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Cincy cannabis industry lands high roller

The local cannabis brand partnership with Jeeter is creating dozens of local manufacturing jobs.

Business

Forest Park&#x27;s King City Gardens beat the competition to land one of the country&#x27;s biggest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cannabis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/04/20/ohio-cities-marijuana-tax-revenue" data-vars-content-id="31f2e667-a701-476a-b83d-249a10413ce2" data-vars-headline="Cincy cannabis industry lands high roller" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/04/20/ohio-cities-marijuana-tax-revenue" target="_self">cannabis</a> high rollers.Why it matters: King City will be Jeeter&#x27;s sole Ohio manufacturing partner and has created dozens of Cincinnati jobs ahead of a product launch here on Friday.

Cincinnati Music Festival returns to the riverfront

The annual three-day event features headliners Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly and Talib Kweli.

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Downtown is once again set to become the center of the R&amp;B and hip-hop world as Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly and Talib Kweli headline the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati Music Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cincymusicfestival.com/" data-vars-content-id="dcb3b0c5-68ec-4c9b-afe7-871e1e3f2b56" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati Music Festival returns to the riverfront" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cincymusicfestival.com/" target="_blank">Cincinnati Music Festival</a> at Paycor Stadium (July 23-25).Why it matters: The annual three-day concert is one of the region&#x27;s biggest weekends, drawing more than 80,000 people from across the country for a tradition that has celebrated <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Black music and culture since 1962" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cincymusicfestival.com/about-us" data-vars-content-id="dcb3b0c5-68ec-4c9b-afe7-871e1e3f2b56" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati Music Festival returns to the riverfront" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cincymusicfestival.com/about-us" target="_blank">Black music and culture since 1962</a>.

Cincinnati has no long-term fix for East Side flooding

Officials identified what failed but still lack a plan to prevent future flooding.

Politics

A malfunctioning floodgate, overwhelmed sewers and extraordinary rainfall combined to worsen Cincinnati&#x27;s flooding last week — but local officials have no solution yet for preventing future flooding like it.Why it matters: East Side residents and business owners <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="have lived through" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/21/hyde-park-square-ohio-flooding-business" data-vars-content-id="016f2ae1-b478-43d0-90c2-e7dff500643b" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati has no long-term fix for East Side flooding" 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">have lived through</a> multiple major floods, including a similar event in 2016, and urge the city to take action. <ul><li>In the meantime, city leaders are exploring financial assistance for those recovering from the flooding.</li></ul>

Defense manufacturer Beehive investing $70M in SW Ohio

The investment adds to the region's growing role as an aerospace and advanced manufacturing hub.

Development

Defense manufacturer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Beehive Industries" data-vars-click-url="https://www.beehive-industries.com/" data-vars-content-id="aefacb0d-df86-457c-be10-2685844ec8a6" data-vars-headline="Defense manufacturer Beehive investing $70M in SW Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.beehive-industries.com/" target="_blank">Beehive Industries</a> is adding 200 local jobs with a $70 million investment in Southwest Ohio.Why it matters: The investment adds to the region&#x27;s growing role as an aerospace and advanced manufacturing hub, anchored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, and GE Aerospace.

Where to find coffee shops serving up community

These Cincinnati cafés give people a reason to linger long after the coffee is gone.

Culture

Around Cincinnati, a growing number of cafés are embracing the &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third place" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/05/loneliness-epidemic-third-places-social-infrastructure" data-vars-content-id="0edf41a0-a980-4d5a-9a0d-335ba484a478" data-vars-headline="Where to find coffee shops serving up community" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/05/loneliness-epidemic-third-places-social-infrastructure" target="_self">third place</a>&quot; philosophy, giving people a reason to stay long after their mugs are empty.🎨 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Redtree Coffee &amp; Art" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redtreecoffeeandart.com/" data-vars-content-id="0edf41a0-a980-4d5a-9a0d-335ba484a478" data-vars-headline="Where to find coffee shops serving up community" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redtreecoffeeandart.com/" target="_blank">Redtree Coffee &amp; Art</a> (Oakley + Over-the-Rhine)<ul><li>Why it&#x27;s a third place: Redtree features rotating exhibitions by local artists. The café also hosts vintage pop-ups, chess nights, jazz performances, queer trivia and recently a flash tattoo-and-craft night.</li></ul>

It's a potty. It's a party. It's pure chaos.

Press one button at the Northside Yacht Club and your handwashing becomes a disco.

Washing your hands shouldn&#x27;t be the most entertaining part of your night, but at Northside Yacht Club, it&#x27;s a full-on dance break.The intrigue: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="club" data-vars-click-url="https://northsideyachtclub.com/" data-vars-content-id="ad93e5ca-684f-4bdf-961a-5a8b959b9782" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s a potty. It&#x27;s a party. It&#x27;s pure chaos." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://northsideyachtclub.com/" target="_blank">club</a> is helping us kick off a new series celebrating the coolest bathrooms around town. Welcome to &quot;It&#x27;s a potty. It&#x27;s a party. It&#x27;s (whatever feels right).&quot;

Fork Around and Find Out: Danny Boy proves less is more

The sandwich shop keeps it simple, letting high-quality beef steal the show.

I&#x27;ve heard people rave about Danny Boy in Mariemont, so I finally stopped in to see what all the fuss was about.Why it matters: In an era of over-the-top sandwiches piled sky-high with toppings, Danny Boy stands out by doing less — and doing it really well.

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).

Cincinnati music quiz: Which stars rocked the Queen City?

History

Think you know Cincinnati&#x27;s concert history? Put your music knowledge to the test by guessing which superstars have — and haven&#x27;t — rocked the Queen City.

Why Findlay Market needs to fundraise despite packed crowds

The nonprofit behind the historic market says busy weekends don't cover major costs.

I love visiting Findlay Market, and was surprised to recently notice signs asking shoppers to donate.The intrigue: This is a place where Blue Oven Bakery&#x27;s line can stretch the length of the market and the farm shed is shoulder-to-shoulder on weekends.