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Kentucky ACLU Drops Challenge to Abortion Law

5 days ago | citybeat.com | Sarah Ladd |Kentucky Lantern

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky has voluntarily dropped a challenge to the state’s abortion restrictions. The Friday dismissal comes about six months after the chapter filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Louisville woman who, at the time, was pregnant and seeking an abortion. The woman, identified by the pseudonym Mary Poe, later traveled out of state for an abortion, which is illegal in Kentucky in most circumstances.
MEMI Announces Official Name for New State-of-the-Art Music Venue

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Katherine Barrier

Cincinnati’s next big music venue now has a name after a big donation. MEMI, a subsidiary of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) that manages live entertainment venues, including Riverbend Music Center and the Andrew J Brady Music Center, announced Thursday that its new state-of-the-art music and entertainment venue being built on the site of the former Coney Island will be called the Farmer Music Center after a $60 million gift from the Farmer Family Foundation.
Trump Pardons P.G. Sittenfeld, Ex-Cincinnati Councilmember Convicted of Bribery

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Madeline Fening

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The Green Door is Greater Cincinnati's First-Ever Dry Cannabis Bar

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Katherine Barrier

A new kind of bar with high vibes is now open in Northern Kentucky. The Green Door is Greater Cincinnati’s first cannabis-infused dry bar, offering an alcohol-free experience with handcrafted THC mocktails, kava infusions and adaptogenic spritzers, as well as THC-free options. The bar was created by the team behind Kentucky Botanicals Co. and is located at 5 E. Eighth St. in Covington.
The Iconic 'Cincinnati' Convention Center Sign is Getting a State-of-the-Art Makeover

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Katherine Barrier

Cincinnati’s hallmark LED sign is getting a makeover alongside the Duke Energy Convention Center on which it hangs. The 17-year-old “Cincinnati” sign is being upgraded as part of the reimagination and modernization of the convention center, which has been closed since the summer of 2024 to undergo renovations.
Ohio Missing Persons Working Group Makes 18 Recommendations to Better Investigate Cases

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Megan Henry

The Ohio Missing Persons Working Group has made 18 recommendations to lawmakers, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and various statewide agencies to better investigate missing persons cases. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine created the 24-member working group in January after The Columbus Dispatch published a series last year about how police handle missing persons cases. The group met six times and DeWine announced the recommendations Tuesday.
Hundreds Push Back Against Bill Prohibiting Foreign Nationals From Buying Property in Ohio

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Nick Evans

An Ohio Senate committee heard from opponents Tuesday of a measure placing restrictions on foreign ownership of land. The sponsors argue keeping foreign governments — particularly China — at least 25 miles from military installations and critical infrastructure is a matter of national security. But opponents contend the bill casts too broad a net, wrapping in ordinary people who have visas or are working their way through the immigration process.
Sound Advice: Brent Cobb Brings Ain’t Rocked in a While Tour to Newport

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Greg Gaston

With his eclectic recordings encompassing country, gospel and folk through six records of evocative roots music, Brent Cobb decided it was high time to pick up the electric guitar. The Ellaville, Georgia, singer-songwriter is releasing Ain’t Rocked in a While, his seventh record, this summer — and the punchy title understates his intent. It’s also the first record accompanied by The Fixin's, his touring band.
The Cincinnati Opera’s 105th Anniversary Series Sizzles with Passion

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Anne Arenstein

Cincinnati Opera kicks off its 105th season with passion, drama and timeless music. The lineup features two iconic Italian operas — Verdi’s Rigoletto, a tale of love, lust and revenge, and Puccini’s Tosca, a high-stakes story of power and sacrifice backed by one of Puccini’s most stirring scores. Rounding out the season is Fiddler on the Roof, the beloved American musical about tradition, resilience and family in a changing world.
From a Rose to a Name: Woman Found in Shallow Grave in North Avondale Identified After 7 Years

1 week ago | citybeat.com | Madeline Fening

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