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GE Aerospace bets big on Ohio's aviation future

A planned acquisition would bring two major Ohio aerospace companies under one roof.

Aerospace

Cincinnati-based GE Aerospace is calling its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive acquisition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-acquire-consolidated-precision-products-cpp-expanding-mission-critical" data-vars-content-id="67b14362-c3af-490b-a374-dc3d76cff596" data-vars-headline="GE Aerospace bets big on Ohio&#x27;s aviation future" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-acquire-consolidated-precision-products-cpp-expanding-mission-critical" target="_blank">massive acquisition</a> of a fellow Ohio aerospace and defense manufacturer a &quot;strong signal for the local aviation industry.&quot;Why it matters: It&#x27;s a $11.75 billion bet on booming demand for aircraft engines and the specialized parts needed to build them.<ul><li>Pending regulatory approval, the acquisition of Cleveland&#x27;s Consolidated Precision Products will bring two major Ohio aerospace companies under one roof — and give GE greater control over a critical part of its supply chain.</li></ul>

Sheriff pauses Flock use as tech ruffles feathers nationwide 

Hamilton County joins a growing list of communities rethinking license plate readers.

Public Safety

The Flock fracas has officially landed in Hamilton County. Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey recently <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="paused" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/sheriff-charmaine-mcguffey-to-discuss-hamilton-countys-use-of-flock-cameras" data-vars-content-id="d34304c7-0f4e-4e8f-9b0d-335be7893156" data-vars-headline="Sheriff pauses Flock use as tech ruffles feathers nationwide " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/sheriff-charmaine-mcguffey-to-discuss-hamilton-countys-use-of-flock-cameras" target="_blank">paused</a> her office&#x27;s use of the company&#x27;s license plate readers over privacy concerns.

The Brent Spence saga spans a new legal speed bump

Critics say the $4 billion-plus project needed a more extensive environmental review.

Transit

After decades of debate and years of planning, the $4.05 billion <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brent Spence Bridge Corridor" data-vars-click-url="https://brentspencebridgecorridor.com/" data-vars-content-id="016c1556-47ee-4968-a8bf-5430ff19875d" data-vars-headline="The Brent Spence saga spans a new legal speed bump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://brentspencebridgecorridor.com/" target="_blank">Brent Spence Bridge Corridor</a> is finally being built — but the fight over it rolls on.

We asked "Madden 27" to predict the upcoming Bengals season

Madden thinks the Bengals will be good, but not "Super" this year.

Sports

We couldn&#x27;t wait 18 weeks to find out if this Bengals team is any good, so we fired up the PlayStation 5 and simulated the upcoming season in &quot;Madden 27.&quot;Why it matters: The Bengals&#x27; 88-rated offense is among the NFL&#x27;s most explosive, but their 77 rating on defense kept them from becoming a true Super Bowl contender.

ArtsWave's Flow puts Black art center stage

Flow brings jazz, theater, visual art and opera together in one season.

Things to Do

From John Coltrane to John Lewis, Black stories are taking over Cincinnati stages and galleries starting Thursday as ArtsWave&#x27;s latest Flow season begins.Why it matters: ArtsWave launched Flow in 2020 to connect a diverse audience with Black artists and experiences across disciplines and venues.<ul><li>&quot;It&#x27;s a really cool way to just see some great stuff and meet some new people,&quot; ArtsWave spokesperson Ryan Strand tells Axios.</li></ul>

Regal Theater gets a new life as Black arts and cultural center

The renovation of the century-old theater will create an anchor institution for Black arts and culture.

News

For generations of West End residents, it was a place to see neighbors and simply be together. Now, after sitting empty for three decades, the Regal Theater is being restored as a Black arts and cultural center.Why it matters: The theater is one of the few cultural landmarks remaining from a historically Black neighborhood transformed by urban renewal and highway construction that displaced thousands of residents.

The Contemporary Arts Center is a kid-friendly win 

The CAC's Creativity Center makes contemporary art interactive for young visitors.

I love an outing that makes me feel like an enriching, artsy parent AND keeps me out of the heat. The Contemporary Arts Center checks both of those boxes.Why it matters: Finding an affordable indoor activity that can hold a kid&#x27;s attention isn&#x27;t always easy, especially when the weather rules out the playground.

Silverton store joins storied Black-owned bookseller resurgence 

Major Minor Books blends local authors, BookTok favorites and space to gather.

Amber Walker had a hunch: Cincinnati had plenty of readers like her. They just needed another place to find each other.<ul><li>When she pitched opening a bookstore to her decidedly non-reader husband, she told him: &quot;My people are out there. They will find us.&quot; They did.</li></ul>Why it matters: Walker launched Major Minor Books &amp; Such, a Black-owned independent bookstore in Silverton, on May 2. Her leap into bookselling comes amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a resurgence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/26/black-owned-bookstores-rebound-pennsylvania" data-vars-content-id="c0016a42-f7f7-4fac-98ff-56bd6c17ca47" data-vars-headline="Silverton store joins storied Black-owned bookseller resurgence " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/26/black-owned-bookstores-rebound-pennsylvania" target="_self">a resurgence</a> of Black-owned bookstores nationwide.

A themed dinner experience puts mystery on the menu

Calé brings Cincinnati strangers together over four courses and one secret ingredient.

One of the hottest tickets on the Cincinnati dining scene comes with a dress code, a secret ingredient and a table full of strangers.Why it matters: Calé, created by Alex Driscoll and Caroline Leach, is both a dinner party and a social experiment. It&#x27;s built around adventurous food and making new friends.

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.

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.

Black Marine's WWII service honored 80 years later

Sherman Kinney Jr.'s family will accept a Congressional Gold Medal on his behalf in Cincinnati.

History

Over eight decades after 18-year-old Sherman Kinney, Jr. left home to serve his country in a segregated Marine Corps, his family will accept a Congressional Gold Medal on his behalf. Why it matters: The Cincinnati native went on to become a businessman, public servant and civic leader, but his military service was not honored in his lifetime.

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.

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.

Business

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>

Culture

ArtsWave's Flow puts Black art center stage

Regal Theater gets a new life as Black arts and cultural center

The Contemporary Arts Center is a kid-friendly win

Silverton store joins storied Black-owned bookseller resurgence

A themed dinner experience puts mystery on the menu