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Why some Cincinnati power outages take longer to fix

Last week's storm knocked out power to 274,000 Duke customers and exposed how complicated getting everyone back online can be.

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The powerful <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="storm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/green-cincinnati-plan-climate-change-flood" data-vars-content-id="2f9ae41e-e8c6-4f7a-a2fc-153447eda575" data-vars-headline="Why some Cincinnati power outages take longer to fix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/green-cincinnati-plan-climate-change-flood" target="_self">storm</a> that ripped through Greater Cincinnati last week offered the latest test of how Duke Energy prepares for severe weather — and what happens when Mother Nature overwhelms those plans.Why it matters: The &quot;devastating&quot; storm knocked out power to more than 274,000 customers, making it one of the region&#x27;s most significant storms in the past decade, Duke spokesperson John Juech tells Axios.

These bridges have an appetite for trucks

Madisonville's "can opener" bridge has been struck by vehicles dozens of times since 2018.

Transit

Two low-slung railroad bridges have long vexed drivers, becoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media fodder" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1vfc9q2/the_second_can_opener_in_madisonville_about_a/" data-vars-content-id="5525304f-46da-47d0-8d34-0c63539d6d70" data-vars-headline="These bridges have an appetite for trucks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1vfc9q2/the_second_can_opener_in_madisonville_about_a/" target="_blank">social media fodder</a> for peeling the tops off trucks.

Cincinnati Animal Care needs your help after record rescue

The animal shelter is looking to make room after rescuing 150 animals.

A local animal shelter needs your help making room for 150 animals rescued from a Cincinnati home last week.Why it matters: Cincinnati Animal CARE is asking people to adopt or foster animals already there to free up space for the new arrivals.

Back-to-school season puts pedestrian and cyclist safety in focus

New data shows where and when Cincinnatians face the greatest danger.

Public Safety

As Cincinnati-area students head back to school, new data underscores the risks pedestrians and cyclists face on local roads.

UDF, Grippo's team up for new ice cream flavor

It's basically Cincinnati college munchies in a pint.

Food and Drink

College Casey would have loved this latest UDF collab. Heck, so does old Casey.Driving the spoon: United Dairy Farmers and Grippo&#x27;s are teaming up for a limited-edition Homemade Brand ice cream flavor called Fun Food Crunch.

Farmers markets help farms grow loyal customers

They're increasingly important as many family farms diversify sales to stay profitable.

For many local farms, the most valuable thing a farmers market sells isn&#x27;t this week&#x27;s produce. It&#x27;s next week&#x27;s customer.Why it matters: Farmers say face-to-face connections at markets keep shoppers coming back to their booths, on-site farmstands and online stores.

"The secret is out" — How Covington became a top food city

It's received numerous accolades, including being a finalist in a national foodie competition.

Covington&#x27;s restaurant scene is no longer Northern Kentucky&#x27;s best-kept secret.Why it matters: The city is now getting widespread recognition, the result of years of intentionally investing in local businesses rather than chasing national chains, leaders say.

A first taste of the new Gwynne restaurant

The swanky restaurant and its home, the Fidelity Hotel, opened this week.

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I got to check out Gwynne, the swanky new downtown bar and restaurant inside the recently opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fidelity Hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/28/fidelity-hotel-latest-sign-of-downtown-surge" data-vars-content-id="1bff7a3f-5ca9-4304-9af2-1735b9d0ace1" data-vars-headline="A first taste of the new Gwynne restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/28/fidelity-hotel-latest-sign-of-downtown-surge" target="_self">Fidelity Hotel</a>.Why it matters: It adds another reason to visit the Central Business District, joining a growing roster of restaurants and bars around Sixth Street.<ul><li>Judging by the busy opening week, Cincinnati was ready for it.</li></ul>

It's tough to be a Buc-ee's fan in Ohio right now

The brisket-fed Goliath is taking David to court for a trademark complaint.

