After a three-day travel ordeal, Cincinnati resident Stephyn Ward is happy to be home. “It is the worst travel experience I’ve ever had,” Ward said. Ward’s nightmare began with what was supposed to be a simple day trip to Dallas on Friday. “Well, I flew out of Cincinnati on Friday. I was planning on flying […]
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Over a dozen flights canceled at CVG Friday morning
More than a dozen flights were canceled at CVG Airport Friday morning, one day after the FAA announced it would decrease flight capacity by 10% at over 40 major airports across the country. The FAA announced Thursday it would start with a roughly 4% reduction at airports on Friday, before ramping up to 6% by […]
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America’s River Roots still full steam ahead after poor ticket sales prompt cancelation of major events
Organizers are revealing for the first time why some of the biggest ticketed events were abruptly pulled from America’s River Roots Festival. The five-day event runs from Wednesday to Sunday, kicking off America’s 250th celebration on the Cincinnati and Newport riverfronts. Featuring nine riverboats from seven of America’s historic river cities, it will be the largest […]
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‘Forces of Nature’ Scott High’s marching band competes again after 19 years
For the first time since 2006, Scott High School has a competing marching band. “I’m so excited, I’m so excited. Three competitions this year? I’m so excited. THREE competitions!” is how Scott senior, marching clarinetist and section leader Molly Lucas, described her feelings about this year’s season. The band’s show, titled “Forces of Nature,” was […]
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America’s River Roots Festival announces full music lineup
America’s River Roots Festival announced the full 12-act lineup of the River Roots Concert Series at Smale Park. As part of its inaugural celebration, taking place from Oct. 8 to 12 on the riverfronts of Cincinnati, Covington and Newport, the free five-day event is Ohio River’s largest music festival to date, featuring more than 100 […]
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Newport to take ownership of Purple People Bridge
Once nearly destined for demolition, the Purple People Bridge has instead become one of the region’s most loved connectors, and soon, it will officially belong to the city of Newport. The Purple People Bridge Company is transitioning ownership of the bridge to the city of Newport at a special meeting of the Bridge Company Board […]
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Newport, Cincinnati firefighters find home away from home in Munich firehouse
For two weeks in Munich, Germany, this summer, a Newport and Cincinnati firefighter was just part of the crew. Newport firefighter Chris Holmes and Cincinnati firefighter Kurt Baker traveled overseas to Munich from June 25 to July 10 to participate in a firefighter exchange. The pair participated in daily firefighter life at the Munich Fire […]
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Roebling Bridge photo contest opens in July
The Covington-Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee is accepting entries for their annual Roebling Bridge photo contest, featuring daytime and nighttime categories, an open category for video and digital pieces, and cash prizes and a trip to the top of the bridge for winners.
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Music, cuisine and culture: What is America’s River Roots Festival?
America’s River Roots Festival is not only a celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, but also of the Ohio River Valley and its food, music and culture. Organizers want the festival to honor America’s river cities’ crucial role in the country’s history. They plan to make it one of the largest cultural events in Greater […]
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The Haile Foundation considers moving to Covington
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, a nonprofit that has funded various civic, cultural and education initiatives around Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, including BLINK, is considering moving from its current Cincinnati location to Covington. Although the foundation hasn’t made any final decisions yet, “we’re considering it strongly,” said Bernie McKay, president and […]