The Roebling Suspension Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati will be inspected for several days, forcing some temporary closures for vehicles and pedestrians. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Thursday that the historic bridge is to be inspected Monday through Friday next week, Oct. 24 – 28, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The […]
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Covington Chef Partners with Pizzeria to Support Findlay Market
A Covington chef is teaming up with a pizzeria chain to support Findlay Market. Pizzeria Locale – the Colorado-based chain that has locations in Cincinnati and Mason, Oh. – is working with chef Stephen Williams on “The Findlay”, a pizza inspired by Williams’ love of the Over-the-Rhine market. Williams is known for Bouquet, the celebrated […]
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What to See on Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati Stages in October
October on local stages looks irresistible. Start with Pulp, featuring lots of Cincy Shakes vets in a noir comedy that’s part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere (these are both very good things) at Know Theatre. Then it’s over to Cincinnati Shakespeare for a must-see Giles Davies in the title role of […]
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20 Photos from Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is in full swing in downtown Cincinnati. You have more chance to catch it – on Sunday! The new streetcar – the Cincinnati Bell Connector – is also making the rounds. RCN’s Brian Frey checked out the on Saturday and produced the slideshow below.
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Theatre Review: Ensemble’s “Legend of Georgia McBride”
So there’s this Elvis impersonator drawing flies when he’s onstage at a crap bar in Panama City Beach, Fla. and the joint’s owner decides drag will be w-a-y more lucrative. He has a pregnant wife, he needs the dough. Clearly it’s time to trade in the King’s jumpsuit for a queen’s lipstick, gown, and heels. […]
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Cincinnati Streetcar SHUT DOWN After Reported Bomb Threat
It is only the second day of operations for the new streetcar in Cincinnati, and already there was a mass evacuation. Cincinnati Police report that a bomb threat was made to the Cincinnati Bell Connector – the new streetcar that opened Friday and runs on a loop from Over-the-Rhine to the riverfront – and all […]
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Streetcar is Ready for Riders in Downtown Cincinnati
The Cincinnati streetcar – now known as the Cincinnati Bell Connector thanks to a $3.4 million advertising contract – is ready for its riders, and the region’s most ambitious transportation project opens to the public on Friday. Local media – including The River City News – got a preview on Tuesday, beginning with pick-up at Washington Park […]
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Riverfest 2016: Covington, Newport & Bellevue Road Closures, Other Rules
The Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest are this weekend and that means road closures and other rules that must be noted in Covington, Newport, and Bellevue. The event takes place on Sunday, September 4, along the riverfront. COVINGTON Road Closures All streets north of East Fourth Street and east of Madison Avenue will be closed […]
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Old Filling Station Transformed Into Hip New Urban Bar
An old filling station in downtown Cincinnati will soon be humming again – when Queen City Radio, an expansive, 7,665 sq. ft. bar and beer garden opens in a couple weeks. The new business announced on Wednesday that it would open on Friday, September 16. Queen City Radio’s name derives from the building’s former tenant […]
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Red Bike Lands New Sponsor: Newport’s Aqua on the Levee
Red Bike has landed a new sponsor partnership. The Cincinnati-based bike sharing program that expanded into Covington, Newport, and Bellevue last summer, announced Tuesday that Aqua on the Levee will sponsor five Red Bike stations that will be wrapped in the development’s logo. The stations are at Fountain Square, 12th & Vine Streets, two on […]