It has been a tough month for us Buc-ee&#x27;s lovers, what with our brisket-fed Goliath taking David to court for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a trademark complaint" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/cincy-shirts-beavers-mini-mart-bucees-trademark-lawsuit-ohio" data-vars-content-id="193f1c25-370f-44a6-b686-e2c9a1be2c76" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s tough to be a Buc-ee&#x27;s fan in Ohio right now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/cincy-shirts-beavers-mini-mart-bucees-trademark-lawsuit-ohio" target="_self">a trademark complaint</a>. Why I stan: It&#x27;s a rare place that lives up to the hype — workers are plentiful and paid well, the food is always fresh and available, the bathrooms are famously clean.

The Buc-ee's trademark fight isn't as simple as it looks

A patent and trademark attorney explains what could determine the dispute's outcome.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="trademark fight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/cincy-shirts-beavers-mini-mart-bucees-trademark-lawsuit-ohio" data-vars-content-id="c437da22-71df-4d4b-b421-351b54467ba8" data-vars-headline="The Buc-ee&#x27;s trademark fight isn&#x27;t as simple as it looks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/cincy-shirts-beavers-mini-mart-bucees-trademark-lawsuit-ohio" target="_self">trademark fight</a> between Buc-ee&#x27;s and Beaver&#x27;s Mini Mart may look like a dispute over two smiling beavers. Legally, there&#x27;s a lot more to it.Why it matters: Trademark cases aren&#x27;t decided simply by comparing two logos. <ul><li>The key question is whether consumers could be confused into thinking the businesses are connected.</li></ul>

Cincy Shirts backs Beaver's Mini Mart in Buc-ee's trademark fight

T-shirt sales will help fund the Ohio store's legal defense.

A trademark dispute between a small Dayton-area convenience store and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Buc-ee&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/04/09/bucees-store-huber-heights-ohio-open" data-vars-content-id="a74180c9-469c-4c6b-a02f-c8e8cf969716" data-vars-headline="Cincy Shirts backs Beaver&#x27;s Mini Mart in Buc-ee&#x27;s trademark fight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/04/09/bucees-store-huber-heights-ohio-open" target="_self">Buc-ee&#x27;s</a> is drawing national attention — and now Cincy Shirts is turning it into a fundraiser.The backstory: Texas-based Buc-ee&#x27;s has built a reputation for aggressively defending its trademarks, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="filing lawsuits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerdooley/2026/07/10/buc-ees-beaver-is-fighting-a-moose-this-could-bite-its-brand/" data-vars-content-id="a74180c9-469c-4c6b-a02f-c8e8cf969716" data-vars-headline="Cincy Shirts backs Beaver&#x27;s Mini Mart in Buc-ee&#x27;s trademark fight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerdooley/2026/07/10/buc-ees-beaver-is-fighting-a-moose-this-could-bite-its-brand/" target="_blank">filing lawsuits</a> against businesses it says use confusingly similar names, logos or branding that feature beavers and other cartoon mascots.

A longtime craftsman hangs up his hat

Gus Miller spent 76 years working in the family business and became one of the country's last traditional hatmakers.

One of downtown Cincinnati&#x27;s last old-school craftsmen is hanging up his hat.Why it matters: Batsakes Hat Shop&#x27;s planned closure in September will end nearly 120 years of local history and the career of owner Gus Miller, who has spent 76 years working in the family business and became one of the country&#x27;s last traditional hatmakers.<ul><li>Over the decades, the little shop has attracted athletes, musicians and even presidents.</li></ul>

Cincinnati Open: A guide to tickets, food, parking and more

Here's what to know before heading to the tournament.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Cincinnati Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/07/08/cincinnati-open-lindner-family-tennis-center-tournament-mason" data-vars-content-id="c9124d28-568c-48cb-9daf-0efb7cc12c4e" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati Open: A guide to tickets, food, parking and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/07/08/cincinnati-open-lindner-family-tennis-center-tournament-mason" target="_self">The Cincinnati Open</a> kicks off Tuesday and has plenty of restaurants, bars and fan spaces to enjoy (alongside world-class tennis), but that means things can get pricey.💰 State of pay: Whether you&#x27;re going for a single match or spending all day on the grounds, here&#x27;s what to know.

