Planet Fitness and Smoothie King will open at the Banks on the Cincinnati riverfront this year. The Banks announced Monday that a 14,531-sq. ft. workout facility would open under the Planet Fitness name on Second Street. The new Smoothie King will open in a 1,530-sq. ft. space next door to the fitness center. “It was […]
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Cincinnati Police Looking for New Officers
The Cincinnati Police Department is looking for new recruits. Applications for the next police recruit exam are now being accepted, the department said in a news release. Candidates interested in a career in law enforcement with an opportunity for advancement should apply here. Those interested must be at least 21 years old at the time […]
Traffic Problems Aplenty for Tuesday Morning Commute
The Tuesday morning commute has been snarled by multiple accidents slowing or closing parts of the interstate on both sides of the Ohio River. I-71 southbound in the Lytle Tunnel was shut down after an accident involving a truck. That has traffic moving slowly from Newport to downtown Cincinnati across the Taylor-Southgate Bridge as drivers […]
“Harry Potter” Film’s Score to Be Performed by Cincinnati Pops
Fans of the Harry Potter movie series will be excited to learn that Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert is part of the Cincinnati Pops 2019-20 season. The Pops announced on Friday that the film concert series will play at Music Hall from January 3 through 5 in 2020. The Cincinnati Pops will perform the score […]
SkyStar Extends Cincinnati Stop Through Mid-June
The massive observation wheel that has been in place along the Cincinnati skyline since August, will stay there through mid-June. SkyStar, a traveling amusement ride, was expected to close its Cincinnati stop on Sunday. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber announced on Monday that the 150-ft. high SkyStar will continue to spin on Freedom Way at […]
Roebling Bridge CLOSED As Ice Strikes Northern Kentucky
UPDATE: The Roebling Bridge reopened at 8 a.m. in both directions ORIGINAL POST: The Roebling Suspension Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati is closed Thursday due to the ice storm hammering Northern Kentucky. The weather situation has impacted traffic across the region, with most issues being swiftly addressed. At one point Thursday, the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge […]
How to Buy Tickets for “Hamilton” When Show Comes to Cincinnati
Tickets for the Broadway sensation Hamilton go on sale at the Cincinnati Arts Association on Friday morning. Fans of the Lin-Manuel Miranda-penned musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will need to be prepared to get their hands on the coveted tickets. The show runs in February and March. The Cincinnati Arts Association said Monday that the fastest […]
Crash at Brent Spence Bridge Hurts Morning Commute
A Tractor trailer crashed Friday morning, shutting down a ramp from I-71/75 northbound on the Brent Spence Bridge to Fort Washington Way in Cincinnati. It happened at around 4:30 a.m. and involved a fuel spill, too, according to reports. Drivers can get around the crash by going north on 75 into Cincinnati, or by taking […]
Tickets for Northern Kentucky vs. Cincinnati Go on Sale Monday
Northern Kentucky takes on Cincinnati in men’s basketball action on Tuesday, December 4. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 29. They can be purchased at GoBearcats.com/tickets or by calling 1-877-CATS-TIX. The new series between NKU and UC was negotiated as part of the Bearcats’ use of the Norse’s home floor during the 2017-18 basketball season while Fifth […]
BLINK Light Show to Expand to Include Covington
BLINK, the large-scale light show involving projection mapping, murals, urban artscapes, media light, interactive art, and other entertainment will expand to include Covington in 2019. The festival drew more than 1 million people to Cincinnati last year. Organizers and promoters made the announcement Wednesday. BLINK is produced by The Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann […]

