board of Elections is looking for registered voters for be poll workers for the Nov. 4, 2025, general election.

VP Vance to Visit Indiana Friday to Meet With Senate GOP Amid Redistricting Standoff

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 2d

President Donald Trump is pushing GOP-led states like Indiana to redraw maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections to ensure a Republican majority in the U.S.

President Donald Trump is pushing GOP-led states like Indiana to redraw maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections to ensure a Republican majority in the U.S.

New Cincinnati Vintage Fest Pops Up in Northside This Weekend

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 2d

You can shop from a variety of apparel, accessories, books, decor and more ranging from the ’30s through Y2K.

Cincinnati Vintage Fest will host its inaugural event Saturday, Oct. 11, with over 40 vendors selling vintage apparel, home decor and more.

11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 10-12)

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 2d

From the inaugural America’s River Roots festival to the Haunted Village and Halloween-themed shows, these are the best events taking place in Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

CityBeat has compiled a list of 11 events happening around Greater Cincinnati Oct. 10-12 to help you plan your weekend.

Ohio Republican Lawmakers Look to Regulate Abortion, Push Against Constitutional Amendment

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 2d

Voters protected abortion and reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution with 57% support in 2023.

Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced several bills to regulate abortion and reproductive health care despite the constitutional amendment approved by 57% of Ohio voters in 2023.

Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Program Saw a 43% Decline in Active Patients from May 2024 to July 2025

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 2d

Much lower prices in Michigan are one source of frustration for Ohioans, researcher says.

Ohio's medical marijuana program has seen a steep decline in patients as researchers point to lower weed prices in Michigan.

[PHOTOS] UC Bearcats Hand Iowa State Their First Loss of the Season

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 3d

The Bearcats improved to 4–1 after taking down previously undefeated Iowa State in front of a packed Nippert Stadium crowd.

The Bearcats improved to 4–1 after taking down previously undefeated Iowa State in front of a packed Nippert Stadium crowd.

Shop 'Til You Drop at the Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market This November

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 3d

Shop for locally handmade gifts, decor, gourmet food and baked goods, toys and more.

The annual Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market returns for its 25th year at the Sharonville Convention Center Nov. 7-9, 2025.

New Indie Comic from Explores Story of Kentucky Cryptid

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 3d

The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster from Creative Mussel adds a new, diverse focus to the legend of the Pope Lick Monster, a cryptid said to be half-man, half-goat, who lives under a train trestle just outside Louisville.

A new comic book from an indie publisher in Cincinnati explores the legend of the Pope Lick Monster through a diverse lens.

Ohio Deepfake Bill Built on Name Image and Likeness Law Raises First Amendment Concerns

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 3d

The Motion Picture Association worries the bill will stifle free expression, particularly works relating to public interest commentary, satire or parody.

The Motion Picture Association worries a new Ohio bill will stifle free expression, particularly works relating to public interest commentary, satire, or parody.

The Best Tacos in Cincinnati, as Chosen by CityBeat Readers

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 3d

We know how to celebrate National Taco Day in Cincinnati.

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are the coolest and which shops are your best bet for dropping...

Republican Lawmakers Introduce Abuse Exemption to Ohio’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Parents’ Bill of Rights

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 3d

If passed, the bill would change two portions of current Ohio law: changing some restrictions around classroom instruction material on human sex and sexuality and adding an abuse exemption for reporting changes in a student’s gender identity or presentation to their parent or guardian.

Two Ohio Republican lawmakers have proposed a catch-all education bill that would make dozens of changes to current Ohio education law, creating an exemption for reporting LGBTQ+ students to their par...

Columbia Tusculum's Allyn's Cafe to Close After 34 Years

Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 4d

The restaurant’s last day of service will be Sunday, Oct. 19.

Columbia Tusculum's Allyn's Cafe will close on Sunday, Oct. 19 after 34 years in business.

Advocates Say Butler County Jail Locked Down Detainees During Protests; Sheriff’s Office Disputes Claim

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Cincinnati CityBeat @citybeatcincy.bsky.social · 4d

Butler County Sheriff’s Office says protests pose a security risk.

Butler County Sheriff’s Office says protests pose security risk