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Mason's Gogineni prepares for Cincinnati Open debut

Vignesh Gogineni has played on these courts and attended the tournament since he was a kid.

Vignesh Gogineni spent past summers at the Cincinnati Open hitting balls as a practice partner with the likes of Novak Djokovic and reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz.Now the 22-year-old Mason native gets his own spot on the court.Why it matters: Gogineni will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="make his professional tour debut Tuesday" data-vars-click-url="https://cincinnatiopen.com/score-center/draws/" data-vars-content-id="8d57b668-bfee-4f95-a01f-f58f9e74fac6" data-vars-headline="Mason&#x27;s Gogineni prepares for Cincinnati Open debut" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cincinnatiopen.com/score-center/draws/" target="_blank">make his professional tour debut Tuesday</a>, chasing his pro tennis dream in the hometown where it started.

Why Cincinnati is less hellacious than Columbus

The case for Cincinnati ahead of the "Hell is Real" soccer matchup with Columbus.

Sports

As FC Cincinnati prepares for a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hell is Real" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/10/27/hell-is-real-columbus-crew-fc-cincinnati-mls-playoffs-2025" data-vars-content-id="70b10780-ee8e-49c6-af82-22c35a67871e" data-vars-headline="Why Cincinnati is less hellacious than Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/10/27/hell-is-real-columbus-crew-fc-cincinnati-mls-playoffs-2025" target="_self">Hell is Real</a>&quot; matchup Saturday against the Columbus Crew, I&#x27;d like to present a completely objective, thoroughly peer-reviewed argument that Cincinnati is Ohio&#x27;s superior city.Why it matters: This is all in good fun. (Mostly).

FC Cincinnati looks to ride World Cup wave

Executives see the tournament as an opportunity to broaden the club's already passionate fan base.

FC Cincinnati hopes <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup fever" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/07/20/major-league-soccer-columbus-crew-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="08c5e668-b238-4cb6-af60-073be7caaf4c" data-vars-headline="FC Cincinnati looks to ride World Cup wave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/07/20/major-league-soccer-columbus-crew-world-cup" target="_self">World Cup fever</a> turns casual soccer viewers into soccer die-hards.Why it matters: The club regularly fills its 25,513-seat home stadium, but executives see the once-in-four-years tournament as an opportunity to broaden its already passionate fan base.

Cincy preps for a future of more extreme weather

Weeks after a flash flood, city leaders say the storms reinforced years of infrastructure planning.

Weeks after flash flooding <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="devastated Cincinnati&#x27;s East Side" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/21/hyde-park-square-ohio-flooding-business" data-vars-content-id="7006cd6d-3d21-4d99-b14e-54cc7018bbbb" data-vars-headline="Cincy preps for a future of more extreme weather" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/21/hyde-park-square-ohio-flooding-business" target="_self">devastated Cincinnati&#x27;s East Side</a>, city leaders say the storms reinforced years of planning for a wetter future.Why it matters: Officials say Cincinnati isn&#x27;t getting much more rain overall. It&#x27;s getting heavier rain in shorter bursts, pushing infrastructure beyond what it was designed to handle.

Visible Viaduct progress just down the road

Construction on the Western Hills Viaduct is becoming visible, with major traffic changes ahead.

For years, the Western Hills Viaduct replacement has mostly lived in renderings, funding announcements and planning documents.Why it matters: That&#x27;s about to change as construction ramps up toward building the replacement viaduct next year.

Fidelity Hotel latest sign of downtown surge

The $88 million project turned the long-vacant 1913 Beaux-Arts building into a 165-room hotel.

