The Kingdom of the Netherlands has appointed Johannes “Hans” Frederik Philippo as Honorary Consul in Cincinnati. Philippo is the president and CEO of Holland Roofing, a commercial roofing company with 26 offices throughout the Midwest region of the United States. He is also the founder of new Covington restaurants Lisse and House of Orange. Philippo, […]
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All Brent Spence Bridge Lanes Reopen – but Nighttime Closures Still Loom
After a difficult summer for commuters, all four north and southbound lanes on the Brent Spence Bridge will reopen on Friday. It is expected that the nearly two-month maintenance project would be completed by 5 a.m. on Friday. In addition to the reopening of all lanes, nearby ramps will also open again. On Thursday, the […]
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Gucci Mane to Perform at Underground Concert in Cincinnati
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane will perform at the fourth annual Ubahn Fest on Saturday, September 9 beneath the streets of downtown Cincinnati in the Riverfront Transit Center as part of the two-day event. Gucci Mane is a hip-hop recording artist who founded 1017 Records, helped pioneer the hip-hop subgenre of trap music, and has collaborated with the likes of Lil Wayne, […]
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Central Parkway to Close for Up to 2 Weeks as Pedestrian Bridge Comes Down
Central Parkway on the west side of downtown Cincinnati will be closed Monday for up to two weeks as demolition crews continue their work in bringing down the pedestrian bridge that connects a parking garage to Music Hall. The parkway will be closed between 12th and 14th Streets until approximately Friday, August 25. During the closure, […]
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Gunfire, Robbery to Be Simulated in Area as Part of Bruce Willis Film
The filming of Reprisal starring Bruce Willis continues next week with scenes scheduled for the riverfront, downtown Cincinnati, and Over-the-Rhine. The scenes include simulated gun fights, car chases, a crash, and a robbery. Motorists should expect detours, slow traffic, and loud noise at times. Cincinnati Police will be on site at each location to help detour […]
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Bruce Willis Film Shooting Near Roebling Suspension Bridge
Hollywood is back in town – and so is Bruce Willis. The new film, Reprisal, will shoot in the Cincinnati area, with three days along the riverfront. On Monday morning, crews are shooting at Yeatman’s Cove till 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Rosa Parks Street at the Banks will be closed south of Freedom Way from 10 […]
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Brent Spence Bridge Traffic Changes this Weekend
The Brent Spence Bridge maintenance project will be transitioning to Phase 3 this weekend, weather permitting. During this time, crews will begin shifting lane closures from the two center lanes to the two western-most lanes. SOUTHBOUNDBeginning Saturday, August 5 at approximately 6 a.m., travel on I-71/75 southbound will be reduced to one lane across the Brent Spence Bridge. […]
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New Plays by Local Writers to Premiere at Festival
Some of the best things happening on in the local theater scene is more and more opportunities being created for local playwrights. Know Theatre in Over-the-Rhine is the big dog in this small pool, with year-round opportunities. Earlier this month it spotlighted more than 30 local writers, from pros to beginners, in the One-Minute Play […]
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Covington Producer to Launch New Pop-Up Studio, Audio Channel
Ever wanted to hear your voice on the radio? You’ll have a chance with Here Channel, a project by Covington-based audio, video, and live show producer Caroline Creaghead. Here Channel is designed “to bring the best parts of radio and podcasting together to stream independently-produced audio made by anyone in the Greater Cincinnati area who […]
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New OTR Pop-Up Shop Focuses on Sustainable, Ethical Fashion
There is a new pop-up shop in Over-the-Rhine. The Green Store is described as “a sustainable pop-up shop” featuring “sustainable, ethically-produced fashion and lifestyle products”, which also hosts educational events. The shop is powered by People’s Liberty and was created and curated by Joi Sears, a Cincinnati native and New York transplant who lived and worked in […]
