Katherine Barrier

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Katherine Barrier |Nick Evans

The Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE) is looking for registered voters to help work the polls for Ohio’s May 6 primary and special election. Precinct Election Officials (PEOs) can earn between $225 and $275 for training, set-up and working the polls on Election Day. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen; a registered and active voter in Hamilton County; be comfortable using electronic technology; and be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Katherine Barrier

A sweet new collaboration between two Greater Cincinnati flavor favorites is hitting shelves this weekend. Graeter’s Ice Cream and New Riff Distilling in Newport have partnered for the first time ever on the new Bourbon Ball Ice Cream flavor, which is available to order online now at graeters.com and will be available in New Riff’s gift shop starting Saturday, April 12, and in all Graeter’s scoop shops on Monday, April 14.

2 weeks ago | citybeat.com | Madeline Fening |Katherine Barrier

Hamilton County Commissioners and the Bengals are asking Ohio lawmakers for $350 million to renovate Paycor Stadium. The county announced the request Thursday, just one day after lawmakers in the House passed a controversial budget plan to give $600 million in 30-year state-backed bonds to the Cleveland Browns for a new domed stadium outside city limits in Brook Park. The bonds are expected to cost the state nearly a billion dollars over 30 years; the budget now heads to the state Senate.

2 weeks ago | citybeat.com | Katherine Barrier |Casey Smith

Local library-goers breathed a collective sigh of relief on April 9 after the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) announced the Ohio House removed a budget provision that would have meant an insane $14.5-million cut to the library system’s funding had it been adopted. While a win is a win, our library system is still facing the danger of potential cuts in the upcoming budget.

2 weeks ago | citybeat.com | Katherine Barrier

The award-winning team behind Alifo’s Buon Cibo in Hyde Park is working on opening a new concept in Covington this summer. Noche will open in the former Rich’s Proper Food & Drink at 701 Madison Ave. in June. The concept is built from the vision of Chef Alfio Gulisano, Jennifer Birt and Michelle O’Brien, who say Noche will bring together deep Italian roots, Argentine soul and Midwest hospitality and offer a moody, late-night atmosphere.