Development

The Fidelity Hotel is now open inside the historic Gwynne Building, another piece of downtown Cincinnati&#x27;s push to become a tourism destination.Why it matters: Tuesday&#x27;s opening marks another step toward making <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/skyline-chili-downtown-fountain-square-new-restaurant" data-vars-content-id="f5227a96-77c1-4426-adba-899febd9bb8a" data-vars-headline="Fidelity Hotel latest sign of downtown surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/skyline-chili-downtown-fountain-square-new-restaurant" target="_self">downtown</a> a welcoming place for tourists, convention-goers and locals.

Downtown Fort Washington Way caps pitched as event hub

Cincinnati's mayor says the project could reshape events like the Music Festival and Oktoberfest.

The proposed Fort Washington Way caps project could change how Cincinnati hosts big events like the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Music Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/22/cincinnati-music-festival-tickets-mary-j-blige-nelly" data-vars-content-id="328a434c-0ba0-46ab-8d74-28bd7e36343e" data-vars-headline="Downtown Fort Washington Way caps pitched as event hub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/22/cincinnati-music-festival-tickets-mary-j-blige-nelly" target="_self">Music Festival</a>.Why it matters: Instead of simply moving crowds between downtown and The Banks, city leaders envision a place where people will want to gather before, during and after events.

Cleveland-Cliffs' Middletown steel plant getting a $1B upgrade

The steel manufacturer received a $500M grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to modernize the plant.

With considerable federal backing, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cleveland-Cliffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandcliffs.com" data-vars-content-id="5c75b621-17b2-4ef5-9a67-c8a0117211d4" data-vars-headline="Cleveland-Cliffs&#x27; Middletown steel plant getting a $1B upgrade" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandcliffs.com" target="_blank">Cleveland-Cliffs</a> is planning a $1 billion overhaul of its Middletown steel plant.Why it matters: Cleveland-Cliffs is one of the city&#x27;s biggest employers.<ul><li>The project is expected to preserve 2,300 jobs and make one of Ohio&#x27;s largest steelmaking operations more competitive with international steel manufacturers, company officials say.</li></ul>

Vance brings 2028 intrigue in hometown return to Middletown

Vance came home to speak at Cleveland-Cliffs, bringing speculation about what's next for him.

Vice President JD Vance&#x27;s trips home to Southwest Ohio are creating two kinds of congestion: traffic jams and electoral intrigue.Why it matters: Homecomings like Friday&#x27;s speech in Middletown give Greater Cincinnati a front-row seat to the vice presidency — and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="early maneuvering around 2028" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/02/vance-wsj-trump-rubio-2028" data-vars-content-id="200994a3-e5b2-401f-9015-cf0df9043554" data-vars-headline="Vance brings 2028 intrigue in hometown return to Middletown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/02/vance-wsj-trump-rubio-2028" target="_self">early maneuvering around 2028</a>.

East Price Hill eco project puts down roots

A nursery and gathering space is taking over at West Eighth and Enright.

A well-traveled corner in East Price Hill is getting another chance to grow after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati Permaculture Institute" data-vars-click-url="https://cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org/" data-vars-content-id="299c6ea2-6b21-40a1-9406-f540f6395b34" data-vars-headline="East Price Hill eco project puts down roots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org/" target="_blank">Cincinnati Permaculture Institute</a> took ownership of properties around West Eighth Street and Enright Avenue.Why it matters: This creates a permanent home for its Growing Value nursery and space for a new neighborhood gathering hub.

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Flashback: Forbes' "Under 30" era in Ohio

The state spent three years hosting the influential summit founded by recently ousted Forbes editor Randall Lane.

Ohio spent three years courting young entrepreneurs celebrated by Forbes&#x27; influential &quot;30 Under 30&quot; list, whose creator was fired last month for an ethical breach at the publication.State of play: The &quot;Under 30&quot; franchise was the signature creation of Randall Lane, Forbes&#x27; chief content officer who received a $6 million payment from the founder of a company that does business with Forbes, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The New York Times reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/business/forbes-editor-fired.html" data-vars-content-id="d90c0e9b-05b8-405e-8197-2033a94237e8" data-vars-headline="Flashback: Forbes&#x27; &quot;Under 30&quot; era in Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/business/forbes-editor-fired.html" target="_blank">The New York Times reports</a>.

Cincinnati Zoo's farm protects Warren County’s natural beauty

Bowyer Farm is restoring wetlands, growing native plants and showing how development can leave room for wildlife.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati Zoo&#x27;s conservation " data-vars-click-url="https://cincinnatizoo.org/conservation/" data-vars-content-id="8c5189b1-2595-4d52-bdad-7d5d683a0758" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati Zoo&#x27;s farm protects Warren County’s natural beauty" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cincinnatizoo.org/conservation/" target="_blank">Cincinnati Zoo&#x27;s conservation </a>work extends far beyond its urban gates, with a 600-acre working farm preserving native plants, wetlands and wildlife in Warren County.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bowyer Farm" data-vars-click-url="https://cincinnatizoo.org/gardens/bowyer-farm/" data-vars-content-id="8c5189b1-2595-4d52-bdad-7d5d683a0758" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati Zoo&#x27;s farm protects Warren County’s natural beauty" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cincinnatizoo.org/gardens/bowyer-farm/" target="_blank">Bowyer Farm</a> isn&#x27;t a tourist destination, but remains important in testing how native habitat can survive alongside development.<ul><li>It&#x27;s showing businesses and homeowners how to make room for wildlife, too.</li></ul>

Metro offers new routes as back-to-school bus trips return

Thousands of Cincinnati Public Schools students are back on Metro buses this week.

School is back, and regular Cincinnati Metro riders are about to get thousands of new seatmates.Why it matters: Sharing a bus with the back-to-school crowd may be familiar to some after decades of CPS partnering with Metro.<ul><li>But the system carrying those students has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gotten more robust" data-vars-click-url="https://www.go-metro.com/reinventing-metro/" data-vars-content-id="269b207e-0dfa-4f53-8a52-6796033f78fa" data-vars-headline="Metro offers new routes as back-to-school bus trips return" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.go-metro.com/reinventing-metro/" target="_blank">gotten more robust</a>, with new routes and more frequent service.</li></ul>

Delhi Township butcher more than "meats" the eye 

Quality cuts and familiar faces have kept this shop thriving for decades.

Humbert Meats has served Cincinnati since 1964, but for the Murray family, the butcher trade goes back even further.

Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends

Burgers, beers and river views make these worth a visit.

Our patio series has made its way through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/best-downtown-patios-restaurants-bars-summer" data-vars-content-id="8c45fb61-612b-47da-b773-cc508c22276c" data-vars-headline="Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/best-downtown-patios-restaurants-bars-summer" target="_self">downtown</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Over-the-Rhine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/31/over-the-rhine-outdoor-dining-bars-rhinegeist-somerset-rosedale" data-vars-content-id="8c45fb61-612b-47da-b773-cc508c22276c" data-vars-headline="Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/31/over-the-rhine-outdoor-dining-bars-rhinegeist-somerset-rosedale" target="_self">Over-the-Rhine</a>. This week we&#x27;re heading west — home to one of the city&#x27;s most iconic views and a couple of laid-back neighborhood anchors.

"Union County" brings rural Ohio to the big screen

The new drama starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo is playing at the Cedar Lee this week.

Culture

A new movie filmed and set in Ohio starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo is playing at the Cedar Lee this week. The big picture: &quot;Union County,&quot; directed by Ohio filmmaker Adam Meeks, follows two foster brothers (Poulter and Centineo) as they navigate a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program while attempting to rebuild their lives amid the opioid epidemic.

Blue Ash company turns estate sale finds into a global treasure hunt

Everything But The House turns local estate finds into online auctions for bidders around the world.

Everything But The House has turned the traditional estate sale into an online treasure hunt, and Cincinnati shoppers have a home-field advantage.Why it matters: The Blue Ash-based company auctions everything from Rookwood Pottery and vintage jewelry to fine art, designer fashion, furniture and rare cars to bidders across the country and around the world.

Meet the man behind Cincinnati's giant Lego dinosaurs

Ryan McNaught is coming to Cincinnati Museum Center for tours of "LEGO Jurassic World: The Exhibition."

The builder behind Cincinnati Museum Center’s giant Lego dinosaurs is coming to town Sept. 11-12.Building the news: Ryan &quot;The Brickman&quot; McNaught will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the 6 million-brick exhibition through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ticketed building classes and special tours" data-vars-click-url="http://d2bbh904.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/L0+113/d2BBH904/VVzXY12z32d9W3xv9fh7Rl42sW2K0rfL5SDkWZN5XFYm-3qn9qW7Y8-PT6lZ3pQW87F_4D7bBzCPW7zFCH71CBw4MW2TWNHX303k6wW157ntf3f1n5SW1mdkL_7ZTqSCW3v6P0x7gxMpbW1rQ0WD54w2TTW3PTvht7TP5KJW2JCybB98V2yZW1yrVZV1w6tdSW4CfKNm7nbJX3W5w459D4ZWvPrN5j7NkHvQnJdW6LxbbM22R3SXW1Fkf7-5Z-HRCW5XPB0j6LzvQYVYmy-z4Cg4R4W7YfcRR13l5DVW8C60nr4sn149N4HklwYyXHjNW93R3C56NK4M3W1SN3c12McDVhW5v5MWs1-1MkCN7dcGprtb_F0W4DQMkJ5xGP-fV4R0-x2FXwJxf631GTs04" data-vars-content-id="844413d8-e536-4bb2-8065-86e6b0909682" data-vars-headline="Meet the man behind Cincinnati&#x27;s giant Lego dinosaurs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://d2bbh904.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/L0+113/d2BBH904/VVzXY12z32d9W3xv9fh7Rl42sW2K0rfL5SDkWZN5XFYm-3qn9qW7Y8-PT6lZ3pQW87F_4D7bBzCPW7zFCH71CBw4MW2TWNHX303k6wW157ntf3f1n5SW1mdkL_7ZTqSCW3v6P0x7gxMpbW1rQ0WD54w2TTW3PTvht7TP5KJW2JCybB98V2yZW1yrVZV1w6tdSW4CfKNm7nbJX3W5w459D4ZWvPrN5j7NkHvQnJdW6LxbbM22R3SXW1Fkf7-5Z-HRCW5XPB0j6LzvQYVYmy-z4Cg4R4W7YfcRR13l5DVW8C60nr4sn149N4HklwYyXHjNW93R3C56NK4M3W1SN3c12McDVhW5v5MWs1-1MkCN7dcGprtb_F0W4DQMkJ5xGP-fV4R0-x2FXwJxf631GTs04" target="_blank">ticketed building classes and special tours</a>.

It's a potty. It's a party. It's a prank! 

Those porta-potty doors hide one of the grocery store's strangest surprises.

When we started our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bathroom series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/27/northside-yacht-club-bathroom-disco-dance-party" data-vars-content-id="1e9d367d-ec11-40a4-bf1d-fc1f9e8b32a0" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s a potty. It&#x27;s a party. It&#x27;s a prank! " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/27/northside-yacht-club-bathroom-disco-dance-party" target="_self">bathroom series</a> highlighting Southwest Ohio&#x27;s MIPs (most interesting potties), we knew Jungle Jim’s had to make the list. The intrigue: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="famous grocery store" data-vars-click-url="https://www.foodandwine.com/jungle-jims-international-market-11919092" data-vars-content-id="1e9d367d-ec11-40a4-bf1d-fc1f9e8b32a0" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s a potty. It&#x27;s a party. It&#x27;s a prank! " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.foodandwine.com/jungle-jims-international-market-11919092" target="_blank">famous grocery store</a> feels like if a Bass Pro Shop, a Rainforest Cafe and a three-ring circus had a baby. No elaborate setup is spared, and that includes the bathrooms.